Monsters Among Us: The Beast of the Blackbrook River
You are the last living descendants of the town founders, them that made a deal with the Blackwater Beast... and then broke that promise.
$35.00
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Once / Sunday - 1:00 AM UTC
Sep 6
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
1 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
"The sins of the fathers are visited upon the sons, even to the third and the fourth generations." You've been having the same dream for the past 13 nights. You're standing near the Blackbrook River, feeling like the water is pulling you towards it. Though you may turn and try to run, you find yourself in the water nonetheless. As you stand and look, you see the faces of your family in the water. Your ancestors. Trying to tell you something. Then the Beast rises out of the water. And you know that it's coming for you. In your waking life. It's coming for you. If you can't send the Beast of Blackbrook back into the dark and watery depths from whence it came, this might be the end. For all of you.
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Meet the Game Master
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3 years on StartPlaying
592 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, Beginner Friendly
Average response time: 4 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hello! Pull up a chair, friend. This world is sorely in need of stories worth telling. A bit of lightness, a bit of courage, a bit of clever wordplay. There's nothing like a roleplaying game to draw out the best in us, and also to let us explore parts of ourselves that rarely see the light. That's why I play. I hope you'll join me! Half of the work I do is active grief counseling for bad GM experiences. The other half of the work I do is helping new players feel safe enough to really play and be imaginative. You are allowed to play, make mistakes, and take up your space at the table! I’m always learning and growing, and I try to read as much as I can about D&D, game design, history, politics, and storytelling. I am a big fan of Dimension20, especially seasons where Aabria Iyengar or Brennan Lee Mulligan are the Dungeon Master. ❗ If you haven't made an account on StartPlaying yet, you can use this link to get $10 off your first game: 👀⏬💸https://startplaying.games/referral/clidyc0uu0000mk0882s9lm9m
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Creating your character
I have 6 pregenerated characters available! Please consider your top 3 choices. Bertie Rodriguez, a hardy protector who gets rough and rowdy. Creed Nguyen, a curious sage who possesses the gift. Hazel Jackson, a sharp-eyed protector who shoots sharp and straight. J.C. Harris, a rebellious explorer who crafts powerful objects. Lulie Estevez, a skittish explorer who calls home the hounds. Stanford Reyes, a charming speaker who shares the ways and signs.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You'll need ✅ Discord ✅ Roll20 ✅ Microphone ✅ Webcam, for optimal RP 🙏 Headphones. Sometimes we get an echo on the Discord call, which can be prevented with headphones, earbuds, etc.
What Isaac brings to the table
No matter your experience level, I set a welcoming, inviting tone at my games. Your questions are good, your baggage from your last game is not too much, your experience matters to me! Pull up a chair, friend. I’m a musician and an artist at heart, so I love incorporating graphic design elements, musical soundtracks and ambient noise, beautiful maps, and character art to enhance the experience of the game. I think the biggest thing I bring to the table is a flair for the dramatic. I was a musical theater kid in high school. Character voices. Storytelling. High drama. Heartrending conflict. This is the stuff I like. Very much.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Headphones
Webcam
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Safety
How Isaac creates a safe table
- We'll go over lines and veils very briefly at the beginning of the session. - We will use a digital X-card system. If you are ever uncomfortable with the content, click the X-card, and we will pivot, no questions asked! - We will take a 10 minute break about halfway through the session.
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