Oh, quanto parve a me gran maraviglia,
quando vidi tre facce alla sua testa!
l'una dinanzi, e quella era vermiglia;
l'altre eran due, che s'aggiugièno a questa
sopr'esso il mezzo di ciascuna spalla,
e sè giungièno al loco della cresta;
la sinistra a vedere era tal, quali
vegnon di là onde il Nilo s'avvalla.
Welcome to the world of Tans'tafel, a setting that's been in the back of my head since 2008. The setting is very much based around the mid 1700s real world map, but with some significant changes. A High Fantasy world where people can be born with strange hair, and develop strange abilities at a young age, Powerful Elites keep the peace between nations via threat of MAD with mutual defense pacts reducing the risk of alpha strikes to take one country's elites out. "There be monsters" is an absolute truth in Tans'tafel, with some species originating from other planes or Dungeons Breaks loosing breeding populations into the wild.
In The Old World the codification and sharing of magical traditions several centuries before the current setting caused a magical revolution. As the growth of magic through shared knowledge occurred the people of the Old World began to explore across the oceans as well. The people of the New World (not the term they use) were vaguely accepting of the newcomers, but they made it clear to the newcomers that they too had high level Elites who could wipe out large settlements if pushed. The newcomers themselves could not afford to keep their own high level Elites, as the nations back in the Old World relied on them to keep the peace between them.
At great personal risk, and no small financial hardship to myself, which I mention not to guilt my editor into reimbursing me for costs incurred, but simply to impress upon you, dear reader, the hard-won veracity of these stories, I bring to you, the clever and well-informed readers of The Elendel Daily, the most up-to-date stories of the most wonderful world that Harmony, and of course the Survivor, has blessed us with. Do not think these to be the same as those stories of Allomancer Jak! I do not write of my own escapades, nor seek my own aggrandisement beyond that which is fairly accounted to me, but instead think of me as a nameless fly on the wall of great events, for truly I am merely a bug compared to the the Harmony blessed, and Survivor gifted, heroes of these stories, so please read to your fullest in the knowledge these stories are not only entertaining but true.
"Even with the cobblestones of Argent Avenue and the foliage of Aria Park still wet from the morning’s light rain, dozens of Kintargans have gathered along the facade of the opera house to protest the city’s new lord-mayor, Paracount Barzillai Thrune. The city’s new leader was appointed by Her Infernal Majestrix, Queen Abrogail II, in the wake of the previous lord-mayor’s sudden flight from the city - an event that still has local rumormongers whispering furiously. In a scant seven days, Paracount Thrune has instituted martial law, a curfew, and seven outlandish and polarizing proclamations. These actions and more have called many of Kintargo’s dissatisfied citizens here on
this overcast morn. There’s been no sign yet of Barzillai Thrune himself, and the opera house’s doors remain tightly closed—as they have since the man chose the landmark as his new home—but judging by the growing sound of the protesters, he surely can’t ignore the scene on the streets below much longer".
Hell's Rebels is an adventure path about resistance and revolution. The PCs turn up at a protest, things turn violent, they make a new friend, and from there on.... the real game can begin.
Hello all myth weavers again (long-time since i was last here... heh)! Welcome to "Ethereal Odyssey - The Polarodduhss Paradox" an adventure set in the distant future of the year 2625 AD. -- yeah, a new game that I'm basing it on my upcoming book of the same name, so it has quite a developed universe around it...
In here we are going to take part of the colony crew of Pioneer's Hope, decelerating from warp space to land at Polarodduhss, a lush jungle world filled with untold secrets. This epic campaign combines elements of science fiction, ancient mythology, and cosmic spirituality. Are you ready to unravel the mysteries of Polarodduhss?
Setting
The journey starts on board Pioneer's Hope, a cutting-edge spacecraft designed for colonization and exploration. They are en route to Polarodduhss, a terraformed planet twice the size of Earth with a higher gravity field of 1.4 G, that sports 12 artificially added moons. Originally a rogue, sunless world drifting through interstellar space, it was captured by the Terran Union and placed in orbit around the orange dwarf star, August XCZ447, also known as Kayathaar's Blast. The location of the star is very near the outer rims of the central galactic bulge of the Milky Way Galaxy.
Though it took around 2 centuries, Polarodduhss now thrives with exotic jungles, towering canopies, and enigmatic ruin-like pillars of rock—making it a haven of scientific wonder and potential dangers. You are among the few selected to explore this newfound paradise and shape its future.
