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Every Christmas Eve, a ghost haunts the Abendroth family estate, which is owned and overseen by the last living member of the family, Gottfried Abendroth. But this year will be different. Gottfried is having a holiday party and he can’t have the spirit of his father, Kaspar, ruining everything.
Of course, no ghost-hunting job is ever simple or easy. Unravel the mysteries, confront the ghostly challenges, and save Christmas.
Ghosts of Christmas Past, a Holiday One Shot
Ghosts of Christmas Past Overview
Amidst the snow-clad valley of Abendor, the Abendroth estate, once a symbol of Christmas joy, has succumbed to a mysterious curse. For the past two years, a ghost has arrived to haunt the estate, plunging the entire town into darkness and even causing Santa to pass the village by.
This year, Gottfried, the lord of Abendroth, is determined to break the cycle and vanquish his father’s ghost. He plans a holiday gathering at the estate and hires the players to banish the spirit before midnight strikes, and Santa passes them by once again.
As the players step into the grand mansion, they find themselves surrounded by a cast of diverse and intriguing characters, each concealing secrets and motives tied to the ghostly apparition. The clock is ticking, and the players must navigate through the web of mysteries that enshroud the estate before another Christmas is overshadowed by despair.
Setting: The village of Abendor, a snow-covered hamlet with the Abendroth Estate at its heart.
Challenge: Investigate the mysteries surrounding Kaspar's death and banish his ghost before midnight.
Twist: The players will discover that the ghostly encounter is more than a simple haunting—it's a journey into the tangled history of the Abendroth family and the village that bears their name.