Garden of the Architect

Hello. We are a group of D&D players and DMs that have been together for 8 years. We recently had some members move away, so we are looking for more players. We occasionally change DMs, so no forever DMs here. We tend to focus more on roleplay than combat. We are open to other TTRPG systems or tabletop games in general. We are currently running a hombrew campaign in 5e.

Hello everyone, Alex here! I am a new GM on Start Playing, and I am looking for players for my mini campaign. I am hoping to become a full-time GM and figured this was the best way to start. A bit about me: I've been a GM for 7 years. I am an artist, illustrator, animator, voice actor, and writer. And I absolutely love roleplaying!  Game Premise: In the world of Anangnibi (pronounced Ah-nahng-nee-bee) there looms a threat to the local towns and villages outside of a major port city called Agonan Mizhakwad (pronounced Ah-goh-nahn Meez-hahk-wahd). Reports of attacks have become more frequent and many have claimed to see a flying creature up within the mountains. Maps indicate that there is an old fort that has been empty for quite some time in the area. The local authorities have put up a reward for heroes to go and investigate the area and find out what has been happening. You as the heroes will find yourselves walking into the mountains to find the old hold, and once you get there, you'll find out that you have gotten far more than you bargained for. Who, or what, awaits within the halls of old abandoned stone? And will you survive the secrets within? Or will you be claimed by death much the same as those of the poor raided villages? Death lurks here, cold and indifferent like the sitting stone. You will need your strength and wit if you want to survive. So be prepared to face the challenges and discover the mystery of what hides within the mountain stone. Game Price: $25 per person  Session count: 1-3 sessions Session length: 4-5 hours Player Character Level: 5 System: D&D 5E Sourcebooks accepted: PHB 14, XGE, TCE, VGM (Other sourcebooks are open to discussion) Homebrew and 3rd Party: Open to discussion More information and details about the game can be found here on the Start Playing post: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmt21mabu0037l404tjn7c32u?ref=cmrmikhi800frl704k6ca84nl  Content warning: While I am a newbie player friendly DM/GM, the game I am running is a DEADLY game with a DEADLY dungeon; your characters have a high chance of dying. Please keep that in mind for this game. If you are not okay with character death, this may not be the game for you.  If you have any additional questions, please feel free to message me, and I will get back to you as soon as possible.  You can also get some more general information about me as a GM, as well as read previous player reviews through my Start Playing GM Profile here:  https://startplaying.games/gm/alexthedmpanda Looking forward to hearing from you soon!

The Pitch When you were young you grew up with stories of the gods moon, sun and star. They were there for you, took care of you, and inspired you. The Sun, bright and ever-present, would light the path and grow the world. The Star would guide the people and inspire those who looked to her for such. The moon was stalwart in his defence of the mortals below him, willing to be the villain in the dark if that meant that his mortals would be safe.  The three Gods often competed in followers and worshipers, all in good fun. Seeing mortals as their children, each striving to be their favorite parent in a way. The yearly festivals are all based on this friendly competition, but those who are very devoted followers claim that this balance between the three keeps the world in tune.  This was life for the people of Polarius.  Until two years ago when a new king was crowned. King Tonto worshiped a god known only as Mukoro, said to be a previously unknown God of prosperity and ease. Mukoro skyrocketed in popularity over the last two years and people have noticed changes in the world linked to the domains of the Three. Mukoro reassures its followers that it controls those domains now, but some of the population are uneasy. This tension cannot last forever.  Players are encouraged to build characters with thoughtful interactions with the gods, approach the world with curiosity vs coldness, and remember that sometimes your adversaries are not always evil.  Tone & Feel Mysterious, Uncanny, Whimsy, Fear, Cosmic, Victorian   Themes Cosmic Romance, Toxic love, Overconsumption, overreliance, necessary evil, the horror of irrelevance  Touchstones Local 58, Gemini Home Entertainment, King in Yellow, House of Leaves, Vita Carnes, Twilight Zone, Miss Peregrine's home for Peculiar Children Content warnings  Gaslighting, Abusive relationships, political differences, truths being shattered general violence