The Enemy In Shadows
Framed by a riot and forced into the City Watch, you’ll patrol troubled Ubersreik and uncover the rot spreading through the Empire.
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Weekly / Saturday - 11:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 2–3 hours
0 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
You were in the wrong place at the wrong time. Caught in a riot on the streets of Ubersreik, blamed for the chaos, and hauled before the court, you escape the noose only by being conscripted into the City Watch. Now you’re patrolling a fortress-town under occupation, where old loyalties still burn, corruption runs through the alleys like sewage, and every “small” problem seems to hide something worse underneath. What begins as keeping order in the slums, docks, and market streets of Ubersreik will draw you into a much larger story of conspiracy, cults, politics, and the slow rot eating at the Empire from within. This is Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay at its best: muddy streets, bad decisions, dangerous enemies, black humour, and ordinary people forced into extraordinary trouble. You are not mighty heroes chosen by fate. You are flawed, desperate, suspicious souls trying to survive in a world that is unfair, violent, and very rarely merciful. Expect investigation, tension, grim roleplay, sudden brutality, and a campaign where trust is fragile and every victory has a cost. Beginners are very welcome.
Game style
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Rules as Written (RaW)
Tactical / Crunchy
Theater of the Mind
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
4.8
(44)
5 years on StartPlaying
728 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Knows the Rules
Average response time: 7 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
I specialize in atmospheric, story-rich RPGs where tension builds naturally, characters matter, and the world feels vividly alive. My games are designed for players who want immersion, meaningful choices, and stories that stay with them after the session ends. I particularly love horror, mystery, and dark fantasy, and I work hard to make those experiences both intense and welcoming. That means strong scene-setting, memorable NPCs, approachable guidance through complex systems, and a table culture that takes safety and inclusiveness seriously. Whether you are a veteran player or trying a new system for the first time, I aim to make the experience seamless, engaging, and player-driven. You will have room to explore, influence events, and build the kind of moments that feel earned rather than scripted. If you are looking for a polished online game with real atmosphere and real agency, you are in the right place. 🎲 Grab Your Seat Today and Let’s Create Something Amazing Together! Find me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3NLvax-01FJ5MTQoMdZ_hA And Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mythmachin3
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Creating your character
Your PC will: 1. Have a clear motivation. 2. Be able to collaborate effectively with other party members. 3. Have a foil within the group: someone will complement your weaknesses or serve as a friendly rival. 4. Have a well-defined personality weakness. Use the 7 deadly sins for inspiration. 5. Have a well-defined backstory. Background Story Requirements: 1. Your story must align with the setting. 2. Your character's backstory should not exceed their current level of power. 3. Be concise, no longer than one page. 4. Include a list of one enemies, one ally, and one acquaintance that are relevant to your character's story.
Before settling on a character, create 3 concepts for a character. We will choose the one that fits the setting and group the best. To help you brainstorm the concepts, these of these parameters. The concept only has to be a single sentence long! When your PC is completed, Your PC will: 1. Have a clear motivation. 2. Be able to collaborate effectively with other party members. 3. Have a foil within the group: someone will complement your weaknesses or serve as a friendly rival. 4. Have a well-defined personality weakness. Use the 7 deadly sins for inspiration. 5. Have a well-defined backstory. Background Story Requirements: 1. Your story must align with the setting. 2. Your character's backstory should not exceed their current level of power. 3. Be concise, no longer than one page.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Bring a microphone! Webcams are optional. Players are NOT required to know the rules or create characters ahead of time. No software needed. Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/E6TehsHU4w
What Mikael Hellstrom brings to the table
* Immersive acting for NPCs * Epic soundtrack * Virtual Tabletop * Virtual maps * Character sheets * Tokens * Rulebooks * Stories * Virtual dice
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Microphone
Internet
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Safety
How Mikael Hellstrom creates a safe table
The list of content warnings are examples of what may come up in play. We will, of course, calibrate this list according to player wishes. The players decide what degree of historical accuracy the campaign involves in terms of feudalism, theocracy, and so on. I send out a veils and lines document to players before Session 0. We go through this comprehensively during Session 0. The document is a living one, and players should always feel free and encouraged to refine and recalibrate it during the campaign.
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