Florida Arcane: A Matter of Respect
A Savage Worlds Adventure Edition Urban Fantasy Adventure
Florida has always been a strange place. Some of the stories are even true.
Haunted hotels, mysterious creatures, ancient curses, UFO sightings, and things that go bump in the night. Florida has no shortage of strange stories, and Florida Arcane magazine has made a modest business out of investigating and publishing them.
Part paranormal journalism, part tourist curiosity, and occasionally something resembling serious investigative reporting, the magazine covers everything from ghostly encounters to supernatural conspiracies. Most stories turn out to be exaggerations, misunderstandings, or outright nonsense.
Most of them.
Beneath the sunshine, tourist attractions, and sprawling suburbs lies another Florida—one inhabited by creatures of legend, practitioners of ancient magic, and secretive organizations whose histories stretch back centuries.
When an unusual assignment comes through the magazine's North Florida office, a handful of investigators find themselves drawn into this hidden world. An influential and ancient vampire lord needs a delicate matter resolved, and he's not accustomed to being disappointed.
What follows is a journey into the shadows of modern Florida, where old-world traditions meet modern ambitions, and the wrong kind of attention can be downright deadly.
About the Adventure
A Matter of Respect is a short, self-contained urban fantasy adventure featuring supernatural mysteries, investigation, colorful characters, intrigue, and cinematic action.
We'll be using Savage Worlds Adventure Edition (SWADE), a fast-paced roleplaying system built around the motto Fast! Furious! Fun!
This adventure is intended as an introduction to the system for both players and Game Master. Expect opportunities to experiment with the rules, explore different approaches to challenges, and learn through play.
No previous experience with SWADE is necessary.
Florida Arcane Magazine: We investigate the unbelievable. Occasionally, it investigates us.
This adventure is intended to cover a handful of sessions and will include a “Session 0” for character creation during the November meeting. There is also an opportunity for an “Assistant GM” for someone who wants to see things from the other side of the screen.
Due to the "hidden world" nature of Florida Arcane, characters are expected to be able to function in modern day society without attracting suspicion of an unusual heritage. Therefore, Humans are encouraged, however other typical fantasy races like Dwarf, Elf, Half-Elf are possible.
Based on the information above, please come with a basic character concept that has some connection (even if indirect) to the Florida Arcane magazine. I will provide everything else. Dice are standard polyhedral plus on additional d6.