The Horror Within: a cosmic horror one-shot for 8th-level characters (Beginner and LGBTQ+ Friendly)
Dungeons & Dragons 5e on Discord, Roll20
Price per player-session
You will be charged when a session starts
$15.00
Information
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Number of players: 2 to 6 players
Experience required: Open to all
Price per player-session
$15.00
About the adventure
Everyone who went to opening night of the Monveau Theater's newest show has gone completely insane. Can you uncover the shocking secrets inside the theater and find a way to end the plague of madness without losing your own mind? The Horror Within is a cosmic horror adventure for 8th-level characters. It's a one-shot that takes about 3-4 hours to complete and includes: A maddening mystery where your characters' sanity is at risk. A thrilling battle against an Old One in the lost depths of the city. This adventure comes from The Arcane Library and is written by the high queen of horror herself, Kelsey Dionne. I ran this adventure for my home group and they loved it! My games are always LGBTQ+ and BIMPOC friendly. My goal as a GM is to make sure that everyone has fun in a safe and welcoming environment. It is not enough to be tolerated. Every player and character needs to be celebrated for what makes them unique.
Additional Details
How to prepare
You will need a free account on Discord and Roll20. We will use Discord for voice chat during the game. Please make sure to use a headset with microphone. If you plan on using your computer's built in mic and speakers, please do your best to limit background noise or turn on "push to talk". If you use D&D Beyond, please install the Beyond20 extension so that your rolls are sent to Roll20.
What I provide
A friendly Discord chat, Roll20 virtual tabletop with beautiful maps and tokens, and an immersive gaming experience.
Gameplay details
We will start the session with introductions and then go over house rules and the safety tools available during game play. We will then jump into the action. If you are new to D&D, I will be sure to give you helpful tips and advice as well as teach by playing throughout the game. You can expect a break in the approximate middle of the session. I am always available via whisper or direct message during the game should anything or anyone make you feel uncomfortable. I'm also a participant in the game and lead by example. I won't hesitate to throw out an X-card if anything doesn't feel right to me.
Content warnings
(none)
Safety tools used
Breaks
Debriefing
X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
You will be expected to create your character on Roll20 or D&D Beyond before the game starts. I am available on my Discord server for help with character creation and questions before the game begins. You can use any official species (formerly known as race) and class. I am open to unearthed arcana and published third party materials if you clear them with me first. You also get to choose Magic Items! All official magic items are allowed. You are granted 4 points as a level 8 character. You can spend the points on magic items as follows. - Common/Uncommon = 1 point - Rare = 2 points - Very Rare = 3 points
Players can expect
Combat/Tactics: High
Roleplay: Medium
Puzzles: Low
Experience Level: Open to all
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