Genres: Dark Fantasy, Gothic Horror, Disaster Horror
Landscape: temperate forests, hills and mountains.
Flora and Fauna: The forests are home to the native flicky bird and are rich with small game such as chipmunks and rabbits while walruses live on the shorelines of The Sea of Sorrows. Stray chickens can be found wandering about. But the Domain is also home to the Krudzu a sentient mechanical plant that ensnares unsuspecting creatures and can incorporate machinery. The rare needle bird also calls the forests home.
Border: The Mists fill with electricity whenever you try to escape.
Dark Lord:
Name- DR. Ivo Robotnik aka "The Eggman"
Description- The obese mad scientist and ruler of the Eggman Empire, his narcissism is evident in how his own image is used extensively throughout his Empire from statues to the designs of buildings to some of his robots and even the insignia of his Empire. His Rotund physique however is a reuse as he has an inhuman strength and athleticism. He has no regard to the various lives he's ruined in his attempted conquest. The Mists took him after he tried to rewrite reality.
Torment: whenever he is on the cusp of victory Robotnik's pride becomes his downfall as he begins to overlook important details which leads to failure.
Inhabitants:
Mobians- An anthropomorphic race of varying sub-species with some displaying traits of animals, some having traits of fantasy creatures such as dragons and others having traits of unrecognizable origin. While most simply refer to themselves using epithets (Such as Sonic the Hedgehog or Bean the Dynamite Duck) they will sometimes use family names (such as Antoine D'coulette or Elias Acorn).
Overlanders- a race of mutant humans with four fingers instead of the usual five or other strange features (blue skin, pointed ears, etc.) and they tend to be xenophobic towards the Mobians. Mobians unfortunately often can't tell the difference between Overlanders and ordinary humans which sometimes results in hostility.
Humans
Characters of interest:
Ixis Naugus- The current Ruler of New Mobotropolis and an evil Wizard who took over by gaining the publics favor he seems to have become comatose but is he really?
Geoffrey St. John- A Mobian Skunk and the Apprentice of the evil Sorcerer Ixis Naugus currently acts as temporary ruler of New Mobotropolis but in reality he is possessed by the spirit of his master. Nobody knows this and even the Secret Freedom Fighters only have vague suspicions as to what is actually going on.
Sonic the Hedgehog- The de-facto Leader of the Freedom Fighters, Sonic tries not to succumb to despair at the loss of Sally and several others as he leads his remaining friends and allies against Eggman. He has become more vicious over time. His only hope of victory would be the Chaos Emeralds but they haven't been seen ever since the Mists appeared.
"I've lost too many friends to give up now."
Harvey Who- the Leader of the Secret Freedom Fighters, this Owl Mobian is a master of disguise and espionage who doesn't let anyone outside of the freedom fighters know anything about him except his last name.
Hershey St. John- a Cat Mobian and the Wife of Geoffrey St. John who is a secret reserve member of the Secret Freedom Fighters who has hidden her existence so well that even her husband believes her to be dead and only Harvey Who is aware of her existence.
Silver the Hedgehog- a telekinetic Time Traveler and member of the Secret Freedom Fighters he is concerned about the fact that the Mists prevent him from returning to the Future.
Nicole the Holo-lynx- a sentient AI that can project a solid hologram from her main body that consists of a PDA. She built New Mobotropolis using nanites. She has become distressed over the loss of her closest friend Sally Acorn.
E-123 Omega- an E-series robot whom rebelled against Eggman and wants to kill him. He tends to go to extremes at times.
Metal Sonic- a robot copy of Sonic the Hedgehog with sharp claws that can cut through flesh, bone, stone and steel with ease. He can move at similar speeds to Sonic using a jet turbine in his back and can create force fields that can be used both defensively and offensively. He acts as Eggmans enforcer along with Mecha Sally.
Mecha Sally- formerly known as Sally Acorn, princess of the former Kingdom of Acorn, she was the lover of Sonic the Hedgehog until in an act of sacrifice to save her people she became roboticized. Eggman then proceeded to weaponize her against Sonic, modifying her giving her similar abilities to Metal Sonic along with the addition of sword-like retractable wrist blades, boot thrusters instead of a jet turbine and a hidden laser inside her head. However, this means that she can no longer be de-roboticized by normal means.
Shard- Formerly a previous model of Metal Sonic, he gained a conscience and became a member of the Secret Freedom fighters after being rebuilt. He has similar abilities to the normal Metal Sonic but with the edition of an arm cannon and the ability to fire energy blasts from the power gem embedded in his chest. His key weak point is the power gem embedded in his chest. He secretly has feelings for his fellow AI Nicole the Holo-lynx.
