The Age of Umbra 🌒 Dark Fantasy Daggerheart
The Age of Umbra begins. Stand against the dark, or become part of it. Your choices decide what survives.
$35.00
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Weekly / Thursday - 9:00 AM UTC
Oct 29 / Session 35
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
4 / 6 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
A shadow stretching too far… 🌒 Light still exists, but it is no longer safe 🩸 Every victory feeds something watching from beyond 🕯️ Truth is fragile, and memory can be stolen ✨ When the world darkens… what will you protect? Welcome to Age of Umbra, a Daggerheart campaign set in a world where shadow and dark is all there is. The old powers are fading, and something patient has begun to fill the spaces they leave behind. This campaign is built to highlight what Daggerheart does best: Stories driven by character choices. Risk that means something. A world that reacts emotionally and narratively to who you become. Here, success rarely comes clean. Failure is never wasted. The story moves forward because of what you attempt, what you fear, and what you refuse to become. Your character’s relationships, values, and internal struggles matter just as much as their abilities. The system pushes drama, consequence, and momentum, creating stories that feel lived in, not just imagined. Together, we’ll shape not just the story… but the truth of the world itself. Beyond the last safe roads lies the Umbra-touched world Cities where lanterns burn day and night. Kingdoms where history is quietly being rewritten. Wild places where shadow pools like water and something moves beneath the surface. The darkness is not mindless. It is learning. And it is learning you. What to expect: 🌘 Player-driven narrative. Your beliefs, fears, and choices shape the world directly. 🔥 High-stakes storytelling. Big risks are rewarded, but never without consequence. 🎭 Emotion-forward dark fantasy. Hope, dread, sacrifice, and fragile victories. ⚔️ Cinematic, personal action. Combat is fast, story-focused, and character-defining. 🕯️ Living worldbuilding. The setting evolves in response to the party’s story. The Age of Umbra has begun.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
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Highly rated for: Creativity, World Builder, Storytelling
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About me
With over a decade of experience running games I know how to craft an adventure that will shock and surprise you, placing YOU at the centre of world-shaping events. Every decision counts. Every roll of the dice changes the story. Every character gets their turn in the spotlight. Let's make some magic together! More about me: 🎥 I have a masters degree in film curation and have a passion for all things cinema. I carry this through to my games, bringing epic storylines inspired by a world of storytellers before me. Want to feel like the star of a Hollywood blockbuster, a Hong Kong martial arts hero, or a cigar-chewing spaghetti western cowboy? I know how stories function and how to make your dreams a reality. 🎲 I offer balanced yet challenging experiences that prioritise teamwork and foster a collaborative game between you and your fellow players. Exhilarating combat, free flowing role-play and unpredictable exploration means that you will get to experience all pillars of TTRPGS at a first class level unlike anything you've experienced before. 😄 I am approachable both in and out of game. Want to change something about your game? Let me know and I will always be happy to make adjustments. Looking for a place to call home? We foster a diverse community of players where all are welcome regardless of background. Need someone to lend an ear for some out-of-game issues? Let's talk. My door is always open. I hope to see you in game soon!
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Creating your character
You will be given access to character creation guides and resources on sign-up. Character creation will be done together during Session 0 via Demiplane (you will need a fee Demiplane account: https://app.demiplane.com/auth/signin?returnTo=/nexus/daggerheart). Characters will begin at Level 1. You are welcome to arrive with a character concept, though felxibility is encouraged as we will build out the party and the world together during Session 0.
This campaign will be the second campaign for this group, having just run through a 2 year D&D game. We're all new to Daggerheart so if learning this fantastic system with an established group with good vibes sounds like fun, join us! We'd love to have you.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
New to TTRPGs, Daggerheart or Virtual Tabletops? All you need to get started is a free Discord account. Add me on there and I can answer any questions and guide you through the rest. Username: wernerhotdog From there you will need: -A free Demiplane account. -An internet browser. Chrome works best! -A microphone/headset -A stable internet connection -A webcam is encouraged but not essential We will use Foundry VTT for music and visual aids but the game can be played without it if you prefer to keep things theatre of the mind. No purchase or account is required for Foundry. If you have physical dice you would like to use you are welcome to roll them. Digital rollers will also be provided if you don't have access to dice.
What Olly brings to the table
I provide: -An in depth knowledge of the rules and VTT -Sourcebooks shared on Demiplane -Evocative maps and scenescapes -NPCs with their own voices and motivations -Immersive music -A professional experience
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Microphone
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Safety
How Olly creates a safe table
In Session 0 we will cover our safety tools including the use of X, N & O cards to be used if any content ever makes you uncomfortable. The Deck of Player Safety will be used to anonymously establish any content that we do not want our game to cover. Bigotry of any kind is never acceptable. Daggerheart is a safe space for all.
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