Horror

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

Ortalon

Fantasy Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, High Magic Horror Political

The Web

Cover Image from adobe stock, Assets used in manipulation are credited [url:https://www.worldanvil.com/i/604984]Here! [container: panelA] Bear with me, dear reader. I want you to take a look aroun...

Exploration Fantasy, Urban Horror Speculative Supernatural

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

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

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

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

Ellistown Landing Forever

“All roads lead to Rome” - Alain de Lille

Biopunk Horror Political Post Apocalyptic

Dawn of Others

Dystopia Horror Post Apocalyptic Science Fantasy

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

Under an Iron Sky

[quote] Mortals exists at the pleasure of the dragons and no one mortal can hope to kill a dragon. - Dragon saying[/quote] The dragons are in charge and have a live-and-let-live relationship with the mortals that they allow t...

Cyberpunk Fantasy, Urban Horror Literature RPG Religious

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

WoD Melbourne

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

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

Aragoth (Homebrew)

Aragoth is a realm steeped in high fantasy, where magic flows as freely as the rivers, and knights, mythical creatures, and epic tales abound. The people of Aragoth are keenly aware that their world is but one of many, coexisting alongside countless...

Fantasy Fantasy, Low Magic Horror Medieval Steampunk

Eraneth

Fantasy, High Magic Horror Medieval Romance Sword & Sorcery

The Planes

[p]The world is ending, and Quinn Rutherford isn't here.[/p] [p]Now, Port Mistress is restless. Mushrooms speak in riddles. Dreams repeat themselves. Strange voices linger at the edges of waking.[/p] [p]Five linked souls are drawn into the fracture...

Fantasy Horror Modern Mystery Sword & Sorcery

Lios

Fantasy Fantasy, Dark Horror MagiPunk Science Fantasy

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

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

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]

Fantasy, Dark 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

Neraxis

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Fantasy, Dark Gothic Horror Supernatural Sword & Sorcery

The Nephalim's Asylum

Adult 18+ Gothic Horror Supernatural

Ullthwaygon

[container:Intrestbox]Welcome to the last age [p]When the Towers fell long ago, there was time enough for gods and nations. But now they fall like rain.[/p][/container] @[Click Here to Learn More about Site Navigation](article:6...

Horror MagiPunk Post Apocalyptic Science Fantasy

Cava Nox

A realm in surrounded in darkness. After the Anomalous Research Institute made the groundbreaking discovery of Cava Nox, they launched an expedition into the unknown territory. However months after the investigation began, the gate to the realm...

Horror Science Fiction

Thylea

Thylea is located across a great expanse of ocean, far beyond the borders of the known world. It is a land of great beauty and ancient splendor, untouched and unspoiled by civilization since the dawn of time. Thylea is sometimes called “the Lost L...

Fantasy, High Magic Horror Science Fantasy

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

Lords of Lockhinge

[quote]"Welcome to Lockhinge, where everything is built on silt, stilts… And guilt!"|Unofficial City Motto[/quote] Lockhinge is the central location of our 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons home game. It's an incredibly diverse cit...

Adult 18+ Fantasy Horror Romance

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

Masks of Nyarlathotep

Horror

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

The Annals Of Ordu

It is a time of majesty and decay. When great kings and heroes in their mighty golden halls grow bloated in their hubris. When the once dormant gods of the ancients awaken and take back that which rightfully belongs to them. T...

Fantasy, Dark Gothic Horror Science Fantasy Weird

Havsringen

Havsringen – Eine Welt aus Eisen, Blut und Schatten A. D. 1048 weit im Westen der uns bekannten Welt, erstreckt sich ein Kontinent Namens Havsringen. Nur wenige wagemutige Händler, Seefahrer und Söldner kennen den Weg und trotzen den Stür...

Alternative History Fantasy, Dark Historical Horror Medieval

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

The Azure Sea

The lands encompassing The Azure Sea are a wild and dangerous place. Islands of civilisation offer some protection from the wildlands, but most of the continent remains unexplored and maps show only t...

Fantasy, Low Magic Horror Mystery Political Sword & Sorcery

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

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

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

Телефтей

Мир построенный ни на чём, ни кем, и ни для чего. А также кошмары, которые в нём таятся.

Fairy tale Fantasy Fantasy, Dark Horror

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

Ancient Thedas

Ancient Thedas is the setting for the Dragon Age tabletop RPG campaign "Ancient Shadows" set in the years of the First Blight in the Tevinter Imperium. The story revolves around a group of travellers from all across the continent, each one following...

