VAESEN | Old Meg - Mythic Britain & Ireland short adventure
Vaesen | Campaign
About the adventure
We swap systems and adventures to get a breadth of experiences across many worlds! The next game will be: Vaesen - Old Meg My dear friend, I fear I have been remiss in failing to keep up our acquaintance. The correspondence of our student days was most enlightening – for me, and I dare hope that you found some diversion in it as well. I still dabble in local archaeology and folklore, and have read a little in the London newspapers about recent discoveries in your own country. I wish I were writing now to renew our acquaintance and to propose further exchanges on such fascinating matters, but I have another purpose. Certain troubling events around the village where I serve as curate of the church reminded me of our discussions concerning the legends surrounding certain standing-stones and their connection in folklore with tales of witches, hags, and other trollfolk. More than that, a young woman is dead – horribly murdered – and her former suitor is in danger of hanging for the crime. Since the unfortunate girl’s body was found, our village has been in the grip of winter. Frosts as bitter as those of February blight the flowers of June, and some creature – perhaps a wolf, though none has been seen in these parts for four centuries at least – has been driven by the cold to prey on farmers’ livestock. Other strange occurrences have added to the woes of the local people, and there is talk of a curse. In our student days, you hinted at some knowledge, some resource, that you could bring to bear in unravelling mysteries of this nature. If you do indeed have it in your power to investigate our situation and bring the truth to light, then I beg you to do me the honour of visiting. My home is humble, but it is at your disposal. I await your reply eagerly, and hope for the pleasure of renewing our acquaintance in person. Sincerely yours, Edgar Longby, M.A. (Cantab), Curate of the Parish of St. Birren, Brancomb, Nr. Annonsbury, Glos.
5.0
(34)
2 years on StartPlaying
378 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Teacher
Average response time: 19 hours
Response rate: 100%
Game Master Reviews (34)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Storytelling
Teacher
Eigengrau
Played 2 sessions
This was my first time playing with Panda and my first time playing Pathfinder / Starfinder. It feels very complicated, but with Panda's help the adventure ticked along and the group was patient with my questions. He gave the world energy and atmosphere and allowed me to try cinematic things in a system I was unfamiliar with. I'm looking forward to the next session in the campaign.
Mike
Played 7 sessions
I was dubious about playing by post, but the GM has made it work very well. i recommend him.
Yuri Duncan
This was my first time playing a virtual RPG and it could not have gone any better! Panda Beard curated an amazing and chill experience. I cannot wait to play again!
Rupturedpheonix
Played 1 sessions
A fun and engaging dm to play with, great with conversation and hosts a wide array of different systems to entice anything you might be looking for.
Ryan
Played 15 sessions
Reece is an outstanding GM! His creativity and vast knowledge shine through in every session, and he has a ton of clever tricks to keep play-by-post games engaging and interactive. On top of that, Reece fosters an incredible community on Discord that enhances the experience even more. If you’re looking for a talented GM with a great community, don’t hesitate—sign up for a game with Reece today!
Jacob
Played 46 sessions
Absolutely amazing GM. Knows his prepped material but also easily adapts when we (inevitably) go off the rails. Amazing ambiance and scene setting both auditory and visual. Funny as hell and easily draws you in and manages the tone when things are serious.
Additional details
How to prepare
All you need is a mic, a Discord account, and a Forge account. Webcams are optional, but advised; and you can have your own dice or roll through Foundry.
What I provide
- Fully kitted-out Foundry VTT - Artwork powered by Midjourney - Carefully curated playlists for ambience - Copy of the rulebooks for reference - Experience and enthusiasm
Gameplay details
This is a narratively-driven system with simple mechanics and a "fall-forward" philosophy. This focuses on the characters, their choices, and how they interact with the world. We work together, craft the story as a team, and the dice will help add complications and unexpected turns. Table Etiquette: - This is a game: having fun is always the first goal. This expands to all players - GM included. - Respect the team: racism, homophobia, xenophobia, sexism, or any other toxic and disgraceful behaviour will not be tolerated. We are all human beings, so let's celebrate that. - Communication is key: conflict happens, and often enhances the game as a whole. Make sure that you check in with everyone so that we can be clear about where that conflict stops. - Be reasonable and clear with your expectations: every character has a story, and campaigns are long-form. I'll do my best to make sure that everyone feels that they have had valuable "screen-time", but I would also ask that you remain patient and respectful of the fact that the spotlight may shine on others for a time, too. That being said, I - as a mistake-prone and fallible human - will always take the time to listen and discuss any grievances. This refers back to the previous point. - Do not be a ghost: this does not mean "don't be quiet". Some people aren't as keen on role-play, and that is fine. What I am referring to, is people exiting with no word or explanation. If our game is not your cup-of-tea, that is absolutely fine, and I hope that you find a better fit soon. If that is the case, please let us know. I always appreciate feedback, and that way we can fill the spot, and the game doesn't grind to a halt whilst we find explanations as to why your character isn't there.
Content warnings
• Alcohol Use
• Blood
• Character Death
• Guns
• Language/Cursing
• Murder
• Violence
Safety tools used
• Lines and Veils
• Open Door
• Session 0
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
All characters will be created on Foundry VTT. We will craft the PCs, go through game mechanics, have a great adventure, then decide on what to play next. Get to experience multiple games in multiple systems to really understand how incredible TTRPGs are!
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Low
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Discord
• Foundry VTT
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$25.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Bi-weekly / Saturday - 8:30 PM UTC
May 17 / Session 8
3-4 Hour Duration
4 / 6 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+