Shadowdark - The Scout’s Warning - Convergence 2026

Shadowdark - The Scout’s Warning

A routine scouting mission uncovers the first sign of the Warlord’s scouts. Can you intercept them before the frontier is compromised?

Shadowdark | Run by Baz Clark

Tone
Serious
Classification
The age rating if this were a movie.
M
'Complexity' Rating
This game's complexity is Light - 2/5
Players
5 - 6
Genres
Fantasy
Grimdark
Core Activities
Combat
Players using weapons / magical abilities to fight will move the story forward, and with tactical decisions and strategy will be important
Exploration
Exploration will be a significant part of the game, with players needing to discover new locations and secrets
Investigation
Investigation will be a significant part of the game, with players needing to gather clues and solve mysteries
Moral dilemmas
Moral dilemmas will be a significant part of the game, with players needing to make difficult decisions with no clear right or wrong answer
Puzzles
Puzzles will be a significant part of the game, with players needing to solve problems to progress
Roleplaying
Talking to NPCs will be the main way to move the story forward, with dialogue and relationships driving the narrative
Social
Social interaction between players will be a significant part of the game, with players needing to work together and communicate
Stealth
Stealth will be a significant part of the game, with players needing to avoid detection and move quietly
Survival
Survival will be a significant part of the game, with players needing to manage resources and stay alive
Content Warnings
Violence