Black Crusade - Renegades
The endless pursuit of forbidden power, the horrors of the warp, and the shifting loyalties of Chaos, all under Fabius Bile's relentless will.
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About the adventure
In the grim darkness of the 41st Millennium, the Imperium quakes from the aftermath of Abaddon's 13th Black Crusade. But a darker, more insidious force stirs beneath the surface of the galaxy, whispered about only by the most ancient and mad, a warp born anomaly from the ancient past. You are a newly forged warband, gathered from the shattered remnants of your pasts and brought under the chilling patronage of Fabius Bile, the Primogenitor. Fabius Bile has a blasphemous ambition: to transcend the limitations of Chaos itself. With the Emperor's Children's gene-seed and the secrets of the Primaris at his command, he seeks to create a new breed of Chaos Space Marine, one capable of standing against and crushing the Imperium's finest. But to perfect his abominations, to graft unholy might onto Warp-tainted flesh, he needs this ancient warp anomaly. This isn't the petty squabbling of the Gods, but a primordial horror, a cosmic poison born from the ancient War in Heaven, used by the Necrons against the very fabric of psychic life. Now, it has been unearthed, its green corruption spreading, attracting the hungry attention of Daemons and twisting entire worlds. Your mission: Scour forgotten Imperial black sites, delve into desecrated mines, and brave long-dead Necron tombs. Face maddened Space Marines, bloodthirsty rival warbands, and grotesque xenofauna. Discover the origins of the anomaly, secure its precious samples, and survive its corrupting embrace. You will be tested, betrayed, and perhaps, reborn. The fate of Fabius Bile's ambitions, and perhaps the shape of the 14th Black Crusade itself, rests in your hands. Will you seize the ultimate power, or will the anomaly claim you as another screaming casualty of the Old Night?
Game style
Combat Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
Less than a year on StartPlaying
292 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Inclusive
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 67%
About me
Hold on, let me roll Persuasion first... now that that's done, hello! I am a former IT professional who now channels energy into sharing stories and fostering creativity and inclusivity in gaming. Over the years, I have guided hundreds of players through a variety of games, whether at my personal tables, as a Twitch streamer, or collaborating with TTRPG publishers like Onyx Path Publishing, Free League, Chaosium, Helmgast, and more. I've had the pleasure of introducing new players to exciting games at conventions and have both GM’d and participated in streams and podcasts in both North and South America. As a published writer of TTRPG content, I have also contributed to the development of mechanics for my own RPGs and various indie projects as well as writing professionally. I invite you to explore my reviews to see what others think, and I encourage you to try one of my games to experience the magic firsthand. I am committed to ensuring you have a fantastic experience!
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Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Knows the Rules
Inclusive
Tyler is an excellent DM! Really knows his lore and gives you whatever you need to fit into the world. This is my first foray into Dark Sun and it's been a heck of a lot of fun. His games are a great fit for veteran and new players alike. If you want a fun, creative, engaging, and challenging D&D experience, get yourself into one of his games ASAP. This is the real deal.
Tyler is a super nice guy! I really like his DM'ing style, he cares as much about the story as mechanics, sets a great mood, and is very accommodating to his players. He is exceptional at communicating and does a good job of ensuring everyone gets a chance to be in the spotlight. I would highly recommend him
Character creation
Creating your character
I will work with you prior to your first session to help you create the newest member of our warband!
Current warband consists of a Thousand Sons sorcerer, an Iron Warrior heavy weapons specialist, an Iron Warrior warpsmith, and a twisted psyker.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
All you need is a decent microphone and a desire for an amazing story! Video is available, but is not required.
What Tyler brings to the table
I will have Roll20 ready with maps, artwork, handouts, and full ambient music as well as all necessary compendiums. I will also have PDFs available for any players who need them.
Homebrew rules
Rules as written, with the community rules updates, but story trumps dice and if it gets too crunchy in combat, we may house rule from time to time to keep the pace moving.
Equipment needed to play
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Tyler creates a safe table
I have a Google form I will send you once you sign up that will very thoroughly go through lines and veils. I also use digital and/or messaged and/or held up on video X, N, & 0 cards. I am also available after each session for aftercare, as needed. At session 0 we will go over lines and veils that were filled out ahead of time (anonymously) so player expectations can be set.