The Crooked Moon | D&D 5.5 Spooky Campaign | Beginner Friendly!
Under the light of the Crooked Moon an ancient evil stirs. Step into a land of eternal night, where strange creatures and dark forests await.
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Weekly / Fri, 12:00 AM - 3:00 AM (UTC)
$25 / Session
Ages 15 to 17
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Greetings, traveler. Welcome to the waystation for the recently... departed. Take heart, for death is not the end. Your ticket awaits, and the Ghostlight Express is boarding now. Where it carries you, and who you become when you arrive, is yours to weave. This is a slow-burn Folk Horror adventure set in the realm of Druskenvald, a land that exists between dusk and the Witching Hour, lit only by the grinning crescent of the Crooked Moon. Expect strange villagers with even stranger superstitions, creatures pulled straight from old folklore, and a creeping sense that the whole valley is bound up in a plot only one being fully understands. Trust will be hard to come by, and the truth harder still. Your characters will need to unravel local mysteries, forge uneasy alliances, and stand against the darkness. How we'll play: The tone leans toward atmospheric dread over gore, with a mix of investigation, exploration, roleplay, and tense combat. Dark humor and moments of warmth are welcome, since even the eeriest valley has its odd charm. Players who enjoy leaning into character, chasing mysteries, and telling spooky stories together will be right at home. Who it's for: Fans of folk horror, gothic fairy tales, and campfire ghost stories. Whether you've played before or are new to a spooky story at the table, come ready to explore and to question everything you're told.
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Ages 15 to 17
The party will be made up of only kids ages 15 to 17, led by a vetted professional Dungeon Master. This game will be recorded for quality & safety purposes and saved securely for 90 days. To review the content allowed in this age band see our FAQ.
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Ongoing campaign
Weekly on Friday
3 hours
Once 3 players have joined, Devin will start posting upcoming sessions and they'll show up right here. Join now to save your spot, and we'll send you a heads up when everything's set.
Meet the Dungeon Master
Devin
5.0
(5)
1 year on Young Heroes
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Beginner Friendly, Creativity
About me
Hello! I'm Devin, and I've been playing tabletop roleplaying games for over 30 years, both as a player and a Dungeon Master. For the past two years, I've also had the privilege of running a weekly after-school Dungeons & Dragons club at my local library for 4th - 8th grade students. Working with younger players has been a very rewarding part of my experience as a DM. My goal isn't simply to teach kids how to play D&D; it's to create a safe, welcoming environment where they can build confidence, make friends, and use their imaginations. The program had three main goals: Introduction to Dungeons and Dragons: Covering the basic rules, character creation, and game mechanics. Community Building: Creating a safe and welcoming space where kids can work collaboratively with their peers, forging friendships and having adventures. Group Formation: Helping kids gain the skills and confidence to eventually join or start their own D&D groups, fostering teamwork and social interaction. I try to carry the spirit of these goals into every table I run with kids. D&D can be a lifelong hobby that brings so many wonderful things with it. I really want kids to find the same joy I've found with the game and to take that with them well beyond my table.
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What to expect
Preparing for the session
You'll need the following: - A free Dndbeyond.com account - Headphones (encouraged to reduce sound echo) and a Microphone - Webcam
What Devin brings to the table
A fun and inclusive environment where story comes first, shenanigans are welcome, and everyone gets a chance to shine. In terms of materials, I'll provide the following: - A wide range of character options in Dndbeyond.com - The occasional feeling of unease and creeping dread
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
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D&D Beyond
D&D Beyond is the official digital companion platform for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. It offers character building and management tools, content collection, navigation, and organization, and a suite of virtual tabletop tools like encounter builders, and maps in both 2D and 3D.
Zoom
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Vetted Dungeon Masters
We review every Dungeon Master's application and require background checks for them to work with kids.
Reviews from parents
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Recorded sessions
We record kids' sessions for safety and review. You can access recordings for up to 90 days after the session has run.
Identity Verification
Your Dungeon Master will verify each player's identity at the start of each session before letting you into the call.
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Dedicated Trust & Safety
Our team works to ensure that every player has a welcoming, safe, and fun experience. We are ready to assist if needed.
How Devin creates a safe table
Players will have the opportunity to fill out a Lines and Veils survey prior to Session 0, where they can anonymously identify any subject/themes that they are uncomfortable with or don't want encounter in their gameplay. Anything further than that will be discussed in Session 0 so that everyone is on the same page in terms of expectations.
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$25.00
/ Session