BLACK ARCHIVES: Multiversal TTRPG Adventures
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- The Arcanist's Tavern
Description
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Activity, Immersive and Something A Little Different
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Tickets from £15.00
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Over 18
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Fri, 19th Dec 2025 @ 18:30 - 23:00
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18:30 - 23:00
'The branches of the Astral Corridor weave through time and space, echoing fractured realities once thought forgotten. The archivists of the Black Archives work tirelessly to catalogue these tales, reaching into the furthest depths of the corridor to glimpse what can never be.’
Black Archives is a TTRPG story spotlight event, as our house GMs weave tales from across the multiverse. These original stories are self-contained and setting-agnostic, intended for both experienced and newer players. We'll be featuring a variety of indie TTRPG systems alongside our regular D&D5E offerings!
Each session will feature it's own unique system and requirements, so be sure to read the full event description before ordering.
Tonight, the tales you can expect to uncover are:
Operation SILENT NIGHT (HOUSE GM:
JAMIE)
SYSTEM: Delta Green
THE STORY: You are preparing the roast potatoes. The
phone rings; a number you know all too well. “Sorry, honey, I have
to take this”. A mother in Massachusetts has had a deeply
disturbing encounter with “Santa Claus”. You catch the next flight
out. You, again, neglect your home life in service of an
organisation that no-one will ever know existed.
This is a game of Lovecraftian horror and conspiracy, set in 2010s America. You play deniable Agents; seemingly ordinary people already enmeshed within the bureaucracy of the US Government. Your actual job, for which you receive neither pay nor recognition, is to ensure that horrors beyond comprehension are kept out of the public eye. Welcome to Delta Green.
This session includes an introduction to the system, which is similar to Call of Cthulhu. No prior experience is required, and pregens are provided.
PRE-GENS PROVIDED?: Yes.
CONTENT WARNINGS: Psychological horror, body horror, partner abuse and gaslighting (history of, off-screen/veiled), family breakdown, depictions of mental illness including PTSD, child endangerment, worms.
Welcome to Doskvol (HOUSE GM:
Maxim)
SYSTEM: Blades in the
Dark
THE STORY: An introduction to Blades in the Dark for
new players.
You’re in a haunted Victorian-era city trapped inside a wall of lightning powered by demon blood, and you're here to do some crimes. It's Dishonored meets Peaky Blinders.
Blades in the Dark is a TTRPG about a crew of daring scoundrels seeking their fortunes on the haunted streets of an industrial-fantasy city. There are heists, chases, occult mysteries, dangerous bargains, bloody skirmishes, and, above all, riches to be had — if you’re bold enough to seize them.
You and your fledgling crew must thrive amidst the threats of
rival gangs, powerful noble families, vengeful ghosts, the
Bluecoats of the city watch, and the siren song of your scoundrel’s
own vices. Will you rise to power in the criminal underworld? What
are you willing to do to get to the top?
The Battle for Humanity (HOUSE GM:
GILLI)
PRE-GENS PROVIDED?: Yes. Blades
in the Dark uses pre-made playbooks - similar to Powered by the
Apocalypse - for character creation. These will be provided and
discussed at the start of the session.
CONTENT WARNINGS: Players will very much lead the content of the game, but both violence and anti-police sentiment are to be expected.
The Battle for Humanity (HOUSE GM:
GILLI)
SYSTEM: Founding Titan
(Link to PHB available below)
THE STORY: Five years ago, the titans that stalk the
walls of your city finally broke through, and you were forced to
flee, as your family, friends and homes were destroyed. Everything
you had ever known - taken from you in an instant.
Now, five years later, trained as specialist soldiers, you have
returned to the ruins of your home and must fight to take it back
for the sake of humanity, no matter the cost.
PRE-GENS
PROVIDED?: Character creation material will be provided on
the Arcanist's Tavern Discord before hand and character skills can
be decided before, or at table. A link to the Founding Titan PHB
can be found here.
CONTENT WARNINGS: Gore, Peril, Cannibalism, Hopelessness, Graphic Violence, Blood, Madness, Death, Loss, Family Loss
All
players who attend our events must read and agree to
our Code of Conduct. By
playing at the Arcanist's Tavern you agree to abide by the terms of
our Code of Conduct at all times.
Please
note, all sessions begin at 6:30 promptly. If you arrive after
games have begun, there is no guarantee that we will be able to
seat you at a table.
