Circi is a young wood elf born to a secluded colony deep in the forests of the Beastlands, though she is no longer welcome there due to an accidental arrangement with a mischievous fire demon. Stranded in a dangerous and unfamiliar world, she hopes to make the most of her unfortunate exile by filling her days with exploration and adventure wherever she may find it. If only the new... addition... to her mindscape would stop insisting she go on a violent rampage at every opportunity.
Race: Wood elf
Class: Warlock
Background: Outlander
I've been looking for an opportunity to play dnd more often, so I'm excited to hopefully join in on this campaign, it already sounds like a lot of fun! ^_^
Backstory: She grew up in the city of Catzar and was raised in the faith of the forge. Her blacksmith parents had her go to church, the celebrated religious holidays, etc. She was always reluctant with her faith as a kid. One day however, a group of bandits separated her from her parents and attempted to mug her, when a flying sword swooped in and drove the bandits away. Anastasia thought it was some sort of magic, until she saw in her reflection in the sword, and saw the verry god/goddess that her family worshipped. When the sword flew away, and when she was reunited with her parents, she became the most faithful out of her family, and eventually the most faithful of the church. She became the head priest there as an adult, even gaining magical powers from the god/goddess she worshipped. When the holly war for the Olspry Province started, she knew that those lands had to be protected. She went to join an adventuring party to defend against the oncoming conquest.
In the Funiss Empire of Shell Island, unrest among the eight houses of death has risen greatly in the past hundred years. Two of the once most powerful houses, that of Speed and Mockery, have nearly fallen, while the houses of War and Monsters has risen. This has led to the holy City of Catzar's urgent call to infiltrate these houses and bring all dangerous houses to their knees in the name of the holy ones above.
I'd like to say from the start that this world-build is mostly based on D&D mechanics, although there are many differences which will be covered once we begin the campaign. My writing skills need a little work, but I have an immense story built for this campaign and am hoping to find some committed players who are willing to ride out this story with me.
This story takes place on the giant island, Shell Island. There are 7 different states, which will all eventually be explored. Feel free to open the 'spoilers' below to learn more about them.
Olspry Province (The Beastlands):
Olspry Province is this world's equivalent of the unexplored wilderness. It is full of fairies, giants, and gnomes, as well as witches, dragons and unicorns.
Typical races found here include but are not limited to:
Aarakocra
Dragonborn
Mountain Dwarves
Wood Elves
Eladrin Elves
Air Genasi
Earth Genasi
Water Genasi
Goliaths
Half-Orcs
Variant Humans
Typical classes found here include but are not limited to:
Barbarians
Blood Hunters
Druids
Rangers
Warlocks
Catzar: (The Holy City)
The City of Catzar is this world's equivalent of the Vatican. It is full of priests and knights who serve the holy ones above. They are in a holy war with the Funiss Dynasty, and aim to protect the Olspry Province from conquest.
Typical races found here include but are not limited to:
Hill Dwarves
High Elves
Wood Elves
Rock Gnomes
Half-Elves
Half-Orcs
Lightfoot Halflings
Humans
Variant Aasimar
Typical classes found here include but are not limited to:
Artificers
Bards
Clerics
Fighters
Monks
Paladins
Rogues
Sorcerers
Wizards
The Funiss Dynasty:
The Funiss Dynasty is your typical comic book Samurai setting, with schools for martial arts and battles amongst each other for the takeover of the thrones. They value power above all else. They are at war with Catzar, and aim to take over the Olspry Province.
Typical races found here include but are not limited to:
Wood Elves
Earth Genasi
Fire Genasi
Deep Gnomes
Goliaths
Half-Orcs
Stout Halflings
Humans
Variant Humans
Tieflings
Typical classes found here include but are not limited to:
Barbarians
Bards
Blood Hunters
Fighters
Monks
Rogues
Sorcerers
Warlocks
Wizards
The Cedarinian Empire (The 'Pureblood' Empire):
The Cedarinian Empire is the 'racist' kingdom of this world. It is run by humans and genasi, who claim to be the 'purest' beings in their kingdom. They treat every other race like trash and claim that the whole island is theirs to command. They are openly hostile to all other states, except for the Outlands, and aim to take over the Olspry Province.
