Soar Tonight: Grab the Free Sample of Sky Pirates & the Dragon’s Gem ✨
Ready to run a magical RPG session for kids with zero prep?
I’ve been quietly building something special for families, classrooms, and curious first-time DMs: Sky Pirates & the Dragon’s Gem—a complete Level 2 kids’ adventure where young heroes race across floating isles, outsmart pirate captains, and protect a dragon’s gem before the storms close in.
Tonight, I’m releasing a Free Sample so you can try it instantly—no rules crunch, no hours of planning. Just print, skim, and fly.
What’s in the Free Sample?
A guided first chapter with read-aloud text, scene prompts, and simple checks
Pre-generated characters (choose and play in under a minute)
Printable map + tokens for fast visuals
DM & Neurodiverse tips so every child feels supported
A mini chase/skill challenge that ends in a cheering lift-off aboard the Starlight Gale
Works perfectly for home, classrooms, libraries, and birthday game nights. Ages 7–12; plays in 45–60 minutes.
👉 Download the Free Sample (PDF)
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Why Kids (and Grown-Ups) Love It
Zero-prep: Pick up and play tonight
Rules-light: One d20, 6 traits, clear DCs (Easy 9 / Standard 11 / Tough 13)
Story-first: Roleplay hooks, puzzles, and cinematic moments
Neurodiverse-friendly: Clear choices, visual cues, fail-forward guidance
What’s Coming on Kickstarter
The full campaign spreads into the open skies with 10–12 chapters (≈20 sessions): market hubs, jungle isles, storm walls, dragon ruins, and a finale where choices truly matter. It’s the second part of our trilogy—but also works great as a standalone.
Launch time: October 10, 11:00 PM AEST
Follow now so you’re pinged the moment we go live—and don’t miss the 48-hour Early Bird (from $12 AUD / $8 USD).
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What makes this different?
Everything is scripted for you. Read-aloud boxes, NPC dialogue, and “if the kids do X/Y” branches.
Combat or creativity—both work. Negotiate with pirates, trick the ravenkin, or pull off daring rope-swing stunts.
Teacher-friendly structure. 45–60 minute sessions that sharpen teamwork, pattern sequencing, and maths thinking.
Try Tonight’s Mini Mission (from the sample)
Hook: Goblin mercenaries scramble across the docks, aiming to steal the dragon’s gem.
Goal: Get the gem aboard the Starlight Gale before the pier collapses.
Play beats: Shop a little, meet the crew, short scuffle or negotiation, 3-step chase, triumphant lift-off.
Win: The ship sails into sunrise. The skies—and the adventure—open up.
If your table wants more after that? Perfect. You’ve already launched Chapter 1.
What Players Say (early testers)
“My 9-year-old asked to be the ‘Map Keeper’ and has never felt more helpful.”
“We played after dinner. The chase scene had everyone standing up and cheering.”
“I finally ran a game for my class. The DM tips made me feel brave.”
Ready to Fly?
Step 1: Download the free sample and run the first chapter tonight.
Step 2: Follow the Kickstarter so you don’t miss the early bird launch.
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P.S. Teachers & Parents
If you want classroom packs, printable standees, or curriculum-aligned notes, those are planned as Kickstarter rewards. Hit Follow now so you see them on launch.
Quick FAQ
Is this beginner-friendly?
Yes. It’s designed so a brand-new DM can run it by reading aloud.
Do I need prior books?
No. It’s standalone, but compatible with The Enchanted Forest if you want continuity.
How long is the full adventure?
About 20 play sessions (or play it as 3–4 larger arcs).
Share the Love 💬
If you know a parent, librarian, or teacher who’d love a screen-light, imagination-heavy activity, please share this post with them. It genuinely helps!
Where to next…
If you are ready to give your kids or students a confidence boost through storytelling, then check out our current Kids’ D&D Adventures to bring this experience to your kids and family at home!
We have adventures for ages 3-5, 5-8 and 8-12! We have all maps, pregenerated characters, and no prep adventures so you can literally pick up and play to get them off the screens and iPads and into a world that we love so much. These adventures are also designed for new DM’s too, so don’t worry if you don’t know how to run games for kids, that’s where we step in to help.
