Heart of Darkness | Hunt the Colonel. End the Heresy
In the grim darkness of the far future...
$32.00
/ Session
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1 player following this game
Bi-weekly / Monday - 12:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 3 hours
Campaign Length / 4–10 Sessions
4 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
TLDR: An Apocalypse Now–inspired Warhammer 40k strike mission. Hunt down a fallen Imperial hero before his corruption consumes an entire death world and decide what you become in the pursuit. Ideal for players who enjoy cinematic firefights, morally grey missions, tense jungle survival, and stories that ask what an order is actually worth. Colonel Walter Kurtz was sent to purge a Chaos cult on the death world of Galmor. Instead, he joined it. Now his army, formed of traitor Guardsmen, corrupted miners, and fanatical cultists, grows in the jungle's shadow while mining stations burn and Imperial Scouts vanish without a word. Your mission: Find Kurtz. Destroy what he's built and terminate his command with extreme prejudice. What to Expect → A safe, welcoming, and inclusive table where everyone is respected, new players are encouraged, and collaboration comes first. → Step into the grimdark world of 40k as a lowly Imperial Guardsman. As a group, we will design our own regiment and build a unit once led and trained by Kurtz himself. → Investigate the corruption festering beneath Galmor's surface and the “truth” Kurtz uncovered before he turned against your unit → Chart your own route through Galmor's jungle: negotiate with local factions, go loud or go dark, no fixed path to Kurtz → Brutal, cinematic firefights against cultists, the guerrilla tactics of the renegade Guardsmen, and the jungle itself → Experience a highly produced game with curated music, animated maps, immersive visuals, and a handcrafted Foundry VTT experience.
Game style
Hexcrawl / Exploration
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Sandbox / Open World
Combat Heavy
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(47)
5 years on StartPlaying
1509 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Inclusive
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hello there! I'm Kenny, a professional and full-time gamemaster with a background in creative writing (B.A.), game design (A.A.), and certifications in narrative design. My true passion lies in collaborative storytelling by weaving unforgettable adventures through improv, roleplay, and the dynamic systems of TTRPGs. Whether you're new to the table or a seasoned dice-roller, I’m here to help you explore new worlds, tell epic stories, and, most importantly, have a blast doing it! Check out my current games or follow me for alerts when I launch a new one. Hope to see you at my table soon. -> I can work with you if you’re experiencing economic hardship. Let me know, and we will work out a lower price!
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Creating your character
☑️ Join the group Discord and fill out the Consent Form ☑️ Gain your Role to access your group and meet the others In Session Zero: ☑️ Establish connections between party members with the "Buddy System" ☑️ Get into the game with a hot start
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. ♦️ Bi-weekly, Open-world campaign ♦️ Pregens can be provided 🔸 Play as Imperial Guardsman THE UNIT [TIER ONE]
What to expect
Preparing for the session
✅ Discord account and a clear microphone. Video is optional. ✅ An account for Sqyre to access the Foundry Server. ✅ Once in the Discord server, you will be given a role that will reveal the next steps for your Character setup.
What KT Beauchamp brings to the table
☑️ A conflict-ridden setting, the universe of 40k is known for its exceptional military science-fiction storytelling and action. ☑️ A powerful virtual tabletop, Foundry is quick to learn and versatile for gameplay and theater-of-the-mind scenes. ☑️ A fully moderated Discord Server for use as our game hub. Complete with links to all necessary sites and reference guides. ☑️ Art used for tokens and locations ☑️ Warhammer 40k: Wrath & Glory Core books I bring hundreds of hours of player-driven GMing experience to the table, along with degrees in Creative Writing and game design, to facilitate compelling narratives and create unique mechanics for players.
Equipment needed to play
Computer or Mobile Device
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How KT Beauchamp creates a safe table
This game will be run using Foundry VTT. This simple and versatile platform lends itself well to the improv-heavy, sandbox-style game I enjoy running. This, combined with Theater of the Mind, ensures total and complete freedom for the players, as anywhere they want to go can be drawn on the map and performed. To ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all players, I use the following safety tools: ✅ A consent form all members of the group must complete. This will determine Lines & Veils ✅ Session zero to discuss concerns, boundaries, and themes before the game begins ✅ At least one 10-15 minute break in the middle of the session ✅ Open door policy. Contact me any time with questions or concerns ✅ In games of darker themes I enjoy running loose and humorous games when possible. The object of the game is to have fun. ___ --> What a player will experience in this Campaign | Rating out of five skulls | Tactics/Combat - 💀💀💀💀💀 Exploration - 💀💀💀💀 Roleplaying - 💀💀💀 Politics - 💀💀 Puzzles - 💀 RATING: R CONTENT WARNING: This campaign deals with dark and existential themes, including war, gore, genocide, and cosmic horror. This roleplaying game is no different. The stories told in this game can be violent and distressing. -> This is not a game for children.
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