A System Agnostic Superhero RPG Adventure by Rutibex
The Blackout Conspiracy – A Superhero Hexcrawl Adventure
A city plunged into darkness. A conspiracy hidden in the shadows. A hexcrawl built for fast, flexible, superheroic play.
The Blackout Conspiracy is a Hexmaster–compatible superhero hexcrawl that drops your heroes into the chaos of Concord City—a once-vibrant metropolis now rattled by rolling blackouts. As power fails district by district, criminals rise, civilians panic, and a trail of stolen prototype tech leads to a conspiracy simmering beneath the streets.
Heroes must navigate a 10-hex urban exploration sandbox, uncovering clues in any order they choose. From abandoned subway tunnels turned smuggler dens, to decommissioned power plants hiding secret labs, to high-tech corporate towers locked down under emergency protocols—every location pulses with danger, mystery, and opportunities for heroism.
What’s Inside
- A complete 4–6 session hexcrawl adventure for levels 4–7, perfect for any superhero or modern-fantasy campaign.
- 10 detailed hex locations packed with encounters, clues, hazards, and faction activity.
- 3 major dungeons & complexes, including a blackout-stricken R&D tower, a hidden power plant lab, and an undercity smuggler workshop.
- A conspiracy-driven storyline where players piece together the pattern behind targeted blackouts and stolen experimental tech.
- New monsters, such as Power Surge Elementals, Arc-Splicer Drones, and Smog Wraiths.
- New magic/tech items, including the Ionburst Gauntlet and Dynamo Shield Rig.
- A unique “Blackout Flux” mechanic that dynamically shifts the battlefield with flickering lights, surges, and electronic failures.
- Urban factions, moral dilemmas, random encounters, rumors, and deep environmental storytelling to bring Concord City to life.
A Sandbox of Superpowered Investigation
Players decide how to hunt the saboteurs, which districts to stabilize, which factions to support, and how to manage crises unfolding across the blackout zone. The adventure adapts to any playstyle—combat-heavy, investigative, or socially driven.
A Conspiracy with Future Campaign Hooks
Stopping the mastermind is only the beginning. The stolen components feed into a larger villain’s weather-control device, setting up powerful sequel adventures and long-term threats.
If your table loves superhero action, open-world investigation, and high-stakes urban drama, The Blackout Conspiracy will electrify your campaign.
The Blackout Conspiracy is available through DriveThruRPG in PDF.
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