Yig Snake Granddaddy - Cthulhu Mythos for D&D 5e
$13.13
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Custom / Monday - 1:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
4 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Have you ever wanted to play as a terrifying Mythos Ghoul or an adorable Dreamlands Cat from the works of HP Lovecraft, but in the traditional fantasy setting iconic of D&D 5e? Then Sandy Peterson's Cthulhu Mythos Sagas are the adventures for you! Whether you're looking for a serious game, a game filled with wacky hijinks, or a healthy mix of the two, look no further! The characters begin in the faraway land of Yilan. In the city of Ventissa, a wizard named Gehir Greencloak seeks adventurers to accompany him on a trek through the uncharted wilderness of Yilan to the fabled Golden Tower. To prove their worth, the heroes must compete in the fighting pits against other adventuring bands. But, a freak accident could spell trouble for all those involved... Choose from a slew of unique playable races - the macabre Mythos Ghoul, the tricksy Zoog, the Large (yes, you heard that right, a playable race that's Large!) Gnorri, or the aloof Dreamlands Cat. New Mythos-themed subclasses for every class, including the Barbarian's Path of Delirium, the Cleric's Destruction Domain, the Warlock's Elder Influence patron, the Wizard's School of Ritualism, and many more! Uncover mysteries of untold horrors that threaten to drive even the most courageous hero mad with dread. Encounter horrifying monsters from beyond the stars that defy all comprehension. Wield ancient, occult symbols and advanced, alien technologies alike to give yourself an edge against the encroaching darkness. Go toe to toe with an Elder God of unfathomable power and (hopefully) survive to tell the tale. Step forth into this realm of madness if you dare... Looking forward to playing with you!
Game style
Theater of the Mind
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(13)
5 years on StartPlaying
26 games hosted
About me
Although I've only been DMing professionally for just over 5 years, I've been a professional actor, director, and writer for much, much longer. My games have ranged from established D&D universes and adventures to completely original content. I've hosted games for players of varying degrees of experience, from groups playing there first ever game to groups playing their 100th campaign. I've hosted several different styles of games including, but not limited to, high fantasy, political/social intrigue, noir, survival, and (my favorite) Lovecraftian horror. As a performer with a background in improv and voice acting, I bring that extra little sprinkle of magic to every game that has had every single one of my players running back for more!
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Creating your character
Characters will start at level 1. I will personally assist in character creation in one-on-one sessions. Utilizing the setting specific races and subclasses are encouraged, but not necessary.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players will receive a copy of the expanded ruleset and will be encouraged to peruse the chapters with the setting specific races/subclasses and dread/insanity mechanics, but, once again, it's not necessary. Players are also encouraged to create a backup character as the adventure has a decent probability of PC death, but again, not necessary. I use a combination of Discord and Roll20 to run the game, so players must have both installed and registered.
What Garo brings to the table
A hearty laugh, a warm smile, and an encyclopedic knowledge of the game!
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Safety
How Garo creates a safe table
In addition to all Core 5e content, we will be using a Cthulhu Mythos expanded ruleset which includes 4 mythos specific playable races, mythos specific subclasses, and a more nuanced Insanity mechanic. This adventure focusses on exploration and discovery, with a huge map to explore and a large number of landmarks to discover. Creatures of all shapes and sizes will be encountered on your journey, some friend and some foe. Expansive dungeons filled with ancient and powerful weapons, and treasure in every nook and cranny.
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