The last painting

The last painting

A man has inherited his uncle’s old mansion once home to a painter obsessed with forbidden rituals. Strange whispers now crawl from the mansion.

TYPE

One-Shot

LEVELS

3

LANGUAGE

English

EXPERIENCE

Open to all

AGE

All Ages
2 NEEDED TO START
Free

Details

Once / Saturday - 8:00 PM UTC

Dec 20

Session Duration / 2–3 hours

1 / 6 Seats Filled

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Meet your party members

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About the adventure

Your group is hired to investigate a newly inherited mansion that once belonged to a reclusive painter. His art was celebrated… until rumors began spreading that he was dabbling in arcane rituals, trapping pieces of reality inside his canvases. Now the halls are silent, the windows shuttered, and the paintings seem just a little too alive. This game mixes mystery, investigation, and psychological horror. Expect a narrative-driven experience where roleplay and atmosphere take center stage. Combat exists, but it’s not always the smartest solution; discovering the truth behind the painter’s final work is the real challenge. Perfect for players who enjoy creepy tension, puzzle-like storytelling, and uncovering dark secrets at their own pace. No prior experience required just curiosity, teamwork, and the courage to stare back when the art begins to stare at you.

Game style

Combat Lite

Roleplay Lite

Rule of Cool (RoC)

Meet the Game Master
Veteran

Less than a year on StartPlaying

About me

Hii everyone, i'm a Game master with a few years of experience crafting cinematic, story-driven campaigns full of emotion and tension. I love building worlds that feel alive , my style mixes narrative depth, dramatic twists and meaningful player choices. I make sure every clue connects, every action matters and every combat feels exciting and intentional. I dedicate time to prepare memorable sessions where players get fully immersed.

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Character creation

Creating your character

Character's creation before the game starts, stats decided by standard (15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8).The starting level is 3, only refer to player's handbook

What to expect

Preparing for the session

Make a discord account and join the discord server

What Nymos brings to the table

i run cinematic sessions focused on immersion and story impact. Expect character voices. I love dramatic roleplay and letting players shape the tone of the story through their decisions. Rules exist to support the fun, i follow the core mechanics, but I’m not afraid to bend them for a clutch moment if it makes the table hype. Combat is dangerous but fast moving; smart ideas and creativity are always rewarded over pure stats.

Homebrew rules

Drinking a potion is a bonus action Healing in everyway (potion, spells) is a bonus action

Equipment needed to play

Internet

Computer or Mobile Device

Webcam

Safety

How Nymos creates a safe table

Your comfort matters. We’ll start with a short Session 0 to discuss boundaries, preferred themes, character ties, and what everyone wants out of the game. I use a simple and confidential X / N / O safety tool system through chat or voice, so players can signal discomfort at any time no explanation required.

Content warnings

Safety tools used

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