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đ¨ Win a seat to play with me as DM â last chance!
đ Master heartfelt narratives and character-driven campaigns by playing my new adventure with me, the author, as your DM.Then, use my hacks for your own homebrews.âł Out of 100 entries, only 45 are left for a free seat to play Murder in Arabel.Yesterday, I drew the first winner: Chauncey S. from the United States. Congrats!The last free seat will be drawn this Saturday-So enter right now for a...
Murder in Arabel: Meet Ortega-Namir
Youâre a ship captain and an emerging merchant. In your latest voyage aboard the Serendipity, an ancient efreeti gifted you with a ring and magical fiery powers.During your joyful childhood, you and your cousin Salvador Ortega were partners in playful mischiefs. Salvador moved to a distant land, but your friendship persevered.Then came the tragic news: Salvador and his two sisters, Ines and Rosa...
Murder in Arabel: Meet Dawa
Youâre a sellsword who came to Arabel with your older brother, Berrian, just a few months ago.The journey was brutalâyou were gravely wounded crossing the wilds and survived only thanks to Berrianâs unwavering care.Things changed the night you defended merchant Salvador Ortega during a tavern brawl. Grateful, he offered you both work as guards at his manorâabove all, he offered you the cha...
Murder in Arabel: Meet Gormon
Youâre a master of sleight-of-hand, conning the wealthy while charming them with your flute. Arabelâs shadowy streets are home, and while true friends are few, your connections run deep.Despite your tricks, you care for the downtrodden. As a teen, you befriended Yurkash, a bullied outcastâuntil your friend vanished without a word.Now, you rent a room from Gertrudt Falken, a kind old widow wh...
Murder in Arabel: Meet Yurkash
You grew up in Arabel with your single mother, Ysabel. In your teens, your appearance began to changeâpointed, furry ears and sharp canines marked you as different. Mockery turned to violence.Only Ysabel and your friend Gormon showed you kindness. But even their support couldnât shield you forever. One day, you fled Arabelâits cruelty too much to bear.You survived by stealing food and hiding...
Murder in Arabel: Meet Moonlight
Youâre a former scholar and knight of a little-known order devoted to the moon goddess. Sworn to eradicate undead, hunt necromancers, and protect life in all forms, your path was shaped by tragedy.Raised in a peaceful woodland hamlet, your idyllic childhood ended on a cold, misty night when a necromancer's raid tore your family apart. Your parents were takenânever seen again.Now, in the he...
Murder in Arabel: Meet Swaying Dandelion
Youâre the only child of mage monks from a secluded woodland hermitageâa sanctuary devoted to mastering body and soul through martial discipline and elemental magic.The monks are not only ascetics but also guardians of ancient relics, entrusting the hermitage to safeguard powerful magical artifacts.You grew up dreaming of its traditional pilgrimage: a treasure hunt where each monk collects mag...
Deep Immersion Adventures: A candid talk on storytelling, game designâand the journey behind it all
đĽ In this podcast, I talk about how it all started:My experience with theater, storytelling, and the spark that led to Deep Immersion Adventures.Paulo Patrusâmy partner on the Deep Dice projectâTurned the spotlight on me.đ¤ The result? A candid, wide-ranging conversation that dives into:What theater taught me about creating tension, pacing, and unforgettable momentsHow Shakespeare, Tolkie...
Free Download: Character-Driven Adventures
đ This practical, story-first guide helps you turn characters into the soul of your campaign.It builds on what weâve covered so far, but stands perfectly on its own.đ ď¸ Inside, youâll learn how to:Create setting connections that make your world feel realDesign campaign conflicts that speak directly to charactersSpot adventure magnetsâhooks players want to chaseMine backstories to jump...
Free Download: Campaigns That Matter
đď¸Youâve got vivid characters.Youâve nailed Session Zero.Your partyâs in sync.But thenâŚđŤď¸The campaign beginsâand something just feels off.The plot? Loose.The danger? Vague.The players? Drifting.âIf youâve ever felt like your adventure should be workingâBut just doesnât grip the table the way you hopedâMy new free booklet is for you.â¨The Ultimate Guide to CAMPAIGNS T...
Free Download: Party Sync Quiz
đ§ŠEver dealt with misaligned DnD party chaos-As if each player had built a character for different games?Well, hereâs a DnD Party Sync Quiz that can help you.đ˛Players can have very different expectations about the campaign theyâre joining-And distinct expectations can lead to characters that would fit different adventures.đ¸ď¸Sure, a deliberate (or accidental!) mixture of genres can tu...
Free Download: Session Zero Checklist
This short and sweet checklist will help your group to seamlessly weave backstories into character-driven adventures. But itâs more than that:It covers everything a DnD group needs to discuss about game rules and table dynamics before launching a campaign.Enough boring or aimless Session Zeros. Youâll run a dynamic and exciting campaign kick-off with clear goals and shared activities for every...
Free Download: Characters That Matter
Immerse yourself in character-driven campaigns!Create remarkable charactersand seamlessly weave them into your adventureswith this 60-page bookfor playersand DMswho love roleplayingand storytelling.Make your characters the stars of your campaign. Fuel your roleplaying with intricate personalities and goals, and forge deep connections with NPCs. Shape adventureswith your backstoryand drive your cha...
Murder in Arabel: Play With Me
I aim to release the 320-page adventure in September 2025 on Dungeon Masters Guild in three versions: hardcover print-on-demand, e-book, and Roll20. I currently have two-thirds of the adventure written, along with 62 gorgeous illustrations and ten maps Iâve commissioned from talented artists. All that is needed to start playtesting!The playtest roadmap is the following:¡ May 2025: Alpha Test¡ ...
Murder in Arabel: Campaign Synopsis
A violent murder shocked the citizens of Arabel. Salvador Ortega and his two sisters were killed at their manor, leaving no heirs in the city for their merchant house and fortune. Two days later, Silent Gus and his band are found dead in an abandoned warehouse, along with all jewelry and valuable items stolen from the Ortega Manor.The investigation reveals that Salvador owed the bandits a large su...
Murder in Arabel: A Deep Immersion Adventure
Murder in Arabel is a Deep Immersion Adventureâbut what does that mean?Itâs basically how I named my style of playing DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS. With millions of DnD players worldwide, Iâm sure many others out there play in a very similar wayâwithout necessarily naming it like that.Deep Immersion Adventures feature character-driven storylinesthat delve into mature themes, presented through capt...
