tranquil trench
GM: Yours truly, @fridge
System: D&D 5e with some homebrew
Date/Time: Wedesday evenings starting between 5-7pm
Time Zone: EST
Available Spots: 5
Preferred Player Experience: Have moderate experience with 5e and familiarity with the sandbox archetype
Preferred Player Age: 18+
In a world lost in the cosmic sea, there is a continent known as Isthaelyn, a high-fantasy setting where both magic and technology thrive in a world inhabited by prosperous nations and voracious beasts. There is much to discover, memorable NPCs to encounter, monsters to slay, and quests to take on all across a vast open world. Will you preserve the religion of the Pantheon, drive opposing nations to war, join a faction in the criminal underworld, uncover the secrets of a multiversal anomaly, become a world-renowned monster hunter, or rise to power and watch the world crumble beneath your feet? You don't just choose a path in the world of Isthaelyn, you get to make it.
Sandbox. The world is yours to explore! Venture across Isthaelyn's nine regions, crafting a story based on the quests you take on and the decisions you make. You can take the easy road to level up, or you can dive straight into endgame areas and hunt deadly beasts. Compare the open world to that of Elden Ring, where you can take on areas you may not be ready for right from the jump. The stakes are yours to set. There are cities to venture to, dungeons to conquer, bosses to slay, and puzzles to solve. ,
Deep lore. Isthaelyn has a storied past, with a vast library of lore and history to discover, with history being made as the story evolves and changes over time. Each location you visit has its own story to tell and its own past. Some stories may connect to some bigger picture, with mysteries and conspiracies that will slowly be revealed in this ever evolving world.
Variety. Isthaelyn follows a 40/40/20 split between combat encounters, roleplay, and puzzle solving. Every location has a little of each to offer, with some places specializing in one aspect of the RPG. Dungeons, for example, will be more puzzle-oriented. Enemy forts and monster dens will have more combat, and cities and outposts will feature more opportunities for roleplay. Your preference will decide which parts of Isthaelyn get more attention.
Fitting characters. With such a sharp focus on the world of Isthaelyn, it is required that earnest players work one-on-one with the GM to create a meaningful character that is not only from Isthaelyn, but belongs there too. Character aspirations will be decided during session zero, and I will personally work with each player afterwards to make sure it is exactly as they want it to be, all while fitting seamlessly into the world.
With a world eager to be explored and a bounty of adventure to be had, what is worth waiting for when you can journey across Isthaelyn for yourself?
Please DM @fridge if you are interested.
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