Typical races found here include but are not limited to:
Dragonborn
Hill Dwarves
High Elves
Wood Elves
Air Genasi
Earth Genasi
Fire Genasi
Water Genasi
Rock Gnomes
Half-Elves
Lightfoot Halflings
Stout Halflings
Humans
Variant Humans
Typical classes found here include but are not limited to:
Bards
Clerics
Druids
Fighters
Monks
Paladins
Rogues
Sorcerers
Wizards
The Pessinton Kingdom (The Underground Expedition):
The Pessinton Kingdom was once a part of the Funiss Dynasty and the Cedarinian Empire. It consists of massive mountains and deep caves, that reach all the way to the Gates of the Underworld. Dwarves mainly run this kingdom, as they were the once who revolted against their slaved mining for the Funiss Dynasty and Cedarinian Empire.
Typical races found here include but are not limited to:
Dragonborn
Mountain Dwarf
Eladrin Elf
Air Genasi
Earth Genasi
Fire Genasi
Water Genasi
Deep Gnomes
Goliaths
Half-Orcs
Stout Halflings
Tieflings
Typical classes found here include but are not limited to:
Barbarians
Fighters
Monks
Paladins
Rogues
Sorcerers
Warlocks
Wizards
The Outreaches (Farmlands):
The Outreaches are lands full of small towns that farm and supply food to the other kingdoms. They are also the state's wall against attacks from the Olspry Province's many dangers. For this reason, no kingdom wishes to claim ownership of this land, until the Olspry Province has been fully explored and conquered.
Typical races found here include but are not limited to:
Hill Dwarves
Wood Elves
Air Genasi
Rock Gnomes
Half-Elves
Half-Orcs
Lightfoot Halflings
Humans
Variant Aasimar
Typical classes found here include but are not limited to:
Clerics
Druids
Fighters
Monks
Paladins
Rogues
The Mixed-Lands (The Lands of Peace):
The Mixed-Lands is a place for all of the races and outcasts from the other kingdoms, who were kicked out due to their strength, race, or crimes. They have become a merchant kingdom, and have no line of kings or queens, but they tend to be run by High Elves and Variant Humans. Contrary to their kingdom's nickname, the land is full of violence and criminals.
Typical races found here include but are not limited to:
Dragonborn
High Elves
Wood Elves
Air Genasi
Earth Genasi
Fire Genasi
Water Genasi
Rock Gnomes
Goliaths
Half-Orcs
Stout Halflings
Variant Humans
Tieflings
Variant Aasimar
Typical classes found here include but are not limited to:
Barbarians
Bards
Blood Hunters
Clerics
Druids
Fighters
Monks
Rangers
Rogues
Warlocks
Wizards
If you have read this far, I thank you very much for your commitment to reading the whole thing. Please include the word conquest in your text so I know you've read this far. Thank you!
We will start on Level 1 with XP.
Multi-classing will be allowed.
Stats will be standard array.
Starting equipment only.
And finally, go ahead and provide as long of a background as you want. I appreciate deep thought on a character, and I'll read the whole thing.
I look forward to running this campaign to any who wish to join!
Homebrew?
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Mx. Otter (They/them/theirs)
Terry Pratchett & Brian Jacques. Best authors of all time. Change my mind.
Atlas Tsunami Whotwill The Third is an Ottling, a sweet wandering little traveler who has found themself in a land wrought by war. Being a kindly young creature, they are ready to help bring the houses of War and Monsters down.
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Mx. Otter (They/them/theirs)
Terry Pratchett & Brian Jacques. Best authors of all time. Change my mind.
Atlas Tsunami Whotwill The Third is an Ottling, a sweet wandering little traveler who has found themself in a land wrought by war. Being a kindly young creature, they are ready to help bring the houses of War and Monsters down.
uh
why does the ottling have a +3 trident, a decanter of endless water, and a ring of water walking?
