Bluebeard's Bride - A Shiver of Feminine Horror
Did you hear that? It's just the wind sister. That ringing sound, sister, are they wedding bells, or funeral bells? Either way, beautiful isn't it?
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$25.00
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Once / Saturday - 4:00 PM UTC
Sep 20
Session Duration / 4–5 hours
2 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Did you hear that? It's just the wind sister. That ringing sound, sister, are they wedding bells, or funeral bells? Either way, beautiful isn't it? Just like this house... Play different aspects, or, sisters, of The Bride, in this eery, gothic horror game that explores difficult topics around the feminine psyche. Collaborate with your fellow players as you explore Bluebeard's mansion, and discover what lies beyond each door -- as far as your curiosity should carry you. This is a game that touches on difficult subject matters so be sure to read the trigger warnings. I'll also be following up with each player to ensure safety at the table.
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Meet the Game Master
3 years on StartPlaying
102 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Inclusive
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Come hither, seekers of realms uncharted, how fortunate indeed that we should meet. Allow me to spin you a tale from the loom of imagination. Within this virtual tapestry, I bid you welcome to a world where the boundaries of reality yield to the boundless horizon of collaborative storytelling. Gather 'round, intrepid souls, as we embark upon journeys where your dreams shall intertwine with the strands of fate. The stories are yours, and I am but your humble guide, as well as occasional enforcers of rules, forged by this sacred covenant of respect between us all, where each voice is a note in the symphony of our shared narrative. Fear not, for here, the dice are but tools, and the true magic lies in the synergy of your creativity and that one phrase that rules them all, "yes and". ************* Hello, I am hornoured to run a game for you. I've been a player of various TTRPG for almost a decade now. As a professional Playwright and theatre director, collaborative storytelling is in my blood and soul. I love that in a TTRPG, the characters drive how the story unfold, and it becomes a constantly evolving organism shaped by both fate and choices each player would make. I have played various published modules and loved many of them, but something I've always felt deeply is the mostly eurocentric nature of the fantasy lores. As a storyteller, more than anything, I feel inspired by mythological and folkloric tales from various cultures around the world. And as someone who grew up drenched in the fantastical Eastern myths and lores, I want to fill that gap in fantasy themed games. As a GM (game moderator), I value safety above all. Nobody's fun should cause harm to anyone else at the table. I cultivate a table that encourage creativity and open communication. Overall this is a game space, so there's no need to take anything too seriously. The vibe is possibly going to be a little "wholesome morbid", because that's generally my personal vibe. I'm not interested in stories where murderhobo-ing your way through it all can get what you want. My principle is that TTRPG isn't a game about winning or losing, and that every choice has a consequence. Anyway, hope to see you soon.
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Creating your character
This will happen as part of the game. We'll select our playbooks ahead of times and discuss all the details together at the beginning of the session.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You'll need a mic. Webcam is highly encouraged but not required.
What Lantern Keeper (Ran) brings to the table
I bring my years of experience as a storyteller, especially as a director who has the capacity to create and maintain a space that is empowering for every individual that's occupying it. This will be your space as much as mine. We will be telling a story together about all of us. Beyond that I also bring a curated playlist to enhance the experience of the game. For this particular game I won't be using VTT or visual aids since with horror, nothing can be as vivid as our own imagination.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
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Safety
How Lantern Keeper (Ran) creates a safe table
We will be going over lines and veil at the table so everyone is on the same page. No amount of immersion is worth it if the game space becomes unsafe so I'll enforce hyper vigilance on that end.
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