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The Darkest Dream

Chapter One of the Red Star Rising Campaign
An Immersive, Ready-to-Play 5e Campaign Set in the World of Zyathé
Over 150 Pages of Captivating Content & 120+ Full-Color Handouts
30+ Hours of Gameplay

What our fans say:

Khorgan
Khorgan
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5/5
So I decided to run a D&D game with some co-workers. A friend of mine is running us through this campaign online. Was always fascinated with the artwork in the game. And when I saw that you got it all as handouts, I was like game over man! They a...
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2 years ago
DMGrumpyDwarf
DMGrumpyDwarf
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5/5

I must say the mystery, the intrigue, the TALE, im enthralled by it. Im excited to break out chapter 2 very soon. The story is so good. I see the nostalgia of some very old concepts but the lore weaving is truly an honor to be apart of.

3 years ago
Keith Dusheke
Keith Dusheke
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5/5
I don't think I could imagine what I was getting into when this amazing heavy box arrived and I was preparing to run my first 5e adventure. I have run other RPGs from all sorts of other games, but never a 5e. I loved the "Come Join the Circus Feel"...
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3 years ago
Alexander Bisant
Alexander Bisant
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5/5
Truly this product is something unique. This module is very different from most you will buy, it is overloaded with art and dripping with (Gooey) lore! This adventure will run you roughly 6-10 sessions of some of the best and most immersive gaming to...
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3 years ago
Jason Reger
Jason Reger
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5/5

The wonderful story line of intrigue and action draws players and GM's in alike to the wonderful World of Zyathe. The handouts and GM materials are all top quality. I am wholly excited to continue having adventures in the Gooey world.

3 years ago
Nate McGinness
Nate McGinness
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5/5
Highly recommend to anyone seeking a tale that's actually worth telling. I took a gander into this tome of beautifully illustrated adventures and haven't been able to leave. The maps, characters and lore have so much depth within them that you can't ...
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3 years ago
Andrew Perlman
Andrew Perlman
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5/5
I have purchased two out of the three available modules so far. My core table is roughly halfway through module 1, and it has been an absolute blast! Everyone is on the edge of their seat. Also, I've been running one shots at the local game sh...
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3 years ago
tmeans900
tmeans900
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5/5
This is a brilliant start to an immersive and compelling story that will leave players of all types with a smile and asking for more! The adventure itself comes packed with creative and immersive material that will change your expectations for dnd ad...
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3 years ago
Keaton Leikam
Keaton Leikam
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5/5
The Darkest Dream is one of the most immersive stories I have ever read and that is just the start. It lays out all the pieces needed to run the adventure in such an initiative way I am amazed it took this long for someone to do it. From the Adventur...
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3 years ago
geminigrey
geminigrey
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5/5
I ran into the Wizard Goo at a convention and was won over by the Gooey Crew's enthusiasm and love for the world of Zyathe. Then I got the Darkest Dream box set back to the hotel and cracked it open, and kept pulling out amazing piece after piece...
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3 years ago
kezzykitty
kezzykitty
Reviewer
5/5
My love of Gooey Cube’s works started when my other half came back from Gencon with some free material courtesy of a mad and brilliant wizard called Alphinius Goo. This idea of being young travelers thrown into an adventure really inspired us to find...
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3 years ago
Kiah Forester
Kiah Forester
Reviewer
5/5
I have been playing 5e for 6 years. This campaign has been the most fun I've ever had playing Dungeons and Dragons. Gooey Cube's content creates an incredible immersive playing experience in a few ways: 1. The art - THE ART! Out of this wor...
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3 years ago
Jens Lodholm
Jens Lodholm
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5/5
Of all the recently published modules/adventures I've read, played, or witnessed, this one takes the cake. It has a compelling story with a fresh start, having lots of flavor and plenty of room for GM and players to add to it. The new world and its u...
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3 years ago
Valron
Valron
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5/5
I've been a GM for many years, and I usually avoid using game modules. They tend to be pretty expensive, and lack any fine details. Really not worth the money, except for maybe one shots. The Darkest Dream is different. The module covers everything y...
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3 years ago
Kristi Kalis
Kristi Kalis
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5/5
Throw away all your preconceived notions about D&D. This world is amazingly immersive and unique. Pick any pre-generated character, and you are going to have a wild and fun ride. Make your own character, and you will have just as much fun. You ar...
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3 years ago
RANDY ALEXANDER
RANDY ALEXANDER
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5/5
I have been playing Dungeons and Dragons since 1983, I have played in hundreds of games, several campaign settings and homebrew worlds. This Darkest Dreams brings you into a world nay it envelopes you into it's world. The details of the people, thei...
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3 years ago
Corey Papastathis
Corey Papastathis
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5/5
I enjoy this adventure so much that I want to run it again and again! I was inspired to create a 3d print of the Carnivale. The way that this adventure is structured gives the GM a great place to allow for player choice. Everywhere the players go,...
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3 years ago
Omega0609
Omega0609
Reviewer
5/5
I am so happy that I got to play through this module. The sheer scope of it, all the details it offers, it all feels and plays just amazing. There is a lot to discover here and each session of The Darkest Dream was something memorable, something to l...
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3 years ago
Dan Latham
Dan Latham
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5/5
One of the best ways to run a game. Great immersive story, awesome art work, as well as an easy to use I would recommend this product along with all the other products from this company. I have been running this company’s stuff since I met Kim aka...
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3 years ago
aweosmedude3
aweosmedude3
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5/5
My players meet a new NPC? BAM! I have a handout that has the NPC's picture on it for the players, as well as some character notes for myself. The new NPC give the players their ring? BAM! I have a card with the items artwork and description on it ...
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3 years ago
Tyrone Krieger
Tyrone Krieger
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5/5
I am Dutch, please forgive me for any typos below. First, Let me say that before this campaign I always was a player in many campaigns sporadic over the years where only a handful were ever really finished, real life always seemed to find a way ...
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3 years ago
wilcoxmatt
wilcoxmatt
Reviewer
5/5
The amount of love that has gone into the story here is seen at first glance. The story is mysterious and engaging for DMs and players alike. Aside from the amazing story the tools that are included within the box make DMing a joy. So many character ...
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3 years ago
Michael Crawford
Michael Crawford
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5/5
So, I am show to be interested in lore of games. Thankfully, the gooey cube has been so wonderful it kept my attention with our studying the lore. I finally got around to reading the entire gm reference guide for chapter one, and it's even more amazi...
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3 years ago
stefanhuddleston
stefanhuddleston
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5/5
So, this will be an unconventional review for an unconventional adventure. First, let me say that I began playing RPG in 1977, I have done some minor writing for RPGs, I met my wife through RPGs, I have two adult sons who are GM’s in their own right,...
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3 years ago
misser_wren
misser_wren
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5/5
When you actually hear these words spoken at your table you know you’ve stumbled upon a great product: “Damn, that was awesome!” “When can we play again?” “What an amazing story!” “Most intense session I’ve ever played” “That scene made me cry...
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3 years ago
Harry Coit
Harry Coit
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5/5
I downloaded the PDF set of Darkest Dream just before GENCON 2019. I read the contents on my long flight to the convention and first thing Thursday morning went looking for the Gooey Cube booth in the vendor hall because I was already hooked. After...
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3 years ago
Jim
Jim
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5/5
I picked this game up at GenCon in 2019. I was just walking the Dealer's Room and the artwork caught my eye! Wow! I stopped to take a look even though I hadn't run or even played D&D in years. Sure there was a great sales pitch from a very eccent...
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4 years ago

