The Tenebrous Stone: Echoes in the Dark
An ancient artifact has resurfaced, bringing with it whispers of forbidden power and a darkness that refuses to stay buried.
$5.00
/ Session
Details
Once / Saturday - 3:00 PM UTC
Oct 24
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
0 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Darkness is stirring beneath the earth. In The Tenebrous Stone: Echoes in the Dark, you and your fellow adventurers are drawn into a dangerous mystery surrounding an ancient artifact of unknown power. What begins as a seemingly straightforward investigation soon leads you into forgotten places, deadly encounters, and secrets that perhaps were never meant to be uncovered. This one-shot is designed for players who enjoy exploration, dungeon-crawling, roleplay, and classic D&D adventure. Expect a mix of tense moments, combat, and opportunities to make meaningful choices as your party works together to uncover the truth behind the Tenebrous Stone. Come ready with a character, your dice, and a willingness to explore the unknown. The darkness is waiting — and it may not be as empty as you think.
Game style
Dungeon Crawl
Theater of the Mind
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
2 years on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Beginner Friendly, Inclusive, Storytelling
Average response time: 3 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hello there! My name’s Bryan. I'm a total nerd for storytelling, character creation, and High RP Fantasy settings! For years, I’ve sat on the players’ side of the table, but the moment I performed an Acrobatics check to flip onto the DM’s side… everything changed 🤯
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Creating your character
D&D 5.5e, Starting Level 4, Standard Array or Point Buy, 2024 Rules, One Uncommon Magic Item Open to any Species/Class, but if you'd like to homebrew something, please discuss with me first.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Discord Link | https://discord.gg/SSe5UrPEBc You will be added to a Private Section of the Discord channel, with world building, private call channels, as well as your own 1:1 channel for talking things out with me!
What ThePaintedKnight brings to the table
I am BIG on roleplay. The rule of cool? That’s my middle name! I have a variety of ambient softwares & enjoy a good map! When it comes to combat, depending on the scale of it, I may use theater of the mind or an actual map for ease.
Homebrew rules
If you'd like to use your full action to drink a potion you can gain the maximum amount of hit points available, otherwise potions are a bonus action.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Webcam
Platforms used
Safety
How ThePaintedKnight creates a safe table
Lines & Veils | You will each receive a Lines & Veils Document in your private channel to fill out! We will also go over these in session 0. Discord | My DMs are always open during sessions in case you have a scene change request or any other concerns. Everything can and WILL be adapted to fit everyone’s comfort levels!
Content warnings
Safety tools used