Painted in Red: a Gothic Learn-to-Play Oneshot

"Five years ago, a thousand ships answered Agamemnon's call and departed Greece to bring about Ilium's ruin. The greatest heroes, the mightiest weapons, and the most mythical stories are somewhere else.  You are among who remains.  I am Homer, and I will sing of you, amongst Other Names." Set in a fabled Age of Rhapsody — paying homage to the Bronze Age, Greek tragedy and comedy, and classical myth — Echoes of Fate is a homebrew Campaign Frame for Daggerheart exploring lies and prophecies, the making of myths, and what it costs to break destiny. You are not the hero the epic was written for. No prophecy names you. No Muse has claimed your story...yet. So what do you make of a life the songs haven't told yet? If you are a fan of myth retellings such as EPIC: the Musical, A Thousand Ships, The Song of Achilles, come sit by the fire. Some notes on the setting: •  The gods are present but distracted — drawing their eye may bring you greatness, or ruin. Or maybe you'll be drawn to the Mysteries instead? •  No prophecy protects you: your choices ripple outward, and could alter canon myths and even the course of the war itself. •  All stories are welcome, this table is LGBTQ+ friendly. •  New to tabletop, Daggerheart, or Greek myth? This table is beginner-friendly. And no Classics degree required, just curiosity. EU-friendly hours (evenings except weekends where I can do mornings or early afternoons) or US- friendly (late afternoons/early evening). Sessions can be weekly or bi-weekly through StartPlaying.com, at 20$ per session. About me: - I've been a Dungeon Master for almost 8 years and I have plenty of experience in guiding new players. I prefer Theater of the Mind with minimal VTT support. - Your story will matter and I love a long, narrative background I can weave into the main story. - I do character voices!  - I also do character artworks :D Safety tools: Session 0, Lines and Veils, Consent checklist and X cards. I prefer to be honest in advance: Echoes of Fate draws from real life in addition to myth. Slavery was present in Ancient Greece, as was mysogyny, war and violence. You will be able to challenge these in-game through your character, or ask me to avoid mentioning them and I will do my best to do so.

ENDURING ONES WANTED! 💀 Hey gang, Myth here! We are now looking for 2 more players to join our established Daggerheart group for a brand new Pay To Play Age Of Umbra campaign: Call Of The Ashen Seas 🌊 A group of Enduring adventurers are thrown together on an seafaring voyage to answer the call of a God… 🕯️ Beginner & LGBTQ+ friendly with new and experienced players welcome! 💪 Touchstones for the adventure are Dark Souls meets Prometheus ⚔️ Details below! “They have returned…..praise hope, THEY HAVE RETURNED!!” Game - Call Of The Ashen Seas - A Daggerheart Campaign For New Players & Grimdark Fans Group - Online - Zoom (Video+Voice), Discord (Rolling) & Encounter+/Theatre Of The Mind (Combat) Experience - 9 Years GM Experience Start Time - 7pm BST, Thursday Evenings Regularity - Every Two Weeks Length - 10-15 Sessions Levels: 2-4 Resources Needed - Standard Zoom + Discord Account Game Style - In the style of Critical Role and Dimension 20 (focus on Role Play, Inclusion and a balance of Exploration, Social Interaction and Combat), with an emphasis on immersive storytelling Price - £15 p/session, with Session 0 being free! ABOUT THE GAME This homebrewed adventure is a brand new campaign set within Age Of Umbra’s Ashen Seas 🌊 It’s very suitable as a starting point for new players who are looking to dip their toe into the world of Daggerheart in a welcoming environment, and for players who are either fans of the grimdark genre or fans of Critical Role who have yet to experience a game set in the Age Of Umbra 💀 After melodious whispers are heard following the appearance of a faint light on the horizon, a group of Enduring adventurers set out on a voyage across the Ashen Seas to answer the call of a Veiled God thought lost to the ages… 🕯️ ABOUT THE GM Hey y’all! I’m Myth (He/Him), LGBTQ+ Professional GM 💪 My style is most inspired by Matt Mercer and D20’s Brennan Lee Mulligan, Session 0 and a number of Safety Tools (Consent Questionnaire, Red & Yellow Lines, Open Door Policy, Post Session Debrief) will be in place, as well as Music, Atmospheric Sounds and Voice Modulating Effects 🎙 I currently run 5 regular professional games as well as 2 home games, and have experience in acting and improvisation (Level 4 in Improvised Narrative Storytelling, 10 Night Theatrical Run at the Edinburgh Fringe, 5 Years with an Amateur Dramatics Society) as well as communication & conflict resolution (Level 2 & 3 in Counselling Skills) 🎭 Here’s a link to my professional page if you’d like to read some testimonials from my current players 👍 https://www.facebook.com/share/17xiPNtLGF/?mibextid=LQQJ4d WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE As part of this adventure, as a player you will receive: -Private collaboration with myself before Session 0 to help craft a character that you’ll be excited to play and will feel like a living part of the world 🪶 -A brand new, homebrewed Grimdark story, personalised to the unique set of players at the table 💀 -At least One Significant Connection or NPC from your character’s backstory included as part of the adventure 📚 -The option of your character starting with a Scar (characters with Scars in the Age Of Umbra have one less Hope resource, but deal extra damage equal to their number of Scars) ⚔️ -The chance to dress up as your character during sessions (To enhance the immersion, the GM will be dressed appropriately, and players have the option to wear 1 or more items of clothing to help match their character’s appearance if they wish, with Inspiration being given to those who do) 🛡️ -The chance to join a vibrant and welcoming gaming group that is enthusiastic and supportive of each other 🖤 HOW TO JOIN Looking for players who are LGBTQ+ Friendly and 18+ (age, not hit points) 👍 If you’d like to know more or get involved, feel free to DM me with the following info: -Name -Preferred Pronouns -A Bit About Yourself & Why You’d Like To Join -1 Or 2 Character Concepts That You’d Be Interested In Playing Any questions just let me know! 🙂 Cheers! 💪

Barovia is a valley trapped in magical mist—cut off from the world and ruled by a mysterious immortal known only as Strahd, a name whispered in fearful tones by those who remember the old legends. When you cross the mist’s threshold, the land responds to you, amplifying your hopes and fears in ways you can feel. You’ll walk through villages clinging to strange traditions, encounter ancient spirits offering cryptic warnings, and sense the mist itself watching. This is a Daggerheart adventure where you unravel Strahd’s curse, discover who he truly is, and decide what kind of heroes you will become in a land that refuses to let anyone leave. What to expect: 🩸 Non-linear gameplay: Choose your own path and tackle quests in any order. 🩸 Active villain: Strahd is always watching, manipulating, and shaping the story. 🩸 Difficult choices: Barovia is filled with flawed people, conflicting loyalties, and situations where doing the right thing isn't always obvious. 🩸 Survival in a cursed land: Barovia is bleak and isolated, where safety is scarce and even small victories matter. Tuesdays at 7:30pm EDT What is included: 🗺️ Custom animated maps & visual aids 🎵 Curated campaign soundtrack 📝 Campaign wiki with lore, characters & discoveries 📔 Dedicated campaign note-taking tools 📚 Access to the core digital & suppliment rulebooks ✅ Campaign rules, expectations & custom content You can read the primer here to get a good direction on how to design your character. This is a paid game of $35 + SPG Service Fees per a player per a session. It can be found here on SPG. Easy to jump in midway through. You will have access to the all the notes and trascripts to be able to catch up. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.