Learn to Play Dungeons & Dragons with Kyle Duncan

Date: Thursday, September 25th, 2025
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm

If you've ever dreamed of battling dragons, deciphering ancient maps, or standing shoulder to shoulder with a band of unlikely allies - this is your call to adventure! Designed especially for first-time players, this Learn to Play Dungeons & Dragons session will guide you through every step of the journey.

You’ll take on the role of a fledgling hero thrust into a high-stakes quest in a world of peril and mystery, echoing the epic tales of Tolkien and Honor Among Thieves. No experience is required, just a sense of wonder. We’ll teach you how to play as you go: how the dice work, what your character can do, and how to navigate the story together.

Characters, dice, and supplies are all provided. The session runs about three hours, with a short rest halfway through to regroup before the next chapter of your legend unfolds.

The curse of Zagros has been released! As dark shadows move in the water, and a strange sickness spreads through the village, it is up to you - the Heroes of Heartsmeadow - to venture forth and recover a forgotten artifact, buried amongst lost ruins in the Longshadow Mountains. As ancient forces conspire to entomb you in the perilous caverns, can you find and escape with the key to save your village?

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.