The Plot
The year is 2625, and you are among the crew and pioneers aboard the massive exploration and colonization ship, Pioneer's Hope. After what feels like an eternity traversing through warped hyperspace, you are finally approaching your destination: the star system of Kayathaar's Blast and the mysterious planet named Polarodduhss.
Your mission is seemingly straightforward — disembark on this untamed, artificially seeded and terraformed, jungle planet, twice the size of Earth and graced with a gravity of 1.4 G, and lay the foundations for a new human city. The planet's vast, bioluminescent jungles and towering rock formations present their own challenges, but so does the unknown.
As you descend towards the planet, you can't shake the feeling that you're about to step into a much larger world, one filled with wonders and dangers you can't yet comprehend. Your captain speaks of building a new home for humanity, but what waits for you in the depths of those glowing jungles?
The ship's engines hum as you enter the atmosphere, and for a moment, you wonder what stories you'll be able to tell when this is all over—or if you'll even be there to tell them. The celestial drama above fades as you touch down, replaced by the immediate, pressing concerns of survival, exploration, and the haunting question that gnaws at the back of your mind: what else is out there?
How we will begin:
First scene will happen as it will happen in the book. We are all in the process of decelerating from warped hyperspace (a different approach i took to interstellar travel that is a bit more dramatic), then after character introductions and interactions with some of the main characters of the book, the ship will begin it's descent on Polarodduhss to begin the colonization efforts.
Oh, yeah, I'm looking for a starting crew of 5 players, but the game may begin at 3 active and approved players.
I will be closing the gate at 8 maximum or when the advertising time stops.
Also if you feel like you can manage two or maximum 3 character, that would count as occupying two seats or max 3. So i'm all for daring players that have the skills to manage multiple character arcs 🥳
I'd like to emphasize that even if the game has already started, newcomers are always welcome to join as long as I have available seats. Moreover, even if the table is full, I'd love for you to join our Discord and engage in discussions or simply chat about the game. Your participation and insights are always valued. The players and I hope to see you there 😁!
Perpetually shifting Number until the table remains fixed 0/8 seats left (Currently full)
Statements:
As this book is nearly finished, what we do here will have no impact what-so-ever on the already developed universe and lore, but it is instead a sorts of fan-fiction based on the adventures that will take place in there.
So as to not cause undue expectations and worries, nothing here will become part of the book, nor will any characters be mentioned in the actual book as it will screw with the entirety of the already established flow of the story.
Ownership: All game content, including but not limited to characters, settings, and story elements, is the sole property of Danny089-Eridmius/Odeoron.
User Agreement: Participation in this game implies an understanding and agreement that players will not use the game's copyrighted elements for any purpose outside of personal enjoyment through playing this game. This includes refraining from using these elements in their own works, whether these are written, digital, or other forms.
Idea Submissions: While we welcome player engagement and ideas, please be aware that any story suggestions or character concepts contributed by players will not be incorporated into future publications of the book or the game. This is to avoid any legal complications concerning the ownership of these ideas.
Distribution: This game or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the copyright owner, except for brief quotations embodied in reviews or discussions.
Thank you for respecting the hard work and creativity that has gone into crafting this universe.
Besides the usual disclaimers (magic, monsters, bad guys, possible violence, misdemeanors, and role-playing) this adventure also has a fair amount of possible horrific elements including mind control, body horror, alternate dimensions, evil gods and beings, tentacles, and weird/disgusting enemies.
Adventurers, Explorers and those who want to become such,
Find your way to the village of Greyreed and become part of an expedition into the misty swamp.
The renowned traveler, author and explorer Madri is looking for brave souls to accompany him on his latest expedition to find what is lost in the ever lasting mists.
Hey everyone. If this short blurb got your attention, and you feel ready to head out for the expedition, that's great. And if it wasn't enough, here is some more information for you.
Game Master:
So, here's a little bit about me. I have been mostly caught in the position of forever GM for the last ten years, so I got a little bit of experience with this. For the last five or so years I mostly played Dungeon World, which I would call the big brother to the System we will be using for this adventure. I also have some experience with pbp, mostly being a player in an anime forum roleplay. So if anything happens, that might be due to this, feel free to give me some advice.
Game System:
World of Dungeons with modified exp system.
