Echoes of the Deepshade You are charged with holding the line against the things that go bump in the night. The Deepshade is an ancient, sprawling, deeply wrong forest that consumes the western third of the continent. It is old beyond memory, strange beyond reason, and it does not merely exist so much as press inward. Left unchecked, it spreads, warps, and swallows. Understanding it is difficult. Containing it is worse. Taming it may be impossible. Still, someone has to try. That responsibility falls to you... and to others who have stepped forward to stand between the known world and the chaos roiling beneath the canopy. Everyone comes to the Deepshade for their own reasons. Some are running from past lives. Some are chasing glory, secrets, or rumours whispered by the forest itself. Some just want to test steel against claw and fang. No one asks why you’re here. Motive matters less than resolve. The wider world does not fully understand what lurks in the Deepshade, and it prefers it that way. It sleeps more easily knowing there are people like you keeping watch - quietly, imperfectly - holding back the dark. Campaign Link:&nbsp; <a href="https://app.roll20.net/lfg/listing/435493/echoes-of-the-deepshade" rel="nofollow">https://app.roll20.net/lfg/listing/435493/echoes-of-the-deepshade</a> About the Game System: D&amp;D 5e (2014 rules) When: Fridays&nbsp;at 7:00pm ET Session Length: ~ 3 hours Platform: Roll20 (VTT) + Discord (voice) Frequency: Weekly All experience levels are welcome. This game is especially friendly to new players, with clear guidance and support, while still offering depth and consequence for more experienced players. What to Expect A balanced mix of roleplay, exploration, and tactical combat A grounded, responsive world where choices matter Clear stakes, steady pacing, and consistent rulings Character backstories that are taken seriously and woven into play over time A cooperative table focused on shared storytelling rather than rules-lawyering My goal is to run a focused, well-organised game where players feel comfortable engaging with the story and confident that their decisions have weight. Requirements A Roll20 account A Discord account A working microphone and stable internet connection Character creation and expectations are handled during Session 0. Payment / Disclaimer (Required) This game will require payment to the Game Master at a rate of $18 USD per session, through Paypal. Roll20 is not responsible for any payment transactions and cannot enforce any private arrangements. Interested? You can contact me via: Roll20 private message , or Discord: ttmcginn Happy to answer questions, discuss character ideas, or help new players get set up.