Key Features

Epic Campaign

Our flagship campaign, Red Star Rising, spans many chapters, providing your table with months or even years of content. Chapter One features a sandbox Carnivalle with many encounters and mini-games for players to explore at their own pace. A through plotline takes them into the forest edges to discover dungeons crawling with monsters. As the GM, you have a lot of freedom to introduce story elements as needed, concluding with epic revelations that will take you into Chapter Two.

Epic Storyline

We kick off this horror-filled campaign with your players as Hanataz (traveler) youths who are charged with working security for the last Carnivalle of the season. However, this is no ordinary Carnivalle. They swiftly uncover dire and vile schemes and must overcome many dangers and solve the mysteries afoot to protect their troupe.

Cut Down on Prep-Time

Our mission is to cut down on prep work and save GMs hours of effort. Each chapter comes with everything you need to run an adventure, with an adventure book, GM reference book, pre-generated character sheets, NPC portraits, maps, locality art, item cards, and a set of “gooey rewards.”

An Innovative Design

Our Adventure and GM Reference books work side-by-side to aid you. No more flipping to the back of a book for monster stat blocks! Our two spiral-bound books can be layed together so you can easily glance between story text and stats. With our set encounters and “not-so-random” encounters, the game is ready to play right out of the box.

Art for Everything!

We have art for every map, NPCs your players will encounter, locations they will visit, and items they find. Our Adventure Book, using a color-code and numbering system will tell you exactly which handout you should be showing your players.

Pre-Gen Characters

Twenty-four pre-generated characters are provided, with portraits, stats, and backstories that tie them into the Carnivalle troupe. Your players can choose from any of them or use them as inspiration. Any unused characters can be salted into the game as additional NPCs if you so wish.

Editions

Digital

A Digital PDF of Chapter One: The Darkest Dream

Digital & Physical

A Digital PDF & Physical Copy of Chapter One: The Darkest Dream

About The Darkest Dream

The Darkest Dream begins the epic tale of a group of Hanataz youth who are charged with working security for the last Carnivalle of the season. The Hanataz are the Traveling Folk of the world of Zyathé and are an ostracized people due to the many Blood-Touched members of their troupes. But while the Traveling Folk are not welcome in most towns and villages, the shows they put on are enjoyed by many. However, this is no ordinary Carnivalle. Horrid and vile schemes are afoot. An ancient foe plots deadly revenge.

A group of organized criminals looks to frame the Hanataz for murder. And, nearby, creatures from the Dark Below plan an attack on the camp. Beyond this, it is Darktide’s Eve, which is a time of fearful and evil portents. Can you and your friends overcome the many dangers set against you, protect the troupe, and solve the mystery of the Darkest Dream? If you don’t. Many will die. Including those you love.

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