This is a dark age, a time of civil war, societal decay, racism, xenophobia and dangerous magic. Ohr is a harsh and unforgiving world where life is cheap.
The rule of law is no more. This is not a land meant for chivalrous knights, noble quests, or meek souls. Maintained roads have fallen into disrepair as the dangerous wilds once again reclaim what rightfully belongs to it. Cities have become bastions of cruelty and slavery. Noble houses that once ruled over provinces and commanded vast armies have withdrawn to rule from their broken city-states. An endless, silent struggle for dominance in a world where only the echoing laughter of the dark gods breeds progress.
The Slender Crown is the primary antagonist of the setting. His black banner carries with it the threat of the armies of undeath and eldritch horrors that follow him. The Dwarven Kingdoms have been shattered and now he sets his focus on the rest of the continent.
You are 1st-level adventurers. You are members of the ‘Red Banner’ mercenary company. An organization whose history is defined by treachery and brutally-efficient work.
Your objectives will vary wildly and you will meet numerous characters from all over Ohr. Some of them will appreciate your strides to reforge the reputation of the Red Banner. Others will want you to follow the old standards of brutality. All will want something from you and will offer something in return. Actions bring results.
Mages are seen as dangerous and unpredictable. Even among members of the Red Banner mages are both a blessing and a curse. Small villages and towns will not react well to magic. You put yourself and your companions at risk when you use magic in public. Heretic, witch, and darkling are words often used to describe mages or magic users. Even among those who “like” them.
Non-human races are mistreated and disrespected. Humans will generally not trust you. Even among the Red Banner, non-human races are sometimes seen as lesser because of different cultural customs or a fear of the unknown.
Over 100 Archetypes for classes base, in addition we have 6 custom classes to choose from as well. 30 custom races.
A dark, but hopeful setting.
Mic required. Primarily voice based game using Discord and Roll20 for maps/tokens/music/etc.
A living campaign with games ran as one-shots, campaign scenarios, large scale server events and more.
Age Requirement: 16+
Registration required. We want dedicated players and game masters.
LGBT friendly with a code of conduct in place.
New player friendly and new players always welcome to join. Veteran players are always welcome as well.
Game Masters who wish to world build, create lore or to run games in our setting are free to sign up as a trial GM and begin playing.
THE CURRENT STORY OF OHR | CAMPAIGN PRIMER
The Grey Times were times of myth, legend and obscurity. No being who now lives on the face of Ohr now remembers them, and the Gods themselves hold their tongues when mortals beg them for knowledge of these times. One thing is known: millennia of suffering, exclusion, and hunger in the East drove the mortal races to embark on a legendary exodus that is now the first tangible point in our histories. Led westward by seven champions, all peoples found comfort and stability in the lands of Ohrros. Many scholars and explorers have since tried to return to the East despite the warnings of the Gods. None of them have returned to tell stories of that profane place. Perhaps it was destroyed entirely and no longer exists, leaving only a maelstrom of chaos that gobbles up foolhardy explorers. Whatever the case may be, the birthplace of all life on our noble planet is now forbidden to that life, and perhaps it is best that way.
WHAT MAKES THIS CAMPAIGN DIFFERENT FROM THE REST?
The World of Ohr is a very different setting from what you're used to. This world is bleak and unrelenting and it undoubtedly doesn’t take much to end up dead. In fact, it’s painfully easy, specifically if you seek to construct characters you would ordinarily play in standard fantasy frameworks, where you’re a mighty hero who’s prepared to handle any challenge and smite evildoers by the dozens. In this game conflict is ever perilous. Know that many individuals will not pause to deceive you, take from you, or murder you, should they see fit. Use your head, be wary of what you say, and always look out for yourself, because no one else will. One final thought to keep in mind is that you are not supposed to beat every challenge you’re presented. There is no ridicule in running away if it means you live to fight another day. Optional conflicts are frequently the hardest, so don’t dive at the first chance to be viciously murdered.
Adventurers are Rare
Adventuring is not an occupation, rather it is a side effect of fulfilling a more pressing need - saving the town, completing a quest from a lord, or finding a lost princess. Ohr is a dangerous location and player's start off as a level one. Chances are you don't have the experience to claim that you have traveled too far from the village you were born in. You are a person in world much larger than yourself, filled with monsters, people, cities, factions and other players. You're a cut above the rest, but you aren't the main character.
Magic is Uncommon
Magic is well, magical. Cantrips are more common than other true types of spells, but anything above that becomes rare very quickly. Magic is seen as a source of darkness and mystery in the world. It's dangerous. Something to potentially be feared at all times.
