Dance of Dreams: A Folk Horror Mystery in the Midsummer Twilight
As Midsummer nears, villagers fall into strange slumber. You must uncover the truth behind the dreams before the veil fully breaks.
$32.00
/ Session
Details
Once / Saturday - 1:00 AM UTC
Aug 9
Session Duration / 3.5–4 hours
3 / 5 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
Welcome to the mythic North, where the world of humans overlaps with the eerie realm of vaesen- creatures of folklore, unseen by most, but all too real. In Dance of Dreams, you will play members of the Society, an esoteric order of investigators tasked with confronting the supernatural forces haunting 19th-century Scandinavia. Set in a remote Swedish village during the season of Midsummer, this mystery unfolds as townsfolk begin to fall into deep, unnatural slumber, plagued by haunting dreams and sudden illness. As the celebrations draw near, strange symbols appear in the woods, music echoes where no one walks, and something stirs in the veil between waking and dream. This is a one-shot game of atmospheric mystery, slow-burning horror, and emotional stakes. You don’t need any prior experience with Vaesen to play! Rules will be taught, and pre-generated characters provided. We’ll focus on immersive storytelling, player-driven investigation, and unraveling the tragic truth behind the haunting. Expect a balance of folklore horror, tense roleplay, and a few heartstring-tugging moments along the way. Ideal for fans of The Witcher, The Wicker Man, or Pan’s Labyrinth, this game is perfect for players who enjoy mysteries laced with melancholy and myth. Come prepared to lose yourself in the dream, and maybe never quite wake up.
Game style
Theater of the Mind
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Meet the Game Master
4.9
(85)
2 years on StartPlaying
403 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Sets the Mood
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hello! Pull up a chair, friend. This world is sorely in need of stories worth telling. A bit of lightness, a bit of courage, a bit of clever wordplay. There's nothing like a roleplaying game to draw out the best in us, and also to let us explore parts of ourselves that rarely see the light. That's why I play. I hope you'll join me! I’m always learning and growing, and I try to read as much as I can about D&D, game design, history, politics, and storytelling. I am a big fan of Dimension20, especially seasons where Aabria Iyengar or Brennan Lee Mulligan are the Dungeon Master.
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Creating your character
I will have pre-generated characters for you!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Welcome to The Wild Beyond the Witchlight! Before the game: ✅ Join the Discord server: https://discord.gg/PpTJKEcR (expires 7/17) Select the One Shots role at onboarding! ✅ Join Roll20 game : https://app.roll20.net/join/19982355/CLVORA ✅ Please send me character art that you would like for a token on Roll20 ✅ Have a functional microphone (webcam highly encouraged) At game time: 🎲 Go to the Roll20 game and click on "Launch Game." 🎲 Open up your character sheet on Roll20. 🎲 Meet us on the VAESEN video chat on Discord! After the game: 💯 Leave me a review if you have the time! As a small business owner, this is a huge help, and I would be so grateful for any words you have to share with future players about your experience. https://startplaying.games/gm/isaacthedm/review See you soon, friend! Don't hesitate to reach out with questions.
What Isaac brings to the table
No matter your experience level, I set a welcoming, inviting tone at my games. Your questions are good, your baggage from your last game is not too much, your experience matters to me! Pull up a chair, friend. I have a Plus Monthly Roll20 account, so all your digital needs will be taken care of. I’m a musician and an artist at heart, so I love incorporating graphic design elements, musical soundtracks and ambient noise, beautiful maps, and character art to enhance the experience of the game. I think the biggest thing I bring to the table is a flair for the dramatic. I was a musical theater kid in high school. Character voices. Storytelling. High drama. Heartrending conflict. This is the stuff I like. Very much. The Rule of Cool is a very important part of my style. If something will move the story forward in a cool way, I may not even have you roll for it. I’ve been learning that rolling too much can be a real barrier to more important things, like the narrative and the dramatic moment.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Headphones
Webcam
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Safety
How Isaac creates a safe table
- I have a digital RPG consent form I will distribute before the game so you can anonymously let me know what lines and veils you have before we begin. - We use a digital X-card system. If you are ever uncomfortable with the content, click the X-card, and we will pivot, no questions asked! - We take 10 minute breaks about halfway through the session.
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