Final Stop | The Ghostlight Express | Crooked Moon adventure
Now boarding. Your final destination awaits.
$15.00
/ Session
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2 players following this game
Once / Thursday - 11:30 PM UTC
Oct 29
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
There are old stories about a black locomotive that appears in the fog. No tracks lead to it. No station claims it. Yet whenever the Ghostlight Express comes through, someone goes missing. The old folk know better than to follow its whistle. Tonight, you're aboard. Beyond the windows, the Shroud stretches endlessly in every direction. Something moves in the mist. The passengers speak in whispers, strange sounds carry through the carriages, and nobody seems willing to discuss what happens when the train stops. There are rules aboard the Ghostlight Express. Rules nobody thought to explain before you boarded. And whatever keeps this train running, it isn't coal. Survive the journey. Uncover its secrets. Pray the train reaches your intended destination. WHAT TO EXPECT - Gothic horror: A haunted locomotive, restless spirits, and a journey through the realms of death. - Supernatural mystery: Discover the terrible bargain that keeps the Ghostlight Express running. - Dangerous encounters: Survive the horrors of the Shroud and whatever else awaits aboard the train\. - Difficult choices: What price would you pay for a second chance at life? - Dark fantasy adventure: Atmospheric roleplay, exploration, danger, and opportunities for creative problem-solving. The train will be departing soon.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(37)
3 years on StartPlaying
132 games hosted
Highly rated for: Beginner Friendly, Creativity, Inclusive
Average response time: 3 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hi, I’m Rob. I’ve been running tabletop RPGs for more than 17 years and have hosted over 120 games on StartPlaying. What I Run Daggerheart is my current system of choice. I also run Legend in the Mist, OSR games, Tales of the Valiant, and D&D 5e. My games cover a range of fantasy genres, including cozy fantasy, dark fantasy, nobledark, and grimdark. Most of my games take place in Taeval, my system-agnostic fantasy world. A Player’s Guide is available for anyone who wants to explore the setting before joining a game. What to Expect My games are character-driven and roleplay-forward, but they aren’t short on danger. I enjoy complicated relationships, difficult choices, dangerous fights, questionable bargains, and letting player decisions change the direction of the story. New players are welcome. I teach systems through play and provide guidance without turning the session into a lecture. I use Foundry VTT, Zoom, and Discord. My tables are inclusive and collaborative. Everyone is expected to share the spotlight, communicate openly, and treat one another with respect. Adventures by Request Private one-shots and campaigns are available for groups, duos, and individual players. All prices are per player, per session. * One-shots: $20 * Campaigns: $25 * Duos—two players: $25 for one-shots | $30 for campaigns * Duets—one player: $30 for one-shots | $35 for campaigns Custom Adventure Request Form: https://forms.gle/quHRe6qDiGqi2eQc9
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Creating your character
I will have pregens available. Character creation is also available.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You'll need a working microphone, a stable internet connection, and access to our virtual tabletop and voice chat. Joining instructions will be provided before the session. We'll be playing D&D 5e with level 1 characters. Character creation details and any additional instructions will be shared before the game. New to D&D? No problem! I'm happy to help you get ready.
What Rob Duke brings to the table
I'll provide the virtual tabletop, maps, adventure materials, and assistance with character creation. I encourage creative solutions and embrace the Rule of Cool while respecting the mechanics that make the game work. Combat will be exciting and tactical, but you'll discover that violence isn't always the only solution. New players are always welcome. I'll help you learn as we play without slowing down our experienced adventurers.
Homebrew rules
None
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Headphones
Platforms used
Safety
How Rob Duke creates a safe table
Ghosts, death, soul consumption, supernatural horror, disturbing imagery, existential horror, and the threat of permanent spiritual annihilation. Lines and Veils, X-Card, open-door policy, and breaks will be available.
Content warnings
Safety tools used