Fantasy Fantasy, Dark Historical Horror

Lem's Den of Horrors

Fantasy Historical Horror Political Sword & Sorcery

Neternus

[p]The blacksmith in a forgotten town forges a sword able to fell the abominable beasts hunting the outskirts. He understands the composition of the steel just as well as he does the makeup of the alloys plating the starship orbiting above. The air i...

Horror Science Fantasy Science Fiction Space Opera Sword & Sorcery

Cold World

The dropping of the two atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki did what it was intended to do: the war with Japan was over, and unconditional surrender followed. The United States of America had proved their technological superiority over the Axis po...

Alternative History Fantasy, Urban Horror Science Fiction, Modern Supernatural

New Orleans - Under the Mask

[quote]“You can live in any city in America, but New Orleans is the only city that lives in you.” – Chris Rose[/quote] [p][/p] [p][/p] [h3|8a4cd7d7-16ca-4941-b447-e5858c340e61]New Orleans is celebrated worldwide for its food, music, architecture,...

Fantasy, Dark Horror

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

Grimvæl

The gods are dead, and it was our hands that brought them low. Hundreds of years ago, when the Old Church launched its holy crusade against the heathen tribes, they could not foresee the devastation that would follow. In their final, desperate h...

Fantasy, Dark Gothic Horror Supernatural Western

Mists of Barovia

Welcome to Barovia UNDER RAGING STORM CLOUDS, A LONE figure stands silhouetted against the ancient walls of Castle Ravenloft. The vampire Count Strahd von Zarovich stares down a sheer cliff at the village below. A cold, bitter wind spins dead lea...

Fantasy, Dark Gothic Horror Supernatural Sword & Sorcery

Edda

This is Edda. A pangean landmass surrounded on all sides by wide, chaotic oceans and butted against on all sides by chaotic zones where the laws of reality are made nill. In this world, and the 10 countries that make it up, there are two undeni...

Child Safe Horror MagiPunk Medieval Sword & Sorcery

Lingering Vision

The world has ended. The last bastions of the mortal races have taken to the skies in a final effort to sustain themselves among the islands of stone that linger. The great city of New Amerith float...

Fantasy, High Magic Horror MagiPunk Post Apocalyptic Steampunk

Surviving Midnight

In The Moonlit Depths Of Mississippi Lies A Forgotten Hamlet, Where The Shadows Dance To An Eerie Symphony And The Whispers Of Ancient Secrets Permeate The Stagnant Air. Welcome To Midnight, A Town Steeped In The Tapestry Of Southern Goth...

Fantasy, Dark Gothic Horror Modern Supernatural

Camarilla du Nouveau-Monde

Horror Modern Political

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

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

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

Terra Caelum Legacy

Exploration Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, High Magic Fantasy, Urban Gothic

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

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

Changing Stars

A world outside it's intended place in time and space. Filled with wonders and terrors and everything in between. A place where people find themselves, or choose to become who they were always meant to be. Filled with options for all kinds of...

Adult 18+ Fantasy, High Magic Horror Literature RPG Science Fantasy

Ravenloft

So, my party started in Curse of Strahd 5e, but had a metagamer so I added old lore from other editions and swapped things around some. After deciding that Strahd was actually an ok guy, they all started asking if I could extend the campaign past jus...

Gothic Horror

The Lethe Anthology

To most, humanity is the only proven existence. The thought of intelligent life on other worlds is beautiful or terrifying depending on the individual, but a dream nonetheless. The idea of creatures other than humans or animals a thing of myth and fo...

Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Urban Horror Mystery

In The Red and White Mansion

A series of interlinked stories that all culminate in the events that occur in a certain red and white coloured mansion on a hillside. In The Red and White Mansion There's something not right about that mansion on the hill. I...

Fantasy, Dark Horror Science Fiction Urban Weird

The Sirius Galaxy

The cold, dark, reaches of space beyond the Sirius Galaxy are just that; no light of a twinkling star, no noise to be picked up by the most advanced equipment. It would be terrifying if the systems filling Sirius had an official, public count, and ha...

Dystopia Hard Science Horror Science Fiction Space Opera

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

FRONTIERS OF DARKNESS

Horror Science Fiction

Project Beyond

Horror Science Fiction Space Opera

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

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

Isloth

SENTENCE The Invincible Overlord has just unthroned Good King Nicolas, outlawed his royal guard and is now complotting to transform Toril into the likes of the far realms. THEME Political dealings, magical...

