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Bluebeard's Bride, a gothic horror fairy tale | open to all
be careful sister your new husband's house is full of secrets what darkness will you find within its chambers? what darkness within yourself?
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$30.00
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1 player following this game
Once / Saturday - 9:30 PM UTC
Aug 29
Session Duration / 3.5–4 hours
2 / 5 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
I will not lie to you, sisters. Your story ends badly. But you knew this already, didn’t you? Bluebeard has had many brides and you know in your heart their cruel fate. Perhaps, if they were more loyal. More demure. More trusting. Perhaps you can be better than them…now isn’t that a comforting lie? But let us not dwell too long on Bluebeard, and his horrible lessons. Tonight is about you. What are your fears my dear? What shame and darkness mar your soul? By the end of this night, we shall discover your true self. Then, even if your name is not remembered in his story, we, at least, will know you for who you were. --- PLEASE NOTE THE CONTENT WARNINGS! This is a game about feminine and psychological horror. We will be going over lines and veils before we start, but fundamentally this story is about fear, identity, abuse, shame, and eventually, death. If that isn’t something you are interested in exploring, that’s totally fine. Check out some of my cozy game listings like Wanderhome or Crash Pandas for better vibes.
Game style
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Roleplay Heavy
Theater of the Mind
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(24)
4 years on StartPlaying
324 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, Storytelling
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
I don't use AI, and I always compensate artists and creatives for their work. In a former life, I was a teacher. I care deeply about fairness and helping players to find their own voice. No matter your experience or background, my table is a safe, welcoming space to learn and explore. If you are worried about being a little weird or not knowing exactly what to do. Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Let’s roll some dice and make some bad decisions
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Creating your character
Character creation is part of the game and will happen at the table. Expect to pick a playbook and also to collaborate on several questions the character and the world. I will have the playbooks available and will be present to answer any questions about playstyles and mechanics.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Technical preparation: you will need the following applications and equipment in order to participate: -Microphone -Discord -Free Roll20 account Social Preparation: In order to get the most out of this game it's best to arrive with a horror story mindset. be prepared to: -Delight in the macabre -Participate in collaborative storytelling -Accept a tragic ending -Use safety tools and respect others' boundaries One on one: Before joining the game there will be a short 5-10 minute conversation over Discord to introduce myself, answer any questions you might have, and smooth over any snags before we jump into the game.
What Emil brings to the table
I will provide the rules, the playbooks, a discord serve to chat in, atmospheric music, and access to the roll20 virtual tabletop for playbooks, dice rolling, and mood setting images. I'm also going to bring a huge amount of enthusiasm. This is one of my favorite games to run, and I am so excited to tell a ghost story with you!
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
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Safety
How Emil creates a safe table
In our one on one call I'll go over safety tools and how to use them, and also provide an opportunity to discuss boundaries. At the start of the game we will go over Lines and Veils as a group. During the game there will be an X-card and open door policy. There will also be a scheduled break during the session and the opportunity to request additional breaks for any reason. At the end of the session we will go over Stars and Wishes to celebrate and remember our game
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Safety tools used