And I can't find any racial bonuses for the ottling.
Atlas Tsunami Whotwill The Third is an Ottling, a sweet wandering little traveler who has found themself in a land wrought by war. Being a kindly young creature, they are ready to help bring the houses of War and Monsters down.
uh
why does the ottling have a +3 trident, a decanter of endless water, and a ring of water walking?
And I can't find any racial bonuses for the ottling.
What do you mean you can’t find the species bonuses?
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Mx. Otter (They/them/theirs)
Terry Pratchett & Brian Jacques. Best authors of all time. Change my mind.
Appearance: White-skinned human female dressed in a crown of demon horns, spike-studded leather armor, and a bloodred cape.
Personality: insane thrill seeker, born actor, all-around chaotic.
Alignment: CN
Background: Sin is a talented actress, acrobat, and juggler at a fiendish traveling circus that shows up in a town for a night, attracts a crowd, and begins a chaotic revelry that often turns into a bloodbath. She was once the heir of a minor house in the Cedarinian Empire that seriously control-freaked over her, so she literally ran away to the circus, where she made a demonic pact and began a line of pleasure-seeking and self-expression.
Land: Really any. She was born and raised in the Cedarinian Empire, but now the circus kind of goes everywhere.
Appearance: White-skinned human female dressed in a crown of demon horns, spike-studded leather armor, and a bloodred cape.
Personality: insane thrill seeker, born actor, all-around chaotic.
Alignment: CN
Background: Sin is a talented actress, acrobat, and juggler at a fiendish traveling circus that shows up in a town for a night, attracts a crowd, and begins a chaotic revelry that often turns into a bloodbath. She was once the heir of a minor house in the Cedarinian Empire that seriously control-freaked over her, so she literally ran away to the circus, where she made a demonic pact and began a line of pleasure-seeking and self-expression.
Land: Really any. She was born and raised in the Cedarinian Empire, but now the circus kind of goes everywhere.
Hi! My name is Frog, and this is Circi!
Circi is a young wood elf born to a secluded colony deep in the forests of the Beastlands, though she is no longer welcome there due to an accidental arrangement with a mischievous fire demon. Stranded in a dangerous and unfamiliar world, she hopes to make the most of her unfortunate exile by filling her days with exploration and adventure wherever she may find it. If only the new... addition... to her mindscape would stop insisting she go on a violent rampage at every opportunity.
Race: Wood elf
Class: Warlock
Background: Outlander
I've been looking for an opportunity to play dnd more often, so I'm excited to hopefully join in on this campaign, it already sounds like a lot of fun! ^_^
Anastasia Ironfist
Race: Hill Dwarf
Class: Cleric (Forge Domain)
Background: Acolyte
Backstory: She grew up in the city of Catzar and was raised in the faith of the forge. Her blacksmith parents had her go to church, the celebrated religious holidays, etc. She was always reluctant with her faith as a kid. One day however, a group of bandits separated her from her parents and attempted to mug her, when a flying sword swooped in and drove the bandits away. Anastasia thought it was some sort of magic, until she saw in her reflection in the sword, and saw the verry god/goddess that her family worshipped. When the sword flew away, and when she was reunited with her parents, she became the most faithful out of her family, and eventually the most faithful of the church. She became the head priest there as an adult, even gaining magical powers from the god/goddess she worshipped. When the holly war for the Olspry Province started, she knew that those lands had to be protected. She went to join an adventuring party to defend against the oncoming conquest.
Osborne Goodluck | Level 1 | Halfling | Sorcerer (Wild Magic) | Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Homebrew?
Mx. Otter (They/them/theirs)
Terry Pratchett & Brian Jacques. Best authors of all time. Change my mind.
Extended Signiture
Here is a with homebrew link and a without homebrew link.
homebrew: (plz at least review): https://ddb.ac/characters/90984696/xQkbgy
non homebrew: https://ddb.ac/characters/89019033/sMiSGZ
backstory for homebrew charachter:
Atlas Tsunami Whotwill The Third is an Ottling, a sweet wandering little traveler who has found themself in a land wrought by war. Being a kindly young creature, they are ready to help bring the houses of War and Monsters down.
