Elf Druid Male Old Short Golden Hair

There’s something special about Dungeons and Dragons. Something that transcends the simple act of sitting around a table with friends, rolling dice and telling stories. It’s a game that has inspired entire generations of fantasy fans and role-players, myself included.

I’ll never forget the first time I played. I was 11 years old, and one of my friends had just gotten the game. We sat down at his kitchen table, him opening up the box and setting out all the pieces with an air of importance. He explained the rules as best he could (we were all new to it) and then we began creating our characters.

I decided to play an elf druid. He was old (well, ancient by elven standards), short for a member of his race, with golden hair that hung down to his shoulders in a wild tangle. He was wise beyond his years, and had a connection to nature that was almost spiritual.

As we played, I became more and more immersed in the character. The world came alive around me, and I forgot that I was just sitting around a table with friends. I was there, in that world, living out adventures with my companions. It was exhilarating, and addicting.

I’ve been playing Dungeons and Dragons for over 20 years now, and it still has that same magic for me. Every time I sit down to play, I’m transported to another world where anything is possible. And