Edge of Darkness🦑PlaybyPost Call of Cthulhu!🔍Beginner Friendly
1923 Arkham Massachusetts—secrets of the past awaken and only you can stop an ancient horror before it escapes into the world!
$25.00
/ Session
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Weekly / Saturday - 6:00 PM UTC
Dec 13 / Session 16
Session Duration / 1 hour
5 / 6 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
The year is 1923 in Arkham, Massachusetts. A dying professor and friend summons you to his bedside with a terrible confession—decades ago, he and his friends unleashed something unnatural during an occult ritual. And now that he is near death, the creature is close to breaking free! Armed only with only his journals, a mysterious box, and your wits to guide you, you must investigate the truth and confront the horror that lurks in a decaying old farmhouse before it spreads beyond control! This beginner-friendly Call of Cthulhu adventure is perfect for players new to the system, cosmic horror, or the Play by Post format! You’ll unravel clues, facing chilling discoveries, and risking both body and sanity as the mystery deepens! Played in a Play by Post format on Discord, this game unfolds through daily posts at your own pace making it easy to immerse yourself in suspenseful storytelling, eerie roleplay, and creeping dread without the pressure of a live session! Within this adventure you will find: 📜 A Classic Call of Cthulhu Mystery! 🔎 Investigation, Clues, & Research! 😱 Cosmic Horror & Creeping Dread! 🧠 Sanity-Bending Encounters! 👤 Memorable NPCs & Personal Secrets! 🏚️ A Haunted Farmhouse Waiting in the Dark! ...and of course... 😱Horrors from Beyond!!! 💀
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Play By Post
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Meet the Game Master
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3 years on StartPlaying
1870 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Storytelling
Average response time: 12 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hey friends! 🌟 Yes! I am a full time professional gamemaster! 🌟and I’m excited to welcome you to a world of limitless possibilities and epic stories! So I could tell you about my games. OR! I can show you! 😜 https://youtube.com/shorts/T4T2DFCXlcs?si=q-i3xvlPLZlT4FnY ✨🔺Check out a preview of our games here!🔺✨ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Here's what you'll find in my games! 🎭Diverse Game Styles: Live sessions, text-based play-by-posts, and Adventurers League one-shots. 🏆Fair Play: I run the game by the rules, no fudging dice here! Your victories are all yours! 🧛♂️Dynamic Storytelling: With a theatre background, expect everything from silly goblin voices to eerie vampire accents! 💻Foundry VTT: Games hosted using Foundry VTT on a dedicated 24/7 server for both live and asynchronous play. 🖌️Custom Visuals: Professional images, self-made dynamic battle maps, and integrated HeroForge minis—completely free for players! 🌐I am part of a professional gamemaster team with over 200 players! Together we host events, tournaments, and one-shot adventures! 🍎Before becoming a full time Gamemaster, I started as a teacher! I have a huge passion for introducing new players to the magic of their first adventure. So all of my games are always beginner friendly! 🎲 Whether you're here for the thrill of battle or the depth of narrative, I'm here to help you create an exciting and memorable adventure that you'll never forget! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 🚀 What are you waiting for?! Jump in with the link below! https://discord.gg/onlydragons Whether you're a newbie or a veteran, if you love strategic combat and rich roleplay, there’s a spot at our table for you! Sign up and let's embark on a journey where your choices lead to real, hard-earned triumphs. Let’s roll the dice and get this adventure started! 🎲✨⚔️
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Creating your character
This adventure is designed to be beginner-friendly, so no prior experience with Call of Cthulhu is required! I’ll provide all the guidance you need! You may make your own character choose from one of the multiple premade characters I have available!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
All you need to do is sign up on Startplaying and join our discord community here! https://discord.gg/onlydragons
What Thomas brings to the table
🐉 Welcome to an OnlyDragons Epic Adventure! 🗺️ As your gamemaster in this exciting Call of Cthulhu adventure I'm excited to offer you a cosmic horror experience packed with fun and spooky moments! Here's what's in store for you: 📖 Beginner-Friendly Guidance – No experience needed! I’ll walk you through character creation, rules, and dice rolls so you can focus on the story! 📝 Play by Post Format – Enjoy the flexibility of daily posts on Discord at your own pace, perfect for busy schedules! 🌌 Immersive Storytelling – Expect eerie descriptions, suspenseful roleplay, and creeping dread as you uncover ancient secrets! 👤 Memorable NPCs – From grieving widows to suspicious townsfolk, every interaction adds depth and danger to the unfolding mystery! 🧠 Sanity-Bending Encounters – Face situations that challenge both your characters’ minds and bodies, with tension that builds slowly until it snaps! 🎭 GM Style – Atmosphere & Agency – I emphasize mood, mystery, and collaborative storytelling. Rules keep us grounded, but narrative flow always comes first! 👥 Community & Support – Join the OnlyDragons community of players and storytellers who love immersive games and supporting new investigators! What You Need to Bring: Your imagination, a love for a spooky story, and your dice set (virtual or real) 🎲! Are you ready to descend into darkness? Sign up now and confront the horrors that lurk in the dark!🫢
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How Thomas creates a safe table
Your comfort and enjoyment are my top priority! Prior to the game, all players will be sent a Lines and Veils document so I’ll know ahead of time if any content needs to be adjusted or avoided. This allows me to tailor the horror experience to fit everyone’s comfort levels! If you’re new to horror games, don’t worry! I’ll ease you into the tone, explain how safety tools work, and set the atmosphere at a level that feels thrilling but never overwhelming. Together we’ll make sure the fear always stays fun! ❤️
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