What is the Ordo Scriptorium
Welcome to the first episode of our playtesting series for “The Ordo Scriptorium,” a Gothic horror TTRPG designed by myself, Ash Alder, and my friend Zachariah from Old Man Gaming. In this unique and chilling game, players gain powers through a transfusion of blood from previous monster hunters, known as “Authors.” These Authors are inspired by Gothic horror writers like Edgar Allan Poe, Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker, H.G. Wells, H.P. Lovecraft, and Ann Radcliffe. Join us as we delve into this dark and literary world where supernatural events are documented and fought by those with the knowledge and courage to face the unknown.
Summarizing the Horror
Episode 3 of Ordo Scriptorium plunges deeper into the mysteries of this horror TTRPG as our protagonists confront chilling discoveries in Veiled Bluff.
The episode begins with a recap of the characters’ backgrounds and their initial investigation into the supernatural events plaguing the remote village. As the story unfolds, the team encounters increasingly eerie and unsettling phenomena tied to the village’s dark history.
Preston, pretending to be Peggy’s brother, infiltrates her apartment and uncovers strange symbols and hieroglyphs etched into the walls. These mysterious markings suggest a deep connection to the eldritch horrors that are central to this horror TTRPG. His findings point to a method behind the madness, hinting at the presence of an ancient, malevolent force.
Elsewhere, Elliot, Bonnie, and Rex continue their investigation, uncovering clues that link the supernatural occurrences to a sinister obelisk on the college campus. This ancient artifact, with its dark, otherworldly origins, appears to be a focal point for the terror that is gripping the village.
As the episode progresses, the characters realize they are entangled in a web of horror far greater than they imagined. The growing tension and mounting evidence of supernatural forces make it clear that the stakes in this horror TTRPG are incredibly high. The episode concludes with the group preparing to face the ominous threats that loom over Veiled Bluff, as they brace themselves for the horrors that await.
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The Last Tea Shop. A solo TTRPG playthrough. Written by Ash Alder and narrated by Zachariah Van Sluyters
