Category: 2025

  • Shadowdark Session Recap: 06/07/2025 – Eugene

    Shadowdark Session Recap: 06/07/2025 – Eugene

    The party of adventurers battled giant insects, defended the town of Oak Ridge, and uncovered a corrupt alchemist’s demonic experiments. They destroyed a froghemoth and its polluted mill, cleansed a poisoned river, and returned as heroes. With gold, blessings, and new powers, they emerged stronger from their perilous quest.

  • Shadowdark – 06/06/2025 Shipwreckers – Geeks & Games

    Shadowdark – 06/06/2025 Shipwreckers – Geeks & Games

    The party sailed upriver, faced undead in a tomb, rescued Richard from a possessed foe, and battled a deadly golem guarding an ancient mechanism. They returned victorious with cursed artifacts and a magical sword, earning level gains and rewards. However, the incomplete mechanism hinted at unfinished business ahead.

  • Shadowdark – 06/05/2025 Gen. Adv. Guild – Online

    Shadowdark – 06/05/2025 Gen. Adv. Guild – Online

    The party returned to a haunted barrow, battling skeletons and uncovering treasure in ancient chambers. They found silver, gems, and gold, fought fiercely, and planned their return to Skaal. Though they paid for secrecy, rumors spread.

  • Gods of the Forbidden North, Vol. 1 (OSE Adapted for Shadowdark) – Pulp Hammock Press – Part 1

    Gods of the Forbidden North, Vol. 1 (OSE Adapted for Shadowdark) – Pulp Hammock Press – Part 1

    The author reviews “Forbidden North,” highlighting its extensive details and variety of encounters. Though adaptable to campaigns, the writing lacks clarity and organization, making it challenging for GMs. While Book 1 offers useful content, subsequent books fall short. Overall, “Forbidden North” shows potential but suffers from excessive details.

  • Shadowdark – 05/30/2025 Shipwreckers – Geeks & Games

    Shadowdark – 05/30/2025 Shipwreckers – Geeks & Games

    The adventure starts with a prophetic dream of an elven woman warning about Nathair’s quest for a key to the Black Tomb. The party, after organizing in Vishrun, faces various challenges including deadly encounters and meeting unique characters like a ghost knight. Ultimately, they arrange a wedding with a nymph and receive magical rewards.

  • Shadowdark – 05/23/2025 Shipwreckers – Geeks & Games

    Shadowdark – 05/23/2025 Shipwreckers – Geeks & Games

    The party arrives in Vishrun to assist Bella Deckland with intruders in her family vault, facing orcs and daemonic creatures. They solve a puzzle to access the vault, battle flaming skeletons, and negotiate with sorceress Celendra. Ultimately, they leave with treasure, but Bella is frustrated by her sister’s escape.

  • Shadowdark – 05/22/2025 G.A.G.- Online

    Shadowdark – 05/22/2025 G.A.G.- Online

    The General Adventuring Guild sets sail to explore a haunted barrow on a remote icy island. They face challenges including dog-sized fungal creatures and awaken skeletal warriors in the burial chamber. After a harrowing escape, the party returns to Skaal to sell their loot and celebrate their survival, despite losing some wealth.

  • Shadowdark – 05/16/2025 Shipwreckers – Geeks & Games

    Shadowdark – 05/16/2025 Shipwreckers – Geeks & Games

    After a battle with Nathair, the party regrouped in Skaal, gained new members, and set sail to investigate Fiadh’s Rest. Facing a merrow and deadly trials in Fiadh’s Tower, they defeated a cursed skull. Gaining power, allies, and rewards, they pledged to find Nathair and sail for Vishrun.

  • Shadowdark Session Recap: 05/10/2025 – Eugene

    Shadowdark Session Recap: 05/10/2025 – Eugene

    The party prepared for their adventure into the orcish stronghold of Khardruz, securing supplies and discussing past experiences. They embarked on a journey to Fiadh’s Rest, encountering ghostly wisps and discovering magical items in an alabaster tower. Their exploration culminated in a confrontation with an elven woman and Fiadh’s cursed skull.

  • Shadowdark – 05/09/2025 Shipwreckers – Geeks & Games

    Shadowdark – 05/09/2025 Shipwreckers – Geeks & Games

    In Skaalberg, adventurers faced undead remnants of the Skull Lord while exploring Fiadh’s Tower on a misty isle. After battles with skeletons and discovering Súigh’s true nature, they confronted Nathair, ultimately defeating him. The adventure concluded tragically as Richard, cursed by Nathair’s armor, transformed into his foe and fled.