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Candela Obscura Core Rulebook
Darrington Press
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You’re needed, investigators: join the secret society Candela Obscura to confront occult horrors from beyond, keeping hidden the true nature of… You’re needed, investigators: join the secret society Candela Obscura to confront occult horrors from beyond, keeping hidden the true nature of magickal incursions besetting our world. The Candela Obscura Core Rulebook is a fully detailed guide on playing and gamemastering the collaborative investigative horror tabletop roleplaying game. As an investigator of the paranormal secret society Candela Obscura, you and your circle are charged with exploring, fighting, and protecting the people of Newfaire from supernatural dangers lurking in the folds of a bustling world unaware of the occult magick simmering beneath. Candela Obscura is the very first game to use the Illuminated Worlds System as well as the first full RPG from Darrington Press, as featured in the ongoing anthology series on Critical Role. Inside of the Candela Obscura Core Rulebook you’ll discover: 204 detailed pages The core rules to play and create your Candela Obscura investigators and their circles. Over 90 pages detailing the turn of the century-inspired setting of the Fairelands, and in detail the city of Newfaire and the ancient ruins beneath known as Oldfaire. 4 full example assignments for gamemasters to dive in with their players. Over 30 example assignments to explore far-flung corners of the Fairelands and the organizations and people operating within it. An extensive guide to preparing for and gamemastering Candela Obscura. Immersive, in-world ephemera and notes strewn throughout the chapters—illustrations, sketches, research notes, correspondences, advertisements, maps, and more to bring the Fairelands to life. Get immersed in Candela Obscura’s turn-of-the-century inspired setting, learn about the secret society Candela Obscura and its rival factions, and take a spin through the Illuminated Worlds System. Grab some six-sided dice and you’re ready to go!
Candela Obscura Core Rulebook (Demiplane Edition)
Darrington Press, Demiplane
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You’re needed, investigators: join the secret society Candela Obscura to confront occult horrors from beyond, keeping hidden the true nature of… You’re needed, investigators: join the secret society Candela Obscura to confront occult horrors from beyond, keeping hidden the true nature of magickal incursions besetting our world. A new investigative horror RPG in a gilded world simmering with occult magic, using the Illuminated Worlds System and featured on Critical Role. In this game of gothic horror, individuals of varied talents are brought together under the organization Candela Obscura, where they pursue strange occurrences and encounter dangerous magick, fighting back against a mysterious source of corruption and bleed. This core rulebook includes everything you need to play, including rules, character options, guidance on running your own campaigns, and expansive setting information both inside and beyond the turn of the century-inspired city of Newfaire. Purchasing this digital title unlocks the content in the digital reader on Candela Obscura NEXUS, as well as in additional tools as they become available. Also includes a Roll20 product when you link your account with Cross-Platform Sync.
Candela Obscura Horrors of the Fairelands (Demiplane Edition)
Beadle & Grimm, Demiplane
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Eight all-new suspenseful and horror-filled assignments crafted to engage, challenge, and terrify your players. Some can be completed in one session,… Eight all-new suspenseful and horror-filled assignments crafted to engage, challenge, and terrify your players. Some can be completed in one session, but most are designed to take two or three sessions. Produced by B&G under an arrangement with Darrington Press, the publishing arm of Critical Role, the Horrors of the Fairelands digital edition is filled with all the elements a Game Master (GM) needs to create an amazing campaign set in the world of Candela Obscura, the investigative horror tabletop roleplaying game. Includes: Eight complete assignments, each taking 2-3 sessions to complete In-world maps and hand-outs ready for download and sharing with investigators 10 new mysterious pieces of gear, and over 30 dangerous threats 5 ready-made characters with which to enter The Fairelands and start playing immediately Purchasing this digital title unlocks the content in all features of the Candela Obscura NEXUS toolset, as well as in additional features as they become available.
