Jonathan Ball

Jonathan Ball is a game designer, writer, and the creative mind behind the Land of Vampires, a dark, story-driven Dungeons & Dragons campaign built specifically for one-on-one play. As the co-founder of Grove Guardian Press, he designs narrative-rich RPG experiences that blend mechanical depth with emotional storytelling. His work explores the powerful dynamics of duet D&D, pushing the boundaries of how intimate, cinematic, and personal tabletop roleplay can be.

Jonathan brings a deep love of worldbuilding, character-driven arcs, and system design, with a special focus on making the DM-player relationship central to the game experience. When he’s not designing adventures, he’s helping other storytellers create memorable campaigns that resonate on and off the table.