Welcome to the village of Moonholme. Here is where you have spent your entire life, be it the last eighteen years or older, this has been the village you call home. Moonholme resides around five pieces of a towering divine blade, its guard, hilt and pommel acting as a beacon to those looking for safety or a landmark. Its violently broken shards sticking from the ground, treated as holy sites for once a month on the full moon, the people pilgrimage from shard to shard offering prayer and thanks to the warriors of the moon. Aside from these religious ceremonies and the occasional raid by some hostile force, that is driven off by some hero, band of mercs, or the town guard who always suffers losses...nothing really happens. The same repetition as years and days before.
You are no one special, but have a gut feeling like there is something more you can do with your life. You want to actually LIVE, but that nagging fear still lingers in the back of your mind.
So finally after sitting down, at one of the local pubs with some friends you get a little drunk and the five of you do. your. best. At least, that is what you saw the now famous after six months, "Amber Still" group did out of this same village not to long ago. Can you do the same?
***What to expect from this Game*** This is a game that will use a custom class chosen by myself, The Commoner. It will be the journey from levels 1-5 of that class as you the PCs discover if you can truly do the adventuring life. The entire campaign will occur around the Village of Moonholme, and if the players wish to continue after completion, it can be discussed.
I am looking for 5 players who are very strong in RP and are looking to have a fun story. This game will also be live streamed on my Twitch Channel, Twitch.tv/MisterMugsy. You must be okay with being on camera & have a microphone.
The game will run on Fridays from 8pm EST and run for 4-6 hours depending on game flow and a good narrative end point. Players are expected to be ready for call 15 min before game start time.
Player Age : 18+ Only Character Name : Age 18+ : Race : Background : Commoner Backstory : This part here, YOU the PC are a Commoner, what was your life like up until you had enough of being boring. A bit about you : Your RP experience : What is Metagaming :
Character Name : Varic Ari Age 18+ : 19 Race : Elf Background : Tavern Boy Commoner Backstory : Varic is the town's son, an affectionate joke among the locals there. He was born to a passing by woman who left him behind whether on purpose or accident, he doesn't concern himself much with it. Now, raised among the families here, he has settled himself into a steady job working at the local tavern. Primarily in charge of pouring drinks or cleaning up, he does the best he can. However lately the same old has begun to get old, longing to live the tales told in the tavern walls by those adventurers who stop. Now he can't seem to drop the dream of running free of this place. A bit about you : I'm 21 years old and have about 3 years of experience playing 5e. I have a love of roleplaying and getting into characters as much as possible. My favorite part of the game is character interactions and decision making that will actively change the story. Your RP experience : I've been DMing and playing for 3 years. What is Metagaming : Playing off of things you as a person know, instead of what your player knows. This could include having information about a monster your character wouldn't, or making choices your character wouldn't.
Player Age : 28 Character Name : Leodigan (Tors-with-Emerald-Eyes) Age 18+ : 24 Race : Changeling Background : Hunter
Commoner Backstory : Tors-with-Emerald-Eyes came to Moonholme as a refugee under the Mask of a woman he'd met on his travels known as Athene. Finding social life easier as a woman than a man in that time, he befriended a local Hunter named Leodigan and the two became nigh inseparable. After a few years, Leodigan proposed to Tors-with-Golden-Eyes as Athene and he accepted as he was perfectly content with the Mask he'd chosen and the life that the young man could offer as the Changeling was indeed a woman in every aspect and very much loved the young man. Having been introduced to the Hunter's family, the couple remained together under their roof and shared many heartfelt experiences together. One fateful day, the pair were out hunting together and Leodigan was seriously wounded by a vicious brown bear that had wandered into the area. He later died in Tors-with-Emerald-Eyes' arms, still as Athene and the Changeling buried him in the woods after stripping his clothing. Covered in the blood of his lover, stricken with grief, the Changeling dropped the Mask he'd been using for years and instead took on the form of Leodigan for he knew the Hunter's family would suffer far more for the loss of their son than for Athene. Changing into the Hunter's bloody garb, he marked the grave with the woman's clothes and returned to Moonholme. Upon arrival at Leodigan's house, he told the story of Athene's death by the vicious mauling and wept openly with the family for the Mask he'd discarded, though in private his true grief was his lover's untimely end. Having been with Leodigan for so long, it was not a difficult task to adopt his mannerisms and rely on the information he'd given Tors-with-Emerald-Eyes throughout their time spent together to fully become the man as adjusted himself for this new Personae, a Personae he wore with reverence and understanding.
