Midnight Masquerade - Whimsical Circus Adventure with fun loot!
The Midnight Masquerade appears only at night—full of wonder, secrets, and vanishing guests. Will you uncover its truth before dawn?
About the adventure
They say the Midnight Masquerade appears without warning - a circus of golden lights and velvet black and white tents, arriving with the fall of night and gone before the morning sun. Whispers tell of wondrous games, dazzling performances, and prizes beyond imagination. But there are darker rumors, too: visitors who wander too deep and don't return; laughter that turns to screams beyond the canvas walls. Those who dare to enter will find more than games and rides... hidden within the heart of the carnival is a secret far greater than magic and illusion. Will you uncover it before it's too late? The Midnight Masquerade is a short custom campaign that draws elements from the novel The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern and portions of 5e module The Wild Beyond the Witchlight carnival chapter. This campaign is intended for any experience level. It will run from level 3-8, and will span approximately 10 sessions (12 max). The game will feature unique skill challenges, unconventional combat encounters, and fun mini-games, all while allowing the players to uncover the secrets that lie within the circus. There are an abundance of magic items in this campaign, both official and homebrew. Expect quick leveling and high rewards! I will have a free Session 0, and provide custom character art upon request should you commit to the campaign.
Game themes
$10.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Thursday – 12:00 AM UTC
Campaign Length / 8–12 Sessions
2–4 Hour Duration
3 / 5 Seats Filled
GAME MASTER
Ellie
she/her
5.0
(1)
Schedule
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(1)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
7 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Sets the Mood
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
I love using my creative skills to make unique games! I typically make my own maps and NPC art, and I'm looking forward to expanding my small D&D community.
View Profile →Reviews (1)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Teacher
Sets the Mood
Jill
New review
Played 2 sessions
We just finished session 3 of the Curse of Strahd campaign and I'm having so much fun. Ellie makes great use of maps and does a much better Barovian accent than I ever could. I'm relatively new to DnD (less than a year), but Ellie is great at helping players with any questions they have on the rules. The music is a nice touch too, it really helps set the mood while we play. Can't wait for our next session!
Character creation
Creating your character
Characters should start at level 3 and plan to progress to level 8. Please come to session 0 with a few ideas or work-in-progress character sheets. During Session 0, we will discuss the setting and expectations of the campaign. The remainder of the session will be used for character creation and ensuring that the party is balanced with a wide array of abilities. You may use D&D Beyond, or any other 5e character creation sheet. Keep in mind, Roll20 and D&D Beyond have integration features for ease of use. Any official source material is welcome - homebrew requires pre-approval. Multi-class restrictions can also be negotiated. I'm available for one-on-one help before or after session 0 should you need it.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Microphone required. Roll20 (free) account required. Discord account required. Come to Session 0 with 2-3 character concepts.
What Ellie brings to the table
I believe in GM transparency. I roll openly during games, and do not fudge dice. Character death is a possibility. I use dynamic health bars (actual hitpoints hidden) that allows players to make combat decisions at a glance. My games generally have a balanced ratio of combat and roleplay, but I am willing to adjust that based on party preference. I tend to work within the rules, but can be flexible when it suits the narrative. I typically allow homebrew content with pre-approval/review. In addition, I can provide all of these: -Shared content on D&D Beyond -GM has Roll20 (VVT) Subscription for added map features -Custom Player Character art available upon request -Custom maps (when Official not available) -Custom NPC art (when Official not available)
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Ellie creates a safe table
Discussion of Lines and Veils in Session 0, as well as an anonymous form to submit requested Lines and Veils.
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