Our Shadowdark RPG one-shot concludes as the adventurers confront the vampiric horror lurking in the depths of the Lost Temple.
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Chapters
0:00 Intro – Return to the Lair of Secrets
2:10 The Vampire Dilemma – Rest or Risk It?
8:00 Light, Lore & Vampire Prep
19:00 Into the Darkness – Back to the Temple
28:00 The Encounter Begins – Shanti Attacks
43:00 Shanti Regenerates & The Party Struggles
54:00 Boulder Trap & Split Paths
1:06:00 Chalice Theft & Bat Form Battle
1:21:00 Vampire On Fire – The Final Confrontation
1:51:00 Outro – Victory, Loss, and Escape
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Cast of Characters
Zorax the Unready (Chris) – Wizard
A classically trained wizard with a spell book full of utility and a knack for casting magic missile, Zorax is more scholar than adventurer—often pondering the mystical while his party dives headlong into danger. Ever curious but slightly aloof, he has a cautious presence, offering magical firepower and insightful observations from the back line.
Rilmorn (Josh) – Thief
Impulsive, chaotic, and famously unlucky, Rilmorn dives into danger with zero hesitation—whether it’s belly-crawling ahead of the group, swallowing a gem, or stabbing a snake-person mid-negotiation. He embodies the archetypal rogue with a wild streak, equal parts comic relief and terrifying wild card.
Anders (Ken) – Fighter (Sea Wolf)
A spear-wielding berserker blessed by old gods, Anders charges headfirst into combat with bravado, charisma, and minimal regard for tactics or consequences. He’s a blend of Conan the Barbarian and Thor with a concussion—smiling as he stabs and only asking questions after the bodies hit the floor.
Lila (Erin) – Priest
Wise and pragmatic, Lila serves as the moral compass and healing backbone of the group, unafraid to challenge poor decisions or channel divine wrath when undead monstrosities strike. Calm under pressure but quick to act when needed, she blesses weapons, turns the undead, and debates with bloodthirsty prisoners without flinching.
Show Notes
- The party begins battered and low on resources, debating whether to rest before confronting the vampire Shanti.
- Strategic torch management becomes critical as players balance light, survival, and undead lore.
- A rest outside the temple gives time for planning, forging stakes, and prepping for a vampire confrontation.
- Upon reentering the temple, the group is distracted by an illusory wall and a secret passage.
- Shanti ambushes them in her lair, initiating a brutal, multi-phase battle involving transformation, fire, and constant regeneration.
- A gem-eating rogue, a berserking warrior, and a nervy priestess clash with the vampire queen in the dark.
- Shanti flees as a bat, feeding from a blood chalice and returning stronger than before.
- Traps are triggered, light sources burn low, and a boulder nearly wipes the party.
- In a desperate move, oil and fire are used to ignite Shanti, while the priestess delivers the final blow with a divine Turn Undead.
- The group flees the collapsing situation—teleporting or running—leaving one ally behind as the lair claims its toll.
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Black-and-white artwork from the Raiders of the Lost Temple module.