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⚠ Hunters of the Psychic Sea ⚠ | Episodic Action-Horror Campaign
In a post-apocalyptic dystopia, nightmareish beings are born from traumatized minds. As Exorcists, you are the weapons sent to wipe away the stain...
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1 player following this game
Weekly / Wednesday - 1:00 AM UTC
Oct 17 / Session 36
Session Duration / 3 hours
4 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
The year is 2062 - nearly three decades after the world fractured. New Haven stands as a survivor - a walled city of rationed lives, corporate power and carefully maintained lies - where institutional failings, personal tragedies and collective trauma breed psychic horrors beyond comprehension - dubbed "SINs". That's where CAIN and its Exorcists - psychically awakened hunters who (still) hold control over their will and abilities - come in. When the truth is buried, someone has to step into the dark - investigate, contain, and decide what’s worth saving before the city breaks again. ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ ⚠ Hunters of the Psychic Sea ⚠ is an Episodic Campaign of CAIN TTRPG, a system inspired by horror-action anime and fiction (Chainsaw Man meets S.C.P.) and focused on a structure of paranormal investigations and deadly combat, with the use of other-wordly psychich abilities - "Blasphemies" - to slice open both the world and opponents with player creativity. As Exorcists at the service of CAIN, explore an uncaring, walled dystopia as you sniff out hidden truths, track down SINs and "wipe away the stain" however you see fit, in a wide set of investigations growing more and more dangerous... Will you threaten, bribe and kill? Or empathize, aid and protect? All is sanctioned - as long as the mission is complete. Do you have what it takes to survive the Psychic Sea? Or will you drown with the rest of the graceless? ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ When you join this adventure, you can expect: • A Begginer-friendly aproach - for anyone looking to give this hobby a go with some extra support! • "Theater of the Mind" oriented sessions with visual support, for freedom of action in our collective imagination. • Immersive roleplay opportunities with room for character exploration, in a mostly grounded tone. • A focus on the active gathering of clues and theorizing to reach the conclusion before the danger escalates - notes and cross-examinations between players are incentivized! • A tough but creatively rewarding combat system where death lurks with each dice roll... • Equal focus on everyone! Whether you're a charismatic beast or a shy introvert, I will do my best to make sure you get your share of the limelight. • Adult themes and topics. New Haven isn't usually welcoming, and many unpleasant things happen in it's alleys and high-rises, so speak to me if you need clarification on wether or not this game is for you. That being said, I hope to have peaked your interest enough to see you at the table, Exorcist! And remember... "Until the stain is wiped away... the good hunter loves nothing."
Game style
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Roleplay Heavy
Theater of the Mind
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(8)
1 year on StartPlaying
36 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Voices
About me
Hello and welcome! My name is Hugo and I'm a TTRPG "junkie" who's been DMing for over 5 years for friends and strangers alike! Starting with Dungeons and Dragons and later expanding into other systems, I quickly found that one of my life's greatest passions is bringing people into the world of TTRPGs and letting them discover all they can be and do in fantastical worlds full of adventure, intrigue and danger! If you'd be curious about joining my table, here's what you can expect: • Begginer-friendly games - for anyone looking to give this hobby a go with some extra support! • "Theater of the Mind" oriented sessions with visual support, for freedom of action in our collective imagination. • A healthy mix of fun-focused and structured play, for both novice and experienced players. • Immersive roleplay opportunities with room for character exploration. • Equal focus on everyone! Whether you're a charismatic beast or a shy introvert, I will do my best to make sure you get your share of the limelight. • Openess to homebrew! I am a proponent of coloring outside the lines in my worlds, so always feel free to tell me your intentions and we'll surely come up with some cool things together! If any of this leaves you excited to jump in, feel free to take a look at the scheduled games or message me directly if you're interested in getting something else started! Venture forth, and I'll see you at the table!
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Creating your character
• Rules for Character Creation will be made available to players before Session 0, alongside a small document to provide details on the Setting. • Session 0 is meant to also serve for Character Creation, but players can also create a character on their own time. • Starting Level - CATEGORY 1 . • Skills, Blasphemies, Agendas and all other Character Stats are made available in accordance, and assorted by the Player (within rules limitations).
What to expect
Preparing for the session
In order to prepare for the campaign: • Players will be sent the Discord Link where the Session Call will take place. • Players will be asked to create an account in Alchemy VTT (browser or downloadable program), and will be sent the link to join the game. The game will take place in Alchemy VTT (where I've "programmed" CAIN character sheets into), and the call will be done simultaneously on Discord. I will provide a run-through on Alchemy VTT during session 0.
What Hugo brings to the table
When joining, players can expect: • (Amateur) Character Voices. • Ambient Music (through Discord). • Environmental Images and Effects for Setting (Alchemy). • 'Theater of the Mind' Combat, dependant on strategy, adaptability, creativity and luck. • Rule of Cool is embraced if justifiable within the world's internal logic (considering Blasphemies, creativity is encouraged).
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Webcam
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Safety
How Hugo creates a safe table
Alchemy VTT allows playes to define their Lines and Veils, which are then displayed to the Admin anonimously in order to ensure maximum privacy and comfort at the table. It also provides an anonymous 'X' Card, to make sure the Admin is informed when accidentally touching a sensitive topic - knowing then to avoid it or fade away from it. At the end of sessions, a brief debriefing is done for player feedback, interests and things to work on, as well as some decompressing during Wrap-Up.
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