Symphony of Nightmares

Introduction:

Experience Symphony of Nightmares, a captivating dark fantasy hack for Monster of the Week (MOTW). Dive into a world of monster hunting and mystery-solving, enhanced by new terminology and minimal rule adjustments for an immersive dark fantasy experience.

Inspiration:

Inspired by Powered by the Apocalypse (PBTA) games like Urban Shadows, Grim World, Swords Under the Sun, and Beneath a Dark Moon, Symphony of Nightmares offers unique features and an engaging setting.

I still recommend you check out Monster of the Week. The game will give you valuable advice on how to run mysteries and hunts.

Setting:

The setting of the game is heavily implied but not provided (future goal)

• Thick cloud cover blankets the sky, leaving the sun hidden from view.
• Humanity battles monsters such as werewolves, vampires, and other horrors.
• The Church of the Second Sun serves as a refuge from the encroaching darkness.

Use these rules to explore a range of settings, including:

• Innistrad
• Urban Shadows
• Grim World
• Domains of Dread (Borovia)

Terminology Changes:

Updated terms for a dark fantasy theme:

• Keeper becomes Master of Ceremonies (MC)
• Charm becomes Cunning
• Cool becomes Composure
• Smart becomes Knowledge
• Tough becomes Battle
• Weird becomes Soul

System Changes and Additions:

• Renamed and adjusted moves for thematic fit
• New moves introduced
• Gear and wealth systems implemented
• New Magic system: Any playbook can cast spells
• Luck renamed to Destiny
• Fortunate and Doomed statuses replace the Luck track
• Optional destiny rules that can impact a PC's life (with marked EXP if chosen)

Playbooks:

Featuring seven playbooks, including six ported from MOTW and an original playbook, "The Half-Blood," for Alucard, Vampire Hunter D, or Dante/Virgil-inspired characters.

Upcoming Additions:

• GM Sheet: Guidance and tools for the Master of Ceremonies
• The Descendant Playbook: For characters living up to their family's legacy
• The Sorcerer Playbook: The Spell-Slinger with new custom moves
• Optional rules: Work-in-progress mechanics for madness and corruption

Embark on a thrilling journey in Symphony of Nightmares, confronting monstrous threats and unraveling dark mysteries with engaging playbooks, moves, and character options in any dark fantasy world.

Attributions and General Policy:

Powered by the Apocalypse, by Vincent and Meg Baker.

Monster of the Week is copyrighted by Evil Hat Productions, LLC and Generic Games

Derived from Monster of the Week by Michael Sands