NSW – Castle Hill Weekly D&D Launch Event – Book Two Prologue

“How did they survive you ask? Well, let me tell you a story of how a group of brave new adventurers inspired us all even as the world opened beneath their very feet.” – Hoshea Saltire, custodian of the resistance quarter in Victor’s Ave, Castell y Hyll.

Join your fellow adventurers for the official launch of Book Two@ Mary’s Castle Hill. Adventure calls your name as you embark on an interactive short story that will impact the broader narrative. A story that blends reality and fantasy in a truly unique and engaging experience.

The realm of Castell y Hyll awaits those brave enough to explore the secrets, wonders and stories that are held within. Become part of the Book Two Narrative and stand up against the “Invasion” of our shared fantasy world.

During this introductory evening, you will:

• Play with a Professional Dungeon Master, each of which an outstanding storyteller and orchestrator of thrilling tabletop roleplaying game play.
• Explore a special and original short form adventure that merges gameplay across multiple tables, written by Tavern Keeper Josh and your Professional DM.
• Enjoy the thematic and characteristic surrounds within the customised play spaces hosted by Mary’s Castle Hill.
• Make an impact, and know the influence of others, on the hybrid fictional world of Castell y Hyll as created by your host, Tavern Keeper Josh.
• Engage with welcoming, social, inventive and accessible Dungeons & Dragons game play with resources, experience and assistance at the ready.
• Access unique opportunities to explore real areas of Castle Hill to find treasure that will benefit your character as part of a treasure hunt style additive experience. You even keep the treasure you find!

Location: Mary’s Castle Hill, 7/250 Old Northern Rd, Castle Hill NSW 2154

Cost: Tickets are $20 for this special event sponsored by Dungeons & Castles. Please note that tickets are limited in accordance with venue capacity.

Time: Meet at 6:30 for a 7pm start. Each session will conclude at approximately 10-10:30pm.

A Short Introduction:

To what lengths would you go to protect your home from the unknown horrors beyond? As the earth beneath you is torn asunder, how will you stand upon a weakened foundation and face what is to come? The “Invasion” has begun and those that call Castell y Hyll their home look to their heroes, both sung and unsung, for hope and strength.

In Book One (2025 – “Progress”) our adventurers saw divided ideals between factions, an ever-present tug of war between magic and technology, the chaos that comes from acting in hatred and an imposter king’s rise to power. All orchestrated and instigated by sparks from shadowy puppeteers. Fear rose while hope faltered in the hearts of many. The chaos grew to an impending doom as a long and carefully crafted plan came to its climax. Little did any know that this would be the one final catalyst to break the very foundations of the realm. Now, with the threat of yet unknown entities looming it is up to a group of new adventurers and heroes to bolster the realms defences and ultimately find a way to halt, the “Invasion”.

This is but the start of many stories to come within Book Two, exploring the region of Castell y Hyll in the aftermath of Book One. Throughout the three Chapters that you play within the story this year, the actions of your character matter and make a difference to our shared world. To what end, is not yet written. It can only be lived.

The Adventure continues away from the table!

As you come to know the region of Castell y Hyll and its foundations within our own reality, you will be invited to engage with real locations in a unique way. Our “Merging Realities” initiative will present you with clues, riddles and puzzles that will take you to specific and real locations that connect with their unreal counterparts within our fictional world. Discover lore, earn character boons and even win prizes as you blend both worlds and create a more meaningful and engaging experience!