Shemshime's Bedtime Rhyme: A Sinister Candlekeep Mystery for D&D 5e
Dungeons & Dragons 5e on Discord, Roll20
Price per player-session
You will be charged when a session starts
$20.00
Information
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Number of players: 2 to 6 players
Experience required: Beginner
Price per player-session
$20.00
About the adventure
A 4th level adventure published for 5e in Candlekeep Mysteries, "Shemshime's Bedtime Rhyme" sees a group of adventurers trapped in quarantine after they are afflicted with a sinister curse. As the curse's symptoms progress, those in quarantine find themselves trapped with nowhere to run, pushed to the limits of their sanity while an unknown evil closes in. This spooky and cinematic psychological thriller is perfect for anyone who wants a strong story and a compelling mystery rolled together into one exciting one-shot adventure!
Additional Details
How to prepare
Create a 4th level character using official 5e material. Make sure you have a Discord account with a reliable microphone and internet. Connect to the virtual tabletop via a Roll20 account and the link I send out. Note that we will only be using this site for visuals, not audio or character sheets. Please send me a portrait of your character ahead of the game so I can make a virtual token for your character. These pictures may be original or borrowed from the internet at your discretion.
What I provide
N/A
Gameplay details
Expect a thriller that starts with relaxed roleplay that is overtaken by snowballing dread, danger, and combat. I encourage roleplay, and this adventure requires lots of interaction with NPCs and other players. Most players should be comfortable with being in character, though it is also a good adventure for beginners to D&D. The game will be run using a full map on Roll20 brought to life over a Discord voice channel.
Content warnings
(none)
Safety tools used
X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
Characters will be level 4, created using official D&D 5e material. Players should come prepared with characters they have made ahead of time, preferably with a PDF of their character sheet or a link to a D&D Beyond sheet. Stats may be determined using any of the three official systems (standard array, point buy, or rolling). Note that if you choose to roll, please commit to your first set of rolls for your character. Honor system applies here! Note that homebrew, the lucky feat, and player species that can fly or are larger than medium size are banned. Most other official material is acceptable, though players can reach out ahead of time if they need anything approved. Players should send me character portraits ahead of time so I can make virtual tokens before the game starts.
Players can expect
Combat/Tactics: Medium
Roleplay: High
Puzzles: Medium
Experience Level: Beginner
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