Dolmenwood

As our planet's equator aligns with the sun and we enter that liminal period betwixt winter and summer, the veil between worlds grows thin indeed. The time has come to wander the fairy roads beneath the whispering eaves of Dolmenwood! Join us for the inaugural session of an open table, player-driven campaign inspired by the dark and whimsical folklore of the British Isles.

Your journey begins in the lively market town of Prigwort, where folk are all too grateful to welcome Spring, for it was not always certain that Winter should leave. The japes and games celebrating the Earl of Yellow are in full swing, as the vicar of the church tuts with good humor at the vaguely pagan festivities. And yet, even now there is an undercurrent of dread—whispers of new garrisons, the movements of soldiers, and the mounting threat of the twisted Crookhorns in the north.

Beyond the town walls, the ancient wood of the Aldweald sprawls in all directions, including some directions beyond mortal ken! You will need to be clever, tough, or just plain lucky to keep your wits and your head out there in the enchanted wilds.

Which course will you take? Perhaps you will walk in the footsteps of the saints of old, or uncover the mysteries of slumbering gods, or even chance upon new divinities in the making. Or perhaps you only care for the glitter of gold, or the hum of arcane power. No doubt it’s out there, whatever you may seek, but be wary: one never knows what to expect in Dolmenwood.
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Rules & Materials
We will be using the rules from the Dolmenwood Player’s Book, which is similar to Old School Essentials and other games in the Old School Renaissance genre. If you’re new to this style of play, don’t worry! The core rules are fairly simple, and any additional procedures can be picked up while playing.

No materials required, but you may want to bring pencil, paper, and dice. We will be creating our own characters, but pre-gens will be provided in case anyone arrives late.

For further discussion about house rules, logistics, etc., you can visit this thread on the Variety Society Discord.
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This campaign includes mature topics; all attendees, including guests, must be 18+ years old.

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Content Warnings: Contains dark fairy tale violence including harm to children, cannibalism, and body horror. Also contains drug use, psychedelic experiences, and occasional sexual content.