Waterdeep Legends: Horrors From Beyond | DnD 5e (Seats Open!)
The Outer Gates shudder violently, weakening with each knock. Elsewhere, a mighty Bard goes insane, drowned by the dissonant whispers: "Let. Me. In."
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Weekly / Saturday - 4:30 AM UTC
Session Duration / 2 hours
Campaign Length / 24+ Sessions
2 / 4 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
The Outer Gates shudder violently, weakening with each knock. Elsewhere, a mighty Bard goes insane, drowned by the dissonant whispers: "Let. Me. In." Waterdeep is no stranger to horrifying tales, but you've never felt the city like this. Uncertainty and tension are palpable when the sun sets. Adventurers / lawmen following strange, baffling cases through the night often go missing; their corpses turn up mutilated in inexplicable, unnatural ways. You, an adventurer of some repute, were hired to deal with one such "baffling case", but how do you handle what you've found? Will you combat the rising conspiracy and foil the cosmic horrors unleashed onto Waterdeep? And however can you survive the vast web of lies, murder, and eldritch horror with your sanity intact? Your choices are many, your mistakes hopefully few. But whatever you do-- "Beware Him Who Stalks Behind...Beware Him Who Stalks Behind...Beware Him Who Stalks Behind...Beware Him Who Stalks Behind...Beware Him Who Stalks Behind......" EXPECT: š An epic, LONG-running campaign! š Strong Lovecraftian Horror š© Victorian Era/Steampunk Setting (w/ rudimentary firearms and clockwork technology) šµļøāāļø Noire Style Detection/Investigation š¤Ŗ Sanity Mechanics š©ø BRUTAL Urban Combat
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Theater of the Mind
Roleplay Heavy
Dungeon Crawl
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
3 years on StartPlaying
371 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Teacher
About me
Greetings and well met, fearless traveler! From the dark caves of the Sword Coast, to the shimmering shores of Otari; from the depths of cyberpunk dystopia, to a Galaxy Far Far Away, I've been the companion of countless adventurers on their journey to greatness! My campaigns continue to thrill players in game stores, online via VTT, and even within the confines of their own living rooms. All walks of life can safely come together at my games and forget the real world for a few hours. TTRPGs are about hanging out and having collaborative fun; that's exactly what you'll find us doing at my table. Come prepared for one of the most dynamic, interactive roleplay experiences you've ever had! You WILL have a large hand at creating the narrative, with freedom to build and play the character you always wished you could! WHY HIRE ME?: Family Discounts!!! - I'm a family man, so I know it can be hard to separate personal time from family time, but with my family discount you no longer have to! ENOURMOUS Library - I'm truly a GAME master, fluent in over a dozen different systems including: DND 5e, Pathfinder 2e, Call of Cthulu, Cyberpunk RED, Dungeon Crawl Classics, Classic Traveller, Fallout the RPG, The Dishonored RPG, The Dresden Files RPG, Ironsworn, and the list just keeps going! Shoot me a message to inquire about a game I haven't listed. Full Immersion - My worlds are complete sandboxes that you can live in, potentially for years. There are endless possibilities during a campaign, and even once you've beaten it, you may continue questing in that same world, dealing with the consequences of the previous campaign! Solo and Duo Mode! - Have you ever wanted to TRULY be the main character? To play in a story fully centered on YOU? At MOST tables, your character will be just one of 4-6 other powerful heroes, but in single player or two-player mode, it's only YOU and your choices that decide the outcomes. You have my FULL attention as the game master, allowing me to tailor-make your experience, but you also get to play a much more powerful character than typical. If you want to feel as immersed as possible, then hop in solo or with a friend, and see what unfolds! Youtuber - Subscribers to my Youtube channel, "Encounter - Mastering Dungeons", receive a discount, so come check out the channel! Tucsonan - I live in the Tucson area, and am frequently found at the Isle of Games, where I run live games OFTEN!
