Valhalla Awaits! | Shadowdark RPG in the frozen Isles of Andrik!
The Midnight Sun rises over the Isles. Cast off the Long Dark, board the dragon-ships, and carve your fate in the ice.
$17.50
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Tuesday - 12:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 3 hours
Campaign Length / 15–50 Sessions
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Survive the Ice. Raid the Coasts. Become Legend. Join me for a journey into Cursed Scroll 3, the Viking-inspired setting for Shadowdark RPG. The Isles of Andrik are a place of extremes: the freezing endless night of the Long Dark and the relentless light of the Midnight Sun. You will play as rugged adventurers, perhaps Seers consulting the fates or Sea Wolves seeking plunder, navigating a world where drakes scream in the sky and dverg guard ancient secrets in the deep. Will you plunge into the political intrigue ahead of the next great moot of the Jarls? Will you swear dark oaths to Old Gods to perform great feats of strength and earn their favor? The Isles of Andrik await your story. The GM Style: I run a table that prioritizes player agency above all else. I believe the best stories aren't written by me, but emerge from your choices. Is this game for you? If you love the aesthetic of The Northman or Vikings but want the old-school danger of a dungeon crawler, this is it. Shadowdark is fast to learn and deadly to play. Tone: Grim but fun; High stakes, low complexity (rules wise, LOADS of room to be creatively complex). System: Shadowdark RPG (Rules taught—no experience needed!) Vibe: Nordic folklore, survival, and raiding.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Hexcrawl / Exploration
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(6)
2 years on StartPlaying
4 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Teacher
About me
Hello! I’m a storyteller at heart. Before I was a GM, I was a writer, focused on cosmic horror and suspense. That passion for atmosphere and exploring the unnatural runs through every game I run. By day, I’m an educator, a role that’s made me an organized listener committed to building a positive, collaborative environment where everyone’s voice is heard. My GM philosophy is simple: we build the story together. Your characters are the protagonists. Their choices and goals drive the narrative. I don’t tell my story; I create a living world for you to challenge, change, and make your own. My favorite games share core elements: high stakes, meaningful choices, and a world that feels alive. I love building a palpable atmosphere—whether it's the creeping dread of a modern conspiracy, the tactical tension of a high-stakes combat, or the fast, deadly thrill of old-school exploration.
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Creating your character
We will create several level 0 characters together as part of session zero -- these characters will enter a Gauntlet - the Hoard of the Sea Wolf King. Those who survive will emerge having made a name for themselves and a small fortune, and they will form the base of the adventuring party that pushes further into the Isles of Andrik. This campaign uses characters built with the Shadowdark RPG core book or Shadowdark RPG free Quickstart book (available on DriveThruRPG). I can provide PDF copies of these to players upon request. Do not roll your character up ahead of time and do not fall in love with your character idea. For this campaign, we will host our character sheets and roll dice on FoundryVTT.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
After our campaign is activated, you will receive a message from me on the Startplaying platform with a link to my discord server (exclusively used for my games, no need to worry about notification spam!) and a link to join our Forge hosted Foundry VTT server.
What Charlie brings to the table
True Agency in a Dangerous World I specialize in running games where your choices genuinely matter. I don't believe in "railroading"; I believe in consequences. If you decide to burn down the Jarl’s longhouse or try to talk to the drake instead of fighting it, the world will react authentically. For Beginners & Veterans: Whether you are a tactics veteran or this is your first RPG, you are welcome here. I am patient, prepared, and love teaching the system. Tone & Style: As a horror writer, I excel at descriptions that stick with you. Expect distinct NPC voices, atmospheric soundscapes, and a game that balances "Rules as Written" fairness with the "Rule of Cool" creativity. The Vibe: We will play hard and laugh often. My tables are safe, inclusive spaces to experience a dangerous, gritty game.
Homebrew rules
-You do not lose a spell for the day when casting a spellcasting check until you successfully cast the spell at least once for that day. -Modified version of 'pulp' mode, involves more luck tokens for players -If a character dies, the player's new character joins at the same level but with experience reset to 0. -Ability scores are rolled for character creation, but the player may allocate their rolls as they wish. Standard 'if no score exceeds 14 you may reroll' applies.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Charlie creates a safe table
“Pause for a Minute” During this campaign, at any time, a player or the GM can say “pause for a minute” to stop the current conversation. This can be used for anything from “I really don’t like this thing in the game” to “I don’t understand why we’re in this dungeon.” Use it freely to clarify the direction of the game and address any concerns. Content, Lines, and Veils This campaign contains the following subject matter: grim lives, bondage, human sacrifice, and death - lots of death. This campaign contains the following material veiled off screen and only conducted by villains: torture. This campaign will not have any of the following: non-consensual sexual contact or harassment of players or NPCs, player-initiated taking of slaves, torture, racism, misogyny, transphobia, or homophobia. Characters in this campaign work together to defeat the shadows of the darkness. Characters will not steal or fight with one another, although they may disagree. You seek the fellowship of your companions to face the shadows in the darkness together.
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