Swords of the Serpentine
With high-action swashbuckling and deep mysteries, Swords of the Serpentine has solving mysteries in the bustling fantasy city of Eversink!
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SYSTEM
EXPERIENCE
AGE
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Bi-weekly / Friday – 12:00 AM UTC
2–4 Hour Duration
2 / 5 Seats Filled
Schedule
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
Meet the Game Master
4 years on StartPlaying
100 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, Storytelling
Average response time: 10 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hello, prospective adventurer! You've come to the right place to find a facilitator for your role-playing journey! ME AND MY STYLE: i've been running games since the 90's, and have been a game designer since 2010. I tend towards light-hearted games with heavy role-play, and fights that are meaningful. I run a lot of Powered by the Apocalypse systems, such as Thirsty Sword Lesbians, Brindlewood Bay, and my own game, Threadbare. I also run Fate, Gumshoe, and Dramasystem. Some bona-fides: I wrote Threadbare RPG, several adventures including Ennie-winner Can't Sleep Clowns Will Eat Me, co-authored Mx Universe (a non-binary/trans fashion pageant LARP game) and 20 years worth of technical documentation. I am very good introducing new players to the hobby in general, using one of the many many many game systems that are lighter mechanically and more accessible to new folks. I no longer run Dungeons & Dragons; it was my first RPG, but my style doesn't mesh with it very well, and there are hundreds of great DMs out there who specialize in D&D. In particular, if you're a woman or non-binary person (NB of all stripes) or a group thereof who are looking for a great introduction to role playing games with a non-threatening, supportive female GM, please get in touch! I love introducing new players to the hobby, and have a great track record for inclusive, beginner-friendly games. IN-PERSON GAMES? In addition to running games online, I'm located in Las Vegas, Nevada. I am available for in-person groups and one-shots, if all players are fully vaccinated for covid-19. I'm willing to do bachelor/bachelorette parties in person if all players are fully vaccinated. For everyone's safety, I will bring a non-participating partner with me to any in-person parties at hotel rooms and any bachelor parties regardless of venue. CUSTOM TIME SLOTS: If you're looking for a custom time slot, you can find my full availability on Calendly: https://calendly.com/mortaine/30min (note that this is my consulting page, not my pro-GM page; please book your game via StartPlayingGames; this link is just for transparency on availability.) ACCESSIBILITY: You can request accommodation for your disabilities! Here are just some of the possible options available: * 📃 PDF character sheet provided in advance * 👂 Closed captions enabled (we would use Zoom instead of discord in this case) * 🔤 Text-only game (available for custom games and times) * 🎲 Online or offline dice rolling * 🦺 Safety tools for mental health safety * 🕐 Shorter sessions (2-3 hours). Can build in breaks if requested. * 📹 Video on or off-- you decid
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Creating your character
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.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
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 Stephanie Bryant (mortaine) brings to the table
I will bring the adventure, Roll20 campaign, and the adventures!
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Platforms used
Safety
How Stephanie Bryant (mortaine) creates a safe table
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