Monsters in the Dark

Creating your character

This campaign begins at Level 1 using standard Pathfinder 2e rules with the Free Archetype variant. All official ancestries are allowed. Your character may be a seasoned hunter tracking the necromancer to Cordok, a scholar of forbidden lore, a mercenary chasing coin, or someone with personal ties to Raven’s Claw. What matters most is that you have a reason to follow the trail — and a reason to stay when things become far more complicated. This is a heroic campaign with moral weight. Characters may be pragmatic, conflicted, or morally gray — but they must be willing to work together and confront the threat at hand. This is not an evil campaign. PvP, sabotage, or reckless chaos do not fit the tone. Standard starting wealth applies. Treasure and rewards will be meaningful, but power in this campaign comes just as much from knowledge and choice as from equipment. You are free to use: • Pathbuilder • Wanderer’s Guide • Pen & paper • Foundry tools Use whatever helps you manage your character efficiently. Optimization is welcome — I enjoy tactical play — but this campaign balances investigation, consequence, and combat. Encounters will challenge coordinated parties, and thoughtless aggression may carry long-term fallout. Character creation will take place in our Discord server before Session One. I’m happy to refine concepts to ensure they connect naturally to Cordok and the unfolding events. Above all: Your character should feel like someone who could change the world — even if they don’t yet realize it.

Preparing for the session

Preparation Getting ready for Monsters in the Dark is straightforward. Please complete the following before your first session: Pathfinder 2e Rules Familiarity A basic understanding of Pathfinder 2e is helpful. If you are newer to the system, I’m happy to assist with character creation and rules questions in advance. Discord Account & Working Microphone We use Discord for voice communication. A clear microphone and headset are required. Camera is optional. TaleSpire (Free Guest Edition) The game is run in TaleSpire using the free Guest Edition available on Steam. Please download and test it prior to game day to ensure everything runs smoothly. Join the Beast Foundry Discord All coordination, character creation, and announcements take place in the Beast Foundry Discord server. You can find the link at BeastFoundry.com (scroll to the bottom of the page). Once these steps are complete, you’ll be ready to step into Monsters in the Dark.

What Christian Chaney brings to the table

What I Bring to the Table I run my games using TaleSpire, a fully 3D virtual tabletop that enhances combat, exploration, and atmosphere. If you’ve never used it before, the free Guest Edition on Steam makes it easy to join. Here’s what you can expect: Immersive 3D Environments Every battlefield, settlement, and dungeon is built to support tactical clarity and visual immersion. A Cohesive World Monsters in the Dark takes place within the larger world of Chondara. Detailed maps and setting material help ground your character’s actions in a living, reactive world. Organized Communication Discord is used for voice chat, scheduling, character coordination, and between-session updates to keep the campaign moving smoothly. Flexible Character Tools You’re free to use Pathbuilder, Wanderer’s Guide, or any preferred character sheet system. I support what helps you play efficiently. Prepared, Intentional Sessions I bring decades of GM experience, a strong grasp of Pathfinder 2e, and carefully constructed encounters designed to challenge without overwhelming. Sessions are paced, purposeful, and responsive to player choice. Whether you’re here for tactical combat, immersive storytelling, or long-term character development, you can expect a well-run and engaging table.

How Christian Chaney creates a safe table

Safety & Player Experience My goal is to run an immersive, high-stakes game while ensuring that everyone at the table feels comfortable and respected. Monsters in the Dark can shift between dark humor, war-time tension, and emotional moments. Conflict and danger are real, but player agency and comfort always come first. Before the campaign begins, we will align on tone and expectations through Discord discussion. We’ll cover: Preferred tone (gritty, serious, lighter, or mixed) Any themes or topics players wish to avoid Group expectations around cooperation and table dynamics This is not a campaign built around shock value or forced discomfort. I do not push players into situations they don’t want to engage with. At the same time, the world has consequences, and the story carries weight. If something ever feels off, direct communication is welcome. Adjustments can be made without derailing the experience. In decades of running games, my priority has always been simple: A challenging world. A respectful table. A story everyone is excited to be part of.