🦇🩸 Shades of Blood: Unearth the Mysteries of the Past

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🦇🩸 Shades of Blood: Unearth the Mysteries of the Past

Explore the ancient ruins of a sunken civilization and dismantle the vampire cult that claimed them in this level 1-11 campaign!

TYPE

Campaign

LEVELS

1–11

LANGUAGE

English

EXPERIENCE

Open to all

AGE

18+
3 NEEDED TO START
$20.00

/ Session

Details

Weekly / Friday - 1:00 AM UTC

Session Duration / 3.5–4 hours

0 / 5 Seats Filled

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This game will begin once 3 players have joined
About the adventure

🏳‍🌈 LGBTQIA+ friendly! 👋 Beginner friendly! ❗ No AI-generated content allowed ----- You were hand selected to be an astronomer's research assistant in anticipation of a rare celestial event. But a column of shadow erupts from the sea and washes across the sky, dimming the sun and unleashing shadowy monsters. What caused this dangerous anomaly? Only you can discover that for yourself. In this adventure you will: 🔎 Explore the long-forgotten ruins of an ancient civilization 🧛 Vanquish a cult devoted to a vampire god ☀️ Stop an ancient machine from permanently blotting out the sun! 📖 Read the free Player's Guide here for more information on the setting and character building suggestions: https://downloads.paizo.com/ShadesOfBlood_PlayersGuide.pdf

Game style

Combat Heavy

Dungeon Crawl

Puzzle / Mystery Focused

Rules as Written (RaW)

Meet the Game Master

5.0

(6)

LGBTQ+
Asian
Teacher/Educator
Women/Femme Identifying

1 year on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Visual Aid, Knows the Rules, Inclusive

About me

Well met, adventurer! I'm Erika (she/her) and I hope to be your GM! I've been playing TTRPGs since 2015, and GMing since 2016. I have thousands of GM hours under my belt and a proven track record of reliability and consistency for the tables I run. I love being able to facilitate exploration of the world and character growth of the PCs at my table. Whether you're a character-driven storyteller or a combat strategist, I will create an environment where you will thrive. My tables are safe spaces. Bigotry of any kind will not be tolerated.

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Character creation

Creating your character

Please refer to the free Player's Guide (linked above) to learn the most suitable character options to fit the theme and premise for this adventure. We will have a Session 0 where we can get to know each other and learn what types of characters everyone is interested in playing. Variant rules (e.g., Free Archetype, Gradual Ability Boosts) will be discussed and agreed upon at that time.

What to expect

Preparing for the session

You will need a microphone, a Discord account, and a computer that is capable of running Foundry VTT. You can test out Foundry here: https://demo.foundryvtt.com/join Foundry also has a Lightweight Client that you can install instead of accessing Foundry through your web browser, which may be less taxing on your computer. Using the Lightweight Client is not required—just another option at your disposal. The Foundry Lightweight Client can be downloaded here: https://foundry.ruleplaying.com/flc

What Erika brings to the table

You will be invited to my private Discord server where there will be a channel dedicated to the game for announcements and general chatting with your fellow players. Each player will also be given access to a private channel with only the GM and themselves to handle any private matters.

Homebrew rules

When rolling a hero point, if the new result is the same as the original, you may keep rolling until you get a new result. You may "call your shot" to use a hero point on a secret check. For example, "If I critically fail that Stealth roll, I will use a hero point." If a hero point is expended in this way, I will reroll for you privately, then let you know that your hero point has been used once we've moved on from the event.

Equipment needed to play

Internet

Computer

Microphone

Safety

How Erika creates a safe table

Each player will have their own private channel on the Discord server that is only accessible by themselves and me in case any private discussions need to be had. I am also available to talk over voice or video chat upon request. Each player will be required to complete an anonymous Lines and Veils form before beginning, which can be added to at any time. I have a module installed in Foundry that allows players to anonymously raise X, N, and O cards.

Content warnings

Blood
Cults

Safety tools used

Frequently asked questions