Candlekeep Mysteries One-Shot
$30.00
/ Session
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Once / Wednesday - 11:00 PM UTC
Sep 27
Session Duration / 3–4.5 hours
1 / 7 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
The Candlekeep Mysteries are 17 short adventures that allow your adventuring party to play detective and solve unsolved crimes, right past wrongs, and prevent fiendish plots! Which mystery will you get? Who knows?! (Although, I will take requests if you have a specific one in mind :D) Candlekeep attracts scholars like a flame attracts moths. Historians, sages, and others who crave knowledge flock to this library fortress to peruse its vast collection of books, scribbled into which are the answers to the mysteries that bedevil them. Many of these books contain their own mysteries—each one a doorway to adventure. Dare you cross that threshold?
Meet the Game Master
5 years on StartPlaying
170 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Teacher
About me
Hello! My name's Juni, and I love telling stories and playing games. I've been leading groups on exciting adventures for over a decade, and I've worked with players of all ages and skill levels. I do my best to emphasize having fun over stressing about rules. When I'm your Game Master, here's what you can expect: ➢ Creative and very animated storytelling ➢ Subtle pop culture and anime references ➢ Impressive Mental gymnastics 🌴 Would you rather try talking to the tree instead of fighting it? Give it a shot. 🐲 Do you think the dragon might be interested in joining your group in some business venture? There's only one way to find out! 🤔 What kind of game do you want to play? ✨📃✨ Here is a list of a few adventures and game systems I can offer you. If you don't see the adventure or system you're interested in, please let me know, and we'll see what we can make happen. 👇 👇 👇 ○D&D 5e • Lost Mine of Phandelver ⛏️ • Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden ❄️ • Candlekeep Mysteries 🕯️ • Adventures through the Domains of Dread (Ravenloft) 😨 • Strixhaven 🏫 • Wild Beyond the Witchlight 🧚 • Mythic Odysseys of Theros 🐏 • Curse of Strahd (Traditional or Variant) 🦇 • Rise of Tiamat 🐉 • and MORE! ○Power Rangers RPG 🔴🔵⚫🟣🟡🟢 ○Powered by the Apocalypse 🎲 ○Lasers & Feelings 🔫💗 ○Blades in the Dark 🗡️ 🕶️ ○Honey Heist 🍯 Get in touch today to schedule your next game night! ✨ Great option for Family Game Nights, Friend Hangouts, Teambuilding Workshops, and New Players! ✨
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Creating your character
Character creation will happen before the session, and level will be determined by the adventure selected. These are one-shots, so go as basic or in-depth with your character. Want to test out a build? Try it here! Players will be given a campaign link to Dndbeyond where I have all available sourcebook materials available for expanded character options.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
1. A mic and Discord account will be needed to join the server in which we will be running the game. I will have my webcam on, but you are not required to have yours on. Roleplaying is encouraged, but not expected. Play how you want and have fun. Dice rolls can be made however you feel comfortable (Dndbeyond, Discord, Google, physical dice). If you don't care about what character you play, I can have characters available for you to play. 2. We will also be using Owlbear Rodeo as a Virtual Tabletop, so being able to open it up in a browser will be needed. If you are playing on a mobile device, or can not easily access the browser for some reason I will be streaming my screen via Discord. There is no account needed for Owlbear Rodeo. You just click the link I send you , and BOOM you see the map and can move around your token!
What Juni Ruiz | New Player Friendly, Family Friendly, Group Friendly brings to the table
Virtual character sheets, maps, and story related visuals.
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How Juni Ruiz | New Player Friendly, Family Friendly, Group Friendly creates a safe table
Each adventure in this anthology embraces one of the following narrative conceits: The characters discover a book in the library that contains a mystery. Getting to the bottom of this mystery requires embarking on an adventure. Content Warning: Everyone has different thresholds with what they feel comfortable with. The mysteries have varying degrees of violence, and by discussing with the table I make sure to use levels of detail that everyone feels comfortable with. Players are always free to let me know if adjustments need to be made. The characters come to Candlekeep on a quest for information, perhaps to solve a crisis elsewhere in the world. During their research, they uncover a book and the mystery it contains, which leads to adventure. These short adventures work best with players who like mysteries and discovering their secrets. That said, each adventure contains opportunities for exploration, roleplaying, and combat, to appeal to players of all persuasions. A mystery will be randomly determined, and players will be told what level character to make to bring on the adventure. If enough participants request a certain level or adventure, we can make that happen.
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