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Curse of the Minotaur
Deep in the lost citadel, a crazed minotaur roams, guarding mystical treasures and buried secrets. Delve into its lair and become a legend!
Free
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Once / Thursday - 12:00 AM UTC
Nov 20
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
5 / 5 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
Deep beneath the hills lies a ruin older than the kingdoms that now claim its dust. The Lost Citadel was once home to a proud order of warriors who worshipped the bull as a symbol of strength and immortality—until their rituals twisted into madness. In their final night of bloodshed, their leader was reborn as the Scarlet Minotaur, a creature of unending rage that turned the citadel into a slaughterhouse of stone and iron. The halls have since fallen silent... or so the villagers claim. Now, tremors shake the ground. Strange lights flicker in the hills, and beasts have begun to vanish. The few who returned from the Citadel’s depths speak of snarling shadows, beastmen who whisper of “the Red Devil,” and a maze that shifts when no one is looking. Whether drawn by greed, glory, or doom, your party will descend into those cursed halls—where every flickering torch is a fragile barrier between life and oblivion. This is a dark fantasy crawl for Shadowdark RPG, where danger and tension breathe in every turn of the labyrinth. The torchlight flickers. The walls drip with age. Every corner may hold a trap, a treasure, or something older than sin. Your choices—how much to risk, when to retreat, who to trust—will determine if you leave the dungeon alive or become another echo in its endless halls. Expect fast, lethal combat; tight time pressure; and a heavy, oppressive atmosphere steeped in myth and decay. Perfect for players who love the feel of classic dungeon delves—where the light is precious, and every shadow hungers.
Game style
Dungeon Crawl
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(6)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Teacher
About me
Hello im a dungeon master from Mexico, i’ve been running games for about 5 years now. Mainly running DnD 5e but now i’ve started to run OSR games like Shadowdark or Dragonbane. If you are interested in exploration, flexible campaigns and a collaborative environment where you can shape the way you play, im most certainly happy to get in touch with you.
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Creating your character
We will run a free session zero to plan character creation and discuss all details pertaining to each player character. Stats are decided per the standard Shadowdark ruleset of 3d6 in order, with a homebrew rule of one stat value exchange Characters shall be created during the course of the Discord Session zero
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players may prepare by joining the GMs discord server, they may optionally use shadowdarklings.net for character creation or use printouts or digital character sheets. The VTT that will be used will be Owlbear rodeo, a link with the VTT gameboard will be provided in the Discord Server
What Oscar brings to the table
Players can expect an experience with Character Voices, as well as ambient music appropiate for the setting and tone of the session. Players can expect a Rulings over Rules approach, so is the custom in old school renaissance (OSR) experiences. Thinking outside the box is not only allowed but also encouraged.
Homebrew rules
Homebrew will include stat swap rules for the 3d6 in order. Players may swap any roll from two stats in order to better accomodate their class. Potions are free actions as long as the roleplay can justify the usage and a free hand is available.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Oscar creates a safe table
Safety is a priority in this campaign, as the ShadowDark setting might be stress inducing necause of the high stakes gameplay, players are welcome to voice their feelings about any of the topics discussed during the session. There will be moment during session zero where lines and veils will be established, allowing opportunities for all players to establish their healthy limits. As well as an X,N,O card system implemented into the VTT to allow player agency into their safety. Aftercare will ensue after ending each session in order to validate players emotions and well-being.
Content warnings
Safety tools used