A Pact Made in Salem | Folklore Inspired Dark Fantasy - š³ļøāš
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
The world you know hides something far darker. Creatures of legendāmonsters born from the stories of mankindāroam free. As one of the Vanta, a child of both human and Dark Creature, you walk a fine line in a society that fears you, yet relies on your unique ability to survive the dangers of the night. In this custom world inspired by folklore and myth, your party may hunt a Chupacabra terrorizing a village one week, then find themselves working with the Baba Yaga the next. Every quest reveals more about a land where survival is uncertain and every choice has weight. This campaign is deeply narrative, focusing on character-driven stories and dark themes explored with care. Combat isnāt guaranteed each sessionāmonsters must be outsmarted and prepared for, or they will end you quickly. With a strong emphasis on roleplay, the story evolves from the backstories of your characters, giving you the chance to shape your own path in a world that resists you at every turn.
5.0
(20)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
58 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Inclusive
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
Game Master Reviews (20)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Storytelling
Inclusive
Fabian
New review
Played 1 sessions
I had the pleasure of playing with Dam. His positive energy and enthusiasm were fantastic. His style, which supports all of our crazy ideas and builds on our backstories, connecting our stories together was amazing.
Leif Erik Furmyr
New review
Played 1 sessions
A great GM. Ran one of the best one-shots I've played in years. Great at setting the scene and was able to keep it exciting the whole session.
Xamos
New review
Played 1 sessions
Everything you would want in a game master. Dam has a calm and positive style and will find the perfect balance between focusing on players and moving the plot forward.
Kenny
Played 8 sessions
Dam is an amazing dm. He is a roleplay heavy which allows the players to explore their character as well as build relationships with pcs and npcs.
Brendan
Played 8 sessions
Dam is a great DM. His focus is on roleplay but runs some epic combat throughout the campaign. He was able to guide our group through the campaign while incorporating our back story's into the overall story. Would definitely play with again.
Zenon
Played 11 sessions
Great DM! Dam is great at giving his players autonomy over the world he creates, and really builds the characters into the already expansive setting.
Additional details
How to prepare
Players will need: A Discord account, internet and a mic (camera if they wish) and a Foundry VTT account. Players will be provided with the rules and guides for understanding them and should give them a read before Session 0, but rules will be elaborated with me on a solo call or during Session 0. Players should read the lore documents that will be provided to get a better understanding of the world before session 1, but doing so is not necessary
What I provide
A link to a Discord server will be provided which will have pdf's for the game system and well as hand-made guides on understanding the rules and the lore of the world. As a GM, I lean heavily on the narrative aspects of all the games I run. While I think combat is important (and fun!) it is always to push the narrative forward and I don't expect to have a fight in every session. I enjoy making fleshed out characters with unique art, personalities and motives. I especially enjoy when those characters have a relationship with the players! I am a firm believer that we sit down together at our virtual table to have fun, so I very much value the Rule of Cool! While the rules are important, if as a player you would like to do something interesting always make the suggestion, I live for "Yes, and" or at the very least "No, but".
Gameplay details
During Session 0 we will go over greater detail of the safety tools, and a debriefing will happen with any player that starts after this Session 0. Lines and Veils will be kept anonymous unless specified otherwise and will be listed in an online document. X-Cards can be sent digitally directly to me, or to the group if comfortable. Stars and Wishes will happen at the end of each individual session.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
ā¢ Lines and Veils
ā¢ Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist
ā¢ Session 0
ā¢ Stars and Wishes
ā¢ X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
Character creation will happen together at Session 0, and then on individual calls for any players that join after. I will guide each player through the process, all they need to have prepared is a vague character concept. This campaign uses custom races. Characters will begin at level 3. Players will not need any books themselves, all will be provided for them.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Low
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
ā¢ Foundry VTT
$21.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Tuesday - 10:00 PM UTC
Jun 10 / Session 25
2.5-3.5 Hour Duration
5 / 5 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+