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Operation SILENT NIGHT (Delta Green)
'The branches of the Astral Corridor weave through time and space, echoing fractured realities once thought forgotten. The archivists of the Black Archives work tirelessly to catalogue these tales, reaching into the furthest depths of the corridor to glimpse what can never be.’ Black Archives is a TTRPG story spotlight event, as our house GMs weave tales from across the multiverse. These original stories are self-contained and setting-agnostic, intended for both experienced and newer players. We'll be featuring a variety of indie TTRPG systems alongside our regular D&D5E offerings! Each session will feature it's own unique system and requirements, so be sure to read the full event description before ordering. Tonight, the tales you can expect to uncover are: Operation SILENT NIGHT (HOUSE GM: JAMIE)SYSTEM: Delta Green THE STORY: You are preparing the roast potatoes. The phone rings; a number you know all too well. “Sorry, honey, I have to take this”. A mother in Massachusetts has had a deeply disturbing encounter with “Santa Claus”. You catch the next flight out. You, again, neglect your home life in service of an organisation that no-one will ever know existed. This is a game of Lovecraftian horror and conspiracy, set in 2010s America. You play deniable Agents; seemingly ordinary people already enmeshed within the bureaucracy of the US Government. Your actual job, for which you receive neither pay nor recognition, is to ensure that horrors beyond comprehension are kept out of the public eye. Welcome to Delta Green. This session includes an introduction to the system, which is similar to Call of Cthulhu. No prior experience is required, and pregens are provided. PRE-GENS PROVIDED?: Yes. CONTENT WARNINGS: Psychological horror, body horror, partner abuse and gaslighting (history of, off-screen/veiled), family breakdown, depictions of mental illness including PTSD, child endangerment, worms. Welcome to Doskvol (HOUSE GM: Maxim)SYSTEM: Blades in the Dark THE STORY: An introduction to Blades in the Dark for new players. You’re in a haunted Victorian-era city trapped inside a wall of lightning powered by demon blood, and you're here to do some crimes. It's Dishonored meets Peaky Blinders. Blades in the Dark is a TTRPG about a crew of daring scoundrels seeking their fortunes on the haunted streets of an industrial-fantasy city. There are heists, chases, occult mysteries, dangerous bargains, bloody skirmishes, and, above all, riches to be had — if you’re bold enough to seize them. You and your fledgling crew must thrive amidst the threats of rival gangs, powerful noble families, vengeful ghosts, the Bluecoats of the city watch, and the siren song of your scoundrel’s own vices. Will you rise to power in the criminal underworld? What are you willing to do to get to the top? PRE-GENS PROVIDED?: Yes. Blades in the Dark uses pre-made playbooks - similar to Powered by the Apocalypse - for character creation. These will be provided and discussed at the start of the session. CONTENT WARNINGS: Players will very much lead the content of the game, but both violence and anti-police sentiment are to be expected. The Battle for Humanity (HOUSE GM: GILLI)SYSTEM: Founding Titan (Link to PHB available below) THE STORY: Five years ago, the titans that stalk the walls of your city finally broke through, and you were forced to flee, as your family, friends and homes were destroyed. Everything you had ever known - taken from you in an instant. Now, five years later, trained as specialist soldiers, you have returned to the ruins of your home and must fight to take it back for the sake of humanity, no matter the cost. PRE-GENS PROVIDED?: Character creation material will be provided on the Arcanist's Tavern Discord before hand and character skills can be decided before, or at table. A link to the Founding Titan PHB can be found on the Discord and here. CONTENT WARNINGS: Gore, Peril, Cannibalism, Hopelessness, Graphic Violence, Blood, Madness, Death, Loss, Family Loss All players who attend our events must read and agree to our Code of Conduct. By playing at the Arcanist's Tavern you agree to abide by the terms of our Code of Conduct at all times. Please note, all sessions begin at 6:30 promptly. If you arrive after games have begun, there is no guarantee that we will be able to seat you at a table. |
18:30 - 23:00 | £15.00 |
|
Welcome to Doskvol (Blades in the Dark)
