Horror

Tairos

A ruined land. The bounty that Tairos had to offer wasn't lost to disaster or destiny. It was squandered. Bought and sold, mined... depleted. Only when it was too late to reverse course did the people of Tairos fight back. All they succeeded in d...

Adult 18+ Fantasy Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Low Magic Horror

Athanya

Before the Realms of Athanya aligned and the Age of Balance began, the intelligent races wandered mindless...

Exploration Fantasy, High Magic Horror Medieval Oriental

pèryl

The multiverse was created by Annen, Goddess of Time, to answer the question: "What does it mean 'to exist?'" PÈRYL was the first world created to attem...

Fantasy, Dark Horror Post-modern Sword & Sorcery

Caelum Prime

Prophecy of Caelum Prime [quote]When the Shadowsong Messenger lands and speaks the words “The Night of Lightning,” the Dust Rain sha...

Alternative History Fantasy, Dark Horror Science Fiction Supernatural

Qet

Qet was born from the viscera of a fallen god, their bones forming into the ground beneath your feet. Their tears becoming the oceans, rivers, and lakes. Their skin covered the land, giving rise to plant-life, and becoming home to the creatures...

Ancient Fantasy, Dark Horror Soft Magic Surreal

Colonial Marines: Frosted Assets - an Alien RPG Game

The players are members of the 7982nd Defense Squadron dedicated to the safety and security of this star system and support to any larger divisions that may need their assistance. The game was pl...

Horror Military Science Fantasy

World of Darkness

My version of White Wolf's world of Darkness used in our VTM campaign. The Players are the vampires of the city of venice in the Victorain eara.

Historical Horror Supernatural

Creation

The Shadow War Across Creation The Tapestry of Creation was once whole and perfect at the dawn of all tales. Now the Shattered Worlds of mortals are separated from the Realms Beyond, fallen like a wounded star from the First War. Whispers o...

Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, High Magic Horror Supernatural Sword & Sorcery

Cenorad

Cenorad is a world of reinvention and reimagination. Gone are the days of noble elves, stout dwarfs, and average humans. The cards have been shuffled again and old tropes have been ripped apart, torn and twisted only to be stitched back toget...

Adult 18+ Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, High Magic Horror Science Fantasy

The Elysium Archipelago

In an alternate dimension, a martial arts world champion and playboy billionaire named Kenneth Masters murdered most of his friends. Through a crossover event, he was possessed by two primordial spirits who battled for influence over his soul. In the...

Adult 18+ Fantasy Horror Literature RPG Science Fiction

The Lockdown Crews Masks of Nyarlathotep

Masks of Nyarlathotep campaign running on the Pulp Cthulhu rules.

Historical Horror

Druskenvald

[p]Somewhere, lost in the shrouded realms of death, lies a land of endless night where long‑forgotten horrors are revealed to those who travel through the mist.[/p] [p][/p] [p][/p]

Fantasy, Dark Horror

Ifiron

A Darkening World The Great Tree Ifiron is dying. The world has become a much more dangerous place ever since the Illuna, an ancient civilization, vanished and with them the knowledge. With the darkness come monsters, monsters eager to prey...

Adult 18+ Exploration Fantasy Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, High Magic

Game of Tomes

[container:text-black] [aloud]Game of Tomes[section:fa-solid fa-trademark] [/section] is a team-based event set in a modern, urban-fantasy world. Writers choose a House to be their team and turn in word counts throughou...

Comedy Fanfiction Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Urban Horror

Ravare

[container: homepage-intro] Throughout these Realms, mortal Sophonts seek to survive against the brutal realities dictated by the cruel Divines, wildly promoted by the volatile Elementals, or simp...

Adult 18+ Fantasy, Dark Horror Supernatural Weird

Nascindor

Nascindor acts as the stage for an original dark fantasy setting titled Eternal Hymn. Some subject matter is not suitable for younger readers. [container: box-contain box-white][soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/shaama...

