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Modern Noir Dungeons and Dragons - Skulduggery Pleasant Campaign

Modern Noir Dungeons and Dragons - Skulduggery Pleasant Campaign

Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign

About the adventure

Inspired by Derek Landy's 'Skulduggery Pleasant' novels, this adventure mixes modern with archaic, magic with technology and detective noir with outlandish fantasy. No need to have read the books; jump on in for a series of escalating mysteries in a world where magical society is hidden from mortals, where murder and wit go hand-in-hand and where a talking skeleton is the least strange thing you'll come across. Come in to play long-term with a character you love, or pop in and out as Sanctuaries grow and crumble, universes collide and The Faceless Ones try to return; the return of humankind's ancient overlords.

Game style

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.

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.

Party notes

FREE SESSION 0: 30-45 mins Come chat and see if the campaign is your vibe! Murder mystery, violence and intrigue, irreverence and wit, all bundled together! High roleplay, plenty of NPCs to sink your teeth into, as well as an open world to explore.

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3 years on StartPlaying

761 games hosted

Highly rated for: Storytelling, Voices, Creativity

Average response time: 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

Additional details

How to prepare

Players will need a webcam(optional) and microphone, as well as access to Discord. They will also need access to a separate tab for AboveVTT: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/abovevtt/ipcjcbhpofedihcloggaichibomadlei?pli=1 Characters to be created on D&D Beyond before the game. Players may role physical dice or digitally on the VTT; whichever is more satisfying!

What I provide

I will supply the Sourcebooks via the D&D Beyond Master Bundle. Interactive maps on AboveVTT. I also study 'The Monsters Know What They're Doing,' for nuanced and surprising combat.

Gameplay details

Players can expect an exciting story with NPCs to interact with, mysteries to be uncovered, loot to be discovered and a great plot to unravel! This game is open to all people of all identifiers! No tolerance for bullying, racism, sexism, homophobia or bigotry of any kind. Games contain, at times, graphic violence and swearing, however open discussions can curtail these if necessary for the health of players! No sexual violence of any kind.

Content warnings

Safety tools used

Breaks

Debriefing

Lines and Veils

Open Door

How will character creation work

With the Master Subscription, you'll find most all the races available! Happy to discuss homebrew content and find the right character for you sink your teeth into. Creation will be done on D&D Beyond leading up to the game. I am available to chat about both new players for character creation and experienced players wanting to try something new!

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

High

Roleplay

High

Puzzles

Medium

Experience level

Open to all

Platforms used

Discord

D&D Beyond

Owlbear Rodeo

2 NEEDED TO START
$24.00

/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Weekly / Thursday - 6:00 PM UTC

3-4 Hour Duration

1 / 5 Seats Filled

Requirements

Experience required: Open to all

Age: All Ages

This game will begin once 3 players have joined