How It Works
Everything you need to know to start your first session — whether you're the Game Master or a Player.
You're the storyteller. Here's how to prepare and run your adventure.
Read the Compendium
Before starting, download and read the quest's Compendium. It's a short, GM-only PDF designed to be clear, schematic, and quick to read — in most cases you can go through the entire document in about 30 minutes. It contains everything you need to run the adventure at a glance:
- Overview of the quest plot, milestones, and objectives
- Maps with key locations and dungeon layouts
- Combat encounters with enemy stats
- Scene structure and branching narrative paths
Start & Invite Players
Launch a session from your library. You'll receive a unique invite link and code to share with your players. They can join instantly from any device — either as guests with no account, or by creating an account to save their characters and progress.
- Share the invite link or code with your group
- Players can join instantly as guests with no sign-up required
- Admit players from the waiting lobby as they connect
- Open the Player Screen on a shared display for immersion
- Open the Player Screen on a shared display for immersion
Run the Session
Navigate through scenes, reveal content to players, manage combat encounters, and orchestrate the story in real time.
- Navigate branching scenes with one tap
- Reveal images, descriptions, and maps to players
- Run combat with initiative tracking and enemy management
- Use the Pouch to share items, clues, characters, and readings
- Share interactive maps with revealable pins
You're the hero. Here's how to join and experience the adventure.
Join the Adventure
Click the invite link shared by your Game Master. Choose a nickname and pick your character — all directly from your phone or browser.
- No account or installation required to join the session
- Pick your character from the quest's hero roster
- Create an account if you want to build and save your own characters to bring from one adventure to another
- Wait in the lobby until the GM admits you
Experience the Story
See scenes, illustrations, and maps as the GM reveals them. Your character sheet is always at hand, and your Pouch collects every item and discovery.
- Immersive scene art and descriptions on your screen
- Manage your character sheet in real time
- Roll dice directly from your device
- Access the Pouch for items, clues, and shared readings
- View interactive maps shared by the GM
Pro advice to make every session unforgettable.
For the Game Master
Prepare, Don't Memorize
Read the Compendium once to get the big picture. During play, use the scene notes — you don't need to remember everything.
Use the Player Screen
If you're playing in person, project the Player Screen on a TV or monitor. It turns any table into an immersive experience.
Reveal Strategically
Don't show everything at once. Reveal images and descriptions at dramatic moments to maximize impact.
Use Maps as Storytelling Tools
Reveal map pins gradually as players explore. Hidden locations create anticipation and reward curiosity.
For Players
Keep Your Device Ready
Your device is your window into the adventure. Keep the session tab open on your phone, tablet, or PC.
Check Your Pouch
Items, clues, and readings are added to your Pouch during the session. Review them — they might hold the key to the next challenge.
Update Your Character
Track your HP, conditions, and notes on your character sheet in real time so the GM doesn't have to.