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Into the mist| Mystery, Steampunk

Into the mist| Mystery, Steampunk

Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign

About the adventure

"We gather here today to mourn the great doctor Martus Linsley. May he find peace in the after life." Black smoke rose from the crematorium's chimney, mixed in with the gloomy dark clouds forever hung above the city's sky. The slum dwellers stopped on their track to mourn the philanthropist, but the blaring siren urged them to quicken their pace. One shouldn't be late to work, else the factory owner might replace them with a clockwork golem the day after. In the shadow of the city, an ancient evil lurked, feeding on the despair of its people. --------------------------------------------------- A roleplay heavy campaign sets in a Victorian era inspired city with steampunk and magic. You are investigators commissioned by a widow to investigate her late husband's dubious death. As the you follow the clue trail into the city of Vespin, the many dark cults plaguing its people will reveal themselves. Expect: 🌇 A busy and slightly oppressive setting that reflects its source of inspiration 🔍 Mysteries hidden behind closed doors awaiting to be explored 🎭 Hard choices that will leave lasting consequences ✒️Backstories will be integrated into the setting to further strengthen player's agency and involvement 🔮Abundant magic items and unique steampunk tools Whether you want to be a noir detective, a savior of the oppressed, or simply just want to punch a bastard, you will find a place at this table.

4.9

(11)

Less than a year on StartPlaying

72 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Knows the Rules

Additional details

How to prepare

Please have a mic, a discord account and a roll20 account. If you don't know how to play, just tell me and I'll spend some time during and after session 0 to guide you.

What I provide

- An intricate world filled with numerous named NPCs, each with their own story to tell. Those favored by the group will receive custom portrait. - Fun combat maps of various locations within the Victorian era-inspired city of Vespin. - Ambience music to set the mood. - Access to the classic D&D 5e books on Roll20.

Gameplay details

- A roleplay heavy mystery campaign set in a fantasy world inspired by Victorian era London. - Emphasize on 'Investigation' - Max 10 session if you only follow the main mission - Session 0 is free

Content warnings

Safety tools used

Breaks

Debriefing

Lines and Veils

Open Door

Session 0

Stars and Wishes

How will character creation work

+ Starting level 3 + 2024 or 2014 are both fine + Homebrew race and class are fine (go through me first) + Normal starting items or roll for gold, your choice + Standard array or roll twice pick one + Max HP per level + Alignment is whatever, just don't be disruptive + Level up using milestone system

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

Medium

Roleplay

High

Puzzles

Medium

Experience level

Open to all

Platforms used

Discord

Roll20

2 NEEDED TO START
$20.00

/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Weekly / Monday - 2:00 AM UTC

3-3.5 Hour Duration

1 / 5 Seats Filled

Requirements

Experience required: Open to all

Age: 18+

This game will begin once 3 players have joined