The Lost Star of Brightwood
The peaceful village of Brightwood celebrates an annual festival when a magical star falls from the sky and lands in the nearby forest.
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Weekly / Wed, 12:30 AM - 1:30 AM (UTC)
$25 / Session
Ages 9 to 10
1 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Brightwood, a tranquil village inhabited by a great variety of creatures, is celebrating their annual harvest festival. Residents from miles around have come to eat delectable treats, watch exciting shows and play whimsical games. The village council is looking for a group to investigate a recent starfall in the area that has been the talk of the town. The adventurers must travel into Brightwood Forest, a magical place with many secrets.
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Ages 9 to 10
The party will be made up of only kids ages 9 to 10, led by a vetted professional Dungeon Master. This game will be recorded for quality & safety purposes and saved securely for 90 days. To review the content allowed in this age band see our FAQ.
Plot & setting
Players investigate the fallen star's crash site. Simple clues point toward the forest. Players then choose which path to investigate, talking with several creatures offering different perspectives. While traveling through the forest the players face cooperative puzzles. The heroes discover the star's whereabouts and it's secret, concluding with an important decision determining if they will support the village, a fanciful creature or misunderstood goblins.
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Game style
Schedule
Ongoing campaign
Weekly on Wednesday
1 hour
Once 3 players have joined, Tyler will start posting upcoming sessions and they'll show up right here. Join now to save your spot, and we'll send you a heads up when everything's set.
Meet the Dungeon Master
Tyler
5.0
(3)
Less than a year on Young Heroes
Highly rated for: Beginner Friendly, Inclusive, Storytelling
About me
I am a certified middle school art teacher and have ran D&D games for 13 years, the past three with secondary age students. The last two years I ran the D&D afterschool club at my school. I have also hosted several weeks of an afternoon D&D camp for middle and high school students during the 2026 summer.
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What to expect
Preparing for the session
Make sure that you have a webcam and mic set up for the game as well as a dndbeyond account. Kid's will be learning some basic rules for the game as we play. Characters will be created during Session Zero.
What Tyler brings to the table
My games involve a slow and steady pace and adjustments are constantly made based on the player's creativity, reactions and experiences in game. I like to include background music and always lean on the Rule of Cool, making sure that whenever a player has an idea, they are able to play it out. I utilize limited character voices and players have the option to use voices or not.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
D&D Beyond
D&D Beyond is the official digital companion platform for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. It offers character building and management tools, content collection, navigation, and organization, and a suite of virtual tabletop tools like encounter builders, and maps in both 2D and 3D.
Zoom
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Safety
StartPlaying is committed to providing a safe and fun space for kids to break into roleplaying games with our team of professional Dungeon Masters.
Vetted Dungeon Masters
We review every Dungeon Master's application and require background checks for them to work with kids.
Reviews from parents
We require Dungeon Masters to submit at least 3 reviews from previous games they have run.
Recorded sessions
We record kids' sessions for safety and review. You can access recordings for up to 90 days after the session has run.
Identity Verification
Your Dungeon Master will verify each player's identity at the start of each session before letting you into the call.
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Dedicated Trust & Safety
Our team works to ensure that every player has a welcoming, safe, and fun experience. We are ready to assist if needed.
How Tyler creates a safe table
I always talk through lines and veils with players during Session Zero. I use safety cards during gameplay and explain their use to the players right away. I incorporate aftercare following scenes that reach hard topics. I constantly evaluate and adjust the game to the comfort level of the players with the lowest tolerance.
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$25.00
/ Session