A World of Gaea One Shot: Mistaken for Heroes
Mistaken for legendary heroes, a group of ordinary villagers are swept into a desperate mission to stop a Lich Queen.
$22.00
/ Session
Details
Once / Sunday - 12:00 AM UTC
May 31
Session Duration / 4–6 hours
0 / 4 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
When a desperate royal envoy mistakes your ragtag group of villagers for a group of legendary heroes, you’re thrust into a quest meant for myths, not people who argue over bar tabs. Promised titles, land and a king’s fortune, you set out to stop the return of a dreaded Lich Queen all while desperately trying to maintain the illusion that you are the heroes everyone thinks you are. This one-shot blends dark fantasy stakes with humor and roleplay-forward chaos. Expect a mix of social deception, clever problem-solving and high-risk combat where thinking like a hero matters more than actually being one. The tone is Monty Python meets Guardians of the Galaxy. This game is perfect for players who love roleplay, improvisation, and character-driven storytelling, especially those who enjoy leaning into chaos, comedy and emotional moments alike.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Combat Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(17)
3 years on StartPlaying
12 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, World Builder
Average response time: 24+ hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hey there! I’m Maven. I'm a 30-something mom who's also a a cosplayer and a lifelong storyteller who found her way into the world of tabletop games in 2021. Since then, I’ve fallen in love with the art of collaborative storytelling through systems like Dungeons & Dragons, Pirate Borg, Blades in the Dark, Perils and Princesses, Vampire: The Masquerade, and Candela Obscura. I started out GMing for friends, but now I’m opening my world to new players who are ready to dive into something a little different and a lot of fun. As a Game Master and a storyteller, I have a passion for dark and high fantasy, as well as horror, and everything I run is completely homebrewed — no modules here. Each story is shaped around the players and their characters, so no two campaigns are ever the same. If you bring me a tragic backstory, I will use it. Or if the campaign becomes your characters tragic backstory, that's even more delightful. I’m also a mental health advocate, and I believe that safety and communication make for the best stories. Every table I run includes a in depth session 0 discussion about lines and veils, so players can explore intense themes while knowing their boundaries are respected. If you’re looking for an immersive, character-driven roleplay heavy experience filled with emotion, mystery, and the occasional monster, my table might just be the right place for you.
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Creating your character
The full details of Character creation will be discussed during session 0, but players will be at level 5 and I use DnDBeyond for character sheets.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You will need a Discord account, a Roll20 account and a DnD Beyond account. Please have the Beyond20 Chrome extension downloaded to allow rolls from DnD Beyond to transfer to Roll20.
What Maven brings to the table
-Character voices -Very detailed world descriptions -Every decision matters, in combat and out of it -You can expect to have fun in a very immersive style of game.
Homebrew rules
We will go over house rules during session 0 but here are a few areas our rules involve: -modified critical hits -Medicine check consequences -Potions -Optional house rules for Death Saves/Character death
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Maven creates a safe table
We will discuss lines, veils, and boundaries during session 0, so everyone can enjoy exploring all themes in a safe and respectful space.
Content warnings
Safety tools used