Rise of the Elemin | You’re the little elementals' last hope!
When mischievous elementals flee from corrupted mines, the city responds with violence. Can you save a diplomat and prevent disaster before sunset?
$25.00
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Once / Wednesday - 12:00 PM UTC
Sep 23
Session Duration / 2.5–3 hours
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
----------------------------- "Amazing DM. Great for new players learning how to play, great for more experienced players as well." — Root ----------------------------- PERFECT FOR NEW PLAYERS Never played Daggerheart before? This one-shot is designed specifically to teach you everything you need to know while having an amazing adventure! We'll learn by doing! THE ADVENTURE A local mine has become corrupted, driving panicked, mini-elementals into the city streets. Their chaotic "play" is terrifying the locals and tearing the town apart. A key diplomat is currently trapped inside the unstable tunnels, and the town guard plans to seal the entrance at sunset. You have a ticking clock to brave the wild magic, rescue the diplomat, and prevent a disaster. ----------------------------- "Hermann made me feel comfortable being a newbie and had patience in explaining things when I was confused." — Kim ----------------------------- WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE: - SOCIAL INTERACTION - Talk your way past obstacles, make allies, and influence the story's outcome - COMBAT - Fight magical creatures and learn how attacks, damage, and tactical decisions work - EXPLORATION - Navigate dangerous tunnels, solve environmental puzzles, and discover secrets - CORE MECHANICS - Roll dice, use your character's abilities, and understand how Daggerheart actually works - MEANINGFUL CHOICES - Your decisions shape the fate of the city and its innocent creatures. ROLEPLAY FRIENDLY - Jump into character as much or as little as you want. There's no wrong way to play! This adventure teaches you Daggerheart naturally through an exciting story with a ticking clock. By the end, you'll understand how to play and be ready for your next adventure! ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS WELCOME - Just bring your imagination and a willingness to be a hero!
Game style
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
4.9
(18)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
55 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Beginner Friendly, Inclusive
Average response time: 5 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
One of my favorite things in the world is to experience stories. After over two decades of playing, running, and designing for TTRPGs, I finally decided to quit my software engineering career and do this full-time!
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Creating your character
To make jumping into the game as easy as possible, you have two options for your hero: OPTION 1: Ready-to-Play (The Easiest Path) I have a selection of fully built, pre-generated characters waiting for you. Just pick the one that sounds the most fun to play, and you are ready for the adventure! OPTION 2: Build Your Own Want to learn how to build a character from scratch? I will happily guide you through the process step-by-step in our private Discord chat before the session starts.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
To play, you'll need: - Discord Account (free): Our primary communication hub. Create one at discord.com if you don't have one already. I'll send you a server invite once you're booked. - Demiplane Account (free): For character sheets and rules reference. Sign up at demiplane.com. I'll share campaign access for any resources you need. That's it! Everything else happens in our Discord server and during our session.
What Hermann brings to the table
A Living, Breathing World: - Vivid scene-setting with detailed descriptions that help you picture exactly where you are - Ambient music and sound effects to enhance immersion - Visual aids: maps, images, and handouts when they add to the story - A world that reacts to your choices. Your decisions matter and have real consequences A Safe, Inclusive Space: - Open communication: We discuss boundaries and comfort levels before the session - Welcoming to all: LGBTQ+ friendly, and judgment-free
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Webcam
Headphones
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Safety
How Hermann creates a safe table
Your safety and comfort are my top priorities. Here's how we'll maintain a welcoming table: Before the Session: - I'll send you a confidential Lines & Veils form to fill out privately. This covers content you want completely avoided (Lines) and content you're okay with existing in the world but don't want spotlighted (Veils) - All responses are kept confidential and will be respected without question or explanation required At the Beginning of the Session: - We'll discuss table expectations and comfort levels as a group (without requiring anyone to share private boundaries) - I'll explain our safety tools: X-Card (stop this content now), N-Card (no, let's not go there), O-Card (okay, this is getting intense, let's pause) - We'll establish how to use these tools in our digital format (quick Discord message or video signal) Throughout the Session: - Safety tools are always available—use them at any time, no questions asked - You can always message me privately if something comes up - If anything uncomfortable happens, we'll address it promptly and adjust course This is a collaborative story. Everyone should feel respected, heard, and safe.
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