Hark! Behold the latest tidings from the realm of Critical Role, where fans’ hearts doth flutter with anticipation for the grand tenth anniversary celebrations. A veritable feast of announcements hath been laid before thee, including a glimpse at the wondrous artwork adorning the standard and limited-edition sets of Daggerheart, unveiled at Pax Unplugged.
Darrington Press, the noble publishing arm of Critical Role, doth beckon players to embark upon a fantastical journey within the realms of Daggerheart, where the illustrious artwork of Mat Wilma and Dominik Mayer doth grace the covers of the game’s standard and limited editions. Wilma’s creations adorn the Daggerheart Core Set, housing the rulebook and card box, while Mayer’s vision bedecks the limited edition, which boasts an exclusive Game Master’s screen alongside the core rulebook and card box. Those who doth frequent this year’s Pax Unplugged may bear witness to these masterpieces at Darrington Press’ Booth #3535.
Critical Role’s illustrious Game Master, Matthew Mercer, first didst tease Daggerheart during Darrington Press’ 2023 “State of the Press” address, signaling a bold step in the company’s evolution as a vanguard of tabletop storytelling. Though Critical Role’s name is oft intertwined with Dungeons & Dragons, the tale of Vox Machina afore the days of streaming did unfold through the Pathfinder system. Over the past decade, the channel hath regaled audiences with a tapestry of tabletop tales, including original systems like Candela Obscura and now, Daggerheart, drawing the show’s devoted following with its emphasis on immersive, fantastical storytelling.
The clamor of fans eager to partake in Daggerheart’s mysteries was met with an invitation to partake in a beta playtesting phase courtesy of Darrington Press this past year. The Menagerie, a troupe of intrepid adventurers, didst serve as the inaugural players of Daggerheart, embarking on a three-part adventure that showcased the game’s evolution through its beta phase. At PAX Unplugged, the final form of Daggerheart shall be revealed, alongside a holiday-themed live show in Camden, where Critical Role shall regale its audience with a tale of Fear and Hope, set in the realm of Daggerheart.
As the winds of Spring 2025 doth approach, so too doth the arrival of Daggerheart, with pre-orders for both the standard and limited editions now available on Darrington Press’ digital abode. An image of the limited edition set doth accompany these words, a glimpse into the majesty that awaits those who dare to delve into the realms of Daggerheart.