Candela Obscura Horrors of the Fairelands
Beadle & Grimm, Beadle & Grimm's
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Eight all-new suspenseful and horror-filled assignments crafted to engage, challenge, and terrify your players. Some can be completed in one session,… Eight all-new suspenseful and horror-filled assignments crafted to engage, challenge, and terrify your players. Some can be completed in one session, but most are designed to take two or three sessions. Produced by B&G under an arrangement with Darrington Press, the publishing arm of Critical Role, the Horrors of the Fairelands digital edition is filled with all the elements a Game Master (GM) needs to create an amazing campaign set in the world of Candela Obscura, the investigative horror tabletop roleplaying game. Includes: Eight complete assignments, each taking 2-3 sessions to complete In-world maps and hand-outs ready for download and sharing with investigators 10 new mysterious pieces of gear, and over 30 dangerous threats 5 ready-made characters with which to enter The Fairelands and start playing immediately
Candela Obscura Quickstart Guide (Demiplane Edition)
Darrington Press, Demiplane
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This free quickstart guide takes you on a journey through the new tabletop roleplaying game Candela Obscura.
The Bleeding Edge (Candela Obscura)
MargoMods
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In a secluded park in the Briar Green district, a Candela Obscura Lightkeeper waits too long for their contact: one Morgan Ansari. Fearing for… In a secluded park in the Briar Green district, a Candela Obscura Lightkeeper waits too long for their contact: one Morgan Ansari. Fearing for Morgan’s safety, the Lightkeeper searches his already-ransacked home. Steered by the secrets shared between friends, the Lightkeeper finds an encrypted letter that Morgan’s pursuers sought but never found. Now it's time to bring the might of Candela Obscura to bear and send their Circle to find the missing Morgan and crack the letter’s code. Did you know that the Candela Obscura Core Rulebook has a secret storyline hidden behind an ancient Halen cipher? Ezra Ashford, a desperate and disgraced Candela Obscura Lightkeeper left an encrypted paper trail that outlines their mission: to summon the Eternal One to Newfaire. This adventure takes that cipher even further. Inside of The Bleeding Edge, you will find a 20-page assignment that includes: - A multi-pronged adventure path that leads you and your circle through a search for a missing person, the discovery of a hidden EONS lab, and the prevention of a deadly ritual. - An exploration of major locations from the Candela Obscura Rulebook, including the Haven Hills, with new areas such as the refurbished post-war town of Ashdale. - 10 named NPCs with GM tips for running them alongside leads for the mystery and personality traits to make them memorable. - A hidden lab’s monster menagerie filled with six nightmarish creatures! - Human-made art for commissions and licensed illustrations, with NO AI! - Five gorgeously detailed handouts for major mystery clues, including train tickets, an encrypted letter in Ancient Halen, and the cipher itself: an engraved pocketwatch!
The Woman in Red: A Candela Obscura Assignment
La Lionne Publishing
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A series of mysterious deaths in the art galleries of Newfaire have left investigators perplexed and concerned for the safety of the city’s more… A series of mysterious deaths in the art galleries of Newfaire have left investigators perplexed and concerned for the safety of the city’s more respectable citizens in the Eaves. Some eyewitnesses have spoken of a chilling, almost ghostly figure of a woman, but when questioned further, can’t agree on a description. Your Circle has been requested by Candela to investigate and come to the bottom of this mysterious apparition before whatever this person or creature is hurts anyone else.
The Descent
Nostromo's Reliquary
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An investigation where you join an archaeological expedition deep beneath the city.
The In-Between
Nostromo's Reliquary
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An interdimensional investigation where you discover where a dead man came from.
Carnival of Dreams: A Candela Obscura Assignment
La Lionne Publishing
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The Carnival of Dreams is a triumph by most accounts, sandwiched in between the Steel and Red Lamp districts for pleasure-seekers and folks from all… The Carnival of Dreams is a triumph by most accounts, sandwiched in between the Steel and Red Lamp districts for pleasure-seekers and folks from all walks of life. The biggest attraction is the big top, with acrobats and feats of skill on display scattered all around in the smaller tents. The carnival is always shifting and changing to adapt to suit their clients' interests, from the strong man to the curiosity tents filled with mirrors or strange artifacts from Newfaire and Otherwhere alike. The Newfaire Herald shared Newfairens's excitement over the incredible feats on display, proclaiming it a "roaring success" in a bold front-page headline…that is, until one sunny Saturday afternoon when attendees and carnies alike suddenly vanished without a trace.