World of Dungeons is a really rules light powered by the apocalypse system usable for classical and deadly fantasy adventures. The use of only a single move in combination with really simple classes makes this one great for the type of narrative game I like to run, as there are little rules to bog down the game. For this game, I changed some of the rules, such as using dungeon world style XP on a miss, or quantum gear I stole from wodu remix. As all the rules fit onto a single page, it shouldn't be to hard to understand them.
Madri's Expedition
And now, some more details regarding the adventure.
This adventure was created as a oneshot, and I ran it successfully at least three times. It's all about exlporing the misty swamps, a region that is held in a constant state of thick fog and houses some secrets.
The explorer Madri, who is looking for the next opportunity for some important discovery, to get even more famous than he is at the moment is organizing a small expedition consisting of him and the player characters, after he has found some hints about something that's hidden in the swamp. But as every good explorer would, he doesn't tell you what it is, as he fears you want to steal his fame.
For all that wonder, Madri is an NPC, who is both the quest giver, as well as an companion to the group, but don't be afraid of some DMPC saving the day stuff, as he is not quite as useful and adept in exploring, as the books he has written and tales told about him would make you think.
So if you decide to join the adventure, you'll be part of a crew that explores the misty swamps, on their way to old ruins and long lost treasure to be found.
Further Information:
This adventure is good for up to four characters, and the window for application is till one week after posting this, or until four players have successfully applied. For application, please have a look at the Characters tab. There are the rules for creating a character as well as a character sheet template and the general rules for the game.
If there are any questions, feel free to post them in the OOC Tab
The Glass World: Cozy, Comfy, Casual Mixed-Fantasy Adventures
The Glass World is a world setting that focuses on adventures and campaigns with aspects of the cozy mixed-fantasy genre.
The cozy fantasy aesthetic is one in which the stories and plots that portray themes of comforting and healing ambience, like a warm hug from a friend or nice cup of hot chocolate at the end of a cold day. It centers largely on slice-of-life, low-stakes situations, stories of growth and change, renewal, and happy endings. These stories are often concentrated between the connections, bonds, and relationships between individuals or close-knit groups.
Less The Lord of the Rings, more Studio Ghibli. Expect to encounter curious places to explore and learn about, challenges that make you think with your head and not your dice, and lots and lots of room for interpersonal social situations. Become the best of friend or the worst of rivals, fall in love or just chase your dreams together! Aspire to greatness, or just enjoy the ride!
Also Note: This game is set to Ryuutama, and I do run that regularly, but I also intend to run other similar game systems in the Glass World, including Golden Sky Stories and so on.
"All men's souls are immortal, but the souls of the righteous are immortal and divine."
-- Socrates
"It is said that the gods play games with the lives of men. But what games, and why, and the identities of the actual pawns, and what the game is, and what the rules are—who knows?
Best not to speculate.
Thunder rolled…
It rolled a six."
This will be a play through of the Pathfinder Adventure Path, Curse of the Crimson Throne, converted to Second Edition. We will be using a number of variant rules; specifically Gradual Ability Boost and Free Archetype, and a number of practices to improve flow and preserve momentum in a Play-by-Post format.
We will be using these forums, as well as a Discord server, for communication and chatter related to the game. However, all IC posting will be done via the Forums, here. I have, and hold myself to, the following expectations:
An IC post or update no less than two times per week, with an average of three to four.
Open and honest communication in regards to availability, scheduling, or other issues which may lead to player, or GM, absences.
During Encounter Mode we will be using Block Initiative which means:
Player & NPC Initiative will be rolled by the GM; in accordance to Player-stated Exploration Activity
Players with a higher initiative score than the NPC's may post their actions in any order.
The GM will post & summarize PC actions & NPC reactions. Any conflicting actions caused by the the timing of Player's posting will be evaluated and resolved in a manner most advantageous to the Player.
All PC's may post, in any order, as the end of the initial round and the beginning of the next round occur before the NPC's react and the GM summarizes actions.
The timing of any effect or ability that would be confused by this Block Initiative posting order will be evaluated and resolved in a manner most advantageous to the Players.
Recruitment will be open for three weeks, ending Friday February 23rd, with selections being posted by Sunday February 25th. I plan on recruiting six players, I feel this will provide enough interactions between players to make for interesting role-play and character connections, and allow us to maintain momentum during Encounters, even if real life commitments precludes one of our characters from being able during a particular encounter. I will be recruiting a balanced party, both with roles, and with connection to the setting.
The dragon was dead, but so was the beloved witch, Selune, who had sacrificed her very life. The dale was in smoldering ruins. Such was the fate of many cities of the north from Thar to the far borders of Cormyr and the Sea of Fallen Stars.
