The Secret of Bone Hill (OSR-Style D&D for Beginners and Vets)

About the adventure

The Lands of Bone Hill Explore Lands Worn Down by Darkness, Brave Haunted Ruins and Hidden Dungeons, and Root Out Gathering Evils in this OSR Sandbox Module The ancient stones loom, broken windows like empty eyesockets, staring hungrily at you. Something within knows you come. You can avoid the nest of bugbears living in top floors of the ruined castle...if you are clever. What troubles you is the dead. They don't stay that way on the hiillside. You have been told that the curse is more aggressive inside the stone walls, especially as you slip beneath the soil. Enjoy hardcore-style play with tactical combat, unbalanced encounters, and clever monsters! Make choices that affect the world! Create a character that will become a hero, make a name for themselves, and work to fight the growing darkness! Play in the spirit of OSR in the D&D Basic module updated for 5e! It is very much a sandbox, with NPCs, locations, and secrets to unlock! "Dungeon Module L1: The Secret of Bone Hill" by Lenard Lakofka Ongoing Campaign Information The kingdom of Haven has recently been freed from its magical slumber, thwarting the ambitions of a power-hungry arch-fey in the process. As trusted agents of the throne you are charged to escape the agents of her rivals, assess what has come of Haven's lands while it slept, and restore contact with haven's allies to the southeast. You must journey through dangerous lands, survive marauding bands and hostile soldiers, seek allies, and aid those allies in clearing the lands of orcs, undead, corrupt priests, and hidden dangers. As the party is nearing the end of this module we are preparing to start another, a 5e adaptation of Descent into the Depths of the Earth, the very first module where drow and other denizens of the Underdark were introduced to D&D! Check out my player reviews at: https://startplaying.games/gm/ Liveplays and videos: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR3ja21GwFHHT51fEW0i1_g Twitch (follow) https://www.twitch.tv/dmfaenor

Additional Details

How to prepare

Pick one or two classes and two sourcebooks you want to focus on, think over a 4th-5th lvl characters, come up with three. Pick a few build options, but wait until session 0 to lock your ideas down, as it can be very useful to make your characters in response to each other! The character concepts we are going for is would-be heroes and adventurers. Think cadets in the guard, religious acolytes, cooks, stablehands, rat-catchers, lesser nobles, and try to avoid retired soldiers, wise hermits, folk heroes, or famous magi! Make sure you have stuff ready before game: Notepad to keep game notes and questions Water Snacks Fidget toy Mic, headphones, discord setup Inspiration: miniatures, art, lighting, etc

What I provide

Roll20 will be used for evocative 2D maps, game notes, die rolling, character sheets (D&DBeyond is fine, too!) and tokens. Discord is used for voice, music, and sharing game art images.

Gameplay details

-Content Warning: Violence, creation of suspense, descriptive combat, NPC and potential character death. Combat will be dangerous. Horror and survival elements may not be suitable for some players. -Hard NOs: Torture, sexual abuse. I do NOT include these in my games. If any players attempts to force this they will be kicked. -Romantic scenarios, as well as "bad stuff" may happen "off-screen", but may only be hinted at in the vaguest of terms (that way players are each free to use their imagination if they choose) -I am familiar with the safety toolkit, and make all of them available in-game. Please be respectful of these tools and do not abuse them for game advantage. They are here to help players, not characters. Tools available: X/N/O cards are available for players- O=player ok to continue, N=players is becoming uncomfortable with content/events, X=players needs to stop or withdraw for a moment and reassess their experience. Script change-players can request Stop, FF, RW events if they are becoming triggered or feeling unsafe. The group can take Breaks as needed Open Door- If a player has to leave the session or campaign for reasons of emotional or psychological safety that player will be allowed to return as they desire. - Additionally I am *very* open to aftercare, debriefing, session wrap with highlights and stars and wishes! -Character creation/session 0 will give players an opportunity to mention specific triggers and needed boundaries, and each player will be expected to respect the boundaries set. Violators will be kicked.

Content warnings

(none)

Safety tools used

Aftercare
Breaks
Debriefing
Lines and Veils
Luxton Technique
Luxton Technique Discussion
Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist
Open Door
Session 0
Stars and Wishes

How will character creation work

Since the campaign is in session I will offer a free voice session to help you build you character, learn the important setting details, and get you caught up on the game so far, for establishing style, tone, expectations, boundaries, campaign length, table rules, house rules, etc.

Players can expect

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• If you don't have a blast with your first game, your next game is on us.