Within the Quiet Town | Small Town Supernatural Horror
Another body washes ashore, crushed between a giant animal's teeth. Some claim it's an eldritch moose. But the town coroner thinks otherwise.
$18.00
/ Session
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Once / Sunday - 8:00 PM UTC
Mar 1
Session Duration / 2.5–3.5 hours
0 / 4 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
As the fog rolls in, another body washes upon Salmonport, Maine's rocky shore, crushed between a giant animal's teeth. Some claim it's an eldritch moose. However, the town coroner called you because the bodies have another commonality - they're missing organs with no discernable signs of surgery. Within the Quiet Town is an original one-shot for CoC appealing to fans of Steven King and Alice Isn't Dead. In it, you're called to investigate a series of supernatural murders, and are quickly mired in the horrors of Salmonport's past.
Game style
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
4.9
(131)
3 years on StartPlaying
404 games hosted
Highly rated for: Teacher, Creativity, Knows the Rules
Average response time: 3 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hi👋, I'm Franc, better known as Golvin. I'd like to be your GM. While I mainly run D&D, Call of Cthulhu, and Alien RPG, my real pleasure is trying new modules and systems. (Cowboy Bebop RPG anyone?) Which has led me to a specialization in running one-shots, often including highly detailed handouts, pre-made characters, and other player aids. I also write the Reviews from the Far Reams Substack newsletter, currently focused on helping others get the most out of Call of Cthulhu 7e modules.
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Creating your character
Players can make their own character or choose a pregenerated character. And I can provide assistance, if given notice a few hours before the game. But anyone who has not chosen by the time the game has rolled around, or given insufficient notice, will have to choose a pregenerated character.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
To participate in the game, you will need to: - Join the Roll20 game (accounts are free), - Join the Discord Server (accounts are free), - Have a serviceable microphone, - And possess an internet connection capable of running all the above simultaneously.
What Golvin - One-Shot GM brings to the table
I bring a tested and well-rehearsed module, all relevant PDFs, and experience teaching RPGs.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Golvin - One-Shot GM creates a safe table
Prior to the one-shot, I'll inquire into player's Lines & Veils. Which I will confirm at the beginning of the session. However, anyone who feels uncomfortable during a session can say so verbally, place an "X" in the chat, or PM an "X" to me. At which point I'll move through the scene as quickly as possible and remove unwanted elements to the best of my ability. If you think the game is going in a direction you're uncomfortable with, please communicate it verbally or drop an "N" where I can see it. Likewise, if I feel unease, I'll broach the subject.
Content warnings
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