Dreambound: Miami Nights

Creating your character

Players may choose from a range of roles within the Dreaming. Traditional changelings, the Kithain of Seelie and Unseelie courts, form the backbone of the campaign. Each court views the Nightmare war differently: the Seelie see it as a duty to protect mortal dreams, while the Unseelie view it as an opportunity to harness new powers born from fear. Alternatively, players can take on the mantle of “Chimera Made Flesh”, such as Meri Yumehara, a dream being stranded in the mortal world. These “Lost Wanderers” possess immense potential but lack true connection to the Dreaming, surviving instead on mortal belief. Kinain, mortals with fae blood, may serve as Dream Anchors or mortal investigators whose own nightmares spark the story. Optional characters, such as Nunnehi or changelings tied to Miami’s rich cultural traditions, bring depth and local authenticity, blending fae myth with Caribbean, Cuban, and Haitian folklore. Mechanically, players are encouraged to invest in backgrounds that root them in Miami’s vibrant community: Dream, Resources, Contacts, and Freehold are particularly important. Arts that interact with emotion and symbolism, such as Oneiromancy, Chicanery, Sovereign, and Primal, will be especially powerful in this chronicle. Above all, the characters must embody the delicate balance between Glamour and Banality, hope and despair, that defines Miami’s dreamscape.

Preparing for the session

To join the story, players will need a Roll20 account for digital maps and mechanics, and Discord with a working microphone for communication. This chronicle blends high fantasy with psychological horror, so players should come prepared to engage with both the beautiful and the unsettling. Miami’s dreams are vibrant, but they hide dark undercurrents, some scenes may challenge comfort zones through emotional intensity, surrealism, or horror elements. As long as players are ready to explore the tension between the wondrous and the nightmarish, they will find Dreambound: Miami Nights an unforgettable journey.

What Silas the Endless brings to the table

As the Storyteller, I will provide a fully realized vision of Miami’s Dreaming, blending the city’s energy with the poetic melancholy of Changeling. Each district is alive with magical potential and cultural flavor: Wynwood’s freehold glows with shifting graffiti, Little Havana shelters dream vigilantes who worship at domino tables, Coconut Grove’s sidhe hold glittering masquerades, and the shoreline hides the restless Glass Siren beneath its waves. I’ll deliver complete antagonist profiles and encounters for every stage of the campaign, from the eerie Masked Collector to the Sovereign’s lieutenants and finally the Sovereign himself, each fully statted, narratively rich, and visually distinct. Custom dream battles, immersive art, and stylized handouts will guide each session. I’ll also weave factional intrigue through freeholds and mortal alliances, ensuring every decision carries consequence. This chronicle will evolve with the players, moving from episodic nightmare investigations to a climactic confrontation for Miami’s very soul.

Homebrew rules

Custom elements to fit the narrative, such as chimera made flesh.

How Silas the Endless creates a safe table

Because Dreambound: Miami Nights delves into dream horror, emotional vulnerability, and themes of identity and fear, safety and comfort come first. The campaign begins with a Session 0 to establish tone, boundaries, and player expectations. Lines and Veils will define what content remains off limits or fade to black. Breaks will occur at the midpoint of every session for rest and decompression. An Open Door Policy allows any player to step away at any time without justification, and each session will close with Aftercare, a brief debriefing period to reflect, ground, and end play safely. These tools ensure that while the story may explore darkness, the table itself remains a place of trust and collaboration.