Mists of Madness
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$27.50
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Bi-weekly / Wednesday - 10:30 PM UTC
Session Duration / 2.5–3 hours
Campaign Length / 6–8 Sessions
0 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
A black spire rises from the swamp—older than the ruined walls that choke it, older than the drums that now echo through the mist. Something has awakened here. And it is calling. You are drawn into a fetid marsh where fallen trees serve as bridges over black water and the air hangs thick with rot and blue-lit vapours. Each step pulls you deeper into a place that does not want to be mapped, only survived. In the distance, a basalt spire looms above the remnants of a shattered keep, its base carved open like a waiting maw. The deeper you go, the louder the drums become—frenetic, insistent, like a heartbeat not your own. Whispers of sacrifice, forbidden rites, and something stirring beneath the stone cling to the mist. This is a dark fantasy survival-horror adventure where tension, atmosphere, and player choice drive the experience. Expect dangerous exploration, meaningful decisions, and encounters that reward cunning over brute force. The swamp itself is an adversary, the ruins conceal ancient evils, and not everything you meet is meant to be fought. Whether you seek lost knowledge, treasure, or simply a way out, you will need to decide—push forward into the unknown, or turn back before the drums claim you.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Dungeon Crawl
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Theater of the Mind
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(22)
2 years on StartPlaying
474 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Knows the Rules
About me
I run story-rich, player-driven adventures. You bring the characters—I’ll bring the world—we will make it ours together. My GM style is relaxed, story-rich, and collaborative. Whether you want kick-down-the-door dungeon crawls, exploration, westmarches, horror, or mysteries in the dark, I’ll tailor the game to your players. One-shots are brisk and punchy, delivering a complete adventure in a single session. Campaigns are dynamic and sandbox-style, shaped by your preferences, backstories, and play style. I’ve run many games and campaigns across a variety of systems: • D&D • Dungeon Crawl Classics • Mutant Crawl Classics • Call of Cthulhu • Traveller, • Top Secret • Shadowdark • Mörk, Cy_Borg, Pirate Borg My shelves are stacked with classics and modern gems alike—I’ve got you covered. If not, I can run it. I’ve run games for everything from bachelor parties to birthday surprises, corporate team-building events to reunions. My tables are welcoming, flexible, and focused on making sure everyone has fun. The best games are forged in shared challenges and the camaraderie that comes with them. Let’s tell some amazing stories together!
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Creating your character
You do not need to know anything about character creation, how the game works, or anything about the game. We will cover all of this together. We will all create characters together at our session zero, we will make sure we all know what each other would like to play and build a rounded party together. Pre-Made Characters are available on request.
The Game will run on the first and third Wednesday of each month with the first session being 1 April or 15 April...
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You will need access to the internet with a mic. While a camera is recommended, it is not necessary. The Theater of the Mind (audio portion of the adventure) will occur on Discord supplemented by images and battle maps as needed. You will need an account on Discord. Access to the dedicated server will be open prior to the game. Owlbear Rodeo may be used. No subscription is necessary. Some players also enjoy the background music and effects of Syrinscape. A free account is now required for you to log into the site. Once you have the free account, a pregame link will provide you the immersive sounds. While fun, the music and sounds are not required. Characters will be made or provided on D&DBeyond. Players will make characters during session zero; or, we can make one prior to the game session. A pre-made character can be provided
What Mark brings to the table
Decades of Experience running a multitude of games and game systems both for fun and professionally as part of team building operations. Ready access to discuss the campaign, concerns and questions. I will be available through discord to answer questions. Players who need direct assistance can schedule a time to chat directly. Each layer will be provided with a direct and private means of communication. Access to relevant books and rules will be provided. Battle maps and tokens will be provided on Owlbear Rodeo. I will also provide maps and images as needed on Discord. NPCs with Motivations, Likes/Dislikes, Personalities, Quirks...no more cardboard standees. Tactical Combat with Roleplay. Official Digitally Produced Adventures by the publishers. Or custom, if you want... Premade Characters are available.
Homebrew rules
We will craft the house rules we want to play in the first session...or play by the rules as written. You decide!
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Microphone
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Safety
How Mark creates a safe table
Each player will be provided with a private Discord channel for the discussion of issues or concerns before, during and after sessions. The content warnings will vary depending on the game choice, but it is highly likely the game will have levels of violence involving player characters and non-player characters, with death always being a possibility. SAFETY TOOLS ・During Session 0 we will discuss Lines and Veils. ・A 10 minute break will occur roughly halfway through the session. Additional breaks are always available on request. ・Further details of all tool implementations are provided within the discord server. Feel free to ask any questions for clarification.
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