A bit about you : I'm a theatrical nerd so getting into character/RPing over mic or in front of a Camera is not a strange thing for me to do.
Your RP experience : Been playing DnD for over 10 years, started in 3.5 and moved to Pathfinder then back to 5e. Also play WoW, FFXIV, and a smattering of other games that I've created RP experiences in for years with groups of players of a like mind.
What is Metagaming : Any time the player influences a character's choices through the use of outside game knowledge.
Commoner Backstory : Devald loves to be the center of attention sadly in this town it can get pretty dull. Devald is a lover of books and people. He hopes one day to become a famous well known wizard or something. He feels like this town can’t offer him as much as adventuring could possibly ever. So Devald is quitting his job at the general store and packing up and leaving town!
A bit about you : I’m super fun and easy to get alone with plus I’m not shy with a camera. I have a session on Wednesday that I love and it’s a twitch stream.
Your RP experience : About 10 months, I am also a pc in another twitch stream!
What is Metagaming : Using common knowledge in rl to affect knowledge my pc wouldn’t know. Also to me it is when players talk ooc and use that info to help play or plan out somethings.
Character backstory: Yannick, raised in the outskirts of town by a family only known for a long lineage of tending to horses. He, also taking part in the family business, has been working in a stable since he could remember. There Yannick has met his share of adventurers passing through and has always craved the life he watched them lead. Finding that his younger sister is finally old enough to be able to work without him, he feels as if there is nothing holding him back from his dreams of adventure.
A little bit about you: I tend to be a pretty chill person, I’m comfortable in front of a camera, I’m not really sure what else to say, I just got witcher 3 and it's a great game.
Your RP experience: I’ve been DMing for 3 years but, every once in a blue moon I get to be a player
What is Metagaming: making choices with information that the player knows but, the character doesn’t
Another two really Solid characters. Just a slight bit of additional info, would recommend if you dont have a Discord or R20 account, to active one if you are interested. We'll be using those. Honestly, might be looking for one more amazing applicant! So step up if interested!
Player Age : 22 Character Name : Ophelia Blackwater Age 18+ : 21 Race : Half-elf Background : Barmaid Commoner Backstory : She's heard the tales filtering in and out of the adventurers that take a rest in the tavern at Moonholme. Either from drunken lips or from people brazen enough to try and flirt with her - which was many times - and now she's had enough of listening. Ophelia wants to be the one to bring back a tale or ten to be told over drinks and food - even if she's not there to tell the tale herself. A bit about you : I'm Rainy. Completely a-okay to be on camera/with a mic, a theatre nerd, and I've been attached to D&D 5e for about two years now. Your RP experience : As said above, I've been playing D&D 5e for two years, and one year as a DM. I've also dipped my toe in different systems such as: Starfinder, Pathfinder (1st edition), and Vampire the Masquerade 5th Edition. What is Metagaming : It's when a player uses outside information, gained from table chatter out of character, that their character does not know to influence how they progress with a situation or fight.
agreed this is a great idea if i had more experience playing dnd id be more comfortable with live streaming
id make:
player age: 33
age 18+: 35
race: halfling
background: apothecary's assistant, (herb and fungi collector)
Tasked with wandering alone picking various plant parts and fungal growths, with all the time to think what else I could be doing with my life, I look to the horizon and long for more... slightly skilled in medicine from a decade working with the towns apothecary.
A bit about you : I am a student and a father, i enjoy becoming enveloped in story building and am pretty good at making maps on roll20,
Your RP experience : I started playing D&D in the beginning of 2019.
Some awesome characters. Still taking applications. Also thank you very much for finding this concept an interesting one to engage in! I am really excited to run it with a great group of people.
Player Age : 23 Character Name : Reef Age 18+ : 48 Race : Half-Elf Background : Mercenary/Healer (Non magical) Commoner Backstory : His caravan was attacked by bandit and everyone was either killed or taken to be sold as slaves. Reef fought hard but was out numbered, taking an arrow the his left shoulder and a mace to he side of the head, knocking him into a fellow mercenary. The bandits plunged a spear deep into the stomach of his friend while barely missing his own, covered in blood and left to die, he could only watch as the bandits burnt and pillaged the caravan. Passing out from the ordeal, only to wake late in the evening to wolves fighting over the remains of the poor souls that didn’t make it. Finding the strength to stand he waves his broken sword at the wolves while moving closer to the fiery remains of one of the wagons. Nodding off and on until finally the sun creeps over the horizon. Realizing that he has an arrow still in his shoulder, biting down on a stick he snaps the arrow. With tears in his eyes, he slams his shoulder again a tree pushing the broadhead out the back of his shoulder. Passing out from the pain, only to come too a few hours later with the sun shining in his eyes. Slowly getting to his feet, tenderly feeling his shoulder, knowing his has to do something soon or he will get an infection. Looking around the remains of the caravan, he luckily finds a healers kit, patching his shoulder. Scraping together some possessions he makes his toward a town his had passed a few days back. As he makes his way toward the town, passing by a small creek he cleans himself as best he can and then continues toward the town of Moonholme. Reef arrives bloodied and broken, but alive, feeling ashamed that he survived while many didn’t he sits in a corner of the inn trying to drown his sorrows with the last bit of coin he has.