Elias Acorn- The rightful heir to the Throne. He is the leader of the Secret Freedom Fighters. He is upset over the fate that has befallen his sister Sally Acorn.
Fiona Fox- A traitor to the Freedom Fighters. She feels regret after the one whom she betrayed her comrades for left her for dead. She fears that the Freedom Fighters will never welcome her back due to the gruesome extent of her betrayal. So now she aids them from the shadows unable to face them out of shame.
"They can't forgive me, they shouldn't forgive me."
Blaze the Cat- A pyrokinetic Princess of a distant empire. She has been anxious since she cannot tend to her kingdom with the mists preventing her return.
Major Settlements:
New Mobotropolis- A seemingly idealic city and safe haven ruled over by The Republic of Acorn (formerly The Kingdom of Acorn) and where magic and futuristic technology are used in equal measure, however under the surface there lies political corruption, hidden plots and worse. They are ruled by the Tyrant Ixis Naugus who acts by manipulating public opinion in his favor under the guise of a benevolent ruler. However recently Naugus seems to have entered a comatose state with his apprentice Geoffrey St. John speaking in his absence however in reality something far more sinister is at play.
New Megaopolis- A mechanized dystopia patrolled by robots under the leadership of the Eggman and where most buildings are factories filled with the sounds of machinery. Any signs of life seem to have been scoured entirely and any organics spotted are captured and often condemned to a fate worse than death. At night the air is filled with a toxic suffocating smog.
Major Factions:
The Freedom Fighters- A group led by Sonic the Hedgehog to fight against the Eggman Empire however many of it's original members have been lost over time with Sonic as one of the last founding members as they keep losing more and more members in their skirmishes.
The Secret Freedom Fighters- A secret team built to eliminate Ixis Naugus in secret under the command of Harvey Who. It also serves as a replacement for the Royal Secret Service that belonged to the former Kingdom of Acorn. They operate out of a Secret HQ, a hidden bunker built by the AI Nicole in an undisclosed location within New Mobotropolis. They are currently studying the Krudzu to find a way to return Sally Acorn to normal this plan may or may not backfire however.
The Dark Egg Legion- regional enforcers and soldiers of the Eggman's so-called Eggman Empire, they have all undergone a process known as "legionisation" where they are turned into cyborgs and a bomb is placed within one of the mechanical parts as a failsafe against treason. While many members have joined willingly or out of desperation there are some cases where unwilling captives are brainwashed and "legionised."
The Badnik Horde- The Robot Army of the Eggman Empire, the Badniks range from animal shaped machines (such as moto bugs, cater-killers, buzz bombers and bat brains) to bipedal androids (such as Shadowbots, Egg Robos, Egg Pawns and Egg Swats) and even more bizarre forms (like Orbinauts and Gohlas) each Badnik often contains a captured animal within being used as an organic battery. There are far more advanced models as well known as the E-series (like the Egg Keeper, E-1000, E-2000 or E-123 Omega).
Roboticized creatures- A fate that has befallen many of the victims of the Eggman Empire, Roboticization is the process of converting an organic being into a robot. The victim is still conscious after being roboticized but they have no control over their body as they are forced to turn on their own allies and loved ones before dragging them away screaming to a similar fate. Roboticized Mobians are nicknamed Robians. Robiticized creatures can be de-roboticized with a machine found in new Mobotropolis or their free will can be restored with the help of an engineer. However, an individual cannot be de-roboticized by normal means if their bodies have been modified after roboticization.
Minor Organizations:
The Hooligans- a band of misfit bounty hunters, led by Nack the Weasel and his sister, Nic they will do any job for the highest bidder.
The Destructix- a team of mercenaries, assassins and psychopaths. With the departure of both of their leaders the group now falls under the de-facto leadership of Sergeant Simian and sell their services for the right price.
Nanites... and it's a rennaissance society level doesn't really seem to jive. Steam punk might be closer to an appropriate descriptor.
Are we heavily techno themed, or are only some locales industrialized.
This feels like an awesome setting to use a system like Blades in the Dark for a game. Can it be used with 5e, absolutely but it doesn't feel like the best fit.
"Where words fail, swords prevail. Where blood is spilled, my cup is filled" -Cartaphilus
"I have found the answer to the meaning of life. You ask me what the answer is? You already know what the answer to life is. You fear it more than the strike of a viper, the ravages of disease, the ire of a lover. The answer is always death. But death is a gentle mistress with a sweet embrace, and you owe her a debt of restitution. Life is not a gift, it is a loan."
