The Natural Museum (PBP-asynchronous)

About the adventure

Step into the bustling port city of Entree Dieu De La Mer and prepare for a career that is anything but academic. In this campaign and story series, the pursuit of science meets the chaos of the front lines. The Adventure: Investigative Science & Natural Horror This project blends the wonder of a high-fantasy museum internship with the high-stakes mystery of an ecological thriller. As interns for the renowned gnome duo, Professors Entomolojenkins and Geolobobkins, the characters don’t just dust shelves—they are sent into the field to investigate bizarre biological anomalies that threaten the balance of the world. The tone shifts seamlessly from lighthearted academic rivalry to intense botanical horror, where the environment itself can be the most dangerous adversary. Key Features for Readers and Players: * The World of "The Natural Museum": Based in a shining hub of interracial cooperation and scientific discovery, the story explores the "Great Continent" through the lens of those tasked with documenting its most dangerous secrets. * Unique Threats: Encounter the Rubus Discordia, a parasitic blight that turns ordinary livestock into thorn-covered monstrosities. It is a world where fire doesn't always destroy—sometimes, it makes the corruption grow faster. * The Intern Experience: Follow the journey of a diverse crew, including the dragonborn sorcerer Zakery Quack , the rogue Kryptstaal, and the artificer Nyhana, as they navigate their first professional assignment. It’s a story about learning on the fly, where "free room and board" comes with the risk of being trampled by a blighted farm pig. * Tactical Problem Solving: This isn't just about swinging swords. Success requires identifying magical maladies, using Eldritch Cannons for defense, and applying restorative magic to cleanse a corruption that science cannot yet explain. Why Support This Project on Patreon? By joining the community, you’ll get a front-row seat to the expansion of this living world. * For Players: Join on Start Playing and get in on the action, help shape the world around you, with mystery-driven campaigns set in the port city and beyond. * For Readers: Dive deeper into the character-driven narrative of the Museum's staff as they uncover the source of the Indigo Blight and the spreading thorns. Are you ready to clock in? The professors are waiting, and the field work is about to get messy.