Ustalav Chronicle • 1-20 • Free Archetype • Beginner Friendly
A whisper in a dead marsh, a curse in an ancient castle, a vengeful star fallen from the heavens themselves.
$20.00
/ Session
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1 player following this game
Weekly / Friday - 1:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
Campaign Length / 80–100 Sessions
2 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
🕵️ Investigate & explore to uncover clues, solve mysteries, and piece together forgotten truths hidden throughout the world. 🧛 Classic monster hunting adventures featuring cryptids, vampires, hags, haunts, and things far worse. 🏰 Atmospheric dungeon delving, from buried temples to one of Golarion’s most notoriously haunted strongholds, filled with eerie ruins, haunted castles, supernatural threats, ancient curses, and strong gothic horror vibes. 🎭 Strong roleplay opportunities, with small-town relationships, meaningful moral choices, and the emotional toll of confronting the darkness. 📖 The Story You are young adventurers, setting out for the first time in search of excitement, purpose, and perhaps, with a little luck, even glory and riches. Your journey along the winding Path River, through the mist-choked lands of Ustalav, should have been the beginning of a simple adventuring career. Instead, something is calling to you. A strange voice draws you into an ancient marsh ruin, where a forgotten temple and a glowing starlit altar awaken powers long buried beneath the earth. What begins as a single mysterious and accidental discovery soon entangles you in the troubles of Grayce, a quiet town beset by cryptids, hidden horrors, sinister curses, and things that simply refuse to stay dead. But this is only the beginning, as your strength and courage grow, your path will lead you to Bastardhall, one of Golarion’s most infamous haunted castles, where the cursed Black Coach steals away the unwary, and those who enter rarely, if ever, return. Beyond that lies an even greater threat, as the strange omens that first called to you reveal themselves to be tied to a power thought long lost to history. This campaign combines four adventures into one continuous dark fantasy saga, taking heroes from their very first steps into adventure all the way to world-shaking legend. What You Can Expect 👋 A welcoming and inclusive table where every voice is heard and everyone is welcome. A supportive GM who’s always ready to collaborate, troubleshoot, and help bring your coolest ideas to life. Zero tolerance for bigotry of any kind. 🗡️ A rich and rewarding adventure, where your characters grow from humble novices into legendary heroes while facing meaningful challenges and epic world-level stakes. 🔥 Cinematic and immersive combat encounters with tactical depth and dramatic storytelling. 🎙️ (Attempted) voice acting to help bring the world and its characters to life.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(5)
2 years on StartPlaying
108 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Knows the Rules
Average response time: 13 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
🧠 Neurodivergent | ⚔️ Storyteller | 🌈 He/Him Hey there! I'm Chris, a passionate and dedicated Game Master with over 15 years of experience in tabletop RPGs and 5 years behind the screen as a GM. I love Pathfinder (and honestly, any system that lets us dive deep into storytelling), and I approach every session with genuine excitement. Whether you're a battle-hardened veteran or completely new to the world of TTRPGs, you're welcome at my table. I believe in the power of storytelling, character development, and collaborative creativity. My goal is to help players explore immersive worlds where your decisions matter, and your characters can grow in meaningful ways. My games are inclusive, LGBTQIA+ friendly, and built on mutual respect. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and fun environment where everyone can be themselves and feel part of something epic. If you're looking for a memorable adventure with a GM who cares deeply about your experience, I’d love to be your guide on your next journey!
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Creating your character
Character creation should be a collaborative and stress-free process. I prefer to run Session 0 as a one-on-one with each player so we can focus on building your character together and making sure they feel like a natural fit for the world. Whether you're bringing a pre-formed concept or just a vague idea, I'm here to help bring it to life. We'll start by discussing any variant rules you'd like to use, and then walk through the setting's unique themes, character options, and background lore. I recommend using Pathbuilder for ease of planning and getting a rough idea of your character's growth through the first several levels, though your path may evolve as the story unfolds. Above all, my goal is to make sure you're excited and comfortable to step into the world and begin your adventure with a character that feels truly your own.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
To join our adventure, all you'll need is: ✨A decent microphone ✨A Discord account ✨A computer with an internet connection ✨Most importantly, come prepared with an open mind, and a willingness to work with me and your group to have a great time.
What Chris brings to the table
What you can expect is a welcoming and inclusive experience where every voice is heard and every player is welcomed and valued. This is a rich and rewarding adventure where you’ll have the chance to become true heroes, facing real challenges and rising through meaningful choices. With immersive roleplay, memorable NPCs, and cinematic combat, every session is designed to pull you deeper into the story. You'll be guided by a supportive GM who’s eager to collaborate, troubleshoot, and bring your ideas into the spotlight. The game runs smoothly on a fully automated luxury Foundry VTT setup, using the Free Archetype variant for extra character customization. Voice acting (or at least an attempt!) helps bring the world to life, and your character’s journey will be just as important as the plot and the world itself, because here, it’s not about winning or losing. It’s about the heroes you become along the way.
Homebrew rules
✨Free Archetype: Every even level starting from 2 you have access to an extra feat slot exclusively for dedications and archetype feats. I don't allow class dedications in these slots, however pretty much everything else is on the table with proper communication, and I'll work with you to help it make sense in the narrative.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
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Safety
How Chris creates a safe table
Open communication is, as always, key to ensuring a safe, enjoyable experience for everyone at the table. I make myself as freely and openly available to my players as I can, especially if they need to talk, whether the issue is at the table, or IRL. The content & trigger warnings do not comprehensively cover all potential experiences in the game. Players are strongly encouraged to communicate directly with me about any specific triggers, lines, or veils that may impact their enjoyment and comfort.
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