Shadows of the past, a 3-Part 2E Epic|1-20|Free Archetype/GAB

Shadows of the past, a 3-Part 2E Epic|1-20|Free Archetype/GAB

🜃 It began with restless ruins, it will end with the fate of the world. 🜃

TYPE

Campaign

LEVELS

1–20

EXPERIENCE

Open to all

AGE

All Ages
About the adventure

In the coastal village of Osprey Cove, your life has always felt… small. Quiet. Boring. You’ve heard tales of dragons, war, and empires lost to time—but those are stories from far-off places. Then, the dead begin to stir in the ancient ruins of Rusthenge, and the veil begins to lift. What follows is a journey that will take you across New Thassilon, into the legendary town of Sandpoint, and into the heart of Tanglebriar itself—where a long-dormant demon prepares to strike. This is a full-level campaign arc, beginning with Rusthenge (Levels 1–4), diving into the legendary Seven Dooms of Sandpoint (Levels 4–11), and culminating in the apocalyptic conflict of Sporewar (Levels 11–20). What You Can Expect: 👋 A welcoming and inclusive experience where every voice is heard, and everyone is welcome. 🗝️ Dark Fantasy Themes: Ancient ruins, cosmic evil, and difficult choices where you can’t always save everyone. 🎭 Roleplay with Weight: Your characters matter - you’ll engage in diplomacy, moral decisions, and personal growth alongside world-shaking events. 🗡️ A rich and rewarding adventure - become true heroes while facing real challenges from the world around you. 🕯️ A supportive GM who’s always ready to collaborate, troubleshoot, and bring your coolest ideas into the spotlight. It’s all about the journey - no winners or losers, only legendary heroes! ⚒️ Seamless, fully-automated gameplay using a luxury Foundry VTT setup. 🌠 Free Archetype rules variant for more customization. 🧝‍♂️ Meaningful interactions with memorable NPCs. 🔥 Cinematic and immersive combat encounters. 🎙️ (Attempted) Voice acting to bring the world to life.

Game style

Combat Heavy

Dungeon Crawl

Roleplay Heavy

3 NEEDED TO START
$20.00

/ Session

Details

Weekly / Tuesday – 8:30 AM UTC

Campaign Length / 110–120 Sessions

3–4 Hour Duration

0 / 5 Seats Filled

GAME MASTER

Chris

he/him

5.0

(2)

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Meet the Game Master

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Neurodivergent
Published Writer
Game Designer

1 year on StartPlaying

20 games hosted

Highly rated for: Teacher, Creativity, Storytelling

Average response time: 14 hours

Response rate: 100%

About me

Hey there! I'm Chris, a passionate and dedicated Game Master with over 15 years of experience in tabletop RPGs and 5 years behind the screen as a GM. I love Pathfinder (and honestly, any system that lets us dive deep into storytelling), and I approach every session with genuine excitement. Whether you're a battle-hardened veteran or completely new to the world of TTRPGs, you're welcome at my table. I believe in the power of storytelling, character development, and collaborative creativity. My goal is to help players explore immersive worlds where your decisions matter, and your characters can grow in meaningful ways. My games are inclusive, LGBTQIA+ friendly, and built on mutual respect. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and fun environment where everyone can be themselves and feel part of something epic. If you're looking for a memorable adventure with a GM who cares deeply about your experience, I’d love to be your guide on your next journey!

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Reviews (2)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Teacher

Creativity

Storytelling

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Koi

Played 13 sessions

Easily one of the THE BEST gamemasters I've ever played with, I have had the funnest sessions at his table. Knows the rules very well, is incredibly fair but still will challenge you and cares deeply about the world the table takes place in. If you're looking for a table, it doesn't get much better than this one.

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ArcaneBenji

New review

i could go on about how amazing Chris is as a dm and a person and how he allows for creativity and really gets behind your character especially with the monsters he uses ;)

Character creation
Creating your character

Character creation should be a collaborative and stress-free process. I prefer to run Session 0 as a one-on-one with each player so we can focus on building your character together and making sure they feel like a natural fit for the world. Whether you're bringing a pre-formed concept or just a vague idea, I'm here to help bring it to life. We'll start by discussing any variant rules you'd like to use, and then walk through the setting's unique themes, character options, and background lore. I recommend using Pathbuilder for ease of planning and getting a rough idea of your character's growth through the first several levels, though your path may evolve as the story unfolds. Above all, my goal is to make sure you're excited and comfortable to step into the world and begin your adventure with a character that feels truly your own.

What to expect
Preparing for the session

Character creation should be a collaborative and stress-free process. I prefer to run Session 0 as a one-on-one with each player so we can focus on building your character together and making sure they feel like a natural fit for the world. Whether you're bringing a pre-formed concept or just a vague idea, I'm here to help bring it to life. We'll start by discussing any variant rules you'd like to use, and then walk through the setting's unique themes, character options, and background lore. I recommend using Pathbuilder for ease of planning and getting a rough idea of your character's growth through the first several levels—though your path may evolve as the story unfolds. Above all, my goal is to make sure you're excited and comfortable to step into the world and begin your adventure with a character that feels truly your own.

What Chris brings to the table

What you can expect is a welcoming and inclusive experience where every voice is heard and every player is welcomed and valued. This is a rich and rewarding adventure where you’ll have the chance to become true heroes, facing real challenges and rising through meaningful choices. With immersive roleplay, memorable NPCs, and cinematic combat, every session is designed to pull you deeper into the story. You'll be guided by a supportive GM who’s eager to collaborate, troubleshoot, and bring your ideas into the spotlight. The game runs smoothly on a fully automated luxury Foundry VTT setup, using the Free Archetype variant for extra character customization. Voice acting (or at least an attempt!) helps bring the world to life, and your character’s journey will be just as important as the plot itself, because here, it’s not about winning or losing. It’s about the heroes you become along the way.

Homebrew rules

-Free Archetype Every even level starting from 2 you have access to an extra feat slot exclusively for dedications and archetype feats. I don't allow class dedications in these slots, however pretty much everything else is on the table, and I'll work with you to help it make sense in the narrative. -Gradual Ability Boost: My favourite for long term campaigns. Instead of taking 4 Ability Boosts at levels 5, 10, 15, and 20, they get staggered one at a time in level ranges of 2,3,4,5 - 7,8,9,10 - 12,13,14,15 - 17,18,19,20. Doing it this way let's you feel a sense of natural development and earned skill, rather than waking up miraculously stronger at 4 separate points in your adventure.

Equipment needed to play

Internet

Computer

Microphone

Platforms used
Safety
How Chris creates a safe table

Open communication is, as always, key to ensuring a safe, enjoyable experience for everyone at the table. I make myself as freely and openly available to my players as I can, especially if they need to talk, whether the issue is at the table, or IRL. The content & trigger warnings do not comprehensively cover all potential experiences in the game. Players are strongly encouraged to communicate directly with me about any specific triggers, lines, or veils that may impact their enjoyment and comfort.

Content warnings
Alcoholism
Alcohol Use
Animal Death
Blood
Body Horror
Cannibalism
Character Death
Child Death
Cults
Death
Deep or Large Bodies of Water
Devils / Demons / Fiends
Drugs (addiction, use, withdrawal)
Execution
Fire
Gore
Hangings
Illness
Insects
Kidnapping
Mass Death
Lifechanging Injury
Memory Erasing
Mental Illness
Mind alteration
Mind Control
Murder
Mutilation
Mutilation of Corpses
Paralyzation
Pet Death
PTSD
Scars
Snakes
Spiders
Torture
Trauma
Violence
Safety tools used

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