Game: D&D 5e (2024 Ruleset) + Grim Hollow

Group type: Online

Experience: All levels welcome (comfort with dark themes required)

Timezone: BST (UK)

Schedule: Saturdays at 3:00 PM BST, weekly sessions running 3-4 hours

Roles sought: 5-6 Players

Rate: $10 USD per session (Session 0 is FREE)

Game style: Narrative-heavy, character-driven crime thriller with gothic horror elements, tactical combat, and morally complex choices

The Pitch

The sun died five centuries ago. The Crimson Court, a cabal of vampires, rules the Ostoyan Empire with an iron fist and rivers of blood. The forests writhe with monsters. The cities choke on fear. Survival belongs to the ruthless. Five years ago, the vampire elite unleashed Blood Alley and crushed the Black Claws, the criminal empire that once thrived in Ostoya's shadows. They thought they'd won. They were wrong.You're not heroes. You're the next crew clawing your way toward power through heists, desperate deals, and blood money. Every choice carries weight. Every ally has secrets. The line between survival and damnation gets thinner with every drop spilled.

What to Expect

This is a 30-40 session campaign blending crime thriller mechanics with grimdark horror atmosphere. Your backstory isn't window dressing, it's fuel for the narrative engine. Expect:

• Heavy roleplay with NPCs who remember what you do
• Tactical combat where positioning and strategy matter
• Heists and schemes that reward creativity
• Moral complexity where "the right choice" is a luxury you can't afford
• Consequences that reshape the world around you

I run immersive sessions with character voices, atmospheric soundscapes, and dynamic lighting in Foundry VTT. Rule of Cool applies when it enhances the story, but actions have real weight.

Technical Details

Platforms Used:

• Discord (voice chat)
• Foundry VTT (maps, combat, lighting)
• D&D Beyond (character sheets)

Character Creation:

• One-on-one sessions with me before Session 1
• Starting Level: 5 (campaign goes to ~12)
• Point Buy or Standard Array
• Any official species/class that fits the grim tone
• Core Rules + Grim Hollow materials allowed

Safety Tools: We use X-Card, Open Door Policy, Lines & Veils, and aftercare check-ins. Session 0 establishes boundaries and tone. The world is dark, but the table is respectful and safe.

Content Warnings: Blood, body horror, character death, violence, gore, murder, cults, demons/fiends

What I Bring

Cinematic storytelling that adapts to your choices. Every session balances tactical encounters with heavy narrative beats. I've run long-form campaigns for years and specialize in weaving player backstories into the main plot. If you've ever wanted to feel like you're living inside a crime drama where you write the legend, this is that table.

How to Apply

If this sounds like your kind of game, please join the campaign through the  following Startplaying link: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmj35szb200dslb04mh8ruh25