Athen
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About Athen
Hi, I’m Athen! I’ve been running tabletop adventures since 2011, including charity games and helping players learn to GM. My focus is Daggerheart and Dungeons & Dragons using the 2024 rules: welcoming fantasy adventures where your choices help shape the story. New to tabletop games, or curious after watching Critical Role? You’re welcome here. I’ll help you find your feet, explain the rules as we go, and make room for questions. You don’t need an elaborate backstory, a character voice, or encyclopaedic rules knowledge to have a great adventure. Expect a relaxed atmosphere, creative problem-solving, and a group working together. I run online using Foundry VTT and Discord, with regular availability on Thursday and Friday evenings, 8–10 pm UK local time. Check each listing for the adventure, date, and price. Pull up a chair and let’s make a story worth telling!
At a glance
4 years on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Creativity, Sets the Mood, Storytelling
$15 per session
How Athen runs games
My style is relaxed, collaborative, and welcoming to new players. Tell me what your character wants to try, and I’ll help you work out how to do it. I use the rules as a shared foundation while keeping the story moving and making space for imaginative solutions. Expect a mix of character interaction, exploration, and purposeful combat. I explain unfamiliar mechanics when they matter and share the spotlight so quieter players have room to contribute too. A few words about your hero are enough to start; a longer backstory is welcome when the adventure has room for it. We’ll agree on boundaries and safety tools, respect one another, and aim to finish on time. Each listing explains the specific rules, tone, and preparation for that game.
Athen's ideal table
My ideal table is curious, kind, and ready to work together. Beginners, returning players, and experienced adventurers who enjoy supporting newcomers are all welcome. You’ll fit well if you enjoy sharing the spotlight, trying creative ideas, and letting other players have their moments. Roleplay can mean speaking in character or simply describing what your hero does; both are welcome. We’ll build an adventure together, with room for laughter, brave choices, and the occasional unexpected dice roll.