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Learn to play Daggerheart in this narrative-driven One-Shot

Learn to play Daggerheart in this narrative-driven One-Shot

You’re invited to a lavish masquerade, but behind the masks lies a deadly secret - you’re the final piece of a larger picture you don’t yet understand

TYPE

One-Shot

LEVELS

1

LANGUAGE

English

EXPERIENCE

Open to all

AGE

All Ages
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Details

Once / Thursday - 1:00 AM UTC

May 22

Session Duration / 3–4 hours

3 / 5 Seats Filled

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About the adventure

🩸 The Red Masquerade A One-Shot of Gothic Horror, Hidden Agendas, and Velvet Lies System: Daggerheart | Level: 1 | Duration: 3–4 Hours ⸻ 🕯️ THE PREMISE You received a letter sealed in crimson wax—an invitation to the Red Masquerade, a secretive gala held deep in the estate of the elusive Velorum Society. The rich and powerful will be there. Whispers say those who attend never return the same. They told you this was your chance to ascend. But you were never meant to join them. Behind every jeweled mask is a lie. Behind every guest—an agenda. ⸻ 🎭 WHAT TO EXPECT • Social Horror: Navigate a dangerous masquerade where civility is a weapon and charm might get you killed. • Mystery Unfolds: A string of murders points to Bottiere, the eerie clank butler. But the real killer may be someone far more familiar. • Personal Stakes: One of the party’s past lovers is here—changed, monstrous, and possibly your only hope of surviving the night. ⸻ 💀 INSPIRATION & STYLE • For fans of Crimson Peak, Clue, and Ready or Not • Gritty, decadent, and full of dread • Character-driven horror with moral tension and emotional weight ⸻ 🎲 SYSTEM & SUPPORT • New to Daggerheart? Perfect. This one-shot is beginner-friendly. • Custom Tools Provided: Digital handouts, roll support, safety tools, and session recap links included. • Inclusive Table: Queer, trans, and BIPOC players warmly welcomed and celebrated. ⸻ 🩰 TONE & THEMES • Misguided righteousness and hidden horror • Lies of necessity, honor twisted by tradition • Gothic glamor concealing monstrous intent • The fear of knowing you’re too late ⸻ 🎟️ WHY PLAY THIS You’ll dress well, smile graciously, and play your part. ⸻ Claim your invitation. Survive the night.

Meet the Game Master

5.0

(36)

TOP GM
Neurodivergent
No Gen AI

3 years on StartPlaying

123 games hosted

Highly rated for: Beginner Friendly, Creativity, Inclusive

Average response time: 4 hours

Response rate: 100%

About me

Hi, I’m Rob. I run games where your character matters, your choices leave marks, and the story belongs to everyone at the table. I’ve spent more than 17 years behind the GM screen and have hosted over 120 games on StartPlaying. I’m a Top GM whose players most often recognize me for creativity, inclusivity, and making new systems approachable. I help newcomers feel comfortable without making experienced players sit through a lecture. Your character’s relationships, ambitions, mistakes, and questionable bargains all have a place in the story. Most of my games lean roleplay-forward, but I’m equally at home running dangerous monster hunts, lethal dungeon crawls, and plans that remain flawless right up until the dice become involved. At my table, you can expect: • A world that responds. Rivals remember you, victories leave marks, and consequences occasionally arrive with excellent timing. • Player-forward storytelling. I bring the world and its problems; your characters determine what the story becomes. • Clear, friendly onboarding. New system? No problem. I introduce the rules through play and help you become comfortable quickly. • Atmosphere without performance pressure. I use character voices, music, maps, handouts, and visual scenes, but nobody needs to be a professional actor to belong at the table. • Rule of Cool—with consequences. Creative ideas receive a fair shot, and the world responds accordingly. • A respectful, inclusive table. LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and neurodivergent players are welcome. We use clear safety tools and communicate openly so everyone can enjoy the game. I run everything from peculiar, heartfelt fantasy to dark romantasy, political intrigue, monster hunting, plus more. Whatever the tone, I want your character to matter and the world to feel worth returning to. If you want a prepared GM who listens, makes room for your ideas, and knows when to let the dice complicate a perfectly good plan, pull up a chair.

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