Well, Lamordia is supposed to be a Renaissance level society and it's heavily industrialized, Bluetspur is classified as a Savage Age society and yet it has futuristic technology. It's kind of like the technological disparity between Greyhawk and the ship in the Barrier Peaks. To answer your question, yes only two settlements are industrialized.
Many instances of high and low tech jumbled together. I mean I would play it. But sonic is near and dear to my heart.
I mentioned another game system Blades in the Dark. It is set as a go on a mission and do cool cinematic stuff. Like you are characters in a TV show. There are factions in the city that can have influence on what happens. Whether you actually use this system or not, I would highly recommend it as something to use as inspiration for how some of the regions and groups might be influenced (or influence the group). It gives me the feeling of all these groups and individuals with their own goals and you choose who to help and who to hinder. Different rewards for groups that are helped, like maybe finding a way for Silver to slip out with the power of a chaos emerald liberated from the heart of an Eggman machine (side note I keep seeing the Eggman Empire and thinking Eggoman Empire, like Ottoman Empire), or by passing through a giant Ring of Power found in a ruin. You can do a lot with the concept.
The hardest part will be figuring out stat blocks for characters and enemies. Some may be easily reskinnable but even that will take research time. Other systems are more loosey goosey with concepts like that, which may be more enjoyable/less time consuming.
I hope this was somewhat helpful, I really do like the idea.
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"Where words fail, swords prevail. Where blood is spilled, my cup is filled" -Cartaphilus
"I have found the answer to the meaning of life. You ask me what the answer is? You already know what the answer to life is. You fear it more than the strike of a viper, the ravages of disease, the ire of a lover. The answer is always death. But death is a gentle mistress with a sweet embrace, and you owe her a debt of restitution. Life is not a gift, it is a loan."
I drew heavy inspiration from the Sonic Archie Comics for this Domain. While the Republic of Acorn has access to guns they more often use things like arrows due to a cultural stigma while the Eggman Empire has no such qualms using rifles, shotguns and lasers. For extra context on some of the Factions listed, other members of The Secret Freedom Fighters include Lyco Wolf and Leeta Wolf, who are twin sisters then there's Larry Lynx who brings bad luck everywhere he goes, Elias Acorn is a Mobian Squirrel instead of a Chipmunk. In regards to the Destructix, their leader, Sergeant Simian is a Mobian Gorilla who is a merciless and cunning tactician, he is stronger and more durable than others of his kind and carries guns and grenades, Lightning Lynx is a trained ninja capable of moving at high speed but nowhere near as fast as Sonic, he possesses refined senses able to counter invisibility and hear almost anything from at least a mile away. The other two members of the Destructix are Flying Frog and Predator Hawk, Flying Frog is a former jester and axe-murderer who is able to glide using flaps of skin and is very agile, he is the least serious member of the group often speaking in rhyme and scaring others for his own pleasure. Predator Hawk is trained in the use of firearms, a very good tracker and hunter and is the second fastest of the group, he is a great believer in personal strength and seeks to test his abilities.
Nic the Weasel of The Hooligans is just as greedy as Nack but less ruthless than her brother. Bean the Dynamite Duck is very goofy often speaking nonsense and giving people nicknames, he is easily distracted by shiny things and loves explosions. He can summon gunpowder bombs into his hand out of nowhere. Bark the Polar Bear is very strong and durable, he is a mute and ironically a pacifist. Nic, Bean and Bark used to be partners with Fiona Fox during her days as a thief and bounty hunter.
While I enjoy the concept, gothic horror/dystopia and Sonic with the renaissance doesn’t seem to fit. May I suggest swashbuckling as a genre, which better seems to suit the style of Sonic the Hedgehog? If you are truly interested in dystopian Sonic setting, Sonic Prime introduces New Yolk, which I think would meet much of the criteria.
I was thinking more along the lines of the Archie Sonic comics which were heavily influenced by Sonic SatAM and covered some pretty dark topics like Genocide, Abusive Relationships, Extinction and Death.
Domain name: Conflictus
Society Level: Renaissance
Genres: Dark Fantasy, Gothic Horror, Disaster Horror
Landscape: temperate forests, hills and mountains.
