Swoosh, the blade of the warlock swipes across the neck of a devious creature, as the druid races past capturing the others. This is how many D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) games are played. It’s an action packed adventure where players step out of reality and into a reality of fantasy.

“It’s something that me and Terry both like D&D and we aren’t in any campaigns right now,” junior and Co-founder Finn Zimmerman said. “So we found out that the school had a D&D club, but the sponsor wasn’t able to do it anymore and it just didn’t become a thing anymore. So, we just thought it’d be a good idea to start it back up, and it’s something that everyone can enjoy and even for people who don’t know how to play. It’s something to do after school, it’s relaxing. And everyone can have fun. And just, play and learn how to play the game.”

As a freshman, being the Co-founder and DM (Dungeon Master) of the D&D club, Terry Schmitt has been productive with this group.

“I wanted to make a bigger school club for a while,” Schmitt said. “Although I didn’t really know how to do it, but then I started playing Dungeons and Dragons. And then I realized the school has no D&D club, and I went based on other popular campaigns like Critical Role and Just Roll With It. They are really inspiring me with the sort of writing and the way I’m going about it.”

D&D is nothing without it’s plot. It’s action and excitement stems from both what is written and how the players react.

“So, the story of the campaign it’s going to be a very sea based campaign like it’s going to be heavily heavily based on pirates and fictional stories that have to do with the water, like the seven seas and blue triangle stuff like characters like Poseidon, Percy Jackson, stuff like that,” Schmitt said. “Heavy inspiration drawn from Greek mythology.”

The club has already started this April, and is not taking in any more players, but is accepting more writers. They began by playing at a local library, but currently play in room 217, the room of sponsor Jon Travis.

“So far, it’s pretty good actually,” Junior Alex Jacks said. “They’re really helpful, because I have no idea what I’m doing. So, taking me through step by step, and I really appreciate that. Mostly they’re like, explaining how to build your character and like the rules because like, a lot of what like dice rolls mean and and it’s very complicated and I didn’t know that. Like, this is gonna be fun. I would recommend it. If you don’t know what you’re doing, that’s fine. I don’t know what I’m doing and they’re obviously there to help you. I say if you want to join, then join.”