I write and design stories that engage and immerse audiences across various entertainment mediums. I am a AAA and live-service narrative designer, game writer, world builder, and lore wrangler who loves crafting immersive lore and memorable in-game experiences that players can get lost in. I’m an amateur screenwriter and author of speculative, sci-fi, horror and fantasy fiction. I’ve helped produce independent feature and short films, designed and written for tabletop and play-by-mail RPGs, and served as a mentor, trustee and board advisor. Over the last 25 years I’ve worked across technology, video games, startups, and enterprise software at senior levels.…

Theo Priestley

I write and design stories that engage and immerse audiences across various entertainment mediums. I am a AAA and live-service narrative designer, game writer, world builder, and lore wrangler who loves crafting immersive lore and memorable in-game experiences that players can get lost in. I’m an amateur screenwriter and author of speculative, sci-fi, horror and fantasy fiction. I’ve helped produce independent feature and short films, designed and written for tabletop and play-by-mail RPGs, and served as a mentor, trustee and board advisor. Over the last 25 years I’ve worked across technology, video games, startups, and enterprise software at senior levels.…

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Narrative Designer at NDA
March 1, 2025 - Present
Narrative designer and game writer for a AAA live service video game. Created and maintained the internal lore bible; produced in-game narrative arcs, voice-over scripts and NPC dialogue, ensuring tone and lore consistency while collaborating with multiple departments under technical and localization constraints.
Creative Consultant at NDA
June 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Consulting on transmedia opportunities for an established video game IP, advising on narrative strategy and cross-media integration.
Mentor at Limit Break
April 1, 2026 - Present
Mentor for a UK games-industry mentorship program, supporting marginalised entrants with career guidance and networking.
Writer at NDA
April 1, 2026 - Present
Wrote fiction and lore for a well-known fantasy franchise as part of ongoing narrative development and world-building work.
Quest Designer and Game Writer (Volunteer) at Star Wars Genesis Quest (Volunteer)
April 1, 2026 - Present
Designing branching narrative, rewriting characters and side quests, and creating NPC dialogue for a large fan-made Starfield total-conversion project.
Advisor at Fate & Fortune CIC
March 1, 2026 - Present
Advising a community interest company that uses tabletop RPGs to promote well-being and social inclusion.
Game Designer and Writer at Origin Story Games
January 1, 2026 - Present
Designing and writing new tabletop (TTRPG) and PBM RPG campaigns, writing new campaign material for existing RPG properties.
Portfolio at theopriestley.net
January 1, 2023 - Present
Portfolio presenting work and bio as a AAA and live-service narrative designer, game writer, world builder, and lore wrangler.
Portfolio (Portfolio Listing) at theopriestley.net
January 1, 2023 - Present
Personal portfolio and professional summary emphasizing narrative design, game writing, and world-building expertise.

Education

Legal Studies, General at Edinburgh Napier University
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics