Finding Inspiration at Every Table
We are, first and foremost, a group of friends who have found strength, healing, fun, and life-long friendships at our table during our 30+ years of gaming. It is our desire to share the benefits of coming together with your people to share laughter, imagination, and unique stories.
WordLeaf Media is helping people find their place at the table, a welcoming and inclusive community where individuals can freely explore their imaginations. We strive to provide a safe space for all, regardless of background or experience, to express themselves and build meaningful connections with others. Through our innovative content and dedication to promoting mental well-being, we aim to foster personal growth within the gaming community and beyond. Our ultimate goal is for anyone who wishes to dwell in this community to have access to a safe and supportive space at their table.
Our Story
We are committed to leveraging our expertise as professional writers and extensive experience within the realm of fantasy TTRPGs to create unique media that enhances what is currently available to the community. We appreciate and have benefitted from the social, emotional, and cognitive well-being that role-playing games and a world of fantasy offer individuals. Worlds of fantasy provide a safe space for individuals to navigate challenging or even traumatic life situations. Our mission is to improve access to these powerful tools, ultimately enhancing the lives of those who join us at the table. By developing innovative and engaging content, we aim to make a positive impact within the gaming community and beyond.
Meet The Team
Arcadia Deschane
Chief Finance & Operations Officer
Chief Compliance Officer
Master of Organization, Keeper of Worlds
Arcadia Deschane brings over two decades of project management expertise to the table, with a solid ten years spent deciphering contracts and tracking legislative changes in the insurance industry. Her love for organization borders on legendary— yes, when she GMs, her game modules are color-coded, tabbed, and impeccably labeled. Naturally, this makes her the one responsible for keeping us all on track—and if we stray too far off course, she might just cast magic missile at us.
Arcadia's storytelling journey has been shaped by lifelong friendships and shared passions. Being named right out of a Sci-Fi novel, she seems to have been born a lover of fantasy and science fiction. She has spent a lifetime reading, writing, and building worlds—and bringing us happily to the table with her. While she’s been writing for fun forever, she decided to turn pro in 2023, and we couldn’t be luckier to have her wielding both her pen and her maniacal organization skills in our favor.
Jess Neuner-Pak
Chief Marketing Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Writer, Traveler, Trivia Master
Jess Neuner-Pak has been writing her entire life, but she’s been getting paid for it (like a real professional) since 2018—proving that her Master’s degree in English was, in fact, a solid investment. With over a decade of experience in the IT industry, she brings a sharp eye for detail and a knack for storytelling to everything she creates. And if that wasn’t enough, Jess also brings music to the table—literally. Whether it's a well-sung tune or a haunting melody on her violin, she breathes life into her Bard characters, making our adventures even more immersive.
A true globetrotter, Jess has lived in Tokyo and France and takes every opportunity to explore fun and exciting places around the world. When she’s not writing or traveling, she’s dazzling us with her encyclopedic knowledge of trivia and random facts—earning her the affectionate nickname C-3PO around the office.
Patrick Williams
Chief Vision Officer
Chief Experience Officer
World Builder, Master of Impressions
Patrick Williams has been envisioning, creating, and writing about worlds since childhood, turning his imagination into experience. A former freelance writer and longtime entrepreneur, he has successfully run his own business for over 15 years—all while raising his amazing kids and guiding unforgettable adventures.
With a background in theatre, Patrick is a master of improv and can sit down with nothing but a story in his head and a blank page and still lead us through the most epic journeys as our GM. His voice acting, impressions, and NPCs have breathed life into Atoria, making every session an experience to remember. While his long locks from high school are a distant memory (see raising kids), his signature glasses—yes, sometimes more than one pair—or a well-placed hat are always in play. Most importantly, Patrick makes sure that no matter where the story goes, everyone at the table is having a great time—and laughing along the way.
Tori Selznick
Creative Director
Storyteller, Keeper of Knowledge
As our resident creative genius, Tori Selznick has been producing and lending her voice to the Trendy Lobotomy podcast since 2020, bringing history, lore, and oddities to life. Adding in over a decade of experience as a nurse and team lead, Tori knows how to stay calm under pressure, think critically, and has a keen attention to detail, making her an invaluable leader on our team.
Since the 7th grade, when they stumbled upon their mutual love of The Hobbit, Tori & Arcadia have been swapping favorite books, and building Atoria together—one story at a time. And yes, Tori has been playing burglars since the beginning.
Around the gaming table, Tori reigns as the ultimate rules maestro—if she doesn’t know it, odds are it’s not in the book. And while being neurodivergent at our table isn’t uncommon, Tori’s particular blend of neurospicy adds just the right kick to her creativity, making every project, story, and adventure even more dynamic and engaging.