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Freaks & Facades - Session Four: Perilous Roads

     Welcome back, my favorite people on the internet!        This is our story recap of Session Four of Freaks & Facades: Perilous Roads .       Our cast of beloved Freaks is officially in Ravenloft proper...  Intervening in others' business, with violent results...       Since waking up in the backwoods area of Campanula, our friendly band appears to get along well with one another.  They are not exactly fast friends all around, and every one of them holds their cards close to their chest; but perhaps with time they could be a proper adventuring party.     The Freaks currently are all in agreement: t hey must discover why they have been brought together.  Some of them from entirely different worlds!  And the nation's capitol of Port-a-Lucine is their best bet to obtain the resources to understand their situations...      But now they are in a scuffle ...

Freaks & Facades - Session Three: The Misty Morning

     Welcome back, readers and rogues alike!        This is the recap of Session Three of Freaks & Facades: The Misty Morning .        Our cast of beloved Freaks has had quite the night .  Quite a dark, dark night indeed…        The Freaks’ time at the Ravens Loft Inn has come to a close, many questions left burning like the ashes of that mysterious tavern’s hearth.  First impressions were made, masks held tight amongst the group of strangers.  The Inn’s strange circumstances placed each of them in a bloodstained room during their stay, and their futures were read by a near-comatose Vistani seer.        When night came they found a curtain of darkness and animated furniture attempt to swallow them up!  Many were flung into the darkness unaware; while others struggled to hold the light.        One of our Freaks discovered a n...

Freaks & Facades - Session Two: The Ravens Loft Inn

       Welcome all!  All you fiends and friends who have crawled out of the Mists tonight!        This is our story recap of Session Two of Freaks & Facades : The Ravens Loft Inn !      Each of our Freaks escaped their individual brushes with horror, and all are now being catered to by the mysterious Innkeepers –the Matron , the Maiden , the Raven,  and lastly the Madame .        Where this mysterious inn lies is unknown.        Why these five have been brought here, also unknown.        But the winds outside the Ravens Loft Inn are howling; strange energies are gathering, watching our beloved Freaks.  Let us see what happens as the Freaks begin to mingle!      Now, pull up a chair, fill up your plate and let us feast upon the story of our now-together beloved Freaks! It’s quite a long one, so be prepared!   Wa...

Freaks & Facades - Session One: Vignettes

     Welcome all, to the first full recap of  Freaks & Facades!        This is a recap of the very first session, which was a series of individual horror Vignettes that introduced our amazing cast of player characters to each other.   Each a custom horror for the Players to endure- slash -enjoy!      These are their stories, of how our beloved Freaks were drawn into Ravenloft--a realm tenebrous and strange!   Warning : this is a horror campaign setting, so bear that in mind before reading.  Possible triggers include: claustrophobia, fire, falling from great heights,  animal death, blood mention, buried alive, skeletons, spirits… We hope you enjoy!   *starts projector*   Pryrrish Norfaer Pryrrish wanders the Mournland , the magical wasteland of what was once Cyre .  She is guided on her quest by the Tome she carries, a massive book of dark symbols only she can read.  She is s...

Freaks & Facades: The Introduction

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     Welcome one and all, to the beginning of Freaks & Facades , a 3e/3.5 Ravenloft campaign story recap!        I am your humble avatar of the Dark Powers and Dungeon Master for these marvelous misadventures, Aboleth Eye !       My amazing D&D/ TTRPG friends have come together across time zones and international borders to tell an amazing story of curiosity and resilience, against the forces of Ravenloft !  They are my inspiration for creating a dynamic world of horror, just for them.       And we welcome you into that world, and all the highs and lows of their adventures!   **Warning : this is a horror setting campaign recap, and there will be dark subjects touched upon.  Currently we do not wish to delve into any truly adult topics, nor will we be especially gory or in-depth with the recaps.  The horror is expected to be Rated T for Teens as of writing this.   ...