Fantasy, Dark Horror Steampunk Sword & Sorcery

Bygones

Crime Horror Supernatural Urban

Night Terrors

Alternative History Horror Modern

Camarilla du Nouveau-Monde

Horror Modern Political

Curiosity and Satisfaction

Welcome to Curiosity and Satisfaction. A curious but satisfying Call of Cthulhu game set in 1950's Massachusetts where feline and canine sleuths investigate and battle against the horrors of the Cthulhu Mythos. [/cen...

Alternative History Horror Mystery Supernatural Weird

Crescent City By Night

Crescent City in the World of Darkness is a coastal metropolis built on the foundation of wealth, influence, and supernatural machinations. Unlike the sleepy real-world Crescent City, this darkened reflection is a sprawling urban labyrinth shaped by...

Adult 18+ Gothic Horror Political Supernatural

Cairne

A broken world with a broken soul, where magic is a myth and the Gods have disappeared. An age has passed since the Empire of Bechtlaruun brought down the Stygian blight upon the now lost races of the Seanachaisian Isles. Using the combined magic of...

Clockpunk Fantasy, Dark Gothic Horror Post Apocalyptic

Dawn of Others

Dystopia Horror Post Apocalyptic Science Fantasy

Ebilar

Nearly 500 years ago, the boundaries between the earthly plane and the Seven Hells were broken by the mage Dakronias. For nearly a century, monstrous entities poured forth from the great void tear, sweeping across every kingdom on the Continent. Afte...

Fantasy, Dark Horror Religious Supernatural

Ruins of Drakkenheim

My (modified) version of Dungeons of Drakkenheim. Among other changes, I have changed the city into a hex crawl. What else have I changed? You'll have to play to find out! Wondering where to start? I suggest reading about the @[Factions...

Fantasy, Dark Horror Post Apocalyptic

Theme Test

Adult 18+ Fantasy, Dark Gothic Horror

Limoneyrs

Limoneyrs is a noblecore sci-fi fantasy setting for the world's most popular tabletop roleplaying game. It features numerous strange and wonderful worlds across multiple star systems. Many evil and corrupt villians look to impose their various dar...

Fantasy Horror Science Fiction Space Opera Weird

Jaworowy Kult

Połączyła Was wspólna misja, a później - wspólna tajemnica. Od tego czasu szukacie wiedzy - i czasami ją znajdujecie. Nie zawsze wychodzi to Wam na zdrowie.

Fantasy, Urban Horror Supernatural

Karagatan: A World Of Legends

You all work for Frank Steelhawk, the bold and battle-worn founder of Steelhawk International—an elite adventuring guild expanding its influence across the wild and unpredictable world of Karagatan. In a land where the gods have gone silent, power...

Fantasy Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, High Magic Flintlock Gothic

Mulvreksh

El mundo de Mulvreksh es uno lleno de magia, intriga, conflicto, historia y drama, uno en el que nada esta decidido y todo es posible. El Setting Consiste en diferentes esferas de planos materiales los dos principales son Gaia y Evergarden....

Dystopia Fantasy Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Romantic Gothic

Expedition Demeter

special thanks to Oneriwien for his awesome work on the theme! [quote] Do you know him? Old Whisper?  He dwells within all of us. You feel it, I know you do. That emptiness inside you, that's him... I wonder: Have you heard the...

Exploration Fantasy Fantasy, Dark Horror Sword & Sorcery

Havenguard

Havenguard is a world seen through the perspective of those that live deep underground. In a changing time, the dwellers of ancient Dwarven cities or ramshackle Goblin camps need to adapt to new emerging technologies, the ongoing scarcity of resource...

Exploration Fantasy Fantasy, Dark Horror Post Apocalyptic

Thalia

The world that bleeds.

Adult 18+ Fantasy Horror Mystery Steampunk

After Silence

Netherdyn: The World of Fallen Divinity Netherdyn, once an eternal paradise crafted by the Divine Parents, now stands as a realm inhabited by a myriad of species and creatures, both young and ancient. Amidst wonders and terrors, the remna...

