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Adventures in Ankh-Morkpork: The Guilded Age
Welcome to Ankh-Morpork, the city where the laws of reality are optional, the river is best avoided, and every profession has a guild… even yours.
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$30.00
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Weekly / Monday - 7:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 2.5–3 hours
Campaign Length / 8–10 Sessions
2 / 6 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
2/6
About the adventure
Everyone wants something in Ankh-Morpork. The Patrician wants order. The Watch wants answers. The Wizards want lunch. And you? Well, you probably want to survive until payday. Because you're a group of hapless heroes, dubious professionals, and freelance misfits suddenly entangled in a citywide struggle between guilds, mysterious cheese cults, and ancient arcane plumbing. The payday is coming, it's as certain and Death.*) But let's discuss this "survive" part, shall we? ___ *) And taxes, since Lord Vetinari seems to be deadly serious about tax evasion.
Game style
Combat Lite
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Theater of the Mind
Roleplay Heavy
Sandbox / Open World
Realm Building
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(23)
3 years on StartPlaying
28 games hosted
Highly rated for: Knows the Rules, Visual Aid, Creativity
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hello, I am Kirdan, your new Game Master with three decades of experience running science fiction tabletop role-playing games. As a professional GM affiliated with TTRPG publishers, I am passionate about crafting immersive sci-fi stories. I specialize in writing and running interconnected ALIEN Cinematic Scenarios and my own BLADE RUNNER Case Files, woven into the "City of Fallen Angels" story arc. When I’m not running sessions with my players, you’ll find me beneath the ocean waves, working as a diving instructor. Just as I guide diving enthusiasts through the depths of the sea, I lead my players through the uncharted territories of my stories. Diving, my parallel passion, enriches my storytelling, infusing it with a sense of awe and wonder. Join me on a journey through a universe of mystery and imagination, where every decision matters and every roll of the dice propels your character into new territory. Whether you’re a seasoned explorer of neon-noir cities, virtual worlds, and post-apocalyptic wastelands or a newcomer to the tabletop galaxy, together we will create stories you’ll remember forever. Are you ready to dive (pun intended) into the unknown? Join any of my games and let our sci-fi adventure begin!
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Creating your character
During Session 0 we will create completely original characters.*) ___ *) Strict "no pre-gens" rule can be amended with strategically handed bribes.
• Guild of Accountants Auditor (has unpaid debts with the Thieves’ Guild; they send polite reminders) • Former Watch Recruit (discharged for Excessive Honesty) • Street Performer (mime; unregistered; was once mistaken for a god, didn’t correct them) • Watch Deserter (left after incident involving a goose) • Junior Assassin Apprentice (dagger license pending; has the cloak, though) • Disgraced Alchemist on Parole (lost license after a cheese-related explosion; explosions currently at 40% less)
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You must have a Discord account. If you don't have one, you can create it for free on the Discord website. Invitation link to my Discord server: https://tinyurl.com/gmkirdan Join my Playground and choose the Role: "Hedgehog". This is primary point of contact for any questions or concerns. Voice is required and video highly recommended. Please, ensure you have a decent mic (and webcam, preferably), stable Internet connection, and that you're able to play in an area with minimal background noise and distractions.
What Kirdan brings to the table
Guild intrigue, sewer conspiracies, and bad sausage rolls! A cheese-based apocalypse!*) Completely original characters - no pre-gens allowed!**) Satire, chaos, and consequence-driven comedy! Think Monty Python meets urban noir, or bureaucracy meets mythos. Tone may be comedic but grounded in real stakes. Decisions matter, jokes have consequences. Expect themes like: • Power and pettiness in institutions • Magic vs. Modernity • How not to get eaten by a sentient fondue • Moral ambiguity in a world where "good" is mostly just "less illegal" Some reviews and testimonials:***) 🗣️ "I haven’t laughed this much since I accidentally summoned a small god in my pantry." – Former Wizard 🗣️ "A campaign where dying heroically is an option, but surviving embarrassingly is more likely." – Watch Recruit #4 🗣️ "I came for Pratchett jokes, stayed for the terrifying cheese lore." – Anonymous Alchemist ___ *) Yes, really. **) Unless you are prepared to bend the Law and commit slight Misdemeanor. ***) No species was hurt while forcing... errr, submitting these testimonies.
Homebrew rules
"Rumors About Me": a mini-mystery for each player character to explore during the course of the campaign.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Kirdan creates a safe table
We will discuss all no-go zones and communication channels during Session 0. I will hold all comms open in case you feel the story or a scene goes towards uncomfortable topics.
Content warnings
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