Fantasy, Dark Horror Medieval Sword & Sorcery

Varnis The Rotting World

Fantasy, Dark Horror Post Apocalyptic Science Fantasy Supernatural

Rokugan

The Emerald Empire, where Honor is stronger than steel. The Emerald Lands, or “Rokugan” in the tongue of its people, comprise a vast, majestic countryside that stretches nine hundred miles fro...

Exploration Horror Oriental Political Supernatural

Andorra

Fantasy Horror Political Sword & Sorcery

The Fall

Alternative History Horror Post Apocalyptic Science Fantasy Supernatural

World at War

Exploration Fantasy, Dark Gothic Horror Medieval

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

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

Barovia

Under raging storm clouds, a lone figure stands silhouetted against the ancient walls of a long-standing castle. A pale figure stares down a sheer cliff at the village below. A cold, bitter wind spins dead leaves about...

Fantasy, Dark Gothic Horror Mystery Stealth

Suicide Strahd

[quote]I went into the Strahd campaign thinking Sylvain would be this suave, cool-headed, semi-jerk and then Barovia happened and now he's the neurotic, volatile, empath he was always meant to be. —Schwa[/quote] It has been 0 days sinc...

Horror

World of Darkness

CofD World, where so many troubles happen, the evil is lurking everywhere, you may fight then or be one of them, the choice is yours.

Fantasy, Dark Gothic Horror Political Supernatural

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

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

The Aurelian Empire

Past the gleaming Alabaster Peaks that bisect the continent of Seraphix lies the great and powerful Aurelian Empire. Home to volatile politics, varied terrains, and dark secrets, the Empire's major territories are governed by it's Four Great Noble Ho...

Fantasy, Dark Horror Political Supernatural Victorian

Aeramis

[quote] [p]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 the darkness, and darkness will not give it up easily.[/p]|Unknown[/quote] [p]...

Fantasy, Dark Gothic Horror Medieval Sword & Sorcery

DigiDonkeyverse

The chronicles of a persistent D&D Universe. Currently running a Ravenloft Strahd campaign, now in its second year.

Fantasy, Dark Gothic Horror

Trapper

An Alternate History in which Paranormal Creatures, Cryptids, and Bedtime Horrors of our world no longer fall into the land of 'fiction'. Combining Voodoo, Paganism, and Pioneer/Indigenous American Folklore [br...

Gothic Horror Neo Noir Weird Western

Inside the Bag

What if the space in a Bag of Holding was linked to a whole dimension? What happens In-Between those extradimensional spaces? What if this dimension was dominated by an ever hungering, ever growing, all consuming demigod? When the Bagman comes in...

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

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

Curse of Strahd

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 like a wounded dog increases as he turns his gaze down. B...

Fantasy, Dark Gothic Horror

The Department

Imagine a world not so different from our own. Your everyday life, mundane and boring, but once in a while something happens that doesn't fit. You saw something in the darkness with the corner of your eye? You heard a noise from your basement? Myster...

Alternative History Fantasy, Urban Horror Neo Noir Science Fiction, Modern

Hallows End

[p]Welcome to Hollows End, the ultimate setting for Halloween or horror one shot. Hollows end is filled to the brim with tales of [color:#ec4040]Gothic Horror[/color], [color:#6b8b87]Terrifying Adventure[/color], [color:#0e87bc]Magic...

Fantasy, High Magic Gothic Horror Medieval Survival

Trilogy

[p]At first, there is nothing. Slowly you become aware of your surroundings: a vast chamber, featureless and apparently endless with the only break in the monotony a single door, slightly ajar.[/p] [p]You get the impression of incompleteness, not ju...

Fairy tale Horror Science Fantasy Superheroic Weird

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 Unveiled World

There is a river that runs hidden through both Finistère and Cornwall and a man made a garden on it's banks. On a peak in the Carpathians there once was a @[castle by a lake](landmark:38f23985-18ee-45...

Fantasy, Urban Horror Supernatural Young Adult (YA)

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

A Dark New World

In the near future, Earth is near collapse. Humanity in it's hubris has fractured into major powers and spread throughout the Solar System, and starting to colonise the closest star systems. Regions are are divided into political factions, and even t...

Adult 18+ Crime Cyberpunk Dystopia Exploration

Akrydia

Dystopia Fantasy, Dark Gothic Horror

Ad Sydera

Big arse WIP. Original science fiction pet project.

Adult 18+ Dystopia Horror Science Fiction Transhumanism

Echoes of the Mist

Welcome to the "Lands of the Mist," a demiplane buried and lost within the Shadowfell; willed into existence by "Dark Powers" to punish and imprison souls so vile, they have been condemned to rule a hellscape of their own making for all of eternity....

Fantasy, Dark Gothic Horror Supernatural