Quiet of Roots - A Small Town Mystery
This game is about the disappearance of Ava, a high school junior in the small town of Roots. As you search for your friend secrets will get unveiled.
$10.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Sunday - 4:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 2–5 hours
1 / 5 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
In the quiet, foggy town of Roots, the disappearance of high school junior Ava has shaken the community. As her friends, you find yourself looking for her. The local authorities are quick to dismiss it as a runaway case, but you know Ava better. You begin your own investigation, starting with the fragments of her life she left behind. Her cryptic journal entries and a collection of strange, handcrafted charms point towards a hidden life you never knew, one that seems inexplicably tied to the town’s forgotten history and the dark woods that press in on all sides. --- This game is for players who enjoy serious, narrative-driven experiences with a somber tone. If you like roleplay-heavy games, small-town mysteries and the satisfaction of piecing together a complex puzzle, this game is for you. The ideal player is someone who can get invested in these kinds of psychological, slow burn stories and add their own creativity and problem-solving skills to it.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(3)
1 year on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Creativity, Sets the Mood, Teacher
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hey everyone! I'm Nero, a 28-year-old GM from Germany with a passion for storytelling and a deep love for all things tabletop. Whether we're diving into the gritty realism of D&D 5e, exploring the cosmic horror of Call of Cthulhu, delving into the tactical complexities of Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader, or navigating the political intrigue of Vampire: The Masquerade, I'm always ready to bring exciting worlds to life. I'm eager to collaborate and create unforgettable experiences together! Let's roll some dice! 🎲
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Creating your character
The system part of Character Creation will mainly be handled together in Session 0. This game is more about the story and roleplay, than about having to learn a complicated system. So, writing down some notes about the character you want to play should be handled before we start our game. I will provide some notes and question, which will guide you along.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Please be ready to use Roll20 and Discord.
What Jonas brings to the table
- Custom Maps - Curated Ambient Music - Complex NPCs with their own voices, backstories and agenda - A custom discord server, with the ability to send in character text messages to each other in a group chat, as well as individually. - Handcrafted Clues and Handouts - A lightweight rule system, that prioritizes roleplay and player agency - A fully written homebrew adventure/mystery - Custom Worldbuilding
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Jonas creates a safe table
We will discuss any sensitive topics and themes that might come up beforehand and use the Lines and Veils method. If you are unfamiliar with it, don't worry I will explain it. Add any time during the game feel free to send me a pm to let me know if you are still feeling comfortable. Usually after the session we will have a short discussion about the game and time to decompress.
Content warnings
Safety tools used