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D̸͙̱̎̎a̶̬͑̓̆r̷̝͂̉k̸͈̊͂ ̷͙͘͝͝W̶̲̕ỏ̴̙͖̑̋r̴̘͌̆̓l̷͎͙̝̓̎͌d̶̼̈́s̶͉̾̚ - Cthulhu Mythos for D&D 5e

TYPE

Campaign

SYSTEM

EXPERIENCE

Intermediate

AGE

18+
About the adventure

Have you ever wanted to play as a terrifying Mythos Ghoul or an adorable Dreamlands Cat from the works of HP Lovecraft, but in the traditional fantasy setting iconic of D&D 5e? Then Sandy Peterson's Cthulhu Mythos Sagas are the adventures for you! Whether you're looking for a serious game, a game filled with wacky hijinks, or a healthy mix of the two, look no further than Dark Worlds! The characters find themselves in Kastam: The City of Whims. In a tavern called Lastow's Respite, drinks are shared and merriment is had, until the Mad King Kudurru's city guard arrives, whisking away the hero's to the king's castle for a feast in his honor. Little do they know, they are about to be pawns in the dark ritual of the king's wizard, Mustafo. Alas, the ritual goes horribly wrong and the heroes find themselves in a strange land far, far away... Choose from a slew of unique playable races - the macabre Mythos Ghoul, the tricksy Zoog, the Large (yes, you heard that right, a playable race that's Large!) Gnorri, or the aloof Dreamlands Cat. New Mythos-themed subclasses for every class, including the Barbarian's Path of Delirium, the Cleric's Destruction Domain, the Warlock's Elder Influence patron, the Wizard's School of Ritualism, and many more! Uncover mysteries of untold horrors that threaten to drive even the most courageous hero mad with dread. Encounter horrifying monsters from beyond the stars that defy all comprehension. Wield ancient, occult symbols and advanced, alien technologies alike to give yourself an edge against the encroaching darkness. Go toe to toe with an Elder God of unfathomable power and (hopefully) survive to tell the tale. Step forth into this realm of madness if you dare... Looking forward to playing with you!

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$13.13

/ Session

Details

Custom / Sunday – 12:00 AM UTC

3–4 Hour Duration

5 / 6 Seats Filled

GAME MASTER

Garo

he/him

5.0

(13)

Schedule

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Meet the Game Master

5.0

(13)

4 years on StartPlaying

26 games hosted

About me

Although I've only been DMing professionally for just over 5 years, I've been a professional actor, director, and writer for much, much longer. My games have ranged from established D&D universes and adventures to completely original content. I've hosted games for players of varying degrees of experience, from groups playing there first ever game to groups playing their 100th campaign. I've hosted several different styles of games including, but not limited to, high fantasy, political/social intrigue, noir, survival, and (my favorite) Lovecraftian horror. As a performer with a background in improv and voice acting, I bring that extra little sprinkle of magic to every game that has had every single one of my players running back for more!

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Reviews (13)
Michael avatar

Michael

Played 25 sessions

Garo is an amazing DM. The Cthulhu Mythos is a great series of campaigns for D&D 5e. I recommend getting the .pdf version of Sandy Petersons Cthulhu Mythos for 5e (they also make a version for Pathfinder 2 rules). Several new races and a few interesting mechanics including a new way to cast spells. There are at least 3 major campaigns from level 1 to 15, published for this series. We are currently doing Yig Snake Granddaddy and it's a blast. Well worth joining us on Sunday nights.

William E avatar

William E

Played 10 sessions

Had an amazing time starting this campaign, the DM was awesome and also worked very well with me to develop a character I have been thinking about for a long time! Definitely give him a try you will not be dissapointed!

Brian  avatar

Brian

Played 9 sessions

First he forced me into indentured servitude for a set of mithril armor! Then, he rushed me into the mouth of a snake! Following that, he betrayed our party's trust and Jamie Lannistered someone.! After that he took over my dreams! To top it all off he stole my Dinosaur! Cant wait for next week!

Ed Hammerbeck  avatar

Ed Hammerbeck

Played 5 sessions

This campaign continues to be interesting and engaging. Garo is a gifted communicator and story teller. He hits the right balance of action and suspense. Combat can drag in D&D, but he manages to keep the tension high and the action moving.

Elliot Toman avatar

Elliot Toman

Played 4 sessions

My first session with Garo was a lot of fun! Knowledgeable and easy-going, Garo was patient and helpful as I recovered my sea-legs after not playing D&D for several years. Really looking forward to the next session!

Edgard do Amaral Pinheiro avatar

Edgard do Amaral Pinheiro

Played 3 sessions

Great GM. He spent 1 1/2 hours prior to the game teaching my GF and I how to create our characters. Both of us are newbies to table top RPG. The game itself was also very interactive and fun.

Character creation
Creating your character

Characters will start at level 1. I will personally assist in character creation in one-on-one sessions. Utilizing the setting specific races and subclasses are encouraged, but not necessary.

What to expect
Preparing for the session

Players will receive a copy of the expanded ruleset and will be encouraged to peruse the chapters with the setting specific races/subclasses and dread/insanity mechanics, but, once again, it's not necessary. Players are also encouraged to create a backup character as the adventure has a decent probability of PC death, but again, not necessary. I use a combination of Discord and Roll20 to run the game, so players must have both installed and registered.

What Garo brings to the table

A hearty laugh, a warm smile, and an encyclopedic knowledge of the game!

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Safety
How Garo creates a safe table

In addition to all Core 5e content, we will be using a Cthulhu Mythos expanded ruleset which includes 4 mythos specific playable races, mythos specific subclasses, and a more nuanced Insanity mechanic. This adventure focusses on exploration and discovery, with a huge map to explore and a large number of landmarks to discover. Creatures of all shapes and sizes will be encountered on your journey, some friend and some foe. Expansive dungeons filled with ancient and powerful weapons, and treasure in every nook and cranny.

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