About us

We are game masters, facilitators, and storytellers who believe that shared stories can help people feel more connected, seen, and brave together.

Where Berlings begins

Berling, a character from Norse mythology. One of four Dwarves know as the Brisings, who created a most beautiful piece of golden jewelry known as the Brisingamen for the goddess of love, Freya.

sixteen years ago

We began running games for friends and small groups, and grew into projects focused on role-playing games and how they positively improve human collaboration.

Storytelling, problem-solving, and the exploration of new viewpoints to better understand ourselves and others is where this work begins. This leads us help groups connect in a way that screens, lectures, and icebreakers could not.

Today, Berlings Beard focuses on crafting experiences that are as easy to plug into a schedule as any other activity, but with the depth and heart of a shared story that people remember long after the session ends.

Our Philosophy

Safe and welcoming for beginners

We explain how everything works in clear, simple language, and we create space for different comfort levels, learning styles, and personalities.

Story-first, not rules-first

Rules are there to support the story, not get in the way. We prioritize clear choices, meaningful consequences, and character moments over memorizing systems.

Player agency with gentle guidance

Players shape what happens, but they are not left to flounder. Our facilitators nudge the story forward, keep things moving, and make sure everyone has chances to contribute.

Experiences with purpose

That purpose might be communication, collaboration, or social-emotional skills.
We design sessions to support those goals without turning them into lectures.

How it works

We handle the prep and facilitation so you can focus on your group.

Tell us about your group
Share your group size, ages, goals, and any accessibility or content preferences in a quick form or call.
We design and prep your custom experience
We craft a tailored story, characters, and challenges, then prepare everything needed for a smooth session.
We show up and run your event
Your group shows up, dives into the world, and we guide them through an engaging, collaborative experience.