Mx. Otter (They/them/theirs)
Terry Pratchett & Brian Jacques. Best authors of all time. Change my mind.
Extended Signiture
Also, i will remove most of the gold before we start. It wouldn’t show up as any cost for anything so i have to look up the costs.
Mx. Otter (They/them/theirs)
Terry Pratchett & Brian Jacques. Best authors of all time. Change my mind.
Extended Signiture
I'm down for the Ottling.
-Archie
uh
why does the ottling have a +3 trident, a decanter of endless water, and a ring of water walking?
And I can't find any racial bonuses for the ottling.
DMing:
The Cataclysm Stadium
Rise of the White Mask
Optimization Guides:
Literally Too Angry to Die - A Guide to Optimizing a Barbarian.
Just noticed the equipment. You can get those later in the game, but remove the decanter and the ring, and make the trident normal.
-Archie
Ok
Mx. Otter (They/them/theirs)
Terry Pratchett & Brian Jacques. Best authors of all time. Change my mind.
Extended Signiture
Ok done sorry about that lol
Mx. Otter (They/them/theirs)
Terry Pratchett & Brian Jacques. Best authors of all time. Change my mind.
Extended Signiture
What do you mean you can’t find the species bonuses?
Mx. Otter (They/them/theirs)
Terry Pratchett & Brian Jacques. Best authors of all time. Change my mind.
Extended Signiture
I don't think any of your ability scores have been boosted, and other than the speeds I don't think you have any features.
DMing:
The Cataclysm Stadium
Rise of the White Mask
Optimization Guides:
Literally Too Angry to Die - A Guide to Optimizing a Barbarian.
Species makes it sound like a scientific classification, which wouldn’t apply to a lot of folk.
Mx. Otter (They/them/theirs)
Terry Pratchett & Brian Jacques. Best authors of all time. Change my mind.
Extended Signiture
This is the wrong forum woops
Mx. Otter (They/them/theirs)
Terry Pratchett & Brian Jacques. Best authors of all time. Change my mind.
Extended Signiture
I made the species yesterday, i tried. I will improve upon it soon.
Mx. Otter (They/them/theirs)
Terry Pratchett & Brian Jacques. Best authors of all time. Change my mind.
Extended Signiture
Name: Sin (chosen name)
Stats: Ability scores: 12 11 11 17 15 11
Race: Vhuman (eldritch adept)
Class: Warlock (Fiend) 1
Appearance: White-skinned human female dressed in a crown of demon horns, spike-studded leather armor, and a bloodred cape.
Personality: insane thrill seeker, born actor, all-around chaotic.
Alignment: CN
Background: Sin is a talented actress, acrobat, and juggler at a fiendish traveling circus that shows up in a town for a night, attracts a crowd, and begins a chaotic revelry that often turns into a bloodbath. She was once the heir of a minor house in the Cedarinian Empire that seriously control-freaked over her, so she literally ran away to the circus, where she made a demonic pact and began a line of pleasure-seeking and self-expression.
Land: Really any. She was born and raised in the Cedarinian Empire, but now the circus kind of goes everywhere.
Conquest
https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/90822872
Will everyone stop calling him "The Demogorgon"? It's his name, not a title!
Journey through Inustwaith in my campaign here!
Aren’t you using this charachter in a different campaign?
Mx. Otter (They/them/theirs)
Terry Pratchett & Brian Jacques. Best authors of all time. Change my mind.
Extended Signiture
Dragons of icespire or something
Mx. Otter (They/them/theirs)
Terry Pratchett & Brian Jacques. Best authors of all time. Change my mind.
Extended Signiture
I applied for that, didn't get chosen.
Will everyone stop calling him "The Demogorgon"? It's his name, not a title!
Journey through Inustwaith in my campaign here!
yeah, I've applied my character like 4 times already.
DMing:
The Cataclysm Stadium
Rise of the White Mask
Optimization Guides:
Literally Too Angry to Die - A Guide to Optimizing a Barbarian.