Flora and Fauna: The forests are home to the native flicky bird and are rich with small game such as chipmunks and rabbits while walruses live on the shorelines of The Sea of Sorrows. Stray chickens can be found wandering about. But the Domain is also home to the Krudzu a sentient mechanical plant that ensnares unsuspecting creatures and can incorporate machinery. The rare needle bird also calls the forests home.
Border: The Mists fill with electricity whenever you try to escape.
Dark Lord:
Name- DR. Ivo Robotnik aka "The Eggman"
Description- The obese mad scientist and ruler of the Eggman Empire, his narcissism is evident in how his own image is used extensively throughout his Empire from statues to the designs of buildings to some of his robots and even the insignia of his Empire. His Rotund physique however is a reuse as he has an inhuman strength and athleticism. He has no regard to the various lives he's ruined in his attempted conquest. The Mists took him after he tried to rewrite reality.
Torment: whenever he is on the cusp of victory Robotnik's pride becomes his downfall as he begins to overlook important details which leads to failure.
Inhabitants:
Mobians- An anthropomorphic race of varying sub-species with some displaying traits of animals, some having traits of fantasy creatures such as dragons and others having traits of unrecognizable origin. While most simply refer to themselves using epithets (Such as Sonic the Hedgehog or Bean the Dynamite Duck) they will sometimes use family names (such as Antoine D'coulette or Elias Acorn).
Overlanders- a race of mutant humans with four fingers instead of the usual five or other strange features (blue skin, pointed ears, etc.) and they tend to be xenophobic towards the Mobians. Mobians unfortunately often can't tell the difference between Overlanders and ordinary humans which sometimes results in hostility.
Humans
Characters of interest:
Ixis Naugus- The current Ruler of New Mobotropolis and an evil Wizard who took over by gaining the publics favor he seems to have become comatose but is he really?
Geoffrey St. John- A Mobian Skunk and the Apprentice of the evil Sorcerer Ixis Naugus currently acts as temporary ruler of New Mobotropolis but in reality he is possessed by the spirit of his master. Nobody knows this and even the Secret Freedom Fighters only have vague suspicions as to what is actually going on.
Sonic the Hedgehog- The de-facto Leader of the Freedom Fighters, Sonic tries not to succumb to despair at the loss of Sally and several others as he leads his remaining friends and allies against Eggman. He has become more vicious over time. His only hope of victory would be the Chaos Emeralds but they haven't been seen ever since the Mists appeared.
"I've lost too many friends to give up now."
Harvey Who- the Leader of the Secret Freedom Fighters, this Owl Mobian is a master of disguise and espionage who doesn't let anyone outside of the freedom fighters know anything about him except his last name.
Hershey St. John- a Cat Mobian and the Wife of Geoffrey St. John who is a secret reserve member of the Secret Freedom Fighters who has hidden her existence so well that even her husband believes her to be dead and only Harvey Who is aware of her existence.
Silver the Hedgehog- a telekinetic Time Traveler and member of the Secret Freedom Fighters he is concerned about the fact that the Mists prevent him from returning to the Future.
Nicole the Holo-lynx- a sentient AI that can project a solid hologram from her main body that consists of a PDA. She built New Mobotropolis using nanites. She has become distressed over the loss of her closest friend Sally Acorn.
E-123 Omega- an E-series robot whom rebelled against Eggman and wants to kill him. He tends to go to extremes at times.
Metal Sonic- a robot copy of Sonic the Hedgehog with sharp claws that can cut through flesh, bone, stone and steel with ease. He can move at similar speeds to Sonic using a jet turbine in his back and can create force fields that can be used both defensively and offensively. He acts as Eggmans enforcer along with Mecha Sally.
Mecha Sally- formerly known as Sally Acorn, princess of the former Kingdom of Acorn, she was the lover of Sonic the Hedgehog until in an act of sacrifice to save her people she became roboticized. Eggman then proceeded to weaponize her against Sonic, modifying her giving her similar abilities to Metal Sonic along with the addition of sword-like retractable wrist blades, boot thrusters instead of a jet turbine and a hidden laser inside her head. However, this means that she can no longer be de-roboticized by normal means.
Shard- Formerly a previous model of Metal Sonic, he gained a conscience and became a member of the Secret Freedom fighters after being rebuilt. He has similar abilities to the normal Metal Sonic but with the edition of an arm cannon and the ability to fire energy blasts from the power gem embedded in his chest. His key weak point is the power gem embedded in his chest. He secretly has feelings for his fellow AI Nicole the Holo-lynx.
Elias Acorn- The rightful heir to the Throne. He is the leader of the Secret Freedom Fighters. He is upset over the fate that has befallen his sister Sally Acorn.