'The branches of the Astral Corridor weave through time and space, echoing fractured realities once thought forgotten. The archivists of the Black Archives work tirelessly to catalogue these tales, reaching into the furthest depths of the corridor to glimpse what can never be.’ Black Archives is a TTRPG story spotlight event, as our house GMs weave tales from across the multiverse. These original stories are self-contained and setting-agnostic, intended for both experienced and newer players. We'll be featuring a variety of indie TTRPG systems alongside our regular D&D5E offerings! Each session will feature it's own unique system and requirements, so be sure to read the full event description before ordering. Tonight, the tales you can expect to uncover are: Operation SILENT NIGHT (HOUSE GM: JAMIE)SYSTEM: Delta Green THE STORY: You are preparing the roast potatoes. The phone rings; a number you know all too well. “Sorry, honey, I have to take this”. A mother in Massachusetts has had a deeply disturbing encounter with “Santa Claus”. You catch the next flight out. You, again, neglect your home life in service of an organisation that no-one will ever know existed. This is a game of Lovecraftian horror and conspiracy, set in 2010s America. You play deniable Agents; seemingly ordinary people already enmeshed within the bureaucracy of the US Government. Your actual job, for which you receive neither pay nor recognition, is to ensure that horrors beyond comprehension are kept out of the public eye. Welcome to Delta Green. This session includes an introduction to the system, which is similar to Call of Cthulhu. No prior experience is required, and pregens are provided. PRE-GENS PROVIDED?: Yes. CONTENT WARNINGS: Psychological horror, body horror, partner abuse and gaslighting (history of, off-screen/veiled), family breakdown, depictions of mental illness including PTSD, child endangerment, worms. Welcome to Doskvol (HOUSE GM: Maxim)SYSTEM: Blades in the Dark THE STORY: An introduction to Blades in the Dark for new players. You’re in a haunted Victorian-era city trapped inside a wall of lightning powered by demon blood, and you're here to do some crimes. It's Dishonored meets Peaky Blinders. Blades in the Dark is a TTRPG about a crew of daring scoundrels seeking their fortunes on the haunted streets of an industrial-fantasy city. There are heists, chases, occult mysteries, dangerous bargains, bloody skirmishes, and, above all, riches to be had — if you’re bold enough to seize them. You and your fledgling crew must thrive amidst the threats of rival gangs, powerful noble families, vengeful ghosts, the Bluecoats of the city watch, and the siren song of your scoundrel’s own vices. Will you rise to power in the criminal underworld? What are you willing to do to get to the top? PRE-GENS PROVIDED?: Yes. Blades in the Dark uses pre-made playbooks - similar to Powered by the Apocalypse - for character creation. These will be provided and discussed at the start of the session. CONTENT WARNINGS: Players will very much lead the content of the game, but both violence and anti-police sentiment are to be expected. The Battle for Humanity (HOUSE GM: GILLI)SYSTEM: Founding Titan (Link to PHB available below) THE STORY: Five years ago, the titans that stalk the walls of your city finally broke through, and you were forced to flee, as your family, friends and homes were destroyed. Everything you had ever known - taken from you in an instant. Now, five years later, trained as specialist soldiers, you have returned to the ruins of your home and must fight to take it back for the sake of humanity, no matter the cost. PRE-GENS PROVIDED?: Character creation material will be provided on the Arcanist's Tavern Discord before hand and character skills can be decided before, or at table. A link to the Founding Titan PHB can be found on the Discord and here. CONTENT WARNINGS: Gore, Peril, Cannibalism, Hopelessness, Graphic Violence, Blood, Madness, Death, Loss, Family Loss All players who attend our events must read and agree to our Code of Conduct. By playing at the Arcanist's Tavern you agree to abide by the terms of our Code of Conduct at all times. Please note, all sessions begin at 6:30 promptly. If you arrive after games have begun, there is no guarantee that we will be able to seat you at a table. |
18:30 - 23:00 | £15.00 |
|
The Battle for Humanity (Founding Titan)
'The branches of the Astral Corridor weave through time and space, echoing fractured realities once thought forgotten. The archivists of the Black Archives work tirelessly to catalogue these tales, reaching into the furthest depths of the corridor to glimpse what can never be.’ Black Archives is a TTRPG story spotlight event, as our house GMs weave tales from across the multiverse. These original stories are self-contained and setting-agnostic, intended for both experienced and newer players. We'll be featuring a variety of indie TTRPG systems alongside our regular D&D5E offerings! Each session will feature it's own unique system and requirements, so be sure to read the full event description before ordering. Tonight, the tales you can expect to uncover are: Operation SILENT NIGHT (HOUSE GM: JAMIE)SYSTEM: Delta Green THE STORY: You are preparing the roast potatoes. The phone rings; a number you know all too well. “Sorry, honey, I have to take this”. A mother in Massachusetts has had a deeply disturbing encounter with “Santa Claus”. You catch the next flight out. You, again, neglect your home life in service of an organisation that no-one will ever know existed. This is a game of Lovecraftian horror and conspiracy, set in 2010s America. You play deniable Agents; seemingly ordinary people already enmeshed within the bureaucracy of the US Government. Your actual job, for which you receive neither pay nor recognition, is to ensure that horrors beyond comprehension are kept out of the public eye. Welcome to Delta Green. This session includes an introduction to the system, which is similar to Call of Cthulhu. No prior experience is required, and pregens are provided. PRE-GENS PROVIDED?: Yes. CONTENT WARNINGS: Psychological horror, body horror, partner abuse and gaslighting (history of, off-screen/veiled), family breakdown, depictions of mental illness including PTSD, child endangerment, worms. Welcome to Doskvol (HOUSE GM: Maxim)SYSTEM: Blades in the Dark THE STORY: An introduction to Blades in the Dark for new players. You’re in a haunted Victorian-era city trapped inside a wall of lightning powered by demon blood, and you're here to do some crimes. It's Dishonored meets Peaky Blinders. Blades in the Dark is a TTRPG about a crew of daring scoundrels seeking their fortunes on the haunted streets of an industrial-fantasy city. There are heists, chases, occult mysteries, dangerous bargains, bloody skirmishes, and, above all, riches to be had — if you’re bold enough to seize them. You and your fledgling crew must thrive amidst the threats of rival gangs, powerful noble families, vengeful ghosts, the Bluecoats of the city watch, and the siren song of your scoundrel’s own vices. Will you rise to power in the criminal underworld? What are you willing to do to get to the top? PRE-GENS PROVIDED?: Yes. Blades in the Dark uses pre-made playbooks - similar to Powered by the Apocalypse - for character creation. These will be provided and discussed at the start of the session. CONTENT WARNINGS: Players will very much lead the content of the game, but both violence and anti-police sentiment are to be expected. The Battle for Humanity (HOUSE GM: GILLI)SYSTEM: Founding Titan (Link to PHB available below) THE STORY: Five years ago, the titans that stalk the walls of your city finally broke through, and you were forced to flee, as your family, friends and homes were destroyed. Everything you had ever known - taken from you in an instant. Now, five years later, trained as specialist soldiers, you have returned to the ruins of your home and must fight to take it back for the sake of humanity, no matter the cost. PRE-GENS PROVIDED?: Character creation material will be provided on the Arcanist's Tavern Discord before hand and character skills can be decided before, or at table. A link to the Founding Titan PHB can be found on the Discord and here. CONTENT WARNINGS: Gore, Peril, Cannibalism, Hopelessness, Graphic Violence, Blood, Madness, Death, Loss, Family Loss All players who attend our events must read and agree to our Code of Conduct. By playing at the Arcanist's Tavern you agree to abide by the terms of our Code of Conduct at all times. Please note, all sessions begin at 6:30 promptly. If you arrive after games have begun, there is no guarantee that we will be able to seat you at a table. |
18:30 - 23:00 | £15.00 |
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87-91, Hackney Road, E2 8FE
Organiser
The Arcanist's Tavern
Queer-owned immersive gaming cafe & multiversal tavern.
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T&Cs
Refunds: All ticket purchases are final, however we offer flexible ticket exchange options on our Discord. For more information and help joining, you can contact us at sales@alchemygames.uk
Code of Conduct: We expect all players to read and abide by our Code of Conduct at all times. This can be found here: https://arcaniststavern.uk/safety. Any breach of our code of conduct will lead to a cautioning or permanent ban from the venue.
Lateness: All sessions begin at the listed time promptly. If you arrive after this time we may not be able to guide you to your table. In these instances you will not be refunded. We suggest arriving at least 15 minutes before the ticketed start time for the best experience.
Outside Food: We are an independent business, and do not allow outside food or drink to be consumed on the premises.
Animals: We do not allow animals to attend any of our ticketed events, partnered or otherwise. This is due to sensory, allergy and trigger issues.
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