Begin your journey into the haunted heart of Sleepy Hollow with Faithful Companion, the ultimate Session Zero guide for players and Gamemasters diving into 19th-century folk horror. This essential companion introduces you to the art of crafting an unforgettable folk horror experience, with insights on what defines the genre and how to run games steeped in eerie ambiance and chilling suspense.
Inside, explore new archetypes tailored for the world of Sleepy Hollow, along with interactive team-building exercises, thought-provoking backstory questions, and guidelines on addressing historical realities with sensitivity. Faithful Companion also includes structured tools to discuss boundaries, comfort levels, and collaborative storytelling, ensuring everyone is aligned and immersed in the game’s atmospheric tone.
The guide rounds out with a primer on the Headless Horseman Festival, a central event in Sleepy Hollow, offering rich detail to set the stage for the legends and dark secrets players will confront. Perfect for laying the groundwork for a campaign of suspense and dread, Faithful Companion prepares your table to embrace the mysteries, folklore, and unyielding shadows of Sleepy Hollow.
For use with the Sleepy Hollow core rulebook, a complete and immersive folk horror role-playing game, fully equipped to transport players to the eerie world of 19th-century Sleepy Hollow. Utilizing the Year Zero Engine from Free League Publishing, this system is known for its intuitive mechanics and narrative-driven approach, allowing for a seamless and engaging gameplay experience. The game offers a rich blend of history, folklore, and horror, meticulously crafted to provide both depth and flexibility.
Begin your journey into the haunted heart of Sleepy Hollow with Faithful Companion, the ultimate Session Zero guide for players and Gamemasters diving into 19th-century folk horror. This essential companion introduces you to the art of crafting an unforgettable folk horror experience, with insights on what defines the genre and how to run games steeped in eerie ambiance and chilling suspense.
Inside, explore new archetypes tailored for the world of Sleepy Hollow, along with interactive team-building exercises, thought-provoking backstory questions, and guidelines on addressing historical realities with sensitivity. Faithful Companion also includes structured tools to discuss boundaries, comfort levels, and collaborative storytelling, ensuring everyone is aligned and immersed in the game’s atmospheric tone.
The guide rounds out with a primer on the Headless Horseman Festival, a central event in Sleepy Hollow, offering rich detail to set the stage for the legends and dark secrets players will confront. Perfect for laying the groundwork for a campaign of suspense and dread, Faithful Companion prepares your table to embrace the mysteries, folklore, and unyielding shadows of Sleepy Hollow.
For use with the Sleepy Hollow core rulebook, a complete and immersive folk horror role-playing game, fully equipped to transport players to the eerie world of 19th-century Sleepy Hollow. Utilizing the Year Zero Engine from Free League Publishing, this system is known for its intuitive mechanics and narrative-driven approach, allowing for a seamless and engaging gameplay experience. The game offers a rich blend of history, folklore, and horror, meticulously crafted to provide both depth and flexibility.
