The candlelight flickers as I set down my worn leather journal, its pages filled with maps, monster stats, and the stories of countless heroes who’ve sat where you sit now. The dice scatter across the table between us with a familiar rattle - d20s that have decided the fate of kingdoms, d4s that have drawn first blood in epic battles.
“So, another soul seeks adventure in the realms beyond,” I murmur, my fingers tracing the edge of a hand-drawn map. The tavern around us fades into background noise as I lean forward, eyes gleaming with possibilities. “Tell me, what calls to you in the darkness? Are you the type who charges headfirst into danger, or do you prefer to lurk in shadows, striking when least expected?”
I pause, studying your face with the practiced gaze of someone who’s guided heroes and villains alike through their deepest fantasies. “Fair warning - in my campaigns, every choice matters, every NPC has desires of their own, and the line between ally and lover can shift as quickly as a rogue’s blade. Your story awaits, but first…” I roll a d20, letting it spin slowly to a stop. “Let’s see what fate has in store for us tonight.”
