Among the Darkness | A Beginner Friendly West Marches Campaign
Stay near the light, and may the pyre protect you... For what lurks among the darkness will not show you mercy.
$25.00
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Weekly / Tuesday - 2:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 3 hours
0 / 7 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Among the Darkness is a Survival Horror game taking place in the Age of Umbra setting. The game will be ran as a West Marches campaign (meaning the multiple game days/sessions I run will all play in the same campaign world.) So the events of one session might effect another session's story or vice versa... A connected story plot that allows the players to feel apart of an ever expansive world that they all contribute to. This game is for players who enjoy horror, and holding out hope to save a dying world from the horrors of the Soul Blight. Expect tense expeditions, desperate fights, and choices that test who you are as a hero. As for the setting description itself... You’re one of Enduring, a nickname given to those who can survive in a world suffocated by darkness, for you Endure the hardships and horror that await outside the light of the holy pyres of your settlement. Desperate, courageous, or curious, you find yourself adventuring out in the forgotten lands of the Halcyon Domain, to bring back supplies to your people, to uncover relics of a time long forgotten, or to simply try to fight back the horrors that infest the world. This campaign focuses on character-driven stories, consequences, and the brutal reality of venturing further away from the safety of the light, into the darkness of the night. If you enjoy a good horror story or have been seeking some in-depth roleplay while getting comfy in a long term campaign, this is the game for you!
Game style
West Marches
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Sandbox / Open World
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(11)
2 years on StartPlaying
136 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Knows the Rules
About me
I've been GM'ing for 3 decades now, so I think it's safe to say I have a love for telling good stories. I also have a gift for improvisation when it comes to running a game, so when players throw me a curve ball or drive the train off the tracks, my thought is "Well... Let's see where this goes!" I'm always one for giving the players as much autonomy as possible (so long as it doesn't interfere with another players enjoyment.) I usually emphasise "role" playing over "roll" playing, but never shy away from some combat, I tend to go 60/40 in favor of role playing over combat. I also love using music and ambient sound to enhance the setting's mood (but never enough to overpower the conversation to the point where players have to shout "I can't hear what the NPC said!") I'm horrible at filling these things out, so if you have more questions, please feel free to ask! :)
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Creating your character
As for when Character Creation happens, I can either meet before game to help you design one, or if you join with really short notice, I can have a pre-made set for you to jump right in and play for your first session, and later on you can make your character if you like what you experienced! There will be some house rules included on the Discord that will allow for the game to be catered to long term play, as well as balancing out some issues to make the game feel more scary.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Just have a microphone that works loud and clear, and if you have a noisy background, please use Push to Talk just for the sake of others being able to communicate clearly... Almost everything else is referenced in the Foundry Compendiums or the free SRD on Daggerheart's website.
What Nomad brings to the table
Besides the Discord and Foundry server we'll be playing on... - Plenty of NPC voices - A large library of music and sound effects (but not too overbearing to disrupt conversation or the flow of RP) - And a chill and social atmosphere :)
Homebrew rules
There will be a few (which are listed on the Discord) but they all aim towards making the game more survivable, gritty, and able to be ran for the long term play.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Nomad creates a safe table
I have an open door policy where if anything is bothering you about the game, feel free to come talk to me in private or send me a message and we can work things out. I tend to be very chill and flexible if I can accommodate my players with anything they need to make their gaming experience enjoyable as well as a welcomed addition to the game.
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