A love letter to Dungeons and Dragons. (Because if there was anything I realized over this covi

A love letter to Dungeons and Dragons. 
(Because if there was anything I realized over this covid-19 lockdown is that I am severely impaired with relaying my personal opinion.)

This year, I finally got into D&D. I do not talk much of my private life, but I’d like to start now by sharing how I gradually eased in to this game. My previous experience was dictated from a homebrew RPG game that I played with my friends. I thought I could easily nail down mechanics and basic player information, call it cockiness on my part. But in spite of the help I got, and a little bit of room to study, the DND culture intimidated me a lot. The worldwide following of the game, the many examples of other exemplary DND sessions (critical role), the min-max and creative character-player building; it took no time for the 5e rules to do its impact equally. 

I faced facts. I’m a newbie. I’m not content when I lag at learning new things that I want to enjoy, or that I do not have time to learn about it. The anxiety build up is palpable right here. The only way I bounced back is doing what I knew best: ask a bunch of dumb questions, attempt correct assumptions, prepare in advance, and vent by drawing. To be honest, I am improving by taking small steps forward. I’m still hesitant about my progress, but at least my friends are around to help me process feedback. I will have to live with the culture that DND upholds, and maybe quietly apprehensive if it is something that will either embrace me or swallow me alive. 

What ultimately gives me joy are the memories I made with my friends, the world building, and the OC’s. I proudly drew my player-character, the Cleric Aasimar Carnelia, and the player-character of @littlewatty​ a Rogue-Swashbuckler Tiefling, Sabine. The tensions rise in the portside city of San Briella, where these two rebellious mavericks join forces to expose the deep network of a seedy underbelly, esoteric cultists, and elite society. Carnelia and Sabine also learn how to deal with their turbulent relationship and alliance, for better or for worse. Near death experiences have been unforgiving, and I may yet learn what other hardships lie waiting. It could be something that stems from afar, or it could be happening in close proximity. 

I’ll keep in touch.