Heroes of Heartsmeadow - Homeward Bound: Learn to Play D&D with Kyle Duncan

Date: Thursday, February 27th, 2025
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Curious about Dungeons & Dragons but not sure where to begin? Join us for an unforgettable evening at Curiosa, where we’ll guide you through an exciting adventure and teach you all the basics of playing Dungeons & Dragons (5e). Whether you’re brand new to the game or simply looking to explore this legendary world, no prior experience is needed—just bring your imagination!

You will embody an (almost) untested adventurer, unexpectedly thrust into the fray alongside your closest friends. The setting echoes the epic grandeur of Lord of the Rings and the legendary Forgotten Realms of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, where every shadow may hold untold wonders or lurking danger.

Pre-created heroes, a set of dice, and all the tools you’ll need for your quest are provided. The session spans around three action-packed hours, with a brief pause midway to catch your breath before the next leg of the adventure.

As the remains of grey-brown snow begin to thaw under spring rains, the road back to Heartsmeadow is slow and begrudging. After one precious night in a warm bed at Pearl’s Point you – the heroes of Heartsmeadow – gathered your cargo for the long journey home. Imagining how pleased your friends and families will be to see these vital supplies, you steel yourself and set out along the road ahead.

The trip here was quiet, but bandits and brigands are always a threat in these desperate times. And it’s been years since monsters came out of the forests or down from the mountains, but there were those rumours about caravans found along the road, destroyed by something… big.

Host:
Kyle Duncan, He/Him, Pākehā

After a brief dalliance with tabletop roleplaying in his youth, Kyle began playing again in 2017 and has been running at least one game at any time since. Kyle’s games tend to be character and story-focused, without losing the delicious feeling of rolling a handful of dice now and then.

He is always excited to introduce new players, keeping things simple and getting quickly to the beautiful shenanigans of telling an adventure story together. Kyle always aims to host a safe and inclusive table, where everyone can participate and feel comfortable.

As well as being well-versed in Dungeons & Dragons (5e), Kyle also enjoys running other systems, particularly Powered by the Apocalypse games, like Monsterhearts and Urban Shadows, and his inner angsty teen still has a soft spot for the World of Darkness.

Kyle’s tables are LGBTQI+ and BIPOC friendly He uses the X-card and Lines & Veils safety tools, as well as an open door policy, which you can read more about here.

Cancellation Policy
Please note that all our facilitators carefully prepare in advance for each event, whether it’s gathering materials, setting up special activities, or creating a memorable experience. For this reason, once purchased, tickets are non-refundable.

If your plans change, you’re welcome to transfer your ticket to a friend up to 24 hours before the event. Just call us at (647) 341-0394 or send an email to oracle@curiosasociety.com with the new participant’s name, phone number, and email address, and we’ll take care of the rest.

Please Note
To ensure you don’t miss out, we recommend arriving a little early to get settled in.

Our event space is on the second floor, accessible only by stairs; if this raises any accessibility concerns, we encourage you to contact us before purchasing tickets to explore what accommodations, if any, might be possible.

For a full list of our workshop and event policies please visit our F.A.Q. page.