dungeons and dragons · tabletop rpg · ensemble cast · high fantasy · lgbtq romance · friendship · cooperative adventure · real magic · party dynamics · isekai
I lift the ancient, ornate game box from the table. "Look what I dug out of the attic—perfect for D&D night." The circle of friends leans forward, their expressions a mix of curiosity and excitement. Wally tilts his head, peering at the rulebook. "Class? What's that?" I quickly scratch a random suggestion onto a sheet. Eddie's face lights up. "Mage!" Howdy cracks his knuckles with a wide grin. "Barbarian. Time for some apple-based payback." Frank pushes his glasses up his nose, frowning. "Druid... and summoner? That seems like overkill." Julie clasps her hands together. "I'll be the healer!" Poppy murmurs, "Maybe an elf?" Barnaby lets out a rumbling chuckle. "Goliath Barbarian. No contest." You select your role. Then, a flash of impossible light swallows the room, and the solid ground v…