Fantasy, Dark Horror MagiPunk Steampunk Victorian

Zepharog

[aloud]Rakasha is a dark fantasy world torn by politics, war, and inter-racial dispute. Once, the land used to be peaceful. This was before the Godlings wanted to experience more than their divine intentions. Sadly, this became the event know...

Gothic Horror Supernatural

Duurn

Duurn is a dark fantasy world, fresh out of an industrial revolution and a worldwide military conflict, called the Last War. The world is in the throes of societal upheaval, fueled by the devastation of the Last War, economic depression, and fear of...

Dieselpunk Fantasy, Dark Horror Political Surreal

The City of Luyarnha

In Luyarnha, even the most terrifying nightmares pale compared to the horrors of the waking world. The moon reigns eternal over a terrified populace, and even the smallest creatures pose a deadly threat. None can escape the dangers that lurk around e...

Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Urban Horror Surreal

Mundo das Trevas

[p]Crônicas do Mundo das Trevas é a nossa Terra no início dos anos 90, mas onde tudo é exagerado e sombrio. Instituições são mais dominadoras e influentes sobre a sociedade, com a Igreja tendo um papel muito importante em prover uma esperança,...

Adult 18+ Horror Supernatural Urban

FRONTIERS OF DARKNESS

Horror Science Fiction

The Rosepetal

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Adult 18+ Horror Science Fiction Speculative

Lovenoma

"Dream light dear child, for the Below awaits those who go too deep."

Fantasy Fantasy, Dark Horror

The Centurion's Riddle

A Riddle is Given It has been roughly three-hundred years since the end of the Gap, a mysterious phenomenon that wiped the history of Golarion from existence, and befuddled the minds of mortals for several millennia. While researchers have...

Cyberpunk Horror Science Fantasy Supernatural Sword & Sorcery

Star Wars: Fate of the Galaxy

[p][currentdate:36bb9d41-de9e-4298-9d49-43698f7208f6][/p] [p]It is a dark time in the galaxy. The Galactic Empire rules with ruthless strength, crushing rebellion and spreading fear. But something even darker stirs beyond Imperial reach—ancie...

Cyberpunk Horror Science Fantasy Science Fiction Space Opera

Ad Infinitum

[youtube:https://www.youtube.com/embed/QDPedI4GN4s] Since time immemorial, a war has raged across the universes and realms. A cold blooded god against his noble child. Kerr against Erdarion. Ever since reality and time began, both of them have fou...

Horror Military Science Fantasy Space Opera Supernatural

The Terrene

[p]There is the Terrene, and there is the Empyrean. They both exist within the great jewel, separate but entwined. The immortals - the Gods and Devils, Mothers and Fathers, Lords and Archons - rule the Empyrean, while the Terrene is the land of morta...

Fantasy, High Magic Horror Sword & Sorcery

Mobsferatu

Horror Political Supernatural

The Severed Lands

From the windswept north of the Icewind Dale to the wild island continent of Erna Lunathros, the Manifest Lands is the name given to the world as it is. Marked by strife and magic both great and terrible, various cultures make their ways across the w...

Adult 18+ Fantasy, High Magic Horror Medieval Sword & Sorcery

Darkness Moon Chronicles

Adult 18+ Fantasy, Dark Horror Romance Supernatural

Curse of Strahd-Prepare To Die Edition

About This World: Curse of Strahd: Prepare to Die Edition is a world for DM's to peruse at their own leisure. Here you will find a collection of resources I have used when running my games. Think of it as a database for the...

Horror Sword & Sorcery

Aurelia

The gods have abandoned us. Plague and ruin spread across this war-torn land - once prosperous - but no more. Peasants pray to aspects of power for salvation and find them unmoving. For in this world, only power begets power. As the southern armi...

Fantasy, Dark Horror

Earth

This is the Earth in the year 2034 AD. This world was created for the Tale Foundry competition.

Hard Science Horror Science Fiction, Modern Supernatural

Norria

A New Era: Dawn Of New Beginnings It’s been over 500 yrs since the last evil dragon was slain. 500yrs since a catastrophic and deadly war against dragons came to a bitter end. So much death and loss it’s taken years for tru...

