The Heirs of Harrow House
GURPS | Campaign
About the adventure
You and others are all the far flung descendants of the Harrow family, a once proud noble lineage fallen on hard times. Summoned back to your ancestral home on the death of the last Harrow to actually live in the manor, you are told to come and take possession of your inheritance, your birthright. Delve deep into the ruins of this grand estate, and find out how and why the Harrow family fell from grace . . . and what horrors lie hidden on the island it inhabits. Inspired by games such as Darkest Dungeon and gothic fiction like the Fall of the House of Usher. the Heirs of Harrow House is an expedition into eldritch horror and dark fantasy. The heroes, such as they are, are flawed, but wield faith, flintlocks, and blades to defeat whatever lurks in the darkness. Will they, or their sanity, survive?
Game style
Theater of the Mind
“Theater of the Mind” uses little to no visuals for scene settings and combat. Instead, the narrative imagery comes from the Game Master’s descriptions and character action and movement comes from Players’ descriptions.
5.0
(25)
2 years on StartPlaying
202 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, World Builder
Game Master Reviews (25)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Storytelling
World Builder
Hayden
New review
Played 6 sessions
One of the best, absolutely. Phenomenal worldbuilder, wonderful storytelling, excellent roleplaying. If you're going to put your money toward a real experience, this is definitely the one.
DMReckless | That Isekai Guy
Played 1 sessions
Jack focuses his game on the PCs, keeps things moving, allows for creativity and showcases his own. Very inclusive and outgoing, and expert GM with craftsmanship and care.
Aether42
Played 16 sessions
Jack of Tales truly lives up to his name—his storytelling is nothing short of captivating. Each session is a masterclass in immersive world-building, where every detail feels thoughtfully crafted and alive. Whether weaving grand narratives or conjuring unexpected twists, he keeps players engaged and eager for the next adventure. His ability to balance intrigue, challenge, and player agency makes every game feel unique and meaningful. I always look forward to his sessions, knowing they’ll be rich with creativity and excitement. If you have the chance to play in one of his games, don’t miss it!
Griff
Played 3 sessions
Jack excels at building a living, breathing world and giving players ample chance to explore it. Newbies are in safe hands as he has an excellent grasp of the rules.
Chiddakra (name given)
Played 7 sessions
Great at world building and impromptu adjustments. Good balance of understanding game rules/mechanics and encouraging creative freedom.
Cameron
Played 18 sessions
Jack is an incredible storyteller and a great GM!
Additional details
How to prepare
All you need is a mic and preferably a webcam. I'll provide the rest, up to and including needed books, character generation, and die rollers on my Discord.
What I provide
I bring a dark imagination, 42 years of experience, evocative characters and voices, and while the setting and campaign are dark and horrific, i still also allow for the rule of cool where it fits.
Gameplay details
I'll go over the Monte Cook checklist in session 0 and folks can fill it out, also we'll cover all the topics to be careful around or avoid in that session 0.
Content warnings
• Blood
• Body Horror
• Violence
• Murder
• Mutilation
• Mental Illness
• Devils / Demons / Fiends
• Deep or Large Bodies of Water
• Cults
• Character Death
• Cannibalism
Safety tools used
• Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist
• Session 0
How will character creation work
We'll cover character creation in session 0 so everyone can coordinate, but the characters will be built with 250 points, be human, and any non faith based magic is inherently corruptive in the setting.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Low
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Discord
$20.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Bi-weekly / Sunday - 10:00 PM UTC
3-3.5 Hour Duration
5 / 5 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+