🗡️ Daggerheart One-Shot: Ashes of the Hollow Star
The village of Emberhollow lies silent, smothered in ash and whispers of a fallen star. Something ancient stirs beneath the earth, seeking release.
About the adventure
All you need is a PC, mic, a Roll20 VTT account and a webcam (if you prefer) 🧙 For Session 0 All you need is a character concept and, if possible, a quick skim of the rules—that’s it! What I Bring to the Table: 🎲 Demiplane Access Seamless character creation with official Daggerheart tools—easy, intuitive, and fully supported. 🧠 Support for New Players No experience? No problem. I offer a welcoming space with patient guidance—just bring your curiosity! 🎭 Roleplay-Driven Storytelling Your character’s choices matter. The story evolves based on what you do. 🌟 Rule of Cool If it’s awesome and fits the story, let’s find a way to make it happen. 🗺️ Immersive Visuals Custom maps and key NPC visuals to bring the world to life and make exploration feel vivid and real. If you’re drawn to... 🔹 Deep, character-driven storytelling 🔹 Building the world together through shared imagination 🔹 Fast-paced, cinematic, high-stakes combat …then you’re going to love Daggerheart. This bold new TTRPG system is crafted for collaborative storytelling, dramatic twists, heroic moments, and emotional depth. It captures everything that makes roleplaying unforgettable. Don’t miss your chance to dive into an epic Daggerheart adventure — reserve your spot now! ⚔️ What to Expect in This Daggerheart One-Shot Tone: A blend of eerie mystery and heroic resolve, this one-shot leans into dark fantasy and celestial horror, with themes of corruption, sacrifice, and lost knowledge. Expect emotional choices, unsettling encounters, and the chance to make meaningful impact. Setting: Set in the forested outskirts of a starlit world, the adventure moves from a quiet, ashen village to haunted woods and a shattered crater beneath a dying star. The world blends ancient magic, forgotten pacts, and strange celestial forces. Core Mechanics: Daggerheart uses the duality d12 system—you roll one Hope die and one Fear die to resolve actions. Traits, Domains, and your Archetype help define how you engage with the world. Combat is fast-paced, with a focus on narrative stakes, and characters gain Hope or Fear depending on their choices and outcomes. What Makes It Unique: This story revolves around a cosmic threat and a choice between sealing or confronting an ancient power. You'll uncover lost truths, protect the remnants of a dying village, and decide whether you're the kind of hero who preserves the balance or rewrites it. Roleplay, tactical decisions, and evocative storytelling all have equal weight.
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Roleplay Heavy
Combat Heavy
$25.00
/ Session
Details
Once / Wednesday – 10:00 AM UTC
Jul 16
3.5–4 Hour Duration
0 / 5 Seats Filled
GAME MASTER
AVALANCHE
he/him
5.0
(11)
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
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Meet the Game Master
5.0
(11)
4 years on StartPlaying
7 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Teacher
Average response time: 2 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hello! My name is Joey. I've been playing D&D for 27 years and a DM for friends and family over a variety of fantasy settings since 2003. I've recently picked up Daggerheart and I'm loving it. It is quickly becoming my preferred system to run games on!
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Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Storytelling
Teacher
Joshua McDougle
New review
Played 1 sessions
AVALANCHE is an excellent storyteller that gives players plenty of opportunities to work their own magic and ideas into the adventure. Would recommend.
Megan
Played 1 sessions
The GM ran an engaging one-shot for a system I hadn't played before and was patient in explaining the rules, allowing the players to figure things out. A highlight was the combat, where he set up encounters for us to approach in the way we wanted to. This meant that the players weren't locked into only one method of resolving the issue.
Alan
Played 1 sessions
I had a great time with this group; it was my first time playing DaggerHeart. The GM was very knowledgeable and patient with all of us who were still learning the rules, and he was still learning the rules himself, so it made for an informative and fun experience. The storytelling was good. The combat was exciting, and I highly recommend playing DaggerHeart with this GM, especially if you’re new and thinking about trying it.
Nick
Played 1 sessions
Did a fun one-shot with him and brought a friend to play. Had a blast, with some very awesome storytelling. Exactly what I want from a Daggerheart game.
Dan Macke
Played 1 sessions
If I could use all the tags, I would! Joey was an excellent DM for our Daggerheart one-shot. His solid preparation was very evident from the second we started playing. While he was very knowledgable of the rules, he also masterfully displayed the "rule of cool", citing that we are all here to create a cool story at the end of the day! Can't wait for the next session!
Julien Jacquet
Played 1 sessions
Perfect perfect GM! Super nice, super friendly and super engaging. I brought in a six year old who had the best time ever thanks to the kindness and attention of the GM. The game was super interesting, the characters were fun and it was THE best way to learn daggerheart!
Character creation
Creating your character
We will handle character creation in a session 0. All you need is a character concept and to briefly skim the rules! Demiplane can generate characters quickly and have them ready for the first session!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players will need to have a microphone at minimum. a webcam preferred. The VTT Roll20 will be used for the game, it is free and browser based. Reading the rules ahead of time will be helpful, but is not required. We will handle character creation in a session 0
What AVALANCHE brings to the table
I like to think of myself as a little bit of a chameleon - no two groups are the same, so my DM style is very fluid and loose to fit the wants and needs of my players. I love utilizing ambient music via Spotify Premium Party play or Roll20's Jukebox (an additional audio source is recommended, such as a tablet, phone or separate speaker). Full control of the ambience is in your hand. I'm a fair voice actor, definitely no Matthew Mercer, but I can do Stewie Griffin's voice all night long if that's what you're lookin' for Brian. Players can expect curated, dynamic, and challenging objective-based combat experiences. That's my sentence about how boring I think whittling away at each others HP can be. I'm a Rule of Cool guy, but I've been playing TTRPGs since George Bush Jr. was in office. As fun as it is to be a rules lawyer, if something falls outside of my knowledge base, I'm not here to fight with anyone.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How AVALANCHE creates a safe table
The content warnings primarily reflect the consequences of a world where death is no longer possible. These themes are rarely, if ever, portrayed in a glorified way. If any of the listed content warnings raise concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Many of these elements can be handled vaguely or omitted entirely, depending on your comfort level. If a particular warning is critical to the story and cannot be removed, I will be transparent about it. Should that cause discomfort or make you feel unsafe, we can explore options to accommodate your needs. XNO Messaging or Held Up On Video. Lines and Veils doc discussed at Session 1
Content warnings
Safety tools used
Additional tables
1 available
Once / Thursday – 10:00 AM UTC
Jul 31
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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