Fiona Fox- A traitor to the Freedom Fighters. She feels regret after the one whom she betrayed her comrades for left her for dead. She fears that the Freedom Fighters will never welcome her back due to the gruesome extent of her betrayal. So now she aids them from the shadows unable to face them out of shame.
"They can't forgive me, they shouldn't forgive me."
Blaze the Cat- A pyrokinetic Princess of a distant empire. She has been anxious since she cannot tend to her kingdom with the mists preventing her return.
Major Settlements:
New Mobotropolis- A seemingly idealic city and safe haven ruled over by The Republic of Acorn (formerly The Kingdom of Acorn) and where magic and futuristic technology are used in equal measure, however under the surface there lies political corruption, hidden plots and worse. They are ruled by the Tyrant Ixis Naugus who acts by manipulating public opinion in his favor under the guise of a benevolent ruler. However recently Naugus seems to have entered a comatose state with his apprentice Geoffrey St. John speaking in his absence however in reality something far more sinister is at play.
New Megaopolis- A mechanized dystopia patrolled by robots under the leadership of the Eggman and where most buildings are factories filled with the sounds of machinery. Any signs of life seem to have been scoured entirely and any organics spotted are captured and often condemned to a fate worse than death. At night the air is filled with a toxic suffocating smog.
Major Factions:
The Freedom Fighters- A group led by Sonic the Hedgehog to fight against the Eggman Empire however many of it's original members have been lost over time with Sonic as one of the last founding members as they keep losing more and more members in their skirmishes.
The Secret Freedom Fighters- A secret team built to eliminate Ixis Naugus in secret under the command of Harvey Who. It also serves as a replacement for the Royal Secret Service that belonged to the former Kingdom of Acorn. They operate out of a Secret HQ, a hidden bunker built by the AI Nicole in an undisclosed location within New Mobotropolis. They are currently studying the Krudzu to find a way to return Sally Acorn to normal this plan may or may not backfire however.
The Dark Egg Legion- regional enforcers and soldiers of the Eggman's so-called Eggman Empire, they have all undergone a process known as "legionisation" where they are turned into cyborgs and a bomb is placed within one of the mechanical parts as a failsafe against treason. While many members have joined willingly or out of desperation there are some cases where unwilling captives are brainwashed and "legionised."
The Badnik Horde- The Robot Army of the Eggman Empire, the Badniks range from animal shaped machines (such as moto bugs, cater-killers, buzz bombers and bat brains) to bipedal androids (such as Shadowbots, Egg Robos, Egg Pawns and Egg Swats) and even more bizarre forms (like Orbinauts and Gohlas) each Badnik often contains a captured animal within being used as an organic battery. There are far more advanced models as well known as the E-series (like the Egg Keeper, E-1000, E-2000 or E-123 Omega).
Roboticized creatures- A fate that has befallen many of the victims of the Eggman Empire, Roboticization is the process of converting an organic being into a robot. The victim is still conscious after being roboticized but they have no control over their body as they are forced to turn on their own allies and loved ones before dragging them away screaming to a similar fate. Roboticized Mobians are nicknamed Robians. Robiticized creatures can be de-roboticized with a machine found in new Mobotropolis or their free will can be restored with the help of an engineer. However, an individual cannot be de-roboticized by normal means if their bodies have been modified after roboticization.
Minor Organizations:
The Hooligans- a band of misfit bounty hunters, led by Nack the Weasel and his sister, Nic they will do any job for the highest bidder.
The Destructix- a team of mercenaries, assassins and psychopaths. With the departure of both of their leaders the group now falls under the de-facto leadership of Sergeant Simian and sell their services for the right price.
So, any opinions?
Nanites... and it's a rennaissance society level doesn't really seem to jive. Steam punk might be closer to an appropriate descriptor.
Are we heavily techno themed, or are only some locales industrialized.
This feels like an awesome setting to use a system like Blades in the Dark for a game. Can it be used with 5e, absolutely but it doesn't feel like the best fit.
"Where words fail, swords prevail. Where blood is spilled, my cup is filled" -Cartaphilus
"I have found the answer to the meaning of life. You ask me what the answer is? You already know what the answer to life is. You fear it more than the strike of a viper, the ravages of disease, the ire of a lover. The answer is always death. But death is a gentle mistress with a sweet embrace, and you owe her a debt of restitution. Life is not a gift, it is a loan."
