Candela Obscura: Turn of the century arcane investigations

Candela Obscura: Turn of the century arcane investigations

As a newly recruited Investigator with Candela Obscura, you’re dispatched to Newfaire, where inexplicable shadows slither and dangers crawl.

TYPE

One-Shot

EXPERIENCE

Beginner

AGE

18+
2 NEEDED TO START
$12.00

/ Session

Details

Once / Sunday – 8:00 PM UTC

Mar 16

Session Duration / 1.5–2 hours

1 / 5 Seats Filled

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About the adventure

The church, the militia, and the constabulary try, but they can't handle the Phenomena coming through the Thinnings. That's where you come in. You have seen some of the effects of the Flare encroaching on our world and have volunteered to work for Candela Obscura to study and contain the Phenomena. Soon you expect to be called on for your first assignment. Steel your resolve and be ready to delve into the unknown.

Game style

Theater of the Mind

Game themes

Meet the Game Master
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3 years on StartPlaying

61 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Storytelling

About me

Tabletop mercenary and hired diceslinger. 🔘 Weird and unique settings 🏰 🔘Memorable NPCs 🤡 🔘Incredible combat ⚔️ 🔘Unnerving horror ☠️ My passion is the spiral up of intensity as people discover TTRPGs. I love to see the initial spark take hold when a player 'gets it', but also the gasps and silences of shock and surprise when I show an experienced player a new facet of the mechanics or story. You need a BBEG to chase? 😈 A dungeon to delve? 🏰 I'm your guy. Dad jokes? I got 'em. 🤦 Spooky settings, Oh, yes. 👻 I am currently in my fourth year podcasting, writing and editing my second series. The first was Treasures Untold. In it, the characters, settings, and stories were homebrew influenced by some of my favorite novels and stories growing up. Upcoming is an '80s eldritch horror actual play using the Candela Obscura rules set.

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Character creation

Creating your character

Once you join I will send you a list of character templates. These are roles and stats that you can build your character's personality on. I will help with any questions on my dedicated Discord channel.

What to expect

Preparing for the session

I will run this game as a teaching game unless I am told that the whole circle is experienced. Though not necessary, you can download the free Quick-Start Guide at https://darringtonpress.com/shop/

What James (@DiceToInfinity) brings to the table

I'll bring the setting, all the NPCs, and an intriguing crafted mystery to solve. I'll make us a safe space to get spooked and have some fun.

Equipment needed to play

Internet

Microphone

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Safety

How James (@DiceToInfinity) creates a safe table

This is a narrative first investigation game. Your characters will be in danger and will probably be hurt, but it is not a combat simulator. Expect an uneasy atmosphere and interesting places and people. Because of the content, safety is very important to me. We will use Discord for communication. Check ins and X-cards will be handled privately in messages. Any player, at any time can also get up from the table for a break or to get away from an uncomfortable moment with no repercussions or questions publicly.

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