Wyrms great and small had been awakened, heeding the silent clarion of the summoner. Only the most stalwart of heroes could rally in time to thwart the nefarious conspiracy that could topple the greatest powers of Faerun overnight.
This is a prequel chronicling the deeds of Valandil Isilrá, the glade keeper of the Elven Court, and his companion.
Evangelion is a very popular anime/manga that follows a group of pilots (and their operations director) in fighting against creature of absurd power, known as Angels in the show, but renamed Entities within our game.
AdEva2.5 is a fan made system based off of Dark Hersey 1e, the system captures the spirit of Evangelion very well in my eyes. That is, fighting overly powerful monsters (almost every Entity fight is a boss fight) while also giving a lot of room for role-playing the (very likely) mental degradation of your characters.
What is going on?
I have been running an AdEva 2.5 game here for just under three months with a group of four players, who have just come out of their first fight again an Entity, they might be a little battered and bruised...One more than others.
So far the posting has been great, but for the sake of future proofing we will be recruiting one more pilot. Taking us to a total of five players.
During the combat, we were roughly achieving a full round every 24-48 hours, or just shy of it. Outside of combat we are getting a post from everyone every 2-3 days. This is a posting we would like to maintain, if you don't think you can post once every two-three days then please do not apply.
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Within this game the players act as pilots for NERV, while also being spies for their 'parent agency', attempting to gain information about a NERV project known as ‘Red Kite.’ The players are all working for the same ‘team’, despite being from different nations, their spy work is controlled by an individual simply known as ‘the handler.’
The Setting
We are in what would be called an ‘alternate reality’, this game is loosely based on Evangelion, though is far enough away for expectations to be messed with. For example, there are multiple 'classes' of mech, multiple NERV bases and a variety of different 'code' Entities (not just Blue, as with the anime).
All pilots have recently joined NERV – London, one of the four established NERV bases throughout the world.
Mechanics of the game
For this game you will want access to the Dark Heresy 1e rule book, and then access to the ‘Adeptus Evangelion 2.5 - Operations Manual’ which will cover all the main rules for players. The AdEva2.5 book can be found free online, however do not get the ‘DM guide’ known as ‘Cruel Thesis’. If you have trouble finding the Operations manual let me know and I can help direct you.
Unlike most Eva game we will be revolving around 3 main ‘elements of play’;
1)Combat – Big boss fights against Entities. See this thread for an example of combat.
2)Intrigue – I (or the players) will develop and put forward missions, normally to find information or uncover something (or perhaps a plot element from your history). The current ‘main’ mission is to discover any information on the ‘Red Kite’ project. This could be social engineering, hacking etc...Players are given freedom, there is information out there try and find it.
3) "Dungeon delving" – Though not done yet, the characters will be going through person scale combat. You are welcome to picture a 13 year old running around with an AK. Character development is being house ruled to provide characters with ‘adequate’ skills, though this is currently not shared.
Existing team
We currently have a total of four players.
For the most part information about each character is secret, the applications themselves are in private threads. Players, and characters, find out about each other by witnessing it first hand in game. Some mechanics are revealed OOC, if fitting and agreed by me.
Serena Silver (Operations director) - a well decorated veteran with a bit of a temper, but hopefully a heart of gold.
Anya (Pilots RX - 0, Skirmisher) – 13-year-old German girl trained from a young age for this line of work, though never learnt to not be so self-critical.
Zelda (Pilots Unit -17, Skirmisher) – A bit rough around the edges, this 16-year-old British girl never trained like Anya to be a pilot. She was just born skilled at it.
Emiko (Pilots Amaterasu, AT-tactician)– A smart 15 year old girl from Japan, set foot in England and on the same day was nearly cooked alive by an Entity.
Application
For the application process you need to follow these easy steps;
The due date for applications is the 5th of Jan. However if applications slow down, or I see a perfect application, I will end this early.
2)Write up basic information on your character, name, description, personality etc.
3)Write up a brief bit of history covering on how they ended up in NERV and being a Spy. Make it clear who are they spying for, can be a country or a made up organization?
4)Write up some basics on the mechanics, you don’t need to do all mechanics if you don’t want. But I want to know what career/class you are picking, and what sort of ‘build’ you are thinking.
a.Note – The Skirmisher career is not being accepted.
b.If you want to do a full build you have 800XP total for character creation.