Ayfa McCleane-Fay
she/her
Irish writer, academic, TTRPG-performer, voice actor, and friend.
Haigh!I'm Ayfa. I'm an Irish immigrant in Switzerland, and I wear several hats.
In particular, I can be found donning the following fancy headwear:PerformingWriting
Get in touch!
I am always open to collaborating with new people and exciting stories.
Use any of the links below to contact me.Let's build some worlds together.
Performance
I'm an avid fan of tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) and I have been performing in Actual Plays (APs) for several years now. Below, you can find a collection of recent APs I have appeared in.I'm particularly interested in exploring the depths of our personhood and all that comes with us - hope, sadness, monstrosity, love, fear, belief, deceit, and storytelling.I also love to cosplay as my characters. If I get to paint my face and wear a wig, I'm in my happy place.
| Date | Channel | Show | Game | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | The Transmissions | Ara Ma'athlan Vhenas | Dragon Age | Part 1 of 4 |
| Aug 2025 | Pantsless Tables | Wick & Tallow | Ten Candles | Part 1 |
| May 2025 | Who Hurt You? | The Cold Seeps In | MAD AS HELL | Part 1 of 2 |
| Apr 2025 | Fey Earth | Hunt for Love | Fey Earth | Part 1 of 2 |
| Mar 2025 | Fey Earth | Reflections of Beauty False | Sail the Oceans Queer | Oneshot |
| Feb 2025 | EUphoria AP | Calpini | a dungeon game / MÖRK BORG | Part 1 of 2 |
| Feb 2025 | Tabletop Revolution | Honey Heist | Honey Heist | TBA |
| Dec 2024 | Pantsless Tables | Four Seasons of Mad Science | Tales from the Loop | Episode 1 of 3 |
As a player, I am passionate and specific when it comes to safety in games. My lines and veils are available on request, and my priority is ensuring the comfort and safety of everyone with whom I share a table -- including GMs!Though I work primarily with European tables, I can make myself available for most areas, depending on my own schedule. I am an experienced international remote worker, so collaboration across timezones is not an issue for me.If you're interested in working with me on your next AP, then please don't hesitate to get in touch using the links below.
Writing
I've been writing for most of my life and it is one of my deepest passions.
The bulk of my output falls into the "personal writing" category. I love nothing more than to delve into the mind of a character, inhabit their world, and see what makes them tick.
I specialise in fantasy and horror, but can play in many different worlds.
My writing style has been described as atmospheric, incisive, and adaptable.
Click the Medium icon below if you would like to see a (small) selection of my short stories, vignettes, and character studies.
I also write TTRPG and game-adjacent material.
Thematically, my games range from the sublime to the ridiculous. I love to write comedy and melancholy, exploring the relationships between people, and the dynamics of sociality.
Following the link below will take you to my itch.io page, where you'll find some short games I have written.
I have an academic background in Classics (BA), Philosophy (MA), and Neuroscience (MSc) and am slightly irritating about all three, but I am truly insufferable when it comes to Irish culture, history and language.If you're interested in hiring me to write on your next project, please use any of the below links to get in touch.