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Vanquish a Cabal of Vampires in Shades of Blood๐ฉธ๐ฆ ๐ณโ๐
Explore the ancient ruins of a sunken civilization and dismantle the vampire cult that claimed them in this level 1-11 campaign!
$20.00
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2 players following this game
Weekly / Friday - 1:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 3โ3.5 hours
2 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
๐ณโ๐ LGBTQIA+ friendly! ๐ Beginners welcome! ----- You were hand selected to be an astronomer's research assistant in anticipation of a rare celestial event, but those plans are disrupted when a column of shadow erupts from the sea and washes across the sky, dimming the sun and unleashing shadowy monsters. Your new job is to go to the source and stop the shadows from darkening the sky for good! Shades of Blood is a dungeon-delving adventure that draws heavily on gothic and survival horror elements to create feelings of dread, unease, and terror. You will uncover mysteries of the past buried in the ancient ruins that have been overtaken by the cult of a vampire god, and learn that the shadows covering the sky were only a test! An ancient vampire wants to plunge the world into unending dusk so they can reunite with their eternal love. Will you let them break the world, or will you stop them and let the sun continue to shine? ๐ Explore the long-forgotten ruins of an ancient civilization! ๐ง Face off against vampires and their worshippers! ๐ ๏ธ Study archaic technology that has been buried for millennia! ๐ Read the free Player's Guide for more information on the setting and character suggestions: https://downloads.paizo.com/ShadesOfBlood_PlayersGuide.pdf
Game style
Combat Heavy
Dungeon Crawl
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Rules as Written (RaW)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
1 year on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Visual Aid, Knows the Rules, Inclusive
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Well met, adventurer! I'm Erika 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. I've run games for hundreds of unique players from all walks of lifeโfrom home games to conventions to organized play. I know how to quickly adapt to anyone's style of play to make the game fun and enjoyable for everyone! 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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Creating your character
Characters will be created at level 1 using Common options. Uncommon and Rare options may be approved on a case-by-case basis. We will use the Gradual Ability Boosts and Free Archetype variant rules, but those don't become relevant until level 2. The Free Archetype will be limited to a shortlist of approved options. Characters may be made in advance, and will be finalized and reviewed during Session 0. You can use any character builder you like. I recommend Pathbuilder. 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.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You will need: - A good internet connection - A microphone (headset preferred) - Discord (Free, app or browser, for communication between games) - A laptop or desktop computer capable of running Foundry. You can test out Foundry in their demo environment here: https://demo.foundryvtt.com/join Foundry also has a Lightweight Client that you can install which may be less taxing on your computer than running Foundry through your web browser. Using the Lightweight Client is not requiredโjust another option at your disposal. It can be downloaded here: https://foundry.ruleplaying.com/flc
What Erika brings to the table
I create immersive environments using ambient sounds and lighting effects on the VTT map. Combats are dynamic with the help of epic battle music and animated effects for spells and more. I primarily stick to Rules as Written, but I may deviate if presented with a really good reason. My professional background is in education, and I call on those skills frequently to help new players learn the system that I love. I don't have a lot of different character voices in my arsenal, but I do have a background in theatre. So, I'm able to effectively convey a wide range of emotions and affects with just my own voice.
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
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Safety
How Erika creates a safe table
Bigotry is strictly prohibited from my games, in or out of character. This includes, but is not limited to, racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, and intentionally misgendering another. Any instances of bigotry is grounds for immediate dismissal. 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 to signal one's level of discomfort with a scene when a potentially triggering scene happens during the game.
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