Magic Items are Very Rare
There is no such thing as a "magic shop" in this setting. Sometimes it is possible to find someone who sells potions or other magic-like concoctions but even those are limited and somewhat rare. Magic items are truly special, each of which has a unique story attached to the item. In addition, magic items are always gifted with a "Name". A name defines it as something greater than a normal weapon found in the world. A name gives something power and meaning.
EPIC 10 | LEGENDARY 11+
Experience points are handled differently in our campaign, they are used as a currency. You spend XP points to level your character and the amount of experience to level from 1-10 is the standard amount that it would require for you to reach those levels in the base game of D&D 5th Edition. Once you attempt to level beyond that however, levels 11-20 are exceptionally difficult to obtain. This isn't to limit the players, but to limit the world around them. Class levels are uncommon among the peasants and NPCs that you meet in the world.
Custom Races - Low Magic
The World of Ohr campaign setting has custom races. We have a variety of different human, dwarven and elven cultures to choose from. There are a limited number of monstrous and more unique races to choose from as well.
HOW DO I JOIN THE CAMPAIGN?
If you're interested in joining the campaign please feel free to post here and let me know, especially if you have any questions! In addition you can follow the links found below to help you navigate our website or to join our discord community server. Please remember that this server is different from traditional Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. If you're looking for a "normal" experience, this isn't it. We use heavy home-brewed rules, we have custom classes and races, but the foundations of combat, skills, rolling, HP, AC, and basically the "core" game play mechanics are all there. Just tweaked to for our own preferences. So please have a look around and see if you think you'd enjoy yourself on our server. Thanks for taking a look!
New & Veteran Players Welcome!
We are seeking enthusiastic, fun loving and easy going people to join our server to play D&D. Character death can happen, but it's not the focus of the campaign.
We use OSR mechanics and we enjoy challenge and having to critically think about things when talking to NPCs. Creating your own maps while adventuring through a dungeon, talking to NPCs, taking the initiative in social encounters and ensuring that you're prepared for charging into combat is always recommended.
WORLD OF OHR CAMPAIGN PRIMER:
This is a dark age, a time of civil war, societal decay, racism, xenophobia and dangerous magic. Ohr is a harsh and unforgiving world where life is cheap.
WORLD OF OHR AT A GLANCE:
THE CURRENT STORY OF OHR | CAMPAIGN PRIMER
WHAT MAKES THIS CAMPAIGN DIFFERENT FROM THE REST?
Adventurers are Rare
Adventuring is not an occupation, rather it is a side effect of fulfilling a more pressing need - saving the town, completing a quest from a lord, or finding a lost princess. Ohr is a dangerous location and player's start off as a level one. Chances are you don't have the experience to claim that you have traveled too far from the village you were born in. You are a person in world much larger than yourself, filled with monsters, people, cities, factions and other players. You're a cut above the rest, but you aren't the main character.
Magic is Uncommon
Magic is well, magical. Cantrips are more common than other true types of spells, but anything above that becomes rare very quickly. Magic is seen as a source of darkness and mystery in the world. It's dangerous. Something to potentially be feared at all times.
Magic Items are Very Rare
There is no such thing as a "magic shop" in this setting. Sometimes it is possible to find someone who sells potions or other magic-like concoctions but even those are limited and somewhat rare. Magic items are truly special, each of which has a unique story attached to the item. In addition, magic items are always gifted with a "Name". A name defines it as something greater than a normal weapon found in the world. A name gives something power and meaning.
EPIC 10 | LEGENDARY 11+
Experience points are handled differently in our campaign, they are used as a currency. You spend XP points to level your character and the amount of experience to level from 1-10 is the standard amount that it would require for you to reach those levels in the base game of D&D 5th Edition. Once you attempt to level beyond that however, levels 11-20 are exceptionally difficult to obtain. This isn't to limit the players, but to limit the world around them. Class levels are uncommon among the peasants and NPCs that you meet in the world.
Custom Races - Low Magic
The World of Ohr campaign setting has custom races. We have a variety of different human, dwarven and elven cultures to choose from. There are a limited number of monstrous and more unique races to choose from as well.
HOW DO I JOIN THE CAMPAIGN?
A dagger in the dark is worth a thousand swords at dawn.
This looks ******* amazing and Im very interested, but the 0 responses has me suspicious. This isnt a payed thing, is it?
Very interested in joining, this seems interesting.