If you are looking for a new PbP campaign where you can post when you want and you really don't have to wait on a DM or other players to go, then look no further. The DMless rules are simple and for this campaign, I've incorporated solo party encounters with a recommended party size of 2x characters.
If you are comfortable being a DM and you like to tweak character builds, this thread may be right for you.
If you are interested in the new PHB 2024 (5R) rules and creating 1st level characters to grind levels, this thread might be right for you.
If you like light-roleplay in a mini-campaign with a beautify altruistic society of elves living among then trees, this thread might be right for you.
If you like pushing your characters to their limits while auditing coins, items, and XP, this thread might be right for you.
Come check out our thread, join the open link and create a 1st level character or two. When you feel ready, choose an encounter or roll on one of our encounter charts and bring your party of 1-2 characters out of the saftey of Evergreen Hollow and into one of our campaign locations where they are bound to bring back huge bounties of coins and XP.
Character Creation Starting with 0 XP at 1st level PHB 2024 rules (legacy options allowed) 27 Point Buy For starting wealth, add background GP plus class GP Crafting rules per PHB 2024
Setting
Location: Evergreen Hollow Evergreen Hollow is an enchanted town seamlessly integrated into the ancient trees of the Darkwood Forest. Originally an Elven village, it has since attracted members from all Origin Species. The only requirement to live here is "to practice balance and peace in your heart." Most homes are built into the trees, with rope ladders and pulley systems for access. Others are carved into the hollowed-out stumps of ancient trees, with newer trees growing atop them. Fey creatures also live among the town, adding to its magical charm.
Location: The Grove This inn and tavern is built into the largest tree in the Darkwood. Years ago, the tree became diseased, and to save it, the Elves hollowed out the rot, leaving a massive space that now houses the inn and tavern. The inn has multiple floors and can accommodate over a dozen travelers, while the feasting hall can host around fifty guests.
Location: The Silverwood Forest This was the first location for DMless encounters. The Silverwood Forest, which lies to the West of the Darkwood Forest. The journey to the Silverwood is a 12-hour trek on foot. While the Darkwood is enchanted and full of fey creatures, the Silverwood is shadowy and filled with illusions. Once an Elven burial ground, it is now home to corrupted and evil creatures. Varnak Ravenwind has placed bounties on undead monster parts and pelts. "I'm making a winter coat." Varnak exclaims. "As for my magic experiments, I can't tell you much, because it's a secret, but the magic that animates undead can be extracted and stored, like a battery."
Varnak Ravenwind:The bitter old Elf Wizard (Level 5), likely too old to continue the magic and research he stubbornly practices every day. He prefers to live in a remote part of town, residing in one of the tallest treehouses in Evergreen Hollow. It takes nearly 10 minutes to ascend the pulley and basket system to reach his home. Known as "Varnak the Cranky," has posted bounty's at the tavern. He will pay gold for monster parts that he uses in his arcane experiments. Varnak is curious and will often follow first-time adventurers into the Silverwood Forest. If you start rolling death saves in a non-challenge table, in the Silverwood, Varnak will come to your aid with his wand of magic missiles as a one time rescue. You must split XP with Varnak for any monster's he defeats.
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Here is the main thread for posting RP and Encounters (https://www.dndbeyond.com/forums/d-d-beyond-general/play-by-post/206102-evergreen-hollow-5r-dmless)
Here is a reference for what we mean by a DMless Campaign: (https://www.dndbeyond.com/forums/d-d-beyond-general/play-by-post/129296-interest-check-dmless-adventure)
If you are looking for a new PbP campaign where you can post when you want and you really don't have to wait on a DM or other players to go, then look no further. The DMless rules are simple and for this campaign, I've incorporated solo party encounters with a recommended party size of 2x characters.
Come check out our thread, join the open link and create a 1st level character or two. When you feel ready, choose an encounter or roll on one of our encounter charts and bring your party of 1-2 characters out of the saftey of Evergreen Hollow and into one of our campaign locations where they are bound to bring back huge bounties of coins and XP.
Character Creation
Starting with 0 XP at 1st level
PHB 2024 rules (legacy options allowed)
27 Point Buy
For starting wealth, add background GP plus class GP
Crafting rules per PHB 2024
Setting
Location: Evergreen Hollow
Evergreen Hollow is an enchanted town seamlessly integrated into the ancient trees of the Darkwood Forest. Originally an Elven village, it has since attracted members from all Origin Species. The only requirement to live here is "to practice balance and peace in your heart." Most homes are built into the trees, with rope ladders and pulley systems for access. Others are carved into the hollowed-out stumps of ancient trees, with newer trees growing atop them. Fey creatures also live among the town, adding to its magical charm.
Location: The Grove
This inn and tavern is built into the largest tree in the Darkwood. Years ago, the tree became diseased, and to save it, the Elves hollowed out the rot, leaving a massive space that now houses the inn and tavern. The inn has multiple floors and can accommodate over a dozen travelers, while the feasting hall can host around fifty guests.
(Level 1 recommended)
1-10: 1x Skeleton (50 XP, 10 gp)
11-20: 1x Zombie (50 XP, 10 gp)
21-90: 2x Skeleton(100 XP, 20 gp)
91-95: 1x Dire Wolf (200 XP, 40 gp)
96-100: 3x Skeleton (150 XP, 30 gp)
(Challenge Level 1)
1-40: 4x Skeleton (200 XP, 40 gp)
41-70: 4x Zombie (200 XP, 40 gp)
71-90: 2x Dire Wolf (400 XP, 80 gp)
91-100: 2x Giant Spider (400 XP, 80 gp)
(Level 1 recommended)
1-40: 1x Venomous Snake (25 XP, 10 gp)
41-70: 1x Giant Weasel (25 XP, 10 gp)
71-90: 2x Venomous Snake (50 XP, 20 gp)
91-100: 2x Giant Weasel (50 XP, 20 gp)
Location: The Silverwood Forest
This was the first location for DMless encounters. The Silverwood Forest, which lies to the West of the Darkwood Forest. The journey to the Silverwood is a 12-hour trek on foot. While the Darkwood is enchanted and full of fey creatures, the Silverwood is shadowy and filled with illusions. Once an Elven burial ground, it is now home to corrupted and evil creatures. Varnak Ravenwind has placed bounties on undead monster parts and pelts. "I'm making a winter coat." Varnak exclaims. "As for my magic experiments, I can't tell you much, because it's a secret, but the magic that animates undead can be extracted and stored, like a battery."