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Daggerheart: Curse of Witherwild | Beginner-Friendly Campaign
A dark forest grows wild with ancient magic—can you tame it or will you join it?
About the adventure
Welcome to Curse of the Witherwild, a mysterious, magic-drenched Daggerheart campaign for levels 1–5. Players take on the role of heroes investigating a powerful forest curse tied to forgotten Wild Gods. Explore the blooming madness of the Witherwild, unravel corruption, and decide the fate of the land. 🎲 No TTRPG experience needed—perfect for first-timers! You’ll experience: Deep, character-driven roleplay Collaborative worldbuilding Weird magic & moral choices Daggerheart's intuitive, narrative system This campaign is inspired by Princess Mononoke, Witcher forests, and dark fairytales. 🌕🌸 💬 After booking, you’ll get an invite to our Discord to meet your party and prep! ✅ Instant Book enabled – reserve your seat instantly!
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Sunday – 9:30 PM UTC
Aug 24 / Session 2
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
6 / 6 Seats Filled
GAME MASTER
Defhan
he/him
4.9
(14)
Schedule
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
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Meet the Game Master
4.9
(14)
2 years on StartPlaying
12 games hosted
Highly rated for: Teacher, Storytelling, Creativity
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
So, the last time we left off, I was an avid fan of tabletop roleplaying games and interactive storytelling since childhood. After many years of theatre and fiction, I had properly started my ttrpg adventure with DnD 5e and CoC about 6 years ago. My first few years were mostly spent convincing friends to give these games a chance, it thought me a lot about the beauty of starting this hobby and how exciting it is to see someone take their first steps into it. Ever since then I've loved playing with beginners and newcomers. But boy was I ready for more! Since starting this journey I had the chance to work as a pro DM in taverns, create TTRPG communities, start a multimedia brand where we talk and play ttrpgs (@durundragons) and even develop my own game system suited for a Harry Potter-themed campaign, minus the terfs. I have always been a storyteller at heart but what I came to love most about this form is how unexpected and astounding it is to be in awe of your players. I grew to feel less like a game master and more like the world in which my players create and tell the most fantastical, dramatic stories. But, this was all just the beginning... What new adventures and dramatic twists await me and my brave heroes? To find out, let's dive in together to tonight's session!
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Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Teacher
Storytelling
Creativity
Tom M.
New review
Played 1 sessions
Defhan ran a fun and friendly game. He is great with running interesting and entertaining NPC's. His ability to describe the environments and situations makes it easy to be immersed in the game. I definitely recommend him as a GM for anyone looking for a game to play.
Nathalie
New review
Played 1 sessions
A Fantastic First Journey into Daggerheart! Tonight was my very first time playing Daggerheart, and I had such a blast! I came in feeling a bit unsure about the mechanics, but Defhan immediately put those nerves to rest. He explained everything with such clarity and patience that I was able to jump right in and enjoy myself. Defhan’s knowledge of the game and the world was top-notch. Every NPC he portrayed felt distinct and alive, his roleplaying was absolutely spot on. What really stood out was how flexible and open he was, letting us explore the world in whatever way we wanted. That sense of freedom made the game feel exciting and empowering. I wish I could select more than one tag. Thank you, Defhan, for making my first experience with Daggerheart such a fun and memorable one. Looking forward to the next adventure!
Ellael
New review
Played 1 sessions
Defhan was a great choice for my first TTrpg experience. Made sure we knew the rules, kept everyone included and helped us tell a great tale. 10/10
Dooby
Played 1 sessions
Great gm, very prepared and inclusive.
Psy5
Played 1 sessions
Good GM who can easily adapt to the players, and really good with key character voices, making NPC come alive. Had him once for a one shot to teach dagger heart and he did it well.
The Chaos Goblin Aka Nic
Played 1 sessions
A very good Dm, nothing phases him. harry potter game was so funny
Character creation
Creating your character
Everyone will be starting at level 1, we will decide on the progression throughout the campaign during session 0. All character creation will happen before or during session 0 as well.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
All you need is a camera, a mic and your imagination. Pen and paper would help you out with keeping track of what's going on but they are not a necessity. We will be rolling dice, you can either bring your own or use an app or I can roll for you if you wish. However, I'd recommend rolling your own dice since it's fun! It would be much easier and fun for all of us if you create Discord and Roll20 accounts before the game! I'll be providing a document explaining the world and where you start during session 0. Add me on Discord at defhan#7283 and we'll take it from there!
What Defhan brings to the table
I'll be providing you with maps and documents detailing the world and its history. I'll also provide other digital hand-outs throughout the game. I will be bringing the rulebook for daggerheart as well as the documents needed for this adventure. If you're new to the system you can treat this as an introductory adventure to the system itself, but I'm always a great defender of the Rule of Cool, so we will make do as we go along. I also love using music to emphasize the story! Of course this is completely optional, but I'll be providing a soundscape throughout the entire game.
Equipment needed to play
Webcam
Pen & Paper
Computer
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Defhan creates a safe table
I use X cards in whichever format feels most comfortable to the players. If you would like any other safety and comfort methods, please let me know!