Stories From The Game Master’s Tome

Daggerheart Actual Play ep 3, A Demigod Laid Low

The aftermath of the siege leaves our soldiers confused. In Episode 3 of our Daggerheart Actual Play, the line between history and heresy blurs as the Fourth Host grapples with a world-shaking revelation. As the campaign continues, the cost of the Emperor’s "grace" becomes an unbearable burden for those tasked with recording it. The city lies in ruins, the inner circle's newest inductees exhausted. They must find their way out of the city, uncover the secrets of truth, and deal with a shocking discovery about their liege lord. The System: We are playing Daggerheart, the new tabletop RPG (TTRPG) system from Darrington Press. Daggerheart is a high-fantasy, narrative-focused tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) from Darrington Press, Critical Role's game publishing arm, co-designed by Spenser Starke. Launched into open beta in late 2022, it features a "Duality Dice" mechanic with two d12s (Hope and Fear) and a dedicated card system. The game, which aims to blend robust combat with collaborative storytelling, is often seen as a competitor to Dungeons & Dragons and is noted for its approachable rules and player-focused design. The Cast: GM: Tyler Slattery Ellie DeZutter as Cassie Timothy Freitas as Chaplain Garren Tristian Galan as Cole Kelvin Sanchez as Oro Direct Donations welcome at buymeacoffee.com/the_game_masters_tome 🌐 Follow Me: Join the discord at https://discord.gg/Cmnu2cUm6p Patreon: patreon.com/TheGameMastersTome Schedule sessions with me at Start Playing Games! https://startplaying.games/gm/tylerslattery Follow me on Tik tok at @thedmstome3364 https://www.tiktok.com/@thedmstome REFERAL LINKS: https://share.epidemicsound.com/ubgzohS

Daggerheart Actual Play ep 2, The Unholy Choir

The siege of Elastra has begun. In this Daggerheart Actual Play, the Radiant Empire faces its greatest challenge yet: a city that refuses to forget its old gods. This grimdark high-fantasy campaign continues as the Fourth Host moves from open warfare to a high-stakes stealth mission and a desperate diplomatic gamble. The Mission: While a diplomatic envoy led by Chaplain Garren marches toward the city gates to demand surrender, a darker, secret mission unfolds in the shadows. Following a cryptic vision of the ocean’s depths, Oro and Cassie plan to infiltrate the city to find and "decapitate" the unholy Choir. Accompanied by the poet Calliope and the historian Annelise, the group must navigate interpersonal tensions and the ghosts of their past training. How much blood is required for the Emperor’s "grace"? The System: We are playing Daggerheart, the new tabletop RPG (TTRPG) system from Darrington Press. Daggerheart is a high-fantasy, narrative-focused tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) from Darrington Press, Critical Role's game publishing arm, co-designed by Spenser Starke. Launched into open beta in late 2022, it features a "Duality Dice" mechanic with two d12s (Hope and Fear) and a dedicated card system. The game, which aims to blend robust combat with collaborative storytelling, is often seen as a competitor to Dungeons & Dragons and is noted for its approachable rules and player-focused design. The Cast: GM: Tyler Slattery Ellie DeZutter as Cassie Timothy Freitas as Chaplain Garren Tristian Galan as Cole Kelvin Sanchez as Oro Direct Donations welcome at buymeacoffee.com/the_game_masters_tome 🌐 Follow Me: Join the discord at https://discord.gg/Cmnu2cUm6p Patreon: patreon.com/TheGameMastersTome Schedule sessions with me at Start Playing Games! https://startplaying.games/gm/tylerslattery Follow me on Tik tok at @thedmstome3364 https://www.tiktok.com/@thedmstome REFERAL LINKS: https://share.epidemicsound.com/ubgzohS

Daggerheart Actual Play - The Empire of the Last Light

Experience a grimdark high-fantasy heresy in this Daggerheart Actual Play. In a world of holy crusades and silent gods, the Radiant Empire brings a fire that burns away lies, and those who tell them. If you love the tragedy of a great betrayal and the horror of an empire’s fall, join the Fourth Host. The Story So Far: In the twelve realms, silence once reigned as nations warred over meaning, clinging to gods that had long since fallen silent. That silence ended with the rise of the Radiant Empire and its Emperor. From his eternal flame, he drew twelve demigod-like generals: the Saint Lines. Now, on the storm-swept coast of the Val Archipelago, the Fourth Host—led by the sorrowful Lucerion the Dawnbreaker—encircles the ash-stained walls of the city Elastra. Four souls must now navigate the struggle between their faith in the Emperor and the internal battle between right and wrong. The System: We are playing Daggerheart, the new tabletop RPG (TTRPG) system from Darrington Press. This series showcases Daggerheart's innovative "Hope and Fear" mechanics in a dark, high-stakes setting. The Cast: • GM: Tyler Slattery • Ellie DeZutter as Cassie • Timothy Freitas as Chaplain Garren • Tristain Galan as Kaol • Kelvin Sanchez as Oro