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Sailors on the Starless Sea - A DaggerDelve Adventure
Something stirs beneath the ruins above. When villagers are snatched from their beds, it falls on the hamlet's only heroes to bring them home.
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Once / Sunday - 3:30 AM UTC
Apr 12
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
3 / 5 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
Since time immemorial you and your people have toiled in the shadow of the cyclopean ruins. Of mysterious origins and the source of many a superstition, they have always been considered a secret best left unknown by the folk of your hamlet. But now something stirs beneath the crumbling blocks. Beastmen howl in the night and your fellow villagers are snatched from their beds. With no heroes to defend you, who will rise to stand against the encircling darkness? The secrets of Chaos are yours to unearth, but at what cost to sanity or soul? An introductory adventure bringing old-school dungeon delving to Daggerheart, Sailors on the Starless Sea pits a group of 1st-level heroes against the legacy of the Chaos Lords and their corrupted hordes. Delving beneath the crumbling ruins, you will discover ancient crypts, a starless sea, and an archaic ziggurat, where death and treasure await in equal measure! If you have wanted to learn how to play Daggerheart in a welcoming, beginner-friendly environment with stakes high-enough to challenge even veteran players, join us for a night of adventure in the dark depths of the world that was.
Game style
Dungeon Crawl
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(27)
2 years on StartPlaying
555 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Inclusive
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
It all began Thanksgiving Day when I was 10 years old. I found my uncle’s Dungeons & Dragons red box with the warrior on the cover battling against a dragon. I was instantly drawn to it and begged my uncle to teach me how to play. Less than a year later, I was running adventures for my friends, igniting their and my imaginations as we told stories of heroics and fantasy. As the child of a Navy sailor who moved around a lot, D&D was always my constant and my way of connecting with like-minded people I met. Fast forward to now. Over the years, I have told hundreds of stories with adventurers and friends. Focusing on heavy roleplay and cinematic combat, I aim to bring years of improv theatre to life by driving stories focused on the player’s characters and the decisions they make. Nothing is too wild as we collaboratively build worlds and create adventures that will fill the halls of the legends of those worlds. Come join me. There are still so many tales to tell.
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Creating your character
Characters should be created before the start of the session at level 1 using any options from the Core Rulebook or The Void. Characters will be created using Demiplane and all content will be shared with you when you join the campaign there. If you need assistance creating a character or need a pre-generated character, that can be provided to you before the start of the session.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players should: ✅ have a working headset and microphone available for each play session; ✅ have a PC or Mac that is capable of running a lightweight VTT and Discord reliably; ✅ sign up for a Demiplane account if you don't already have one (it is free to do so); ✅ sign up for a Discord account if you don't already have one (it is free to do so); ✅ remember that this is a game and we are all here to have fun; ✅ be clear with expectations without being discourteous; ✅ see that this is an opportunity to learn from one another as well as teach.
What Anthony McKinstry brings to the table
✨ 33 years of experience running TTRPGs. ✨ A GM who is a fan of your characters and want to see them succeed despite hardship and adversity. ✨ Immersive and story rich narrative. ✨ Tactical and cinematic combat encounters. ✨ A living narrative where player's actions have real rewards and consequences. ✨ As many voices as I can, particularly for NPCs of significance. ✨ Access to my library on Demiplane. ✨ A dedicated Discord server for audio and text discussion, as well as a vibrant and growing community of D&D and Daggerheart players.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Anthony McKinstry creates a safe table
Please communicate any Lines and/or Veils to me before the start of session. If anything arises during the session, any player may say "Pause for a Minute" and we will discuss the issue (as a group or privately) and return to game after the discussion with any changes necessary to ensure player safety and enjoyment.
Content warnings
Safety tools used