THE DISTRICT: Malleus Maleficarum
Mage the Ascension 20th Anniversary | Campaign
About the adventure
A part of THE DISTRICT World of Darkness Saga THE DISTRICT Malleus Maleficarum is a Mage: The Ascension 20th Anniversary Edition Chronicle where the players will take the roles of Mages attempting to restrengthen an area once thought devoid of arcane wonder and magic. The DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia) Area was once bountiful in magick, arcane thought, and ritual spellcasting. But, as The District expanded and more and more government agencies formed, the magic soon left the land. It was sapped and tapped from the Powers in Charge with very, very little left. As the Technocracy regulates and tightens its grip on magic users in D.C., a group of misfits band together to slowly, but surely resurrect what was once dead one step at a time. This is a Chronicle for those who want to weave spells beyond your imagination and use critical thinking and teamwork to solve puzzles and perform rituals to bring life to a dead land.
Game Master Reviews (13)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Inclusive
Storytelling
Creativity
Wes is an amazing narrative storyteller and GM! I received the pleasure of playing in a "The Between" two-shot they ran with two other party members. The environment, the dynamics, and the collaborative efforts set in place for us made the game constantly engaging and involved for everyone in the room. From session one it felt like playing with old friends. Wes kept intuitive tabs on all of us, and absolutely helped shift the gameplay and the details to match our preferred play styles- keeping us on theme and on track without railroading or pushing. We were on the edge of our seats without ever being afraid of the challenges and risks, which is always excellent for a horror-themed campaign!
Wes is a great GM especially when it comes to introducing a new game to new players. They helped walk us through a beginning session without compromising our rp tendencies and really leaned into the way each of us liked to play. They were able to bring out our ability to collaboratively tell a story and still managed to weave in some creepy bits that worked so well. Definitely recommend playing a game with Wes if you get a chance, I don't think you'll regret it!
Additional details
How to prepare
Webcam is not necessary, but is welcome. A decent microphone and internet connection is required so that we can understand you clearly. This is not Play by Post. No dice is needed. This will be played in Roll20
What I provide
I bring audio for setting the atmosphere, maps, character art for NPCs, and full detailed locales that feel lived in for your characters to play through. If the Chronicle goes long term enough, I may commission art of the Cabal.
Gameplay details
I have a Discord server where all game planning will occur. There a Lines and Veils document will be provided and must be completed before Session 0. During Session 0, we will outline safety with lines and veils and what tools I use at my table. Then there will be a Chronicle breakdown, going over the time it takes place, the setting, and the overall themes involved. We will then go over characters and then create them.
Content warnings
• Alcoholism
• Alcohol Use
• Blood
• Body Horror
• Car Accident
• Character Death
• Classism
• Confronting Abuser
• Controlling Parents
• Curing of Disabilities
• Drugs (addiction, use, withdrawal)
• Death
• Deep or Large Bodies of Water
• Doxxing
• Drowning
• Forced Blood Draining
• Human Trafficking (adult only)
• Kidnapping
• Panic Attacks
• Pandemic
• Paralyzation
• Pet Death
• PTSD
• Real World Religion
• Violence
• Trauma
• Suicide
• Suffocation
• Sexual Content
• Snakes
• Scars
• Seizures
• Fire
• Language/Cursing
• Lifechanging Injury
• Memory Erasing
• Self-Harm
• Murder
• Mutilation of Corpses
• Mind Control
• Mind alteration
• Guns
• Nightmares about Traumatic Events
• Hostages
• Illness
• Insects
• Medical Issues
Safety tools used
• Aftercare
• Bleed
• Breaks
• Lines and Veils
• Open Door
• Session 0
• Stars and Wishes
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
Character creation will occur in Session 0 over Discord. The characters will be stored in a Roll20 game I will have set up. Come with an idea in mind, but expect to adjust to other players wants and the story.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
High
Experience level
Intermediate
Platforms used
• Discord
• Roll20
$25.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Saturday - 8:00 PM UTC
Apr 19 / Session 25
3-4 Hour Duration
3 / 4 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Intermediate
Age: 18+