Time Without Tide
The Beacon of Phareflaw lighthouse has gone out, and the mist is creeping ever closer to what is left of civilisation. Can you relight it in time?
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Once / Thursday - 7:00 PM UTC
Oct 22
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
0 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
The moon has fallen. Its pale orb broke itself upon your world, destroying the civilisation your predecessors knew and ushering in a new, terrifying age. With the fall came the mist, and in the mist are terrible things, twisted by the fog itself. Few venture too close to the mist, but you are delvers, and your guild has sent you to relight the beacon of Phareflaw lighthouse, for without it the mist creeps ever closer to Saltport, one of the last great cities. Danger lurks in the mist; only the light can hold it back, and now, you must find a way to restore the light of Phareflaw lighthouse or die trying. This introductory adventure from the Time and Tide Quickstart by Chaosium will help you learn the game as you play.
Game style
Organized Play
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Meet the Game Master
5.0
(9)
2 years on StartPlaying
50 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Beginner Friendly
About me
I have been a Games Master since the mid-1980s, during which time I have run numerous different RPGs and rule systems. I like systems that are smooth, quick to learn, and easy to play while still feeling polished and fleshed out. I have written RPG material professionally for the AGE Creator's Alliance, Frightshow Classics and my own indi RPG company "Gethsemane Games". My games aim to promote a sense of wonder in fantasy and run the gamut from whimsical to dark often drawing on European folklore and Fairytail elements to imerse my players in fantastic adventures they will remember for years to come.
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Creating your character
You will each be able to select one of the pregenerated characters provided with the Quickstart adventure.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You will need a Roll20 account (the free option will suffice) and a Discord account (again, the free version will do) to play this game. You will need to join the Gethsemane Games Discord server; a link to both the server and the Roll20 game room will be provided to all players when you sign up for this game.
What Bryan F Irving brings to the table
For this adventure, we will be sticking rigidly to the rules to help you learn to play the game. You can expect fair, consistent rulings, and I will help you if and when you need it. The rules system is easy to learn as you play.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Bryan F Irving creates a safe table
A link to the safety and inclusion document will be provided when you sign up; please read it. Playing in the game will indicate that you agree to the safety and inclusion rules. All players will be respectful and polite to each other and the GM. You may step out of the game if you need to and can return when ready.
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