A bit about you : I have played many online games (Wow, UO and always seemed to end up on a RP server). I am an easy going person who enjoys the getting together with like mind people to have fun.
Your RP experience : I have played DnD for many years though not in the past 10 to 15 years. Now I mostly play on RP servers for Conan Exiles or other games like that.
What is Metagaming : is a term used in role-playing games, which describes a player's use of real-life knowledge concerning the state of the game to determine their character's actions, when said character has no relevant knowledge or awareness under the circumstances.
Player Age : 19 Character Name : Ignis Burnheart Age 18+ : 21 Race : Fire Genasi Background : Blacksmith Commoner Backstory : Having been raised in a forge their entire lives, Ignis took up the family business with his father when he turned 16. Having lived in Moonholme his entire life he wants to see what else the world can offer. Ignis doesn't want to admit to his father that he doesn't want to take over the blacksmithing business that has been in the family for generations. He wants to study magic and see what he can do with it. A bit about you : I'm a nice guy who can really get along with anyone and I love video games Your RP experience : I have been playing DnD for a few months and I'm currently playing in a few campaigns What is Metagaming : To me it means using real world knowledge as a character who shouldn't know it.
Thank you everyone who has applied with their commoner information. I have pulled together the party and will no longer be accepting applications. Have a great time in what ever sessions you get in on and have as much fun as you possibly can.
Commonplace to Hero?
Welcome to the village of Moonholme. Here is where you have spent your entire life, be it the last eighteen years or older, this has been the village you call home. Moonholme resides around five pieces of a towering divine blade, its guard, hilt and pommel acting as a beacon to those looking for safety or a landmark. Its violently broken shards sticking from the ground, treated as holy sites for once a month on the full moon, the people pilgrimage from shard to shard offering prayer and thanks to the warriors of the moon. Aside from these religious ceremonies and the occasional raid by some hostile force, that is driven off by some hero, band of mercs, or the town guard who always suffers losses...nothing really happens. The same repetition as years and days before.
You are no one special, but have a gut feeling like there is something more you can do with your life. You want to actually LIVE, but that nagging fear still lingers in the back of your mind.
So finally after sitting down, at one of the local pubs with some friends you get a little drunk and the five of you do. your. best. At least, that is what you saw the now famous after six months, "Amber Still" group did out of this same village not to long ago. Can you do the same?
***What to expect from this Game***
This is a game that will use a custom class chosen by myself, The Commoner. It will be the journey from levels 1-5 of that class as you the PCs discover if you can truly do the adventuring life. The entire campaign will occur around the Village of Moonholme, and if the players wish to continue after completion, it can be discussed.
I am looking for 5 players who are very strong in RP and are looking to have a fun story.
This game will also be live streamed on my Twitch Channel, Twitch.tv/MisterMugsy. You must be okay with being on camera & have a microphone.
The game will run on Fridays from 8pm EST and run for 4-6 hours depending on game flow and a good narrative end point. Players are expected to be ready for call 15 min before game start time.
Player Age : 18+ Only
Character Name :
Age 18+ :
Race :
Background :
Commoner Backstory : This part here, YOU the PC are a Commoner, what was your life like up until you had enough of being boring.
A bit about you :
Your RP experience :
What is Metagaming :
Character Name : Varic Ari
Age 18+ : 19
Race : Elf
Background : Tavern Boy
Commoner Backstory : Varic is the town's son, an affectionate joke among the locals there. He was born to a passing by woman who left him behind whether on purpose or accident, he doesn't concern himself much with it. Now, raised among the families here, he has settled himself into a steady job working at the local tavern. Primarily in charge of pouring drinks or cleaning up, he does the best he can. However lately the same old has begun to get old, longing to live the tales told in the tavern walls by those adventurers who stop. Now he can't seem to drop the dream of running free of this place.
A bit about you : I'm 21 years old and have about 3 years of experience playing 5e. I have a love of roleplaying and getting into characters as much as possible. My favorite part of the game is character interactions and decision making that will actively change the story.
