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Vaesen: Plague of the Unseen | Gothic Horror Investigation

Mysterious invisible creatures known as Vaesen wreak havoc in Mythic Scandinavia. Uncover the banishment ritual or face their wrath indefinitely.

TYPE

Campaign

SYSTEM

EXPERIENCE

Beginner

AGE

18+
About the adventure

In the Mythic North (an alternate 1800's Europe), mysterious invisible creatures known as Vaesen have started wreaking havoc throughout the continent. Most people can't see these supernatural beings, let alone believe that they pose a danger to civilization. But you know the truth. Having encountered one of these creatures in your past, you now have "the sight" and can see them in their true form. Each Vaesen can only be banished by performing a specific ritual. Will you and your fellow investigators be able to uncover the ritual and perform the rites before something terrible happens? Can you thwart the growing threat of Vaesen? Vaesen is a rules-lite, story-focused system that seamlessly integrates new and experienced players. Adventures are generally episodic in nature, but the Society's knowledge will grow and the headquarters will expand, providing resources to confront greater and greater threats. Join us for supernatural mystery!

Game style

Rules as Written (RaW)

Theater of the Mind

Roleplay Heavy

4 NEEDED TO START
$25.00

/ Session

Details

Weekly / Thursday – 5:00 PM UTC

Campaign Length / 3–5 Sessions

2.5–3 Hour Duration

0 / 5 Seats Filled

GAME MASTER

Dungeoneer80

he/him

5.0

(30)

This game will begin once 4 players have joined

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Meet the Game Master

2 years on StartPlaying

250 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Sets the Mood, Teacher

Average response time: 11 hours

Response rate: 100%

About me

I have over ten years of experience performing with improv on stage and have been playing and running TTRPGs since middle school. I have a deep and abiding love for improv and collective story making as well as game design, voice acting, and sharing the joy my geeky passions. I welcome players of all experience and love teaching new folks how to play. In my games, you’ll meet multidimensional NPCS with distinct voices and a world that changes in response to your character’s actions. Your backstory will be woven into the narrative as I customize the adventure to suit the characters’ journey. In classic campaigns, you will get the best of a time-tested module while experiencing a story that is uniquely your own. As a GM, I present the characters with difficult challenges while cheering on the players. You will join in a “writers’ room” style of play with collaborative lore building as well as delve into dramatic scenes where we play to find out what happens. I lean on the dice decide our fate so we can all be surprised by where the story takes us.

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Reviews (30)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Sets the Mood

Teacher

James Hill avatar

James Hill

Played 87 sessions

Dungeoneer80 is an excellent GM who will go above and beyond to make sure you have the best adventure of your life. His dedication to his craft truly draws you in via voices, impressive use of music/sound, and storytelling that will stick with you between sessions. 80 is incredibly patient, always willing to let his players try something silly and will abide by the rule of cool when it is appropriate. He will work with you individually on your character's story if you want, and will incorporate your ideas into the campaign when they fit. Honestly, one of the best GMs that I have had the pleasure of playing with over my years of tabletop experience. Highly recommend!

Kelly Bridge avatar

Kelly Bridge

Played 61 sessions

This has been an amazing online Experience, I first started DND in person with another crew & DM. Adrian has brought the game to life with his story, visuals, voice, sounds affects, maps and more. It has been over a year now and I'm having the best time!! The past two campaigns have been the best yet! He has taken my characters back ground story and vamped it so well into the rest of the campaign line where I end up on the edge of my seat and nervous sweating (in a good way of course lol) he really keeps the whole crew in mind and line and all to have an enjoyable time and make sure of it. Educated, funny, and organized. Please, I highly recommend Adrian!

Ryan Sandmann avatar

Ryan Sandmann

Played 60 sessions

I've never played before and Adrien helped me understand and get into the game in a very fun and engaging way. I wasn't sure if it was something I was going to like, but now I can't wait to play again! Update after a year of playing: Still loving it! We are on a new campaign and Adrien is customizing it fit our characters' back stories and making it super unique and fun!

Marcus avatar

Marcus

Played 50 sessions

I've played Monster of the Week with several Keepers on StartPlaying and 80 is my favorite so far. His monsters are creative and his mysteries are the right balance of fun and scary. I also think he does a good job of giving every character a chance to shine. Very glad I found this game.

Derek Byrne avatar

Derek Byrne

Played 48 sessions

Was very much a beginner in playing. He was there every step of the way and extremely helpful open and responsive. Listens to his players and looks for feedback. Great voice work and sets the tone woth his characters. Would highly recommend, great fun

Relly avatar

Relly

Played 46 sessions

Adrien is a welcoming DM who makes everyone feel at home. He enjoys and rewards creative play, and brings the world to life around the characters through his roleplaying and interactive elements at the table.

Character creation
Creating your character

First time players have the option of picking from one of several pregenerated characters OR setting up time prior to the game and I will guide them through character creation on the Roll20 platform.

What to expect
Preparing for the session

To play, you will need: - A working computer microphone (camera optional) - A decent internet connection - A Discord account (Free) - A Roll20 account (Free) - A willingness to say “Yes And” to fellow players

What Dungeoneer80 brings to the table

I bring to the table: * A decade of improv experience (including fun voices) * Custom game maps and dynamically lit maps in Roll20 * Inclusion in my Discord channel and gaming community * A comfortable and safe environment for folks of all kinds * A love of play, imagination, and adventure! I Will Provide: - A link to my Discord Server - A link to the adventure maps in Roll20 - A custom adventure token for Roll20. - A consent in gaming checklist. Please fill out the Lines and Veils worksheet and email it to me. I will review your and your fellow party members’ answers and establish clear boundaries prior to the game. - Any help you need to get setup. That includes help with character creation, rules clarification, or any technical assistance getting set up with Discord, or Roll20. Please let me know if you need anything. If you have any questions: - Please don't hesitate to ask. I am happy to help get you set up for an enjoyable gaming experience.

Equipment needed to play

Computer

Internet

Microphone

Headphones

Webcam

Platforms used
Safety
How Dungeoneer80 creates a safe table

I intend for this to be a safe and enjoyable space to share and play. I have no tolerance for bullying, bigotry, or derision of any kind. Please join the game with an open mind, a gentle heart, and spirit of acceptance of others. Also please make use of the safety tools whenever you need and be generous with others when they use them. Prior to play - I will talk with new players to help identify sensitive topics and review the game's current Lines and Veils. I do my best to avoid triggers during the game, encourage use of the X card, and work to foster an open, non-judgemental space for discussion. During the Game - Open Door policy: Players can leave whenever they need to for self-care, including bio-breaks. - Breaks: For every hour or two of play, we will take a five-to-ten minute break. - X, N, and O Cards: If a line or veil is accidentally crossed, I will pause the game and adjust however we need to respect those boundaries. - Luxton Technique: If a line or veil is accidentally crossed, a player may, if they want, initiate a discussion about the boundary and express how they would like to proceed. I will talk with the group and adjust the game to accommodate the needs expressed by the player. Post-Game - Debriefing: I ask how people enjoyed the session. In this conversation I welcome any and all feedback. - Stars and Wishes: Each player is encouraged to offer a Stars (things they loved about the session) or Wish (things they would like to see in the future).

Content warnings
Classism
Death
Murder
Violence
Nightmares about Traumatic Events
Safety tools used

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