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🔎 Investigation | 💀 Horror | Dressed (and on a Quest) to Kill
A mysterious pigment, a shade of green no one has seen before, is about to be unveiled. You’ve been invited to witness it's magnificent reveal.
$15.00
/ Session
Details
Once / Tuesday - 5:00 PM UTC
Dec 16
Session Duration / 2–3 hours
2 / 5 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
Candela Obscura is a narrative horror tabletop RPG set in a gloomy, industrial-fantasy world where occult breakthroughs, unstable technologies and hidden magical forces shape society. The story takes place in the city of Newfaire, a place of gaslights, strange sciences, secret orders and dangers lurking beneath the veneer of progress. Players portray investigators of the secret organization Candela Obscura, tasked with confronting supernatural threats, unraveling mysteries and protecting the public from forces they will never know exist. Gameplay Rhythm: - Investigate disturbing events - Confront occult threats - Manage the psychological toll - Protect the city - even when it doesn’t protect you back
Game style
Combat Lite
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Meet the Game Master
Less than a year on StartPlaying
1 game hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, World Builder
About me
Hi! I’m Max - a multi-system GM, writer and game designer specializing in improvisational gameplay, cinematic adventures and high stakes games. I create adventures, lore and fantasy content for GMs, players and readers who love bold magic, political intrigue and emotional storytelling. I am one half of Tavern Wonder Games, where we make whimsical game content and our original Dice Whims TTRPG 🎲- a free, beginner-friendly game built for fun and collaborative storytelling. Available to play for free on our website. 🔗 tavernwondergames.com
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Creating your character
Players select from premade characters in Alchemy VTT.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Have an account in Alchemy VTT. Get acquainted with the rules of Candela Obscura. There are many video and written guides online which will help you be ready for the game. Here is one example video by Bob World Builder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKOD8jdPfnc
What Max @Tavern Wonder Games brings to the table
Expect rich narration and ambient soundscapes that support the horror and mystery of the setting. I prioritize clarity, pacing and emotional stakes over strict rules enforcement.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Max @Tavern Wonder Games creates a safe table
At the start of the game we will cover questions that will come up in Session 0 - setting expectations and running over Lines and Veils. During this time, the players can share any other sensitive content, they deem necessary. The players can take any break at any time. X, N, & O cards are digital.
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