The Watcher in the Dark | Beginner One-Shot
A broken seal, missing teens, and a presence stirring in the dark beneath the hill.
$8.00
/ Session
Details
Once / Sunday - 8:00 PM UTC
May 3
Session Duration / 1.5–2 hours
0 / 4 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
A quiet coastal village sends out a desperate plea: the ancient tomb on the hill—sealed for generations—now stands open. Since its discovery, several local teens have vanished without a trace. Terrified villagers whisper that something inside has awakened, but none dare cross the threshold. Your characters are asked to enter the tomb, uncover the truth, and bring the missing youths home… if they still can. This one‑shot blends creeping dread and a race against whatever stirs in the dark below. ABOUT FANTASY GROUNDS v5 Fantasy Grounds 5.0 delivers a faster, cleaner, fully modernized VTT experience with powerful automation, intuitive tools, and seamless online play—built to get groups gaming smoothly with minimal setup.
Game style
Dungeon Crawl
Rules as Written (RaW)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
4.9
(17)
3 years on StartPlaying
66 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Sets the Mood, Storytelling
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hey! I first got started with this hobby in 1981. In 2020 my focus shifted to running games online using either Fantasy Grounds VTT, Foundry VTT, or Roll20. I look forward to gaming with you!
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Creating your character
There are premade characters that you may choose from.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You will require the following... - A free Discord account. Audio (and sometimes video) is run through Discord and you will need to join my server for that. You will be provided with a link when you sign up. - Fantasy Grounds VTT (free) downloaded, installed and fully updated. Any old versions must be updated to the current version (many changes have taken place) https://www.fantasygrounds.com/
What JW brings to the table
- 20+ years "behind the screen" - 5+ years exclusively using Fantasy Grounds VTT, Foundry VTT and Roll20 - Every game is a teaching game—new players always welcome - Atmospheric music for mood and FX - Both tactical and theater-of-the-mind situations
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How JW creates a safe table
I have an open door policy! I try to give breaks mid-session and more often if needed. I always encourage players to come to me if there a problem in game or if they are concerned about something!
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