Twisted Echoes: A Candela Obscura Assignment
La Lionne Publishing
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Gripping the candle holder tightly, the maid steels herself as she ventures into the foreboding hallway, made more sinister at this late-night hour.… Gripping the candle holder tightly, the maid steels herself as she ventures into the foreboding hallway, made more sinister at this late-night hour. Her steps falter as she passes the looming mirror that has always made her nervous. Eyes downcast, she avoids meeting her own reflection's gaze. As she scuttles past it, her flickering reflection is cast in the mirror...and the face in the mirror turns its head, eyes flashing red as it stares straight at the maid. A malicious grin of too many teeth, sharp and needle-like, stretches along the reflection’s face, its visage twisted with hunger and malevolence, as it lunges from the mirror. Your Circle has been requested by Candela to investigate and come to the bottom of disappearances in the Sidle after a major townhouse fire leaves behind trace amounts of Bleed. But not all is as it seems in a simple house fire, not when Bleed is involved.
Candela Obscura: The Aetherial Mistress
Aetherworks
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The Aetherial Mistress #135 is an investigation into the appearance of an apparition terrifying the residents of Newfaire. The Circle members will… The Aetherial Mistress #135 is an investigation into the appearance of an apparition terrifying the residents of Newfaire. The Circle members will talk to people from all walks of life as they traverse the gas-lit streets during the night to gather clues. They will visit interesting locations in several districts, which include Red Lamp, Varnish, Eaves, and the Steamwhistle community. It is written for both novice and veteran gamemasters. It provides an immersive atmosphere with detailed descriptions of locations, scenes and non-player characters (NPCs). In doing so, you can quickly prepare for a game session. Exploration and Escalation phases are modular. You can choose the locations and scenes to quickly structure the assignment to a length of time that best fits your gaming group needs.
Whispers from Below: A Candela Obscura Assignment
La Lionne Publishing
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The Obsidian Archive has been lost for an exceptionally long time, a relic of the society and culture of Oldfaire that many historians and explorers… The Obsidian Archive has been lost for an exceptionally long time, a relic of the society and culture of Oldfaire that many historians and explorers have searched for, although records from the ancient city only mention its name and brief mentions of nearby landmarks long left buried. An earthquake revealed what Professor Chloe Yannick has dedicated her life’s research to discovering: the Archive itself. Professor Yannick, along with her assistant, Charles Smyth, have gone missing after seeking out the Archive. Can the Circle follow in their footsteps and, hopefully, recover the pair alive and well? And is there truth to the Professor’s suspicions of the location of the Archive, down below in the Endless Descent?
Sleepless Suffering: A Candela Obscura Assignment
La Lionne Publishing
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The Grand Halen Hospital in the bustling city of Newfaire has been overwhelmed by an epidemic of insomnia. Patients, ranging from children to the… The Grand Halen Hospital in the bustling city of Newfaire has been overwhelmed by an epidemic of insomnia. Patients, ranging from children to the elderly, are unable to sleep, their bodies showing signs of extreme fatigue and shutdown. Dr. Eliza Greyshade is a doctor with a connection to someone in Candela Obscura. After being unable to solve her patients’ illness through normal means, she discovered that the patients had all been touched by Bleed and reached out to Candela for assistance. Can the Investigators uncover the source of this mysterious ailment and stop it before it spreads further out into the rest of Newfaire?
Assignment: HRS Iceberg - Candela Obscura
Shaeomar
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In the early morning hours an explosion occurred off the Newfairen coast and Candela Obscura has sent the circle to investigate. The adventure starts… In the early morning hours an explosion occurred off the Newfairen coast and Candela Obscura has sent the circle to investigate. The adventure starts on the stormy docks of The Sidle and will take the characters across the turbulent Glass Sea to a ship dead in the water. Why is there an iceberg attached to it? Peril awaits as the characters must climb onboard and then descend into the cramped quarters below. Did you hear that skittering noise? Something terrible has happened on this creepy ship... Oh, and you better hurry. The ship and everything onboard is about to be claimed by the giant falls of the Vastchasm!
The Beast in the Binding
Nostromo's Reliquary
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An investigation where you track down a missing arcane tome on the campus of Briarbank College.
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Candela Obscura: The Aetherial Mistress
Aetherworks
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The Aetherial Mistress #135 is an investigation into the appearance of an apparition terrifying the residents of Newfaire. The Circle members will… The Aetherial Mistress #135 is an investigation into the appearance of an apparition terrifying the residents of Newfaire. The Circle members will talk to people from all walks of life as they traverse the gas-lit streets during the night to gather clues. They will visit interesting locations in several districts, which include Red Lamp, Varnish, Eaves, and the Steamwhistle community. It is written for both novice and veteran gamemasters. It provides an immersive atmosphere with detailed descriptions of locations, scenes and non-player characters (NPCs). In doing so, you can quickly prepare for a game session. Exploration and Escalation phases are modular. You can choose the locations and scenes to quickly structure the assignment to a length of time that best fits your gaming group needs.