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Creating your character
I offer four pregenerated characters for you to choose from. They integrate smoothly into the campaign, so your experience won't suffer for picking this option. If you want help making a custom character, I do a walkthrough for anyone interested at the end of "Session 0"! If you want to do it on your own, you can! Bring your character to Session 0, and I'll review it with you afterwards. You can point buy, use the standard array, or roll for abilities, and can use classes from the PHB or XGtE. Session 0 is ESSENTIAL to establish a cohesive group, backstory, character ties etc. Characters death IS POSSIBLE in this one, so you are encouraged to create a backup character.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
ā¢ Make a free account on Roll20.net (link for game will be sent prior to session). ā¢ Make a free Discord (a link to my server will be sent prior to session, game info will be posted there). ā¢ MICROPHONE REQUIRED. (I suggest testing the connection through the settings in discord prior to the game. We will use push to talk to avoid talking over one another and eliminate background noise). ā¢ A WEBCAM IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED, but is not a requirement. (It's hard to "read the room" as a GM if I can't see facial expressions / cues, but some people don't like to be on camera and that's totally fine.) ā¢ A solid internet connection (will make your gaming experience much more enjoyable).
What Malcolm The Brewmaster brings to the table
I provide the entirety of the module including maps, all the tools for character creation, and an immersive soundscape! Supplemental content provided through Roll 20 compendium sharing: - Players handbook. - Xanathars Guide to Everything. - Tokens for varied character art.
Homebrew rules
I have homebrew rules for: *Sanity / Madness *Magical spell backfires *Wounds, Injuries, and Death Each mechanic increases immersion and heightens the elements of fear and danger. <This IS a horror campaign after all!>
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Microphone
Webcam
Platforms used
Safety
How Malcolm The Brewmaster creates a safe table
This module is a 'Call of Cthulu'-themed hex crawl, set in reimagined steampunk Waterdeep, year 1854. The two main modes of gameplay are sandboxing and dungeon delving/investigating. Players must both survive the cobblestone jungle and investigate the source of the 'wrongness' pervading the city. Random encounters are frequent, social encounters are vital, and combat is brutal and quick! The overarching plot is a race against time to stop the unknown taint from fully corrupting Waterdeep / finding a way to end the madness at its source. (Session 0 will determine if the group wants a shorter fast-paced story, or if the main quest should be structured for long-term play.) Waterdeep is a full sandbox complete with Religion, Politics, Organized Crime, Law Enforcement, Shops, and most importantly, DUNGEONS. It also affords "slice-of-life" gameplay: enjoy full character customization, start a business, join a guild, craft your own spells / weapons / armor / items, buy a property, join a gang / mafia, invent a new technology, partake in local holidays and festivals, you name it! Forge your place in the world by exploring Waterdeep's many Wards, and piecing together the daunting mystery. This Game is Rated: M for mature | PEGI 18+ | Adult Content Warning: Some players may find content in this campaign disturbing, however, this content is HIGHLY NEGOTIABLE. The most important thing is that everyone has fun creating a story that'll be fondly remembered. During session 0, we'll discuss what content you DON'T want to see, and review the safety tools I use. If you'd like to be more discreet about your content preferences, please, speak with me privately before / after any session. By default, Waterdeep Legends has "Strong Themes" and frankly depicts: Intense Lovecraftian Horror, Intense Violence, Strong Sexual Content (adult situations, frequent nudity, and disturbingly sexualized monsters), Acts of Terror, Gruesome Death, Insanity, Self-Harm / Suicide, Organized Crime (drugs, prostitution, gambling), and Drug Use / Addiction. | Important Notices: ā¢Gunpowder weapons are "Very Rare" in Waterdeep, but come in a variety of sizes and shapes. (Using cover, flanking, and smart tactics is vital to survival!) ā¢Plot armor doesn't exist in Waterdeep, but combat is balanced, fair, and focuses on teamwork to survive. ā¢"Stars and Wishes" will be asked periodically to better tailor your player experience! ā¢A note on play style: I like to voice NPCs and roleplay to the fullest and am grateful when players feel comfortable going all the way, but there's NOTHING WRONG with wanting to just slay bandits, rob stores, grab loot, and speak purely in 3rd person. That's cool too. I only have three expectations: 1) treat everyone (including myself) with the same respect that you expect. 2) follow StartPlaying's behavior policy. 3) uphold the general faƧade of immersion at the virtual "table".
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