Great Mysteries of Ubel Stall, an introductory adventure for Lex Occultum
LexOccultum takes place in a fictional 18th Century, where the occult and supernatural are real, but not yet in full bloom.
It is 1743 in the French town of Farschviller on the border of the Rhenish Palatinate / Rheinpfalz, and you are set to meet the wealthy young adventurer Xavier Du Palles who lives by the motto “the world is my home” in the salon of Madame Holbach. This establishment is a centre for aristocrats, mystics, and literary critics; where conversation is practised as a fine art. In an atmosphere of exhilarated madness many remarkable ideas are banded about, eagerly accompanied by shrill laughter and false accusations.
Europe, the 18th century. The church is losing its grip on men struggling with old beliefs and dogmas. Alchemists, occultists, and secret societies dig deep into old mysteries and ancient obscurities. The Enlightenment is not only about breaking free from old institutions and structures, but also about discovering what has been hidden for hundreds of years, even millennia. The Illuminati, the Freemasons, the old Templars, and other secret societies hide in dark chambers, plotting for a new world order, or seeking to uncover the mysteries of dark arts and ancient wisdoms.
The nobles and aristocrats are a dying breed, living in decadence and excess, while the common people suffer in poverty. This is an era of enlightenment, but also of ignorance. Few know anything about the growing darkness; the vampires and other offspring of the devil. While conspiracies grow below the surface, kings and priests preach about submission and obedience. But who is to save men from this twilight of the gods, from falling into the darkness and being consumed by evil? Is it true that the apocalypse is coming?
Load your flintlocks, light your lanterns, and step into the crypt: this is LexOccultum! the roleplaying game of occultism, mysteries, and secret societies in an 18th century setting is here!
This is the twilight of the gods.
Welcome to LexOccultum.
Scenario Notes
System: LexOccultum
Genre:
Setting: C18th France / Palatinate
References:
Tags: occult investigation
Gamer Info
Game Hosts (1): Andy Sangar,
Players: 3-5
Gameplay Notes
Maturity Rating: 18+
Content Advisory: sensitive themes
Gameplay: hidden agendas
Character Generation: Pre-generated characters – ready to play.