Whispers from Below: A Candela Obscura Assignment
La Lionne Publishing
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The Obsidian Archive has been lost for an exceptionally long time, a relic of the society and culture of Oldfaire that many historians and explorers… The Obsidian Archive has been lost for an exceptionally long time, a relic of the society and culture of Oldfaire that many historians and explorers have searched for, although records from the ancient city only mention its name and brief mentions of nearby landmarks long left buried. An earthquake revealed what Professor Chloe Yannick has dedicated her life’s research to discovering: the Archive itself. Professor Yannick, along with her assistant, Charles Smyth, have gone missing after seeking out the Archive. Can the Circle follow in their footsteps and, hopefully, recover the pair alive and well? And is there truth to the Professor’s suspicions of the location of the Archive, down below in the Endless Descent?
Sleepless Suffering: A Candela Obscura Assignment
La Lionne Publishing
other-key
The Grand Halen Hospital in the bustling city of Newfaire has been overwhelmed by an epidemic of insomnia. Patients, ranging from children to the… The Grand Halen Hospital in the bustling city of Newfaire has been overwhelmed by an epidemic of insomnia. Patients, ranging from children to the elderly, are unable to sleep, their bodies showing signs of extreme fatigue and shutdown. Dr. Eliza Greyshade is a doctor with a connection to someone in Candela Obscura. After being unable to solve her patients’ illness through normal means, she discovered that the patients had all been touched by Bleed and reached out to Candela for assistance. Can the Investigators uncover the source of this mysterious ailment and stop it before it spreads further out into the rest of Newfaire?
Assignment: HRS Iceberg - Candela Obscura
Shaeomar
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In the early morning hours an explosion occurred off the Newfairen coast and Candela Obscura has sent the circle to investigate. The adventure starts… In the early morning hours an explosion occurred off the Newfairen coast and Candela Obscura has sent the circle to investigate. The adventure starts on the stormy docks of The Sidle and will take the characters across the turbulent Glass Sea to a ship dead in the water. Why is there an iceberg attached to it? Peril awaits as the characters must climb onboard and then descend into the cramped quarters below. Did you hear that skittering noise? Something terrible has happened on this creepy ship... Oh, and you better hurry. The ship and everything onboard is about to be claimed by the giant falls of the Vastchasm!
The Beast in the Binding
Nostromo's Reliquary
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An investigation where you track down a missing arcane tome on the campus of Briarbank College.
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Sleepless Suffering: A Candela Obscura Assignment
La Lionne Publishing
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The Grand Halen Hospital in the bustling city of Newfaire has been overwhelmed by an epidemic of insomnia. Patients, ranging from children to the… The Grand Halen Hospital in the bustling city of Newfaire has been overwhelmed by an epidemic of insomnia. Patients, ranging from children to the elderly, are unable to sleep, their bodies showing signs of extreme fatigue and shutdown. Dr. Eliza Greyshade is a doctor with a connection to someone in Candela Obscura. After being unable to solve her patients’ illness through normal means, she discovered that the patients had all been touched by Bleed and reached out to Candela for assistance. Can the Investigators uncover the source of this mysterious ailment and stop it before it spreads further out into the rest of Newfaire?
Assignment: HRS Iceberg - Candela Obscura
Shaeomar
other-key
In the early morning hours an explosion occurred off the Newfairen coast and Candela Obscura has sent the circle to investigate. The adventure starts… In the early morning hours an explosion occurred off the Newfairen coast and Candela Obscura has sent the circle to investigate. The adventure starts on the stormy docks of The Sidle and will take the characters across the turbulent Glass Sea to a ship dead in the water. Why is there an iceberg attached to it? Peril awaits as the characters must climb onboard and then descend into the cramped quarters below. Did you hear that skittering noise? Something terrible has happened on this creepy ship... Oh, and you better hurry. The ship and everything onboard is about to be claimed by the giant falls of the Vastchasm!
The Beast in the Binding
Nostromo's Reliquary
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An investigation where you track down a missing arcane tome on the campus of Briarbank College.