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[APbP] LotM-Inspired Game: Threads of Divination | System-Lite
Answers: revenge, redemption, meaning. Just learning of it would result in corruption from the cosmos. After all, there is always a price to any gain.
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$25.00
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Once / Thursday - 12:00 AM UTC
Aug 28
Session Duration / 4–5 hours
0 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Note: This is an Asynchronous Play-by-Post game with no live sessions. You’ll participate by posting on Discord at your own pace (1–2 posts per day is recommended). Expect 37-42 Full Posts each Session. Something called to you before you even understood what changed. A dream? A symbol? A door that shouldn’t have been open? You’ve brushed against something real—strange, terrifying, and impossible to explain. But the pull hasn’t stopped. Not since the accident. Not since the mirror cracked. Now an after-hours summons brings you to an apothecary behind locked glass, where fate isn't read in cards, but whispered in truths you’re not ready for. What will you do when the world answers back? Will you turn away—or step into the deeper pattern unfolding beneath your feet? This is a gaslamp occult mystery, inspired by Lord of the Mysteries, where you play unremarkable people marked by unknowable forces. The story begins before you’re a Beyonder—before you know what that even means. Who were you before the veil lifted? And what will you risk to understand what you've become? This asynchronous one-shot invites solo spotlight scenes, fragmented timelines, and emotional slow-burns. Choices, visions, and truths that change depending on who’s asking. What happens when your character is alone with the unknown? Ideal for: Players who write with emotion and want to explore who their characters are when no one’s watching Fans of Lord of (the) Mysteries and Call of Cthulhu–style unease Writers who enjoy unraveling mysteries, building atmosphere, and playing with layered secrets
Game style
Play By Post
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Theater of the Mind
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(24)
1 year on StartPlaying
96 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Knows the Rules
Average response time: 2 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hello, I'm MaxSoulGMz, aka Brian. I've been coordinating games, especially asynchronous play-by-post, for over five years, running many storygames from Blades in the Dark to Grimwild, with a focus on cinematic, character-first and character-driven campaigns. Let's connect, build friendships, and learn from each other! Exhibit your creativity and retain absolute player agency. Expect a collaborative, emotionally rich table where meaningful choices pave the story. Transparent metachannels so everyone’s expectations—including mine—are understood and respected. Your feedback will always be heard. I thrive on being adaptive and committed to growth, both as a GM and as someone who values strong, lasting connections in and out of the game. 🧭 Want a peek at how you will play? Check out my portfolio for scene examples, testimonials, tools we'll use, and system breakdowns: 👉 MaxSoulGMz’s Portfolio: https://www.notion.so/MaxSoulGMz-s-Portfolio-21d77900be6f80678797c6989726bde0?source=copy_link If you love deep character arcs, cooperative storytelling, and a drama-rich narrative pace, you’ll feel right at home.
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Creating your character
Before we begin, you’ll create someone marked by mystery—haunted, driven, or tempted. Who were they before the strange began? What do they want badly enough to risk everything? You don’t need to know Lord of the Mysteries to belong here. All that matters is a character with secrets, desires, and something to lose. Will they chase power, truth, or something even more dangerous? What masks do they wear—and who are they when they finally slip?
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You’ll need a Discord account, since that’s where the story unfolds through text and quiet decisions between scenes. After booking, you’ll receive an invite with everything you need: safety tools, and a place to ask questions or share character ideas. Curious? Dive in early. Bring a mind open to mystery. What truths will you uncover before the first scene even begins?
What MaxSoulGMz brings to the table
A story-first, character-driven experience where mystery simmers and choices echo. I bring immersive narration, cinematic tone shifts, and personal plot hooks tailored to your character’s journey. I’ll help shape the strange and sacred around you—fate, masks, madness, and myth. No dry rule lectures. No spotlight hogging. Just you, your secrets, and the question: what kind of god will you dare to become? What story are you hoping to tell?
Homebrew rules
Bonds reflect emotional ties, now to PCs and NPCs. Trust, obsession, betrayal... Relationships matter. Sanity Pools track your mind’s limit. The deeper you delve into forbidden truths, the thinner your grip becomes.
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Safety
How MaxSoulGMz creates a safe table
We start with a Session 0 to align on tone, themes, and expectations. Debriefing happens every weekend or two, where we reflect on standout moments and what you'd like more of. Stars & Wishes is done in-thread or via DM—quiet, low-pressure, and async-friendly. The Open Door policy means you're always free to step away. If you'll be offline for more than 24 hours, just give a heads-up.
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