Tables led with curiosity, clarity, and care

Rod runs Dungeons & Dragons for newcomers and veterans—session zero, safety tools at the table, clear rulings when the rules get fuzzy, and a pace that keeps the story moving without flattening the moments that matter.

Rod runs friendly, story-forward D&D tables. Session notes and table expectations live here for players between games.

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How Rod runs games

Sessions balance player plans with responsive improvisation. Combat is purposeful, exploration is rewarded, and downtime gets room to breathe. Expect transparent rulings, collaborative problem solving, and a tone that stays adventurous without punching down.

What you will find here

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Latest Session

Wildemount - Frozen Sick

Ice In Their Veins

Party

Hunter (Halfling Rogue)
Moonlit Shadow (Tabaxi Monk)
Buff (Human Paladin)
Bob (Orc Barbarian)
A'ron (Orc Barbarian)
The Wiz (Elf Wizard)

April 9, 2026

The group interrogated the wandering tradesman ‘Blorf’ (the Dwarf) and he drew a map of approximately where Salsvalt is. His loot was divvied up, and Hunter got the Candle of the Deep, a candle that stays alight even when wet, and can be used to see underwater.

A few days of travel later the group happened upon an injured Griffon. Moonlit Shadow was able to keep it calm as she pulled the arrow from its wing, and it offered the party a chance to ride on his back, greatly reducing the travel time from 12 days to 6 days. Once closer to Salsvalt, it landed and let you off, then flew away.

With Blorf’s map, Moonlit Shadow was able to quickly locate the entrance after...

Current campaigns

Active tables with notes between games.

Wildemount - Frozen Sick

Ice In Their Veins

A heroic group of young adventurers find themselves in a village in the midst of a funeral. The deceased has been stricken with a mysterious disease that turned his veins blue, and he froze to death...

Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Multiverse of Madness

Our story follows directly from the events of Tomb of Annihilation. It has been 2 years since the Death Curse was lifted and Dendar was prevented from destroying Toril. The infamous Wonas have gone their separate...

Voices from the table

Kind words players have shared after sessions.

“Rod kept the table laughing without losing tension—everyone left excited for the next week.”

— Mira, Candlekeep one-shot

Ready when you are

If you are putting a group together—friends, coworkers, community night—Rod is happy to talk through tone, schedule, and module options. No pressure pitches, just a conversation about the game you want to play.