Adventures on Sword Coast

What Kind of Game This Is The world exists independently; it does not revolve around the characters. It is populated by powerful rulers, ancient monsters, nameless peasants, gods, heroes, and thousands of people who have never even heard of your characters. Some of them are stronger than you. Some are your equals. Some could crush you in a heartbeat. Being an adventurer guarantees no victory; it merely offers a chance to change the world. If characters act wisely—using reconnaissance, diplomacy, cunning, and common sense—they can defeat enemies far stronger than themselves. If they charge in headlong, the world will show them no mercy. Approach to Characters Characters are not merely a collection of stats and abilities. They are individuals who had a life before the campaign began and—potentially—will have one after it ends. They have families, homes, friends, enemies, dreams, and fears. I want characters who truly exist within the world, not ones who simply materialize out of thin air in a tavern with "adventurer" stamped on their foreheads. I am interested in heroes who have something to lose. Approach to Rules Rules are not meant to replace common sense. Rules exist to resolve uncertainty. Therefore, I treat the system as a tool, not as scripture. If you love creating "broken" builds, arguing over every paragraph of the rulebook, or using the rules as a weapon against the GM, we will struggle to play together. If you care more about the world, the story, and the consequences of your decisions than about exploiting mechanics, we will likely get along well. Character Death Death is always a possibility. Characters can die because the world is dangerous. If a character dies, it will be the result of their own decisions, the circumstances, or risks they consciously chose to take. Trust I trust the players. I expect the same in return. If a character runs into trouble, it doesn't mean the GM has decided to punish them. If a character gets lucky, it doesn't mean the GM has decided to go easy on them. Characters take action, and the world reacts to those actions. The game cannot function without trust. Intra-Group Conflict Conflict between characters is acceptable. Conflict between players is not. Characters may argue, hate one another, and hold opposing goals or worldviews. However, players must remember that they have gathered for a shared game. If a conflict begins to spoil the fun for other participants, it ceases to be an in-game conflict and becomes a problem. Metagaming I expect minimal metagaming in this game. This means distinguishing between what *you* know and what your *character* knows. A character lives within the world and acts based on what they have seen, heard, and experienced. A player might know more—but the character does not. I ask that you maintain a clear boundary between the two. What This Game Is About This is a sandbox-style game about adventurers on the Sword Coast. Specific events and storylines are unfolding in the world, but it is up to you to decide which ones to engage with and how. Characters venture into the wild borderlands to earn some money. They level up and can become local rulers if they choose. General gameplay: Characters have no money - They go on an adventure. - They earn money and return to town to take a downtime break and spend the money on magical items, training, real estate, and more. - Characters have no money. Playable Characters At the start, there are strict restrictions. Only Humans or Halflings, only Warriors or Rogues. Later, you can learn other classes from instructors and replace your current one. For example, a 3rd-level Rogue could study to become a Bard and become a 3rd-level Bard. Another option for expanding your abilities and changing races is Death. If your character dies, you can choose a character from the races you've encountered and have studied sufficiently. If you've spent time in a dwarven stronghold, it's reasonable that one of the dwarves will decide to travel with you, replacing a fallen comrade. The available classes also expand. If you're playing a Warrior and have spent enough time in a Druid Grove, your next character can be a Druid.