š² Malevolent Mondays | Haunted House Mystery Dungeoncrawl
An old manor left to rot, missing keys to hidden locks, a millennia old plot, and the incessant ticking of a clock.
$24.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Monday - 11:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 2.5ā3 hours
Campaign Length / 8ā12 Sessions
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
You inherited a manorial estate, Xarwin Manor, hunched atop the old promontory, looming over ol' āCrookcoveā. Once-thriving, now abandoned. It could thrive again under your ownership. But, just because the property's signed under your name doesn't mean it belongs to you. First, you need to exorcise the monsters lurking inside. This campaign spans from 3rd through 5th level over a dozen sessions. Throughout the adventure youāll solve puzzles; parley with tormented spirits; and splatter yourself in ectoplasmic goo fighting spectres, aliens, and the rattling dead. Inspirations for this scenario are Resident Evil (1996), Darkest Dungeon, and Prince of Darkness (1987). Iāll be providing a campy, creepy horror atmosphere with music, sound effects, and voicework.
Game style
Dungeon Crawl
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(20)
4 years on StartPlaying
192 games hosted
Highly rated for: Voices, Storytelling, Sets the Mood
About me
My love of theatre and radio plays brought me into tabletop roleplaying games through exposure to actual play podcasts such as Acquisitions Inc., Godsfall, and Turncloaks. I was enamored by the uses of music, voice acting, and story set-pieces to enhance the improv you can only get from TTRPGs into scenes as tense and thrilling as any pulp serial or audio drama. I want to offer you something similarly cinematic, but also personal. Each session we'll be tuning inānot to the stories of Superman or the Shadowābut to your own trials and terrors decided by the whims of the dice. Please don't hesitate to message with any questions, comments, concerns, or points of inquiry. My door is always open. P.S. My profile picture comes courtesy of a commission from the fantastic Kiyoshuki. Find her at https://kiyoshuki.carrd.co/
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Creating your character
Character creation will start before Session 0. Take time to discuss character concepts with myself and your fellow players. Characters will start play at level 3 and will advance up to level 5 by the adventures conclusion. Your character will gain additional feat choices to round out your build before entering the manor. They will gain an extra 1st-level and 2nd-level class feat, and an additional 1st-level general feat. Third Party Content must be vetted before approval. The following content is pre-approved and will be available immediately: ā Any content by Team+ š Ancestry Options: Core Ancestries Unleashed by James Beck & Luis Loza
What to expect
Preparing for the session
šļø You'll need a working microphone with clear audio, a stable internet connection, a free Discord account, and a free Forge VTT account (https://forge-vtt.com/). Webcams are optional. Before you join the Discord server, I'll arrange a one-on-one meeting to confirm the above requirements and ask about your game preferences. Characters can be discussed and built with the rest of the group leading up to Session 0.
What Alexander brings to the table
āļø Foundry VTT server with modules to add animations, automations, and other quality of life features. šŗļø Fully illustrated suite of monster tokens to use with premium and custom-made Foundry maps. š A varied cast of non-player characters, each with distinct personalities and motives. š¼ Survival horror ambience & soundtrack for investigation, revelations, and strange moments.
Homebrew rules
Keeley's Hero Point Rule: When you reroll using a Hero Point, add +10 to any 1-10 result on the die. Essentially, you cannot roll below an 11 on a Hero Point reroll.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Alexander creates a safe table
š Before Session 0 you'll receive a consent checklist to fill me in on topics that must be handled cautiously or outright banned for your comfort. Once everyone fills theirs out, during Session 0 I'll post an anonymous compilation of everyone's triggers. ā During sessions, you can press a button to pop up an X-card on-screen. When the card comes up, we break and discuss what needs to be changed for you to feel comfortable continuing with the game. ā³ Around mid-session, there'll be a 10-15 minute break for grabbing snacks and bio breaks. At the end of each session, we'll debrief with any questions, comments, concerns, or points of inquiry. Please feel free to share critique, your favorite moments, and anything you'd like to see next session.
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