Empowered (D&D)

About Empowered

Join us each Tuesday, February through April, to play the cooperative tabletop roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons! Play as a powerful hero and use your wits or might, along with teamwork, to save the day from all manner of man and monster. Games will be beginner friendly!

Register to play for two hour-long sessions. Players will select a character type during registration and receive simplified character sheets to reference during the game. All rules will be explained at the start of the adventure and our "Dungeon Masters" will guide you in playing. There will be an 8 player maximum per adventure. If you register, PLEASE be sure to attend both sessions you sign up for.

How To Join

 Every Tuesday, February - April

11:00 AM -12:00 PM on Zoom

Upcoming Sessions

Each adventure will be played in two parts, with the same group of 8 registered players. Click your chosen date to register. You may be put on a waitlist if the session is full. Each adventure will have new characters to meet, problems to solve, villains to fight and people to save!

Nervous about joining? Want to just check it out and watch? That's okay! You can still join us.

Each adventure has two parts, please attend both to see the whole story! We will approve your registration before the session as the slots are filled. There is a max player count so register early! It is okay to drop in and out as your schedule fits, but please do not register for sessions you cannot attend, as we want to ensure there is space for willing players. The Character Creator Form can be found here, in registration for the first session, or by emailing NJSAP@ArcNJ.org.

If you've already answered questions on creating your character and received a character sheet, you do not need to fill out the questions again in future sessions.

1. The Green Skin of Treachery: February 3, 2026 & February 10, 2026

2. The Mottled Fur of Rage: February 17, 2026 & February 24, 2026

3. The Filthy Claws of Sin: March 3, 2026 & March 10, 2026

4.  The Cold Scales of Death: March 17, 2026 & March 24, 2026

5.  The Tentacled Maws of Evil: March 31, 2026 & April 7, 2026

6. The Many Eyes of Doom: April 14, 2026 & April 21, 2026

7. In Volo's Wake Conclusion: April 28, 2026
 

Adventure Log

• What wild plot will unfold each week? Join us to find out!

The town of Phandalin, nestled in the foothills east of the Sword Mountains, continues to grow since being rebuilt after the devastation wrought by rampaging orc hordes. It recently survived violent gang activity, drow machinations, and even the attention of a green
dragon. But can it withstand a new threat, bizarre but no less perilous: the fame brought by a visit from none other than loremaster Volothamp Geddarm? Master Volothamp Geddarm, known simply as Volo to his faithful readers, travels the length and breadth of Faerûn, sharing his observations and experiences in guidebooks revered by noble and commoner alike. The curious, star-struck, foolish, and insane now plague Phandalin, leading the town leaders to call upon characters to deal with the fallout of the town’s newfound fame.

• Adventure 1- The Green Skin of Treachery
  During their stay in Phandalin, the characters discover that Volo’s reputation has spread far and
  wide—well beyond the borders of the mountain mining town. Unfortunately, Volo’s search for fantastic creatures attracted the attention of Lord Eric Merryweather, a self-proclaimed “hobby-character” in search of fame and glory. In his zeal to be the first “character” to follow in Master Volo’s footsteps, Lord Merryweather ventured south to the Crooked Forest and has not been seen or heard from in days.

Benefits of Playing A Role-Playing Game

While at its core it's "just a game", there's a reason why table-top RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons have become massively popular in recent years. As part of our Healthy Lifestyles Project, our "Empowered" Dungeons & Dragons sessions have many social and mental health benefits. Role-playing games (RPGs) are games in which players assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting. Players take responsibility for acting out these roles within a narrative, either through literal acting or through a process of decision-making regarding character development. Actions taken within many games succeed or fail according to a the games rules.

RPGs allow you to take the reins of your fantasy character in whatever ways you wish. You can play an idealized version of yourself, or any entirely different type of person. Your choices are your own to make. All players will get the chance to practice socializing and team building skills with each other, while using their creativity and critical thinking skills to bypass obstacles and issues. You can take a break from the stressors of everyday life by jumping into a different one. Role-playing helps to develop important life skills in language and communication, perspective-taking, self-awareness, and empathy.Things will not always go the way you expect or want them to, which also teaches the importance of taking risks and possibly failing.

No matter if you are new to the genre or already expert, we'd love to have you join adventure with us!

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