Mysteries of Carver Mansion
Lured by the promise of money, what mysteries and horrors await our adventurers? Will they be able to make it out alive or meet a horrible end?
$12.00
/ Session
Details
Once / Saturday - 12:00 AM UTC
Jul 12
Session Duration / 3–4.5 hours
5 / 6 Seats Filled
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Schedule
Meet your party members
5/6
About the adventure
The year is 1923, the place is Arkham. As mysterious figures go, Edgar Carver was as closeted and odd as any. However, when he realized he was about to reach the end of his life, he decided to invite six different people from all over the country to share his fortune. These people may seem randomly selected to most, but Edgar knew them all by heart. Lured by the promise of money, what mysteries and horrors await our adventurers? Will they be able to make it out alive to spend their share or will they meet a dark and horrible end? This is a Call of Cthulhu one-shot with 6 pre-made characters. The players will get to pick and choose which character they wish to play and will be given short descriptions about how to play as them. This game is completely beginner friendly, you do not even have to know how to play ttrpgs, let alone Call of Cthulhu. Content Warnings: Violence, Horror, Addiction, Grief.
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Meet the Game Master
4.9
(18)
3 years on StartPlaying
35 games hosted
Highly rated for: Teacher, Storytelling, Creativity
About me
So, the last time we left off, I was an avid fan of tabletop roleplaying games and interactive storytelling since childhood. After many years of theatre and fiction, I had properly started my ttrpg adventure with DnD 5e and CoC about 6 years ago. My first few years were mostly spent convincing friends to give these games a chance, it thought me a lot about the beauty of starting this hobby and how exciting it is to see someone take their first steps into it. Ever since then I've loved playing with beginners and newcomers. But boy was I ready for more! Since starting this journey I had the chance to work as a pro DM in taverns, create TTRPG communities, start a multimedia brand where we talk and play ttrpgs (@durundragons) and even develop my own game system suited for a Harry Potter-themed campaign, minus the terfs. I have always been a storyteller at heart but what I came to love most about this form is how unexpected and astounding it is to be in awe of your players. I grew to feel less like a game master and more like the world in which my players create and tell the most fantastical, dramatic stories. But, this was all just the beginning... What new adventures and dramatic twists await me and my brave heroes? To find out, let's dive in together to tonight's session!
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Creating your character
There are 6 pre-made characters designed specifically for this adventure. You will be choosing one of these characters at the beginning of the game and provided with a description of your character.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
All you need is a camera, a mic and your imagination. Pen and paper would help you out with keeping track of what's going on but they are not a necessity. We will be rolling dice, you can either bring your own or use an app or I can roll for you if you wish. However, I'd recommend rolling your own dice since it's fun!
What Defhan brings to the table
I shall be bringing character sheets and descriptions as PDF files. I'll also provide other digital hand-outs throughout the game.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Microphone
Pen & Paper
Webcam
Platforms used
Safety
How Defhan creates a safe table
I use X cards in whichever format feels most comfortable to the players. If you would like any other safety and comfort methods, please let me know!
Content warnings
Safety tools used