Your RP experience : I've been DMing and playing for 3 years.
What is Metagaming : Playing off of things you as a person know, instead of what your player knows. This could include having information about a monster your character wouldn't, or making choices your character wouldn't.
Player Age : 28
Character Name : Leodigan (Tors-with-Emerald-Eyes)
Age 18+ : 24
Race : Changeling
Background : Hunter
Commoner Backstory : Tors-with-Emerald-Eyes came to Moonholme as a refugee under the Mask of a woman he'd met on his travels known as Athene. Finding social life easier as a woman than a man in that time, he befriended a local Hunter named Leodigan and the two became nigh inseparable. After a few years, Leodigan proposed to Tors-with-Golden-Eyes as Athene and he accepted as he was perfectly content with the Mask he'd chosen and the life that the young man could offer as the Changeling was indeed a woman in every aspect and very much loved the young man. Having been introduced to the Hunter's family, the couple remained together under their roof and shared many heartfelt experiences together. One fateful day, the pair were out hunting together and Leodigan was seriously wounded by a vicious brown bear that had wandered into the area. He later died in Tors-with-Emerald-Eyes' arms, still as Athene and the Changeling buried him in the woods after stripping his clothing. Covered in the blood of his lover, stricken with grief, the Changeling dropped the Mask he'd been using for years and instead took on the form of Leodigan for he knew the Hunter's family would suffer far more for the loss of their son than for Athene. Changing into the Hunter's bloody garb, he marked the grave with the woman's clothes and returned to Moonholme. Upon arrival at Leodigan's house, he told the story of Athene's death by the vicious mauling and wept openly with the family for the Mask he'd discarded, though in private his true grief was his lover's untimely end. Having been with Leodigan for so long, it was not a difficult task to adopt his mannerisms and rely on the information he'd given Tors-with-Emerald-Eyes throughout their time spent together to fully become the man as adjusted himself for this new Personae, a Personae he wore with reverence and understanding.
A bit about you : I'm a theatrical nerd so getting into character/RPing over mic or in front of a Camera is not a strange thing for me to do.
Your RP experience : Been playing DnD for over 10 years, started in 3.5 and moved to Pathfinder then back to 5e. Also play WoW, FFXIV, and a smattering of other games that I've created RP experiences in for years with groups of players of a like mind.
What is Metagaming : Any time the player influences a character's choices through the use of outside game knowledge.
Oh awesome, two really good characters already. Excited to see who else comes in. :D
Player Age : 29
Character Name : Devald Blackheart
Age 18+ : 18
Race : Tiefling
Background : Shopkeep Assistant
Commoner Backstory : Devald loves to be the center of attention sadly in this town it can get pretty dull. Devald is a lover of books and people. He hopes one day to become a famous well known wizard or something. He feels like this town can’t offer him as much as adventuring could possibly ever. So Devald is quitting his job at the general store and packing up and leaving town!
A bit about you : I’m super fun and easy to get alone with plus I’m not shy with a camera. I have a session on Wednesday that I love and it’s a twitch stream.
Your RP experience : About 10 months, I am also a pc in another twitch stream!
What is Metagaming : Using common knowledge in rl to affect knowledge my pc wouldn’t know. Also to me it is when players talk ooc and use that info to help play or plan out somethings.
Player Age: 20
Character Name: Yannick Arendt
Age: 18
Race: Human
Background: Stable Boy
Character backstory: Yannick, raised in the outskirts of town by a family only known for a long lineage of tending to horses. He, also taking part in the family business, has been working in a stable since he could remember. There Yannick has met his share of adventurers passing through and has always craved the life he watched them lead. Finding that his younger sister is finally old enough to be able to work without him, he feels as if there is nothing holding him back from his dreams of adventure.
A little bit about you: I tend to be a pretty chill person, I’m comfortable in front of a camera, I’m not really sure what else to say, I just got witcher 3 and it's a great game.
Your RP experience: I’ve been DMing for 3 years but, every once in a blue moon I get to be a player
What is Metagaming: making choices with information that the player knows but, the character doesn’t
Another two really Solid characters. Just a slight bit of additional info, would recommend if you dont have a Discord or R20 account, to active one if you are interested. We'll be using those. Honestly, might be looking for one more amazing applicant! So step up if interested!
