Mythical Incidents Continue to Plague the Wytecliff Family

Salutations, citizens of Salchester!

Hoping to continue business as usual despite recent magical incidents, Camilla Wytecliff’s book club gathers at the picturesque Seaside Cottage. But when their meeting is sabotaged, everyone’s motivations will be questioned...

My name is Penelope Press, a renowned reporter at the Salchester Gazette responsible for reporting on all things mythical in Salchester. There has been a recent surge in supernatural events around the small town, and this is the fifth tale in a series of mystery party games I like to call the Northwood Fables. Whether you have been following along from the start or are just joining in, I have gathered all the necessary clues for you and your party to solve this newest mystery.

We’ve also included vegan recipes for Chickpea Salad Tea Sandwiches, Cucumber Tea Sandwiches, Fireside Cranberry-Orange Scones, and Salchester Fog Tea so that you can fully immerse yourself in the minds and bellies of the book club members.

At a Glance

Don’t worry if you’ve never played a mystery party game or a murder mystery game before—you don’t need to memorize anything or be a roleplaying expert. All you have to do is read your character’s script and try to figure out who is the culprit. No acting is required—but the more everyone gets into character, the more fun the game can be!

Each game is completely digital - just download the files, assign characters, and distribute to your players! Play in person or online! Then, once the character booklets are distributed, it’s time to play! Games include three Q&A sections that are separated by scripted scenes, a prompt for players to make their accusations, and conclude with a final scripted scene.

Games are designed for 8-11 players OR for a solo player using the single player script. The pre-recorded narrator track and two pre-recorded character tracks can be used to help cover all the character roles if needed.

Download the Synopsis & Character List for a list of all of the suspects and the How to Play guide below for more detailed instructions for how to play. If you want to get a feel for how mystery party games work, check out our mini game, A Northwood House Overture.

What You Get

• Gameplay Instructions 
• Synopsis & Character List 
• 10 Character Booklets 
• 1 Narrator Booklet 
• 1 Single Player Booklet 
• 1 Narrator Audio Track
• 2 Bonus Character Audio Tracks
• Notes Page
• Themed Vegan Food and Drink Recipes
  • Chickpea Salad Tea Sandwiches
  • Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
  • Fireside Cranberry-Orange Scones
  • Salchester Fog Tea
• Pinterest Inspo Board
• Art Downloads

Before You Play

Difficulty rating (out of 5): 2 

Content Warnings: brief description of violence, death, and drowning

FAQs

• What if I don't have 8-11 players? That's okay! Players can double up on parts OR you can play solo with the single player script!
• How long does a typical game last? This shortened version takes around 30 minutes, the full versions take approximately 2 hours.
• Do I have to play the games in the Northwood Fables in order? No! Each game is a stand alone game. However, there may be spoilers if you play out of order. Any relevant secrets revealed in an earlier game will be reviewed in subsequent games if required for plot purposes.
• How much prep does the game require? Not much! You can sign up for characters ahead of time or at the beginning of your session, but everything from there is provided! It is recommended for at least one party member to look over the How to Play document before beginning.

Other Games in the Northwood Fables

0 A Northwood House Overture (mini game)

1 The Ghost of Northwood House

2 Boardroom Siege

3 A Haunting in the Orchard

4 Much Ado About Fairies

6 After the Fire