Plot Points

Each player starts the campaign with 3 Plot Points (PP), and can hold a maximum of 5 PP at any time. Players regain 1 PP at the end of every long rest or upon leveling up. The DM may also award additional Plot Points for exceptional roleplay, brilliant ideas, or deliberately leaning into character flaws to complicate the story.

Players can spend Plot Points at any time before a die roll to trigger the following effects (subject to DM approval or compromise):

1. "I know a guy!" (1 PP). Create a helpful NPC nearby. You provide their name, your relationship, and why they might help you (such as providing a safe haven or a discount). The DM controls the NPC and dictates their exact current disposition.
2. "I think I remember!" (1 PP). Bypass a History, Investigation, or Religion check by asking the DM one specific question about your current location, a monster, or a situation. The DM provides a truthful, actionable clue, which you then tie into your backstory.
3. "Um, actually..." (2 PP). Reveal that your character retroactively prepared for this exact situation. You can introduce a minor retcon, such as having bought a specific mundane item in the last town or paid for a service in advance. You cannot alter a die roll that has already happened.
4. "A plot twist!" (3 PP). Introduce a sudden environmental or circumstantial twist that favors the party, such as a heavy fog rolling in or a guard getting conveniently distracted. It cannot deal direct damage, but it provides a distinct tactical advantage.
5. "Let me speak to the Dungeon Manager!" (5 PP). Author a significant piece of worldbuilding or game lore that becomes instantly canon. This fundamentally changes the context of the current narrative (e.g., "Vampires in this region are actually blinded by silver, not sunlight"). This is a powerful, collaborative effect and requires DM approval.