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NomadicBard

he/him

5.0

(7)

Timezone

Etc/gmt

Language

English

Identity

Streamer
Podcaster
LGBTQ+
Queer
Neurodivergent

About NomadicBard

Bidet Adventurers! I’m Luke aka NomadicBard. Just a guy with a love for storytelling who would love to tell a story with you. So drop a few silver, sit down, and let’s tell tale of grand adventures. Game systems include D&D 5e, Kids on Bikes, Kids on Brooms, Ten Candles, For Her Wintry Hunger, and many more.

At a glance

1 year on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, Storytelling

Featured Prompts

My 3 systems I'd bring to a desert island would be

Ten Candles, Kids on Brooms, and (of course) D&D.

My favorite books are

The Witcher series - Andrzej Sapkowski Night Circus - Erin Morgenstern Lord of the Rings - JRR Tolkein

My favorite system of all Time is

Ten Candles. I love how the horror ramps up based on the dice mechanics and collaborating on the storytelling.

How NomadicBard runs games

I offer a fully supported gaming experience with a virtual tabletop (VTT) and a dedicated Discord server for in-character interactions and game discussions. My GM style is heavily roleplay-focused, encouraging players to truly embody their characters and interact with the world around them. Expect rich character-driven storytelling where roleplay takes precedence over most other aspects of the game. Battles and challenges are meaningful and integrated into the story, but the heart of the game is the narrative and your character's development. There’s ambient music, custom maps, and tokens to enhance the atmosphere, and I actively encourage creativity. I lean into the Rule of Cool over strict adherence to rules, so if you have a bold, creative idea, I’m more than happy to see where it goes.

Featured Prompts

If my games were Movies they'd be directed by...

either Guillermo del Toro or Mike Flanagan.

My favorite trope is...

The Haunted Guide. I like having NPCs who carry knowledge of past sins, forbidden lore, and reluctantly help the heroes while warning them of what’s coming.

Rules are...

meant to be bent for cool moments!

NomadicBard's ideal table

My table is roleplay-focused, atmospheric, and story-driven. Players who enjoy getting into character, exploring moral dilemmas, and building story together will thrive here. The vibe is dark fantasy with gothic horror and mystery, but there’s also humor and warmth between characters. Players who fit well: Collaborative storytellers, people who love dialogue and immersion, and those who enjoy morally complex villains.

Featured Prompts

If you're into ___, you're going to love my table

roleplay

I think metagaming...

should be avoided at all costs. Unless there are narrative reasons your character might know something.

My table is not the place for...

rules-lawyering, or hogging the spotlight.

NomadicBard's Preferences

Game style

Roleplay Heavy

Rule of Cool (RoC)

Sandbox / Open World

Tactical / Crunchy

Realm Building

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