Player Age : 22
Character Name : Ophelia Blackwater
Age 18+ : 21
Race : Half-elf
Background : Barmaid
Commoner Backstory : She's heard the tales filtering in and out of the adventurers that take a rest in the tavern at Moonholme. Either from drunken lips or from people brazen enough to try and flirt with her - which was many times - and now she's had enough of listening. Ophelia wants to be the one to bring back a tale or ten to be told over drinks and food - even if she's not there to tell the tale herself.
A bit about you : I'm Rainy. Completely a-okay to be on camera/with a mic, a theatre nerd, and I've been attached to D&D 5e for about two years now.
Your RP experience : As said above, I've been playing D&D 5e for two years, and one year as a DM. I've also dipped my toe in different systems such as: Starfinder, Pathfinder (1st edition), and Vampire the Masquerade 5th Edition.
What is Metagaming : It's when a player uses outside information, gained from table chatter out of character, that their character does not know to influence how they progress with a situation or fight.
This sounds absolutely amazing, I really wish I could commit to the play times.
agreed this is a great idea if i had more experience playing dnd id be more comfortable with live streaming
id make:
player age: 33
age 18+: 35
race: halfling
background: apothecary's assistant, (herb and fungi collector)
Tasked with wandering alone picking various plant parts and fungal growths, with all the time to think what else I could be doing with my life, I look to the horizon and long for more... slightly skilled in medicine from a decade working with the towns apothecary.
A bit about you : I am a student and a father, i enjoy becoming enveloped in story building and am pretty good at making maps on roll20,
Your RP experience : I started playing D&D in the beginning of 2019.
What is Metagaming : ---a sin?
Some awesome characters. Still taking applications. Also thank you very much for finding this concept an interesting one to engage in! I am really excited to run it with a great group of people.
Player Age : 23
Character Name : Reef
Age 18+ : 48
Race : Half-Elf
Background : Mercenary/Healer (Non magical)
Commoner Backstory : His caravan was attacked by bandit and everyone was either killed or taken to be sold as slaves. Reef fought hard but was out numbered, taking an arrow the his left shoulder and a mace to he side of the head, knocking him into a fellow mercenary. The bandits plunged a spear deep into the stomach of his friend while barely missing his own, covered in blood and left to die, he could only watch as the bandits burnt and pillaged the caravan. Passing out from the ordeal, only to wake late in the evening to wolves fighting over the remains of the poor souls that didn’t make it. Finding the strength to stand he waves his broken sword at the wolves while moving closer to the fiery remains of one of the wagons. Nodding off and on until finally the sun creeps over the horizon. Realizing that he has an arrow still in his shoulder, biting down on a stick he snaps the arrow. With tears in his eyes, he slams his shoulder again a tree pushing the broadhead out the back of his shoulder. Passing out from the pain, only to come too a few hours later with the sun shining in his eyes. Slowly getting to his feet, tenderly feeling his shoulder, knowing his has to do something soon or he will get an infection. Looking around the remains of the caravan, he luckily finds a healers kit, patching his shoulder. Scraping together some possessions he makes his toward a town his had passed a few days back. As he makes his way toward the town, passing by a small creek he cleans himself as best he can and then continues toward the town of Moonholme. Reef arrives bloodied and broken, but alive, feeling ashamed that he survived while many didn’t he sits in a corner of the inn trying to drown his sorrows with the last bit of coin he has.
A bit about you : I have played many online games (Wow, UO and always seemed to end up on a RP server). I am an easy going person who enjoys the getting together with like mind people to have fun.
Your RP experience : I have played DnD for many years though not in the past 10 to 15 years. Now I mostly play on RP servers for Conan Exiles or other games like that.
What is Metagaming : is a term used in role-playing games, which describes a player's use of real-life knowledge concerning the state of the game to determine their character's actions, when said character has no relevant knowledge or awareness under the circumstances.
Player Age : 19
Character Name : Ignis Burnheart
Age 18+ : 21
Race : Fire Genasi
Background : Blacksmith
Commoner Backstory : Having been raised in a forge their entire lives, Ignis took up the family business with his father when he turned 16. Having lived in Moonholme his entire life he wants to see what else the world can offer. Ignis doesn't want to admit to his father that he doesn't want to take over the blacksmithing business that has been in the family for generations. He wants to study magic and see what he can do with it.
A bit about you : I'm a nice guy who can really get along with anyone and I love video games
Your RP experience : I have been playing DnD for a few months and I'm currently playing in a few campaigns
What is Metagaming : To me it means using real world knowledge as a character who shouldn't know it.
Thank you everyone who has applied with their commoner information. I have pulled together the party and will no longer be accepting applications. Have a great time in what ever sessions you get in on and have as much fun as you possibly can.
let me know if you do anything not live streamed id be interested