The Whispering Woods ||A Ghibli Inspired Adventure||Daggerheart
Silence falls as a dark dread grips the forest. Unravel the source before the spirits are silenced forever.
About the adventure
The players are traveling through a normally serene forest near the "Cities of Trees" when they notice an unsettling silence. The local spirits, usually chatty and helpful, are withdrawn and fearful, whispering about a growing darkness emanating from an ancient grove. The players are asked by a concerned elder or a frantic forest spirit to investigate the source of this creeping dread before it consumes the entire woodlan This is a Level 4 Adventure! Please feel free to make your characters if you'd like to do it on your own! I will also be holding a character creation help session 45 minutes before the session! Also please feel free to ask me any questions that you feel you need to ask before the game! Built for emotional storytelling and dramatic character arcs, Daggerheart is a new fantasy RPG from Critical Role that puts your character’s beliefs, hopes, and fears at the center of the game. Its unique Hope & Fear system creates compelling tension with every dice roll, drawing out dynamic decisions and real consequences. Campaigns explore the inner lives of heroes as they evolve through adventure, loss, triumph, and discovery. Instead of just stats and loot, you’ll build virtues, grow relationships, and face personal challenges that matter just as much as world-shaking battles. Whether you're chasing a cause, mending a broken past, or redefining who you are, Daggerheart supports meaningful change and collaborative worldbuilding. Expect a journey that is as much about who you are as what you do.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
$22.50
/ Session
Details
Once / Thursday – 2:30 AM UTC
May 22
3–3.5 Hour Duration
3 / 6 Seats Filled
GAME MASTER
Dylan/Alyx
they/them
4.7
(56)
Schedule
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Meet the Game Master
4.7
(56)
3 years on StartPlaying
196 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Rule of Cool
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 86%
About me
Hi there! I am Alyx Gupta! I'm a professional dungeon master that has been playing alot of TTRPGs for about 5 years now. I also stream an actual play dungeons and dragons podcast on twitch! So my experience has been tested for a long time. While I don't use roll20 for my games I bring my brand of story telling and alot of my own created maps for my games! So don't hesitate to join I will be happy to create a story with you!
View Profile →Reviews (56)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Inclusive
Rule of Cool
Tyler Garnett
Played 27 sessions
Descriptive. Fun. Multitasker. They really make sure people get a fair chance to participate during important scenes.
Jam
Played 16 sessions
10/10 we argued about corn and made peanut brittle
Desmond
Played 14 sessions
Very inclusive and focused on having fun. Welcoming to people as well.
Shard
Played 7 sessions
Dylan ALWAYS runs an entertaining and challenging game. You'd be doing yourself a disservice by not playing in at least one, and preferably more. Sign up today.
John
Played 4 sessions
The plot was clever, with a satisfying mix of mystery, exploration, and combat. The encounters felt challenging yet fair, and the pacing kept the energy high without feeling rushed. This was a phenomenal game
Freya
Played 3 sessions
Wonderful DM. Their storytelling makes it easy to immerse yourself in the world.
Character creation
Creating your character
Character Creation will be happening in the first session, you don't have to have a webcam but a mic is an asset. Players can use either their own dice or an online dice roller. A link will be provided to a Demiplane Link to help you create your character! If you have any questions about the games world and how magic will work please feel free to ask!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players will need a Mic and a webcam if they would like to be seen during the game! They will also need their dice. All links will be provided in the PREP MATERIALS.
What Dylan/Alyx brings to the table
This will be a new experience for me as a DM and for you as the player! I will provide whatever support i can as the DM for this particular game! All I ask is we take our time and have fun! most of the information about the game will be given to you as you download the game! So that being said I'm as always excited to play with you and will see you there! Music: I will be curating a playlist for this campaign that will be setting the mood for the campaign! I will also take any reccomendations for music as well so everyone has fun during this game! The Links: I will be providing the link to the steam store so you're able to download the game for free! I will also provide a link to any information that i find pertinent to the game! Support: Finally I do know that this is a fairly new game for some people so feel free to DM me on discord or here on startplaying if you need help with anything related to this game.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Mobile Phone
Platforms used
Safety
How Dylan/Alyx creates a safe table
You are able to take a break at any point of the game. Please feel free to let me know through dms about any trigger warnings or red lights you have so I am available to keep you comfortable