The Empty Throne - Be a Monster - Stop the Apocalypse
Apocalypse Keys, Powered by the Apocalypse RPG | Campaign
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Bi-weekly / Monday - 12:00 AM (UTC)
Dec 16 / Session 4
2.5-3 Hour duration
4 / 5 Seats filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+
About the adventure
Welcome to DIVISION, the Department of Interdimensional Vigilance and International Security, Interdisciplinary Operations Network. This agency has two main goals: 1.) Observe and categorize supernatural phenomena, and 2.) Prevent any and all potential and ongoing Apocalypses. While humans are very capable, they often need help when dealing with high level paranormal threats. That's where you come in. You are a monster that works for DIVISION, mainly investigating mysteries and trying to stop supernatural powers from bringing the world closer to its destruction. Recently, harbingers of doom, agents of a new apocalypse have been appearing and manipulating events in the to unlock interdimensional doors that hasten the end of the world. Work with your fellow monsters and the rest of DIVISION to grasp keys, discover secrets, unlock the mystery of the empty throne and stop the harbingers from dooming the world as we know it! ---- Apocalypse Keys is a story-forward Powered by the Apocalypse game with a urban fantasy premise that is close to something like Hellboy/BPRD, Doom Patrol or even Justice League Dark (if you squint hard enough). There is heavy focus on character development as you and your team work through a number of mysteries, grasping clues and theorizing about the truth beneath them, all while chasing "Harbinger" level threats that seek to open the Doors of Doom and end the world as we know it. Be careful though, lest you fall too far into their machinations and become a Harbinger yourself! Many of the details of the world will be built around your character choices. if you're into the world reacting to your characters, this may be a great game for you to try! Your GM is nonbinary and this campaign is welcome to all.
This campaign will likely last between 12 and 15 sessions.
2 years on StartPlaying
54 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, Storytelling
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
Additional details
How to prepare
You must create a free account on playrole.com to play if you do not already have one. You will be sent a link to the table after signing up for the game. The game will include some background music/soundtrack as well as visual references. We will be using Discord for voice and video-- a link to the server will be sent to you after you sign up. Microphone/Voice Chat is necessary to play. Video chat is available, but not required.
What I provide
I will bring a welcoming atmosphere, visual references and music, experience GMing in numerous systems and settings using Powered by the Apocalypse games, as well as experience with the Role platform.
Gameplay details
There will be a session 0 where we create (or finalize) characters, discuss subjects we want to tackle and do lines and veils safety check to ensure players are on the same page about which topics are acceptable in play. We will be using Role as a platform which has an anonymous ping system that works similarly to the X card where players can interrupt play and scenes can be glossed over or retconned as well.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Bleed
• Lines and Veils
• Session 0
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
Players will create their own characters using the digital character sheet on Role or by using a fillable PDF/physical sheet if they prefer. If doing the latter, please send a copy/photo of the sheet to me either before play or at the start of the first session for quick review. Character creation will also be discussed in the Discord ahead of time and during session 0.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Low
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Discord
• Role