Well, Lamordia is supposed to be a Renaissance level society and it's heavily industrialized, Bluetspur is classified as a Savage Age society and yet it has futuristic technology. It's kind of like the technological disparity between Greyhawk and the ship in the Barrier Peaks. To answer your question, yes only two settlements are industrialized.
Many instances of high and low tech jumbled together. I mean I would play it. But sonic is near and dear to my heart.
I mentioned another game system Blades in the Dark. It is set as a go on a mission and do cool cinematic stuff. Like you are characters in a TV show. There are factions in the city that can have influence on what happens. Whether you actually use this system or not, I would highly recommend it as something to use as inspiration for how some of the regions and groups might be influenced (or influence the group). It gives me the feeling of all these groups and individuals with their own goals and you choose who to help and who to hinder. Different rewards for groups that are helped, like maybe finding a way for Silver to slip out with the power of a chaos emerald liberated from the heart of an Eggman machine (side note I keep seeing the Eggman Empire and thinking Eggoman Empire, like Ottoman Empire), or by passing through a giant Ring of Power found in a ruin. You can do a lot with the concept.
The hardest part will be figuring out stat blocks for characters and enemies. Some may be easily reskinnable but even that will take research time. Other systems are more loosey goosey with concepts like that, which may be more enjoyable/less time consuming.
I hope this was somewhat helpful, I really do like the idea.
"Where words fail, swords prevail. Where blood is spilled, my cup is filled" -Cartaphilus
"I have found the answer to the meaning of life. You ask me what the answer is? You already know what the answer to life is. You fear it more than the strike of a viper, the ravages of disease, the ire of a lover. The answer is always death. But death is a gentle mistress with a sweet embrace, and you owe her a debt of restitution. Life is not a gift, it is a loan."
I drew heavy inspiration from the Sonic Archie Comics for this Domain. While the Republic of Acorn has access to guns they more often use things like arrows due to a cultural stigma while the Eggman Empire has no such qualms using rifles, shotguns and lasers. For extra context on some of the Factions listed, other members of The Secret Freedom Fighters include Lyco Wolf and Leeta Wolf, who are twin sisters then there's Larry Lynx who brings bad luck everywhere he goes, Elias Acorn is a Mobian Squirrel instead of a Chipmunk. In regards to the Destructix, their leader, Sergeant Simian is a Mobian Gorilla who is a merciless and cunning tactician, he is stronger and more durable than others of his kind and carries guns and grenades, Lightning Lynx is a trained ninja capable of moving at high speed but nowhere near as fast as Sonic, he possesses refined senses able to counter invisibility and hear almost anything from at least a mile away. The other two members of the Destructix are Flying Frog and Predator Hawk, Flying Frog is a former jester and axe-murderer who is able to glide using flaps of skin and is very agile, he is the least serious member of the group often speaking in rhyme and scaring others for his own pleasure. Predator Hawk is trained in the use of firearms, a very good tracker and hunter and is the second fastest of the group, he is a great believer in personal strength and seeks to test his abilities.
Nic the Weasel of The Hooligans is just as greedy as Nack but less ruthless than her brother. Bean the Dynamite Duck is very goofy often speaking nonsense and giving people nicknames, he is easily distracted by shiny things and loves explosions. He can summon gunpowder bombs into his hand out of nowhere. Bark the Polar Bear is very strong and durable, he is a mute and ironically a pacifist. Nic, Bean and Bark used to be partners with Fiona Fox during her days as a thief and bounty hunter.
Domain of Dread, or Domain of Delight if Witchlight was an official setting?
It is an interesting idea, but it is not horror theme.
Maybe it is not a true domain of dread within the demiplane of dread but a "dark domain".
It sounds pretty close to me. It fits the themes of Gothic and Disaster Horror with elements of Body Horror and Dark Fantasy.
It really depends on how you imagine it. Since it's in Ravenloft it's going to be a dark mirror of Mobius.
While I enjoy the concept, gothic horror/dystopia and Sonic with the renaissance doesn’t seem to fit. May I suggest swashbuckling as a genre, which better seems to suit the style of Sonic the Hedgehog? If you are truly interested in dystopian Sonic setting, Sonic Prime introduces New Yolk, which I think would meet much of the criteria.
I was thinking more along the lines of the Archie Sonic comics which were heavily influenced by Sonic SatAM and covered some pretty dark topics like Genocide, Abusive Relationships, Extinction and Death.
New Megaopolis is not Renaissance style but modern/futuristic like Robotropolis from Satam. What is renaissance styled however is New Mobotropolis.
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