Fantasy Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, High Magic Horror Sword & Sorcery

Children of Tantalus

Cyberpunk Dystopia Horror Science Fiction

Araea

[aloud][/aloud] [quote]Mankind are not masters of this world, but children fumbling in the dark.[/quote] Araea is a weird-fantasy setting in a world where humanity has been forced to survive deep underground since time immemorial....

Biopunk Fantasy, Dark Horror Weird

Barovia - Ravenloft

Under raging storm clouds, the vampire Count Strahd von Zarovich stands silhouetted against the ancient walls of Castle Ravenloft. Rumbling thunder pounds the castle spires. The wind’s howling increases as he turns his gaze down toward the village of...

Fantasy Fantasy, Dark Horror

Bellyem

[container:intro]Under the Reign of the Cieux, between Shadow and Light, the inhabitants of Bellyem tread a fragile line between devotion and survival, ever at the mercy of the nightmarish echoes of the past and the promises of the divine. [/contain...

Fantasy, Dark Gothic Horror Mystery Political

Ashrain

There was no war. No fighting. No heroes. No great and mighty struggle for humanity. They came, and we died. All of us. No invasion. No uprising. No last stand. They just wiped us out. It only took a day. Hundreds of millions of years of evolut...

Fantasy, Dark Horror Post Apocalyptic Science Fiction

Asyur

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Alternative History Comedy Fantasy Historical Horror

Ellistown Landing Forever

“All roads lead to Rome” - Alain de Lille

Biopunk Horror Political Post Apocalyptic

The Dark Caribbean

Early explorers thought the New World was paradise: they found nothing but deserted islands and bountiful treasures. It wasn't until thousands had left their crowded, blighted homelands and settled in...

Alternative History Exploration Fantasy, Dark Flintlock Horror

Barovia

This was a Curse of Strahd campaign that I had made for my friend, who is no longer able to play. In short I wont be updating this anymore. If you have questions about the work that has been done you can leave a comment, but dont expect a fast reply....

Fantasy, Dark Gothic Horror

Dread Realms (Ravenloft)

The Dread Realms is a world of despair and fright in which the monsters of everyone's nightmares are only yards away at any given time. This is the world of the archetypical Dracula, Frankenstein, Van Helsing, and so on. In this realm you do not ente...

Fantasy Fantasy, Dark Gothic Horror Medieval

Artoria

Horror Soft Magic

Aetates Obscurae Verae

[p]The world is now in the 9th Century, and the Early Middle Ages is in full swing. Adventurers are constantly in demand. Some act as mercenaries, others follow the path of magic and bolster their respective nations. Groups scattered here and there l...

Adult 18+ Alternative History Exploration Fantasy, Dark Horror

FLEISCH

there sits the city of iun bleeding, breathing.

Biopunk Fantasy, Dark Horror

The Arelan Cluster

Fantasy, Low Magic Horror Steampunk

Coriolis - der 3te Horizont

[userstate:loggedout] Coriolis ist ein Science-Fiction-Rollenspiel, das in einem abgelegenen Sternensystem namens "Der 3te Horizont" spielt. Es ist ein von Konflikten und Krieg verwüsteter Ort, aber auch die Heimat stolzer Zivilisationen, sowohl der...

Fantasy, Dark Horror Science Fantasy Space Opera Supernatural

Blood Spirits of the Smokies

Adult 18+ Fantasy, Urban Horror Supernatural

The Everwuld

The Everwuld is an ancient realm, born of chaos and magic, forged by gods and kings. Technology and magic lived in harmony and under the careful guidance of the gods, all life flourished and technology thrived. Then it all ended. No-one knows w...

Clockpunk Dieselpunk Fantasy Fantasy, Urban Gothic

Occult London

[quote]Far and white and straight lieth the road to Knowing, and down it in the heat and dust go all wise people of the earth, but in the fields before they come to it the very wise lie down or pluck the flowers. By the side of the road to Knowing -...

Alternative History Horror Supernatural

Marafel

Marafel is a world containing three continents: Aranwryn in the north, Lacarda to the southwest, and @[Felorin](location:bf941c7c-b975-4603-9f86-85a...

Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, High Magic Horror Sword & Sorcery

Doleside Mire Campaign

Dolside Mire is a small, quiet, village located within a chain of swamps and floodplains. Mostly isolated from the rest of civilization, this village is largely untouched by magically enhanced technology. This has lead to their highly suspicious atti...

Fantasy, Dark Horror Supernatural

Abyssal

It is a universe where the farthest reaches of space are not merely a frontier for exploration but also a stage for a grim theatre of survival, power, and the unknown. In this world, humanity has extended its reach into the cosmos, driven by the unyi...

Horror Science Fiction

Madbury

Welcome to Madbury! A small, mid-twentieth century New England town in the Seacoast Region of New Hampshire, Madbury might appear to the casual tourist as a typical college town/artists’ colony, with its quaint village center surroundin...

Gothic Horror

Tahuum Itaqiin

[url:https://www.worldanvil.com/w/tahuum-itaqiin-eldknighterrant/a/synopsis3A-tahuum-itaqiin-enters-its-third-age-article]Full synopsis: Tahuum Itaqiin Enters its Third Age Tahuum Itaqiin is a vast continent, a world in recover...

Exploration Fantasy, Dark Horror Sword & Sorcery Wuxia-Fantasy

Aardheim

FR Aardheim est un monde brisé, un champs de bataille entre entitées célestes et démoniaque ou les mortels ne sont que des pions. Dans ce chaos régnant, des civilisations ont vu le jours, ont conquis magie et technologie, sont arrivées à...

Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, High Magic Horror Medieval Post Apocalyptic

Argentii

New? Start Here! [h5]For basic information about Argentii (such as the calendar, general world history, death and ghosts, etc.)[/h5] [articleblock:961e4a95-230b-4f2c-a71d-9dcb206b2b35] [aloud][img:62...

Fantasy, Dark Horror MagiPunk

The World as it Were

The world as it were, as it would become is in the making. It is broken but as all broken things it may be reformed but in that what would it be? In this crucible many do not see the dark that will snuff out the light. Remember that it was at Dangelo...

Adult 18+ Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Low Magic Horror Political

Onigma V

Viides Onigma on maailma, jossa kiivas kehitys on koittanut pitää kasvavat kauhut poissa, mutta on epäonnistunut siinä kerta toisensa jälkeen. Rikkaat ja sivistyneet keksivät aina uusia keinoja hyödyntää voimia, joita kohti kenenkään ei tulisi katsoa...

Fantasy, Dark Horror Mystery Science Fantasy Steampunk

The Brass Realms

Welcome to the Brass Realms, my personal Setting for playing a variety of TTRPG's. It is a dark fantasy / horror setting. Check out the Setting Primer and if you are interested, or brows...

Fantasy, Dark Horror

Terranis

Fantasy, Dark Gothic Horror Political Science Fantasy

Dunya A'dar

Fantasy Fantasy, High Magic Horror Medieval Sword & Sorcery

The Golden Frontier

We find ourselves in the world of Drakenelm, in a time of great change. What was once thought to be an unending ocean of simple islands, one discovery is going to change the course of history forever: The discovery of the golden frontier. A strange a...

Exploration Fantasy, High Magic Horror Sword & Sorcery

The Works of Johannes T. Evans

My name is Johannes (Yo-Han-Ehz) T. Evans and I'm a full-time fantasy author from the South of Wales living on the West Coast of Ireland.      My pronouns are he/him/his, and I'm a gay trans man - many of my characters are...

Fantasy Fantasy, Romantic Fantasy, Urban Horror Slice of Life

The Alchemist's Sanctum

In the center of London, one shop has its curtains closed all day long. The storefront says "The Alchemist Sanctum" and shelves filled with bottles and plants can be seen in the grim interior. No one has ever been seen entering, yet the shop seems to...

Fantasy, Urban Horror Steampunk Supernatural Victorian

Wolf Mania

[quote] Under raging storm clouds, a lone figure stands silhouetted in moonlight. He stares down a sheer cliff at the village beyond. A cold, bitter wind spins dead leaves about him in the darkness. Far below, yet not beyond his gaze, a party of adv...

