Tea & TTRPG Day: Brindlewood Bay, The Long Dark Teatime of the Soulless

Tea & TTRPG Day is our first ever premium Guild event! You will be sent a link purchase your ticket and reserve your seat within 24 hours.

PRICING

• It is $50/per player per session to play in this premium game experience at Groundswell Startups.
• It is $45/per player per session if you are a paid monthly supporter of the Guild (via our Ko-Fi or Patreon).

Your $50 Ticket Includes:
4-Hour Game Session: “Brindlewood Bay, The Long Dark Teatime of the Soulless”
Join an immersive tabletop adventure filled with cozy mystery, laughter, and tea-fueled storytelling.

Formal Tea Service
Enjoy a full high tea experience served during your session, featuring:

• Starter: Charcuterie board, bread with butter & honey, cheddar & apple slices
• Tiers of Treats: A variety of irish stew, mashed potatoes & meats, scones or savory breads/biscuits, and desserts
• Freshly Brewed Pot of Tea (select from several fine blends)

Free Entry into Daywide Contests (3 PM – 4 PM Judging)

• Bake-Off Contest – Show off your best baked creation
• Best Dressed Contest – Flaunt your tea-time or TTRPG-inspired fashion
• Gossip Board Contest – Join in on our playful mystery social challenge!

Your ticket grants full access to all Tea & TTRPG Day festivities during your session.

Limited seats available — reserve early!

PLAYER INFORMATION
Experience required: None
Age: 18+
Number of seats available: 5
Character Sheets: Pregenerated characters will be provided
Link to the System!

ABOUT THE ADVENTURE
The ladies of the Murder Mavens Book Club are in for a treat—or perhaps a tragedy. A genteel afternoon tea at the elegant Midsummer Lodge turns sinister when one of the guests meets an untimely and inexplicable end. Between scones, secrets, and suspicious smiles, it’s up to the Mavens to uncover what really happened before the kettle runs dry and another soul is steeped in danger.

ABOUT THE SYSTEM
Brindlewood Bay is a cozy murder-mystery role-playing game about a group of clever older women members of the local Murder Mavens Book Club who can’t help but get involved in real investigations. Together, they solve strange crimes in their sleepy seaside town, all while knitting, gossiping, and sharing tea. But beneath the genteel surface of small-town life lurks something darker an undercurrent of eerie, cosmic mystery waiting to be uncovered.

GAME MASTER INFORMATION
Name: Rooster
Pronouns: He/Him
20+ Years as a TTRPG Player
10+ Years as a Game Master

ABOUT YOUR GAME MASTER
As a game facilitator, I believe that tabletop roleplaying games are for everyone. My table is a welcoming space for players of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. I affirm and support gamers from all walks of life, including those from traditionally marginalized communities. Diversity in gaming brings fresh perspectives, richer storytelling, and a more engaging experience for all involved. I encourage players to bring their whole selves to the table, and I strive to create an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued.

At my table, respect and inclusion are non-negotiable. Everyone deserves to play without fear of discrimination, harassment, or exclusion. I am committed to fostering a positive and inclusive space where creativity thrives, and all players have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the stories we create together.

If you're looking for a game where you can be yourself and be part of a welcoming, divers community, you're in the right place.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS
WHAT YOU NEED

• Nothing, everything will be provided

WHAT I PROVIDE

• Everything required will be provided

GAMEPLAY DETAILS

• Rules Loose- Rule of Cool
• Learning Session- Gameplay questions encouraged

CONTENT WARNINGS

• Adult Language

PROHIBITED CONTENT

• Sexual Themes

SAFETY TOOLS USED
Sometimes games have content or situations where a player or GM may feel stressed out, unsafe, or otherwise not having fun. Safety tools are a way for players and GMs to communicate and check-in before, during, and after a game in order to make sure everyone is still having fun, and to provide the right support when needed.

Information on Safety Tools

BEFORE AND DURING THE GAME:

• Lines and Veils
• Open Doors
• Breaks

PLAYERS CAN EXPECT:

• Combat/Tactics: (Low)
• Roleplay: (High)
• Exploration: (Medium)
• Puzzles: (Low)