Thee Silvery Bard
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About Thee Silvery Bard
My name’s Paul, though at the table I’m best known as Thee Silvery Bard—a playful nod to the 5e spell Silvery Barbs. The name embodies my style: bold, imaginative, and guided by the Rule of Cool. My mission is simple: to create unforgettable, collaborative stories where every player shines. Performance has been in my blood since childhood. I’ve worked as a musician, a stand-up comic, and a teacher—but nothing has been as fulfilling as stepping into the role of Game Master. Over the years, I’ve performed for the BBC in the UK and NBC in America, earned awards, and produced shows that left audiences captivated. Whether it’s celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons or exploring a hidden indie gem unearthed from the shelves of London’s legendary Orc’s Nest, I bring the same promise: a gaming experience that is brilliantly creative, deeply kind, and endlessly entertaining.
At a glance
Less than a year on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Teacher, Creativity
Average response time: 7 hours
Response rate: 100%
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I became a GM because
I like to tell stories with others.
The three words my players would use to describe me are...
eccentric, vibrant and slightly mad!
When I'm not running games I'm...
playing folk Music like a good bard should!
How Thee Silvery Bard runs games
Variety is the spice of life. I believe the best games strike a balance that keeps every session fresh and engaging. You can expect a mix of combat, role-play, exploration and puzzle-solving with a quirky sense of humour, woven together so no two adventures ever feel the same. I love to drawnin clever mechanics and ideas from across different systems, blending them seamlessly into the experience. Sometimes the action unfolds in theatre of the mind, while other moments come alive on a tactical combat map. Whichever best serves the story
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I deal with rules issues by...
talking about it. It's the BEST way.. trust me.
My games focus on...
play, creativity, laughs, tears. Emotions run like rivers and dreams are a vaporous clouds...
When it comes to voices
I like to create characters so I do voices.... and I'm not bad at them!
Thee Silvery Bard's ideal table
Open, kind, creative, and fun loving player's are welcome! I like to laugh, be creative and tell fabulous stories that engage. We welcome the loud, the quiet and diverse.
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