🎴 Night Parade of a Hundred Sorrows - Nioh Inspired (Homebrew)
The land is dying, bled dry by war and yokai alike. As shadows crawl from forgotten shrines and ancient seals weaken, wandering warriors must rise.
$15.00
/ Session
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Weekly / Sunday – 4:00 PM UTC
3–4 Hour Duration
2 / 7 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
A Nioh-Inspired D&D 5e Campaign ⚔️ Welcome to an age of blood, ghosts, and gods.🌙 The land lies fractured, war-torn, and haunted. As mortal clans vie for control, the spirit world seethes beneath the surface—yokai feed on battlefields, curses rot the soil, and the veil between life and death wears thin. You are not just a samurai, shinobi, or priest—you are a blade caught between worlds. The Hyakki Yagyō, the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons, has begun once more. A hundred sorrows march beneath a blood moon. Spirits wail. Old gods whisper. And somewhere in the chaos, your fate is written in crimson strokes. In this Nioh-inspired campaign, honor clashes with horror, and death is only the beginning. 🧠Game Description Night Parade of a Hundred Sorrows is a dark fantasy, samurai epic using Dungeons & Dragons 5e, heavily inspired by Nioh, Sekiro, and Japanese myth. Set in a mythic Sengoku-like land, players will face powerful yokai, unravel ancient curses, and walk the razor-thin line between humanity and the supernatural. This is a gritty, cinematic, and lore-rich campaign where: Combat is deadly, fast, and meaningful Every monster has a story—and sometimes, a reason Player backstories matter—and may shape the world Expect intense roleplay, twisted yokai legends, cursed artifacts, corrupted shrines, and choices that haunt you.
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Rules as Written (RaW)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(1)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
8 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Rule of Cool, Creativity
About me
I run games with a focus on immersive storytelling, meaningful choices, and deep worldbuilding. I enjoy creating settings where lore and character arcs intertwine, making every decision feel like it matters. My games lean into mystery, intrigue, and the consequences of past actions, giving players the freedom to shape the story in unexpected ways. If you enjoy a game where the world reacts to you, where even small moments can have lasting impact, and where your character’s journey is just as important as the plot, you’ll feel right at home at my table.
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Creating your character
🧬 Character Creation Starting Level: 3 Stats: Point Buy HP: Fixed average (not rolled) Allowed Content: All official 5e material is welcome. Homebrew is allowed but will require DM approval to ensure it fits the setting. Creation Timeline: You’re welcome to build your character ahead of time or work with me during Session 0. I’m happy to help shape backstories, mechanics, and tie your character into the world’s lore. This is a world of myth, blood, and fading gods—characters might be fallen samurai, wandering monks, spirit-channeling exorcists, cursed ronin, or something stranger. The setting supports both grounded and mystical concepts, so feel free to get creative. If you're unsure, bring a concept you like and we’ll forge it into something unforgettable together.
Welcome to Night Parade of a Hundred Sorrows, a dark, mythic D&D 5e campaign inspired by the world and tone of Nioh — a setting steeped in Sengoku-era conflict, wandering samurai, deadly yokai, and spiritual corruption. This is not a typical high-fantasy adventure. This is a world where: Steel clashes with the supernatural, and a katana is often the only line between life and death. Yokai prowl the ruined roads, ancient spirits of wrath, sorrow, and vengeance. Amrita, a mystical energy, is coveted by both man and monster — a power that can corrupt or redeem. You will face moral dilemmas, body-horror curses, vengeful ghosts, and corrupted warlords. Tone: Heroic dark fantasy. Gritty. Mythical. Each arc has horror elements tied to Japanese folklore, but your characters will grow into legends, if they survive. What You Can Expect: Guardian Spirits: Choose one to bond with — powerful otherworldly beings who shape your destiny. Samurai Honor & Corruption Themes: The world is broken, but you don't have to be. Tense Combat: Encounters are deadly. Every fight matters. Cinematic Battles: Think Seven Samurai meets Sekiro with Bloodborne vibes. Custom Lore: You'll uncover the truth behind ancient seals, cursed bloodlines, and lost kingdoms.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
🧷 How Should You Prepare? To ensure a smooth and immersive experience, here’s what you’ll need: 🎧 A mic is required for voice chat via Discord. A webcam is optional. 📱 A Discord account – we’ll use it for voice, announcements, scheduling, and sharing lore/art between sessions. Link - https://discord.gg/a7VpubuWNZ 🖥️ A Roll20 account (free) – this is our virtual tabletop for maps, rolls, and tokens. 📚 Knowledge of D&D 5e basics is helpful, but not required. New players are welcome—I’m happy to teach. 🧙 A level 3 character – you can build it before Session 0 or during it with my help. 📝 A way to track your character – D&D Beyond, paper sheet, or Roll20 sheet. Whatever works best for you. Optional but encouraged: 🎵 Headphones for better immersion and to reduce feedback 🧠A character idea that fits a mythic samurai/fantasy horror world—I'll help you refine it No need to read the rulebooks cover-to-cover—just bring your curiosity, your voice, and your sword.
What Feetty brings to the table
🧰 What I Bring as DM 🎴 Custom maps, both hand-built and curated 🎵 Immersive music and soundscapes 👺 Homebrewed yokai, rituals, and items inspired by Japanese folklore 🎠Distinct NPCs with character voices 📖 Heavy lore, but always player-centered and collaborative 💀 Tactical and lethal combat balanced by dramatic storytelling
Homebrew rules
No homebrew rules will be used at the start of the campaign. If players have specific requests later on, we can discuss them as a group and decide together what fits the tone and balance of the game.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Microphone
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Safety
How Feetty creates a safe table
🛡️ Safety & Gameplay Details This campaign delves into themes of war, spiritual corruption, and supernatural horror. To ensure a respectful and safe space for all players, I use the following tools: Aftercare: At the end of each session, we’ll check in with each other to decompress, share feedback, and address any emotional intensity or concerns. Bleed Awareness: Night Parade of a Hundred Sorrows may explore emotional or intense themes. We'll stay mindful of bleed—when character emotions spill into real-life feelings—and create space to process that together. Breaks: Scheduled and player-called breaks are welcome at any time. Debriefing: We'll take a few minutes after sessions to reflect on tone, themes, and anything you want to discuss privately or as a group. Open Door Policy: You may step away from the session or leave at any time for any reason—no questions asked. Session 0: We'll begin with a collaborative session to establish character concepts, group dynamics, tone, and safety expectations.
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