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Theodosia's Tedious Tasks | Learn to Play Daggerheart | 🏳️‍🌈

Theodosia's Tedious Tasks | Learn to Play Daggerheart | 🏳️‍🌈

You owe a favour to a powerfully petty witch. She says paying her back should be easy, so why do you have such an uneasy feeling?

TYPE

One-Shot

EXPERIENCE

Open to all

AGE

18+
About the adventure

✨ “Pay me back? Oh no, don’t worry! Let’s just say you owe me a favour.” ✨ Perhaps she rescued you from a life-threatening disaster. Maybe she gave you the ability to use magic? Or maybe she just picked something off the ground for you. Regardless, you are now in the debt of the great witch Theodosia, and she is looking to call in her favour. In this beginner-friendly one-shot, you and a few others who owe a debt must work together to free the great witch from prison, a nice house in the middle of a seaside town. 🍄 What is this one-shot? 🍄 This is a one-shot for Daggerheart, designed as an exciting introduction for brand-new players and a fresh challenge for returning beta veterans. We’ll be learning the rules as we go, with plenty of space to ask questions, try wild ideas, and explore what makes this narrative-driven system so rewarding. Players will be able to choose from multiple pre-generated characters, throwing their own spin on each idea until they have a character they are proud of. Roleplay, puzzle solving and investigation is at the heart of this light-hearted story, but combat is always one wrong decision away. 🚫 What This Session Isn’t 🚫 This is not a dungeon crawl or combat slog. While danger exists and blades may be drawn, the path to victory isn’t through brute force alone. Observation, clever plans, and character-driven decisions will take you further than a sword alone could. 🔮 Hope you ate well! Theodosia’s tasks are relentless, and she shows no mercy for empty stomachs!

2 SEATS LEFT
$19.99

/ Session

Details

Once / Wednesday – 5:00 PM UTC

Jun 4

3–4 Hour Duration

3 / 5 Seats Filled

GAME MASTER

Dam Erin

he/him

5.0

(22)

Schedule

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Meet the Game Master

5.0

(22)

Black
Game Designer

Less than a year on StartPlaying

74 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Inclusive

Average response time: 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

About me

If you’re reading this, we already have something in common: we both love storytelling! For me, storytelling is at the heart of everything I do. I’m passionate about weaving compelling narratives and creating immersive roleplay experiences, and I love doing it with players of all backgrounds. I have a lot of experience running games for women, LGBTQIA+, and beginner players, and I strive to create a space where everyone feels welcome and engaged. I’m a flexible GM who focuses on making the game fun for everyone at the table. Rules are important, sure, but if bending or even breaking them makes the story better or the session more enjoyable, I’m all for it! Our shared enjoyment is always my top priority. One of my favorite compliments from a player says it all: "I don't know how you do it, but I care more about my fake D&D mom's opinion of me than my real mom, and I hate you for that."

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Reviews (22)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Storytelling

Inclusive

Andrew Maxwell avatar

Andrew Maxwell

Played 29 sessions

Dam is an amazing GM I joined for two main reasons 1. I just enjoy playing TTRPGs and 2. Im trying too improve as a GM myself. In general he is an incredibly engaging GM and has a super depth world we get to play in that feels lived in and developed. He tinkers with the system of 5E and you can tell how much he enjoys improving on the rules and letting players also engage with a change the rules. He is also willing and certainly able to help people looking to learn how to GM within his campaigns which is amazing. Overall amazing GM and would recommend to any skill level for players!

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Sean

Played 29 sessions

Dam brings an extraordinary level of immersion to his D&D sessions through his masterful use of sound effects and music. His storytelling isn't just about words – it's a full sensory experience that transports players directly into the game world. Walking through a bustling city feels incredibly authentic with his carefully curated ambient sounds complementing his vivid descriptions. And the way he builds suspense through the combination of music and narrative pacing is particularly impressive. What truly sets Dam apart is his perfect balance of structure and creative freedom. He trusts his players enough to let them make their own choices – even when those decisions might lead to challenging situations – which makes every victory and consequence feel genuinely earned. Dam's respect for player agency, combined with his atmospheric storytelling skills, creates an unforgettable gaming experience. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to D&D, you'll find yourself fully immersed in his expertly crafted adventures.

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Mikaela

Played 26 sessions

Absolutely incredible DM and storyteller!

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Lemuel

Played 26 sessions

Easily the best first session I've ever had, granted I've only had less than 10 first sessions that have all been incomplete campaigns. The journey to this (hopefully) long campaign is something I will be looking forward to on a week to week basis.

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Zenon

Played 14 sessions

Great DM! Dam is great at giving his players autonomy over the world he creates, and really builds the characters into the already expansive setting.

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Kenny

Played 8 sessions

Dam is an amazing dm. He is a roleplay heavy which allows the players to explore their character as well as build relationships with pcs and npcs.

Character creation
Creating your character

🧙 Players will be able to choose from multiple pre-generated character sheets. This one-shot will take place at level 1!

What to expect
Preparing for the session

🌟 Players will need: A Discord account, internet and a mic (camera if they wish) and a Foundry VTT account. The Foundry accounts will be set up on the day of the one-shot.

What Dam Erin brings to the table

🎲 Access to pre-made character sheets to jump right into the action 🧠 Patience and support for new players: no experience needed, just bring your curiosity 🎭 Exciting competition mechanics where character choices shape the progression 🌟Firm believer in the Rule of Cool; if it’s awesome and fits the fiction, let’s make it happen 🗺️ Custom maps and visual aids for key NPC to enhance exploration and visulisation

Equipment needed to play

Internet

Microphone

Computer

Safety
How Dam Erin creates a safe table

We will go over safety tools at the start of the one-shot. Lines and Veils will be kept anonymous unless specified otherwise and will be listed in an online document. X-Cards can be sent digitally directly to me, or to the group if comfortable.

Content warnings
Alcohol Use
Blood
Character Death
Death
Fire
Scars
Safety tools used

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