Adult 18+ Fantasy, Dark Horror Post Apocalyptic

Cimmerian Shade

/*UserLogOut Start*/ [userstate:loggedout] This is a Divergant World of Darkness Campaign Site. This world starts its timeline during Dark Medieval era and continues into a diseal/steampunk influenced future. To be able to use this site...

Alternative History Horror Political Steampunk Supernatural

Az-Atla Realm of the Lost Moon

For over 50,000 years, Az-Atla has existed. Never fallen and ever-growing under the care of the Devouring Mother. She has crafted civilization from the ruins of time. She has nurtured the discovery of wisdom, technology and magical wonders for her ci...

Dystopia Exploration Fantasy, Dark Horror

The Witch of Kriemhild Manor

Before his death, Sigmund Kriemhild shocks his old money family with a last-minute change to his will: His entire estate of $20 million would go to his estranged twin sister's next descendant to come of age. This is how low-class high school graduate...

Fantasy, Urban Horror Modern

The Rip

The Rip is a place of unending war. Hordes of demons ravage the borders of all civilized places, burning villages and people alike, slaughtering all who stand before them. The nations of people wage war against each other, whether the people stitched...

Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, High Magic Horror

Uthilith

Deep beneath shifting sands of a golden desert sleeps a wyrm of azure... An isle of crushed jewel shimmers and confounds with magical radiance... From a gigantic toadstool steps an elf of striking beauty... Fire burns at the Great Sea's heart...[/...

Fantasy Horror Political Sword & Sorcery Weird

Thurlil

“Only a few warriors remain. Defenders of humanity against the horrors of the dark. Their numbers dwindle with every new moon. You see, this world belongs to darkness, and darkness will not give it up easily.” From its deep and forbidding...

Fantasy Horror

Mars 2530

Planet Earth lies barren and depleted, racked by centuries of war that erupted into a nuclear holocaust. This catastrophe stemmed from a resource war between two global powers. The Mugong Compact comprised of Eurasia and Africa. Fighting against t...

Alternative History Cyberpunk Dystopia Horror Science Fiction

The Veil

[p]Aeon is dead, the natural cycle of life and death has been corrupted, and horrendous creatures crossover through tears in the Veil. The children of Dusk and Dawn squabble amongst themselves while the seams of this world unravel. The Kingdom of Luo...

Fantasy, Dark Gothic Horror Religious Supernatural

The Dawning of Exandria

The winds of change blow across Exandria. The effects of the Calamity have not yet truly faded and otherworldly forces are at each other's throats. The world stands poised for change. With the continent of Gwessar on the verge of a long bloody civil...

Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Romantic Horror Political Sword & Sorcery

Afterlight

[p]Monsters and Magic are real! They exist in the shadows of our world, all the legends of boogeymen are true.[/p] [p][/p] [p]Step into Afterlight, a realm where neon pulses against the darkness, and secrets dance in the shadows. In the year 20XX,...

Cyberpunk Fantasy, Urban Horror Mystery Supernatural

Independent Short Stories

This is a place for me to publish independent short stories and information about worldbuilding challenges I'm doing.

Fantasy Fantasy, Romantic Horror Romance Science Fantasy

Lost Luyarnha

You awaken to a nightmare. No memory of who you are, or why you're armed for war. The city in which you wake is besieged by twisted monstrocities, lit by the shine of a cursed moon. When darkness falls, the streets are overrun by hideous creatures, a...

Fantasy, Dark Flintlock Horror Steampunk Victorian

Brexeamar

Fantasy Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Low Magic Horror

Grey Matter

Grey Matter is a meta series about gods, humans, monsters, and magicians who carve names for themselves in their strange world. The core Grey Matter series consists of INSECTA, VERTEBRATA, and CNIDARIA. The spinoffs are CEPHALOPODA and ASCOMYCOTA...

Fantasy, Low Magic Horror Mystery Supernatural Surreal