river spear
Campaign’s DM: @river spear
Campaign Co-DM(s): @rapid igloo , @fierce lynx
Campaign’s Name: MHFA: Rise of the Zhen
Time: Fridays at 2PM PST
Genre: Fantasy-Punk Martial Arts | Post-Apocalyptic Sports Drama
System: 5e with homebrew mechanics
Players: [ 5 ] / [ 6 ]
Description:
In the year 3025, Earth is no longer ruled by nations, but by combat.
Five centuries after the Portal War changed the world forever, humanity survives by feeding its champions into the bloodsport meat grinder of the MHFA – Monster Human Fighting Association. The arenas are sacred. The fights are global. And the rules are rigged.
Magic is forbidden to humans. Monsters dominate the ranks. Blood spills for ratings.
But now, the disgraced and enigmatic Zhen Family has emerged from hiding, entering the MHFA with only their fists, their fury, and their matriarch's secret plan to overturn a world that’s forgotten what human martial arts can truly do. Each player will take on the role of a Zhen child — raised in exile, trained to perfection, and thrust into a violent, political, and televised battlefield where victory isn’t just survival — it’s revolution.
Expect high-stakes arena fights, team-based combat, personal rivalries, sponsors with teeth, monster politics, interdimensional arenas, and custom martial arts that hit hard — mechanically and emotionally.
Notes:
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Homebrew martial arts feat system built for this campaign. Players choose or develop unique fighting styles (like Capoeira, Krav Maga, Silat, etc.).
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Combat uses an MHFA ruleset, including weapons, disarms, limb targeting, tiered arenas, and a fame-based ranking system.
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Heavy emphasis on character growth, family dynamics, rivalries, and glory-hunting.
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Perfect for fans of Baki, Tekken, Kengan Ashura, Kill la Kill, Hajime no Ippo, or any anime/video game-inspired martial arts setting.
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LGBTQ+ friendly, BIPOC affirming, and story-first focused.
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New or experienced players welcome.
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