[Closed] Adventures in Elthira (D&D 5th 2014)

This will be a sandbox D&D game. You'll start somewhere on the main island of Elthira, and progress from there.

This link is the game forum. Read through all the info and lore. Lore is basic for now, as most stuff (factions, settlements, important figures) will be created as you progress.

Go anywhere, do anything. Join a faction. Venture into the wilderness. Try to undermine governments. Romance NPCs. Most importantly: have fun!

System: D&D 5e (2014)

Character Creation: Start at Level 1. Standard array for stats. Fixed HP gain. No homebrew stuff. No evil characters.

Class/race options from the core books only.

Party Size: I'm looking for four players.

Vibe/Aesthetic: Standard medieval fantasy D&D setting. Extra-planar travel is possible, which may have a different vibe.

Duration: Since this isn't a pre-planned campaign, there's no set end.

Post Frequency: 4 posts per week. I usually prefer 5 per week, but it's been eons since I played D&D, so I'm giving myself some leeway.

Consistent activity is expected. If something comes up, let me know, and we'll work around it. If you go AWOL for more than seven days, I'll seek a replacement player.

Specialized Software and Resources: Game is played here. Off-site character sheets may be used.

Player Experience Requirements: None needed, but I'd prefer at least one person to be a veteran D&D player, to help me shake off the rust.

DM Style: My forte is RP, not mechanics. As mentioned, I haven't played D&D in millennia, so expect some bumps in the road.

I'm not a bloodthirsty DM who pines for TPKs. Expect difficulty to be easy-to-normal. But actions will have consequences. If a duke catches you trying to pickpocket him, expect his guards to deliver a whupping.

Clever RP will get you far. DCs will scale based on the quality of RP.

Being an Ironsworn/Starforged veteran, I'm used to writing meaty posts. But I'll try to keep things breezier in this game, so the action moves swiftly.

Leveling: Because I hate numbers, we're using Milestone XP. Expect to level up when you accomplish major goals, or when you accomplish a decent number of smaller ones. This also allows you to progress without relying solely on combat.

Sexual Content: Intimacy is allowed, but not erotic roleplay. Once the clothes would start coming off, fade to black. Think of what a PG-13 movie would allow. If you have questions, ask me, or just fade to black to be safe.

Darker Stuff: Things like torture, mass killing, and slavery may be present, but there won't be gratuitous descriptions.

Maps/Combat/VTTs: Everything will be theater of the mind, including combat.

Some "Nos": No power-gamers, murderhobos, memesters, or contrarians.

Application Process:

1.) Provide a brief character concept. This can only be a few sentences.

2.) Examine the map and lore here and describe where you'd want the party to start. You'll all be starting somewhere on the main island, leaving the more exotic places free for exploration in the future.

You can reply here with your application, or PM me.

Nice map. I'm interested in starting a game at level 1. I'm a rapid poster and experienced player. Like to see where this all goes.

Application sent. Accidentally deleted the PM on my side and not sure if it deletes it for just me or both of us. Happy to resend, if needed. Thanks!

Hello, i'm a total newbie, and i would really like to play my first game ! I don't know where to send the application though ?

Everyone: You can reply here with your application, or PM me. Added this info to recruitment post.

@Zixzax, @Sealied: I received both of your PMs, so you don't have to post anything here, unless you want to.

Cool map and lore. It looks like there is a lot to work with. I'm interested (veteran 2014 5e player), and here is the requested information:

1) Flynnad Greenstep - Halfling Barbarian from Amasis in Varzland. Flyn has felt stifled on the family farm his whole youth, and sold all his possessions for a kit of adventuring gear. He is well read and quite studious. He doesn't know what he wants but he wants something different! He will use shield and sword, and his Rages would be flavored as more tactical and cunning then blind ferocity.

2) Flyn won't have made it far from his home at level 1, unless he got very lucky with some travel caravan. Perhaps he took off East, being intrigued by the plains of the Revenmark.

1) Finn Taeleen, a Human Fighter from Graylock from the ranks of the aristocracy, a knight newly made from his squireship. He is setting out in an effort of building a court for his estate, and gaining experience in leadership; he wants to recruit a court mage, and find a good horse for his stables abroad, which means travelling to places like Varzand and Revenmark, not to mention the wilder East where things are unclaimed, perhaps where he could make a real name for himself.

2) Graylock, Varzand, or Revenmark are places I'd like to start in that order of preference.

@thronesmoker: Application looks good.

Rages are described as "unbridled, unquenchable, and unthinking fury," but if you're selected, we could flesh out what you've presented.

Maybe there's something special about Flyn that lets him semi-control these moments of fury....

I would like to play Misha the Red, human druid hailing from Revenmark. She began life destitute and a thief but found her calling when she fled into the wilds after a failed heist and became a druid after finding a circle that needed new recruits. I envision her as practical and direct (like most folk of Revenmark are I imagine), a bit at odds with the law but not evil at heart. Like in nature, the strong thrive and she believes herself so.

Revenmark seems like an interesting place for its ruggedness and freedoms so I wouldn't mind starting there. But the Unclaimed East and Umbermoor would do fine as well for me. Just don't place Misha in too 'çivilized' company. She might step on some toes.

Thought to create cleric for this game but lack finding any materials on the deities. A deity relating to song and dance was the thought.

Appreciate the interest from everyone.

I'm leaving this open for a few more days, then selecting players. Expect more news Saturday or Sunday.

Anyone else can still apply in the meantime.

Padishar Creel is human rouge from Revenmark. Lost big betting on a horse race and had to get away. Why not strike out into the world to make his fortune.

@Khulod, @thronesmoker, @Sealied, @Zixzax: You four are the Chosen Ones!

I'll be sending out invites shortly.

Everyone else: thanks for your interest. I'll post here if we need replacements.