Welcome to the Sword Coast. Far from the safety of the great cities, a frontier town known as Thornmere has begun to suffer from strange and terrifying events. Trade routes have become unsafe, travelers vanish along woodland roads, and creatures once thought long gone have begun emerging from the forests surrounding the town. The nearby settlements refuse to intervene, seeing Thornmere’s troubles as a distant problem not worth their soldiers or coin. Left isolated and desperate, the town now seeks capable adventurers willing to uncover what is happening before the situation spirals beyond control. This campaign will be a long-term dark fantasy adventure set on the Sword Coast with a strong focus on roleplay, mystery, exploration, character development, and meaningful choices. The tone leans serious and atmospheric, with the world reacting to player decisions over time. Expect ancient secrets, political tension, dangerous wilderness, hidden truths, and enemies that are not always what they first appear to be. The campaign will begin at Level 3. Before the main campaign starts, I will also be running a one-shot set within the same world and timeline. This will act as both an introduction to the setting and a chance for everyone to see how the group plays together before committing to the full campaign. Campaign Style: • 60/40 RP to Combat • Story and character focused • Beginner friendly if willing to engage • Dark fantasy atmosphere • Long-term campaign • Actions and choices have consequences If you enjoy immersive roleplay, uncovering mysteries, and being part of a world that evolves around your decisions, you’ll likely fit in well. We will use dnd beyond for character sheets and discord for communication. The campaign will be set in dnd 5.5e/5e 2024. Small amounts of homebrew.