They Came to Eat Your Brains | Dungeons, Cosmic, Aliens, Cthulhu
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
🆕 D&D2024 🎭 Fully Voiced NPCs & Monsters 🎼 Immersive Music & SFX 🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ Friendly 📖 The Story "Something's afoot in Phandlin. First it was the Redbrands, now...it's something else..." Skipping the Classic 5e Adventure "The Lost Mine of Phandelver", find yourself at the helm of a brand new adventure in Phandalin. The perfect starting point for anyone wanting to skip early levels, or those who have already played the mentioned adventure. Now, join a new journey that puts Cosmic horror at the forefront. Be prepared to help the town of Phandlin as it recovers from an oppressive force, only to be thrown into something far more mysterious. You'll be travelling the Nerverwinter Region in search of clues, aiding the locals, and eventually, take part in a race for survival. The people of Phandalin are relying on you, will you heed their call? 🙋♂️ About Me I'm Euan, a Professional Dungeon Master with seven years of experience. Armed with a Master of Arts Degree in Drama and a wealth of theatrical expertise, I craft immersive, high-roleplay experiences. Expect fully-voiced NPCs and a world shaped by your actions. With multiple games weekly, I ensure each session maintains a professional standard. 💭 What to Expect Expect High Roleplay and extreme agency in the story. You can expect to start at Level 5, with an objective to bring the group together as something is amiss in Phandalin. You can also expect the campagin to run from AT LEAST Level 5-12 for a period of around 7-8 months (this could be shorter or longer depending on the groups choices).
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
“Roleplay Heavy” games place the focus on the story, the characters, and the world they live within, and tend to lean hard into the various roleplaying elements of the game. These games will frequently find the party talking with NPCs, exploring the personal elements of their backstories, or even having emotional moments around the camp fire.
Rule of Cool (RoC)
“Rule of Cool” emphasizes creative story beats over sticking to a system’s rules as written. Players have the ability to push the limits of the rules or even break core rule mechanics at times if the Game Master thinks it is interesting, fun, or cool enough.
Dungeon Crawl
A “Dungeon Crawl” is a scenario where players navigate a dungeon or labyrinth-like environment for the entirety of the adventure. It emphasizes battling monsters, collecting loot, and avoiding traps to survive to the end!
The game will take place weekly at the same day/time, played on Roll20. Game Length: 3 - 4 hours. Sign ups within a certain threshold of the start time will be brought into the session the following week due to onboarding process. Please check the listing to see if there is a warning. As a rule of thumb, if you join a game within 12 hours of the start time, this will apply.
5.0
(52)
3 years on StartPlaying
802 games hosted
Highly rated for: Voices, Creativity, Storytelling
Average response time: 4 hours
Response rate: 100%
Additional details
How to prepare
- A mic to talk is necessary, and a webcam is recommended, but not required. - Level 5 Character Sheet must be prepared before Session 1 (but I can help if contacted before game), details of character creation will be gone over in Session 0. - (Optional) Download a piece of free software called Syrinscape Online Player to recieve music and sounds (discussed in Session 0). There is an option to use the player through a browser without a requirement for any downloads.
What I provide
🌍 Immersive Virtual Worlds I run games on Roll20, using official or custom-built maps tailored to your adventure. From vivid dungeons to dynamic cities, every location feels alive, with tokens and assets that bring encounters to life. 📚 Comprehensive Digital Tools My Roll20/D&DBeyond compendium gives you seamless access to character options, spells, and items, ensuring a smooth creation process and the resources you need to shine. 🎵 Atmospheric Audio Using Syrinscape, I craft immersive soundscapes with ambient noise, music, and effects—whether it’s a bustling market or a dragon’s roar, every scene is unforgettable. 🎭 Dynamic Roleplay As an actor, I bring every NPC to life with distinct voices and personalities. Your choices shape meaningful interactions, ensuring your character’s story takes centre stage. ⚔️ Thrilling Combat Expect tactical, engaging battles where the environment might play a role, and enemies respond to your strategies. I balance rules and creativity to make each fight epic and memorable. 📖 Story-Driven Adventures Your decisions ripple through the world, shaping a narrative that’s uniquely yours. It’s more than monsters and loot—this is your story. 🤝 Player-Focused Philosophy I’m here to challenge and inspire, not defeat you. Your character's growth and heroism are my priority, and together we’ll create an unforgettable adventure.
Gameplay details
There are some themes of Cosmic & Body Horror, the tone of which will be adjusted based on Line/Veil feedback. The game will be using Lines and Veils to ensure a comfortable experience for all players. This is done via a joined sheet which everyone is able to see, but it is completely anonymous. Session 0 will discuss; Code of Confuct, Game Mechanics, Character Creation, Campaign Context, and give oppertunity for questions. 3 Hour long session, 15 minute break midway. Debreif at the end (included within time).
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Aftercare
• Bleed
• Breaks
• Debriefing
• Lines and Veils
• Open Door
• Session 0
• Stars and Wishes
How will character creation work
Characters will begin at level 5, with intial discussions on character creation happening in Session 0. Players then will create the characters in their own time, but can contact me if they need support.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Low
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Discord
• Roll20
$18.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Wednesday - 4:00 PM UTC
Jun 11 / Session 52
3-4 Hour Duration
4 / 6 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+