STORYTELLERS
RUSSELL
RUSSELL
Epic. Cinematic. Narrative Driven Gaming.
With a background in stage, film and TV, both in front and behind the camera--Russell’s interests centre on the power of roleplaying games to create unique, shared experiences--that exceed the expectations of his players.
With thirty-five years of experience running tabletop roleplaying games, Russell's philosophy as a DM is to create "the illusion of total agency" for his players. He is equally at home running team-building exercises as he is teaching professional screen-acting, kicking in doors or slaying ogres.
If you are looking for a story-focused, character-based roleplaying game (one-shots, campaigns, mini-campaigns) Russell will bring his considerable storytelling techniques and abilities to bear, delivering you an adventure which you will remember.
Presently, Russell also offers a free video service to those who wish to rewatch their sessions and also keep a permanent record online. (Either public or private facing depending on the group’s preferences). Examples of these sessions can be found on Russell’s Youtube Channel RKDM under Playlists.
You can also watch and interact with Russell and the Vaingate Chronicles cast, live on Twitch RoleStream (Check Our Schedule on-site).
GAMES
Dungeons & Dragons - The most recent and popular version of Dungeons and Dragons.
I run my own campaign setting called Sidarhael which you can get a preview of on my Twitch Channel where I stream with a group of actors every Thursday night. I can also stream paid games on Twitch.
Vampire: The Masquerade - A Game of Personal Horror where you play the monsters. Usually (but not always) run in a modern setting. Blade meets True Blood and Anne Rice. (I run 2nd Edition)
Book Your Adventure
To jump into an adventure with Russell please message below with a little bit about yourself, and what kind of adventure you would like to go on. We’ll help you through any questions you may have and set you up on your epic adventure!
In the meantime feel free to join our Discord community here.
Join Russell’s Campaign
Shadow of the Dragon Queen
NEW
6 Spots Available
Online
System: D&D 5e
Starts: Early March
Frequency: Weekly (Various Times Available)
Duration: Level 1 - 11
Dagdagiel
RUNNING
3 Spots Available
Online
System: D&D 5e
Time: Mondays 7:00pm - 10:00pm (+13 UTC)
Frequency: Weekly
Duration: Level 1 -20
Sidarhael is an original campaign setting by RKDM designed for a traditional high fantasy experience. This mythic campaign is centred on roleplaying and narrative and features an open sandbox world where players can forge their own destiny alongside an epic world story or choose to become part of it.
“...Sidarhael Tu’Laretheon is, in Elven speech, The Throne of Leratheon, named after Correlon Laretheon, First God of the Elves and leader of the Seldarine, our pantheon, our gods. This, Sidarhael Tu’Leratheon refers to the elven realms specifically in the ancient texts... The entire world itself, even in the time of the giants was also known to us as ‘Sidarhael’ which simply translates as ‘The Throne’ in our tongue… ”
~Imril Maith Ellassadril,
DC 30,718 (Draconic Calendar)
The Order of Mars
RUNNING
1 Spot Available
Online
System: Vampire: The Masquerade
Dates: Weekly Sun 7pm - 10pm (+13 UTC)
"A Beast I am lest a Beast I become!"
Vampire The Masquerade is a game of personal horror (and potentially personal growth) for adults only, set in the modern gothic-punk, World of Darkness™.
This is not for the faint of heart. Your characters will not be heroes. You will not be saving the world. We will be dealing with mature and disturbing themes. This will not be comfortable.
Your best fate would be a good death. Your worst--the horror and misfortune of true power.
The game will prioritise roleplaying and narrative in the "Traditional" sense. Don't be afraid to cry.
This is a slow-burn sandbox game where characters will progress naturally, and with the illusion of total agency--to go as the story takes them. There is an overarching meta-plot/story with which you may or may not choose to intersect or engage with.
Pray that it does not choose to engage with you! 😉