Game: D&D 5e
Group type: Online
Experience:  All Levels Welcome, newbie to veteran
Location/Timezone: Eastern US with flexible scheduling
Schedule: Varies by Game
Roles sought: Players, see specific games
Game style: A blend of all three pillars: Roleplay, Exploration and Action/Combat

Current Games:
Tuesdays 7pm EDT / 11pm GMT - The Brother's Pact - Curse of Strahd (3/5 seats remaining)
Tuesdays Noon EDT / 4pm GMT - The Hole in the Wall - Candlekeep Mysteries (2/5 seats remaining)
Mondays 11pm EDT / 3am GMT - Ghosts of Saltmarsh - Piratical Campaign (2/5 seats remaining)

Over the last 30 years I have run countless games of Dungeons and Dragons from the old Red Box games through the 3.5 era and into the modern 5E.  I've also run multiple other RPG's such as Shadowrun, Kids on Bikes, Star Wars, and 7th Sea.  I like my games to be high on Narrative, rich in NPC's, and big on Character.  Combat should serve the story and should keep all of the table engaged throughout.  Swing by my Twitch or YouTube channels to see the games I've run and give a thought to joining one of the games listed below.

From recent reviews:

"I had a blast at the virtual table collaborating with the other players and will definitely be back again."

"The DM is just amazing, a brilliant professional, definitely worth it."

"I was lucky to play a whole year with Lantern. Never played before but have played again with others and that is when I realized how spoiled I was during my first experience. Every game was a blast, every character memorable, the pace kept up and we were able to focus on having fun with very little distractions. 11 out of 10, would play again."

"I couldn’t ask for a more inclusive, kind, level headed and fun DM!"

My table features:

* Frequent rich role play opportunities
* Challenging and engaging combats
* Quality storytelling
* A Dungeon Master with over 30 years experience
* A collaborative and inclusive gaming table
* Seamless online play without downloads or VTT learning curves
* Respect as a player and collaborator

To learn more about an active game running, see the listing below.  To join a game, follow the link provided in the post. 

To find out more about me as a DM or to talk about a special session/ campaign/ event, follow this link:

https://startplaying.games/gm/lanternnoir

Times:  Tuesdays 7 - 10pm EDT / 11pm - 2am GMT
Seats:  3/5 available

Open to all players, Ravenloft (now known as Curse of Strahd) has been part of the DnD lore since the days of Advanced D&D. Now the door is open to you to join the tale, and make your mark in the Barovian Valley. Do you rise to challenge or become a permanent resident?

The game will take us through many elements of the 5th Edition printing of COS with surprise twists and turns. Strahd's goals may not be what you expect and it the artifacts of the valley may not be as you remember them.

This game welcomes players of all ability levels. I will work with new players to learn the mechanics as needed. Characters will be created together at level 4 during session 0 where we will also be reviewing safety rules, table expectations and shared back stories. Newer players can expect help with character creation, rules explanations and guidance at a safe table to learn and enjoy. Veteran players can relax, enjoy some fun character builds and focus on the tale we weave together.

https://startplaying.games/adventure/62aa31323b09245789d57487

Times:  Tuesdays Noon EDT/ 4pm GMT
Seats:  1/5 available

It's the one place in Candlekeep where everybody knows your name. Whatever this tavern is called, you, and your party, are the proprietors. Or perhaps you're regulars. Either way, it always seems that when something's gone wrong in the keep, you find out about and of course, get asked to do something about it as well.

Our story will follow along with the tales offered in Candlekeep Mysteries, written by some of the best of the modern DND community. From the tavern in the keep, to the cellars below as well as out to Baldur's Gate, Waterdeep and beyond, your party will find adventure, or have it find them.

Characters are created as a group, with new players having time to work in with the rest to become part of the rich narrative and to encourage active role play. When combat happens, it happens in a way that challenges and engages.

Game link:  https://startplaying.games/adventure/6290c50ff99617170870dfd7

Times:  Mondays 11pm EDT/ 2am GMT
Seats:  2/5 available.

The siren call of the salty sea. The wafting tunes sung by the patrons of a dockside tavern. The crashing of the waves upon the surf. The scent of death and life washing in and out with the tide. This is the Sword Coast, where tales of ne'er-do-wells and miscreants abound.

You are invited to join them with your story of adventure and glory. In this campaign you and your group will be exploring the classic adventures along the Sword Coast in Ghosts of Saltmarsh. Together, we will start down a path but as we continue our road may twist and turn based on the your choices. There will be plenty of chances to bring your backstories to life as we go. Each session will be rich with story, memorable NPC's, and of course, engaging combat. Hoist the colors, me hearty: the anchor's weighed, the canvas out, and where we be headed--

There be monsters!

Game Link:  https://startplaying.games/adventure/62b0620bd134e79abb50f1af

Last week in the Candlekeep Mysteries the players came back to their tavern after succesfully "finding" the last Wizard and his Avowed assistant.  It was a good time to rest, put up their boots and enjoy a pint.  That was, until a certain tiefling's book decided to try to eat her face.  Was it another mimic?  Something else entirely?  

All we knew as we wrapped for the week was that THIS job was not going to untaken.

Actual conversation from today's Candlekeep game:

Shopkeep:  Oh, hello, can I help you?

Ranger:  I'd like a beer.

Shopkeep:  Sir, this is a book store.

Ranger:  Right.  Cold beer please.

Shopkeep:  I have this book you might like, "The Joy of Brewing".

Ranger:  Sounds great.  You know what would go great with that book?  A beer.

Update to Tuesday's Curse of Strahd:

The party has formed:
Irissa - Elven Wizard
Sazi - Kobold Ranger
Varen Armaeus - Human fighter

They received a summons to Barovia:

Heroes of Might and Valor,
I, humble servant to my people and burgomaster of the town of Barovia, invite thee on a quest most noble and glorious.

A beast of great power and mystery has enslaved our fair hamlet, preying upon us each night. It attacks from the darkness, never leaving a trace-- save that of pool blood where
its victims once stood. The town grows more and more weary of the pain they have endured and I fear my powers to protect them have proven most impotent. I am now
calling out to those of experience in such matters to arm themselves, set out for Barovia and rid us of this creature.

While we are humble, the mountains that surround our hamlet are most fruitful and you will indeed find unique and valuable treasures here. On behalf of my people, I offer all
of them for freedom from this perpetual fear.

Come at once if you may, for our time is nigh. My dearest child suffers greatly from a wound from the beast and any delay may further her peril.

And so I remain, your obedient servant,
Kolyan Indirovich
Burgomaster

And so they set out for a distant valley, a land beyond the mists.