Swords of the Serpentine
Gumshoe, Swords of the Serpentine | Campaign
About the adventure
Combining a high-action, swashbuckling adventure with exploration of deep mysteries, Swords of the Serpentine puts you in the role of an investigative team, solving mysteries in the bustling fantasy city of Eversink! ENnie award winning Swords of the Serpentine is an investigative sword & sorcery game of daring heroism, sly politics, and bloody savagery, set in a fantasy city rife with skullduggery and death. I run role-play heavy campaigns with interesting mysteries and emotional stakes. Join me for an exciting campaign to explore Eversink's mysteries! 🎭 Role-play heavy adventures 🔍 Mysteries to explore 🌈 LGBTQ+ GM and space
4 years on StartPlaying
94 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, Storytelling
Additional details
How to prepare
It is helpful but not required for you to be familiar with the core Gumshoe mechanics (the SRD is available here: https://pelgranepress.com/2013/10/24/the-gumshoe-system-reference-document/). We will go over the rules during Session 0 as well. Must have a microphone, Discord account, and Roll20 account.
What I provide
I will bring the adventure, Roll20 campaign, and the adventures!
Gameplay details
This game contains themes of supernatural events (ghosts, hauntings), capitalism presented as a positive force, magic is always corrupting, and a city that is heavily ruled by a religious order. Some content notes can be adjusted to be less present during the free session 0.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Breaks
• Lines and Veils
• Open Door
• Session 0
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
Character creation will happen during the free Session 0, the first scheduled session of the campaign. Characters will start at the beginning level (this game doesn't have a level-up mechanic, but does have advancement) and may advance through play during this short campaign.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Low
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Beginner
Platforms used
• Roll20
• Discord
$20.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Bi-weekly / Friday - 12:00 AM UTC
2-4 Hour Duration
2 / 5 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Beginner
Age: 18+