Lahyam
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About Lahyam
Hi y'all! My name is Liam and I want to help you express your creativity! I've been a musician and director since I was young and have always believed that everyone deserves the chance to be creative. I've been GMing for 4 years and enjoy all kinds of adventures, from fantasy and pulp action to dramatic thrillers. I've run Homebrew and Official Campaign modules. I'd love to meet you and run a fun, vast, and immersive campaign together! Being born and raised in the SF Bay Area means folx of all backgrounds, identities, and orientations are welcome!
At a glance
Less than a year on StartPlaying
5 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Knows the Rules
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I got started GMing...
After watching enough Dimension 20 to correct the rules without needing to check reference.
My favorite books are
"The Psalm for the Wild-Built" by Becky Chambers, "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Le Guin, "The Wind-up Bird Chronicle" by Murakami
How Lahyam runs games
My favorite games as a GM are also some of my favorites to play! I love a deep world with more discovery and secrets around every corner. You gotta have some good roleplay in there just to set the stakes for the rising action. I always encourage my players to be creative. There's more than one way to solve any problem! Even when I'm improvising I'm always bringing in tropes and movie quotes, so feel free to quip away. If you're open to silliness, scenes can always be more heightened, and can even go gonzo. I have years of experience managing group environments so I'm happy to share the spotlight, I love bringing people together so I can confidently say anyone is welcome. š Story Comes First I run games with real stakes, strange twists, and moments youāll actually remember. Your choices shape what happens. š Character-Driven Play I love PCs who feel like people; messy, layered, and full of heart. If your character matters to you, they matter to me. āØ Tailored to You Whether weāre running a published module or something homebrew, I shape the world around your characters and ideas. š Collaborative Worldbuilding Your backstory helps define the setting. Weāre telling this story together, and your input matters. š Everyone Gets a Moment No spotlight hogging. Every player gets time for cool moves, quiet scenes, and emotional payoff. š Beginner Friendly New to the game? Iāve got you. Iāll guide you through the rules, and weāll learn as we go. š Fun Is the Point Weāre here to enjoy ourselves. The vibe is creative, chill, and full of āwhat if we tried thisā¦ā energy. š¤ Inclusive and Safe Space My tables are actively welcoming. Queer, trans, neurodivergent, BIPOC, disabled individuals are always invited to the table. No room for hate or ājust kiddingā bigotry. š Distinct NPCs and Voices I bring characters to life with voice acting and improv, from creepy weirdos to heartfelt companions.
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I once ran a session...
... that was an entirely improvised episode of Scooby-Doo. Ghost house and voiced characters and chase montage and everything. It's always funny where the dice can lead.
Rules are...
... A shared responsibility at the table. My focus is directing my players and helping them share the spotlight. I'm glad to show my players the ropes, but I can't have all the PCs' abilities memorized. You can always ask a fellow player for help too.
Lahyam's ideal table
My table is friendly, inclusive, and built on trustāwe laugh a lot, roleplay even more, and keep things flexible so everyone can shine. Whether you're a shy newbie or a seasoned dice goblin, there's space for you here. Expect a mix of irreverent side banter, deep character moments, and cinematic scenes that swing from funny to gut-wrenching without missing a beat.
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