Shadows of Desire: Forbidden Love

Velnaris doesn't forgive the weak. And love is the most dangerous weakness of all.

Shadows of Desire: Forbidden Love is a dark fantasy murder mystery module for D&D 5e — built for players and GMs who want their tabletop sessions to breathe, to feel, and to mean something.

A city. A crime. A web of forbidden relationships that holds every answer — and every threat.

What You're Backing

  • A complete 5e murder mystery module set in the gothic city of Velnaris
  • Psychologically complex NPCs with layered motivations and secrets
  • A consent-forward framework for mature, sophisticated play
  • PDF delivered at funding — illustrations unlocked as stretch goals

Free Preview

Try before you back. The free preview includes:

  • Full introduction — tone, themes, and how to run the module
  • Scene 1 — ready to play, from the Street of Judgment to the first clues
  • Madame Lirael NPC profile — complete stat block, trust progression, portrayal guidance, and hooks
  • Consent framework — the Four Doors, Lines & Veils, and safety tools built into the design

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