The Stories We Tell Ourselves | a Daggerheart One Shot
Romance feels inevitable in Bael’s Crossing this Femilight, but love is about to go off the rails.
$12.00
/ Session
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Once / Thursday - 12:30 AM UTC
Feb 19
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
3 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
The Stories We Tell Ourselves Bael’s Crossing | Femilight One-Shot Femilight dawns warm and clear, and Bael’s Crossing is alive with romance—unusually so. To most of the town, it feels natural, even comforting. But to anyone paying close attention, something is off. As the day unfolds, townsfolk begin behaving as if caught in the momentum of familiar love stories. Confessions arrive at the worst moments. Misunderstandings refuse to resolve. Emotions escalate with an eerie sense of inevitability. No one believes anything is wrong—everything feels exactly as it should, if this were a story meant to end a certain way. This is a character-driven folk-occult mystery focused on observation, investigation, and pattern recognition. Players will follow multiple small incidents, compare notes, and decide whether to interrupt a tragedy the town itself seems determined to complete. There are no obvious villains—only choices, expectations, and the quiet pressure of a story already in motion. System: Daggerheart | Level: 1 | Playtime: ~3 hours Tone: Romantic unease, folk mystery, quiet inevitability Setting: Bael’s Crossing — a forest town where tradition lingers and nothing feels accidental Touchstones: The X-Files (folk episodes), The Librarians: And the Fables of Doom, Over the Garden Wall, classic romantic tragedy ⸻ What to Expect • Mystery Through Pattern Recognition: Investigate multiple small incidents and uncover the story tying them together • Low Combat, High Roleplay: Tension comes from people, not monsters • Romance as Momentum: Love, jealousy, and expectation drive events without forcing romance on PCs • Quiet, Personal Stakes: Reputation, relationships, and preventing a tragedy already in motion • Beginner Friendly: Rules taught at the table, roleplay-forward design ⏳ Duration: ~3 hours 🎲 Characters: Pre-generated characters provided, or bring your own 🌈✊🏾 Inclusive Space: LGBTQ+ and BIPOC players are welcomed and celebrated
Game style
Combat Lite
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(31)
3 years on StartPlaying
74 games hosted
Highly rated for: Teacher, Creativity, Inclusive
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hi, I’m Rob Duke (dukeotaku on Discord). I’m a passionate Game Master with 15+ years of experience crafting immersive, player-driven adventures. I’ve hosted 50+ games on StartPlaying and run a variety of systems – from D&D 5E classics to the newest indie RPGs. In fact, I was an early adopter of Daggerheart and Tales of the Valiant, running them from day one. Players have rated me highly for my creativity, teaching approach, and inclusive table, so you can trust that you’re in good hands for a memorable game night. “Rob’s worldbuilding and collaborative style are unparalleled – he makes every character feel crucial to the story.” – ★★★★★ Player Review 🤝🏻 What to Expect in My Games 🤝🏻 ♦️ Story First: Deep characters, meaningful choices, and roleplay-heavy sessions (about 70/30 RP to combat). ♦️ Beginner Friendly: New to tabletop games? I’ll teach you as we play. No prep required — just bring curiosity. ♦️Safety & Comfort: LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and neurodivergent players welcome. I use tools like the Deck of Player Safety to keep play kind and respectful. 📖 Campaign Tones & Genres 📖 I tailor every campaign’s tone to your preferences. Here are some of the flavors I love to run: ♦️ Cozy Fantasy: Warm, feel-good adventures where the stakes are personal and the world feels like home. ♦️ Romantasy: Epic tales of love and magic – heartfelt narratives where relationships drive the story. ♦️ Dark Fantasy: Gritty, suspenseful worlds with morally gray dilemmas. Every choice has weight and consequences. ♦️ Grimdark: Brutal, high-stakes quests where survival isn’t guaranteed. Perfect if you enjoy intense challenges and a darker tone. (Not sure what tone you prefer? We’ll figure it out together in Session 0 so it fits the experience you want!) 🌈 A Community That Lasts 🌈 Join our Discord community, where players hang out between games for watch parties, board-game nights, and creative collaboration. It’s a place where stories don’t end when the session does. Become a member at tinyurl.com/TheSagaForge 💰 Pricing 💰 ♦️ One-Shots: $15 (or $5 during holiday promos!) ♦️ Campaigns: $20 per session Loyalty Rewards: Discord members earn discounts and early access to new adventures. 🎲 Ready to Play? 🎲 Send me a message or book your session today. Pull up a chair — your next saga is waiting for you.
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Creating your character
You may bring your own characters to this one shot. Pregens will be available.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
🛠️ What You’ll Need: Access to Zoom and Forge VTT A working microphone and webcam (this is an interactive, live session) Access to our Discord server (link provided upon registration)
What Rob Duke brings to the table
I will share materials through Forge VTT, allowing you to explore character options. I have pregen characters or you can bring your own.
Homebrew rules
None.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Webcam
Platforms used
Safety
How Rob Duke creates a safe table
This One Shot is designed for horror. We will use the Deck of Players Safety and breaks.
Content warnings
Safety tools used