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#1 Post by **dmw71** » Sun Sep 09, 2012 1:10 am

Information specific to the campaign will be placed in this thread.

01. Campaign Background
02. Adventure Opportunities
03. NPCs
04. Places of Note
05. Deceased Characters
06. Retired Characters
07. Waiting List
08.

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- Action Threads
- Character Information
- House Rules
- Encounter Summaries

#2 Post by **dmw71** » Thu Sep 13, 2012 1:02 am

Expect this to be a "realistic" fantasy game where mundane details such as ammunition, food, and light sources (both duration and length of illumination) will be carefully monitored. Carrying capacities and encumbrance will also be enforced to an extent. Noise is made, especially by those wearing metal armor (and don't think the nearby monsters don't appreciate the advanced notice). Economics will also play a role. The value of a gold piece may vary significantly as you travel to different destinations. Not every single suit of plate mail crafted will cost exactly 400 gold pieces. If a character isn't careful and doesn't question their new environment, they can easily be taken advantage of.

In general, this will be a low magic campaign. Magic exists, but it is relatively rare... and very valuable. Spell casters are in play and do exist, but many people view them with a certain amount of skepticism. This rare ability oftentimes leaves even novice mages feared (or idolized), and most treat users of magic with a high level of respect. However, it will be more challenging to obtain new magical spells as suitable teachers are indeed rare.

Gems and jewels are not always found in a chest or sack, but will often be found (or will they?) set in other items or carefully hidden. The values of these items are never just known. Guesses can be made, but a small, rough gem with an actual value of 10,000 gold piece could very easily be mistaken for a near worthless stone by an untrained eye.

Just as in real life, all monsters encountered will form immediate reaction upon meeting the party. These monsters will all be played up (or down) to their intelligence. If the treasure for a particular encounter includes a magical item that would be usable by them, don't expect for that item to be found in a chest... instead, expect for that item to be used against the party during the conflict.

#3 Post by **dmw71** » Thu Sep 13, 2012 1:03 am

Characters will learn of potential adventure opportunities in a variety of ways, including things such as job postings or overheard rumors.

Note: It is worth reiterating the fact that non-human characters will occasionally find themselves facing potential in-game obstacles which include general mistrust and fewer job opportunities.

#4 Post by **dmw71** » Thu Sep 13, 2012 1:03 am

Simple details of significant non-player characters that the party encounters will be recorded here. This list will include individuals encountered in cities/towns/villages that are likely to be revisited (e.g. armorer, money changer, weaponsmith, etc...) as well as any hirelings the party employs.

The DM will attempt to maintain this list independently, but players should feel free to send a request to have any missing information added.

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Bronze Goat Inn (O'Hare)
Gustov
Guillaume (see also: viewtopic.php?p=39246#p39246)
Local "gang"

Sleeping Dragon Inn (O'Hare)
Ferrell
Jasper
Noonan Draysden
Norian Draysden
Theora Draysden
Otis
Searry
Landon
Rose

Reap & Seed (O'Hare)
Harold

Temple of Levitt (O'Hare)
Priestess

Temporary Shelter
Stan

Mayor's Residence
Thelodeus (Mayor)
Tillman (Mayor's bodyguard)
Aaron (Mayor's oldest son)
Darrin (Mayor's youngest son)

#5 Post by **dmw71** » Thu Sep 13, 2012 1:04 am

A brief summary of the areas or places explored by the party will be recorded here.

#6 Post by **dmw71** » Thu Sep 13, 2012 1:39 am

Any player character that happens to pass during gameplay will be listed here. Players controlling a character that passes are welcome to create a new entry-level character and re-join the game, should they desire.

Deceased Characters
None

#7 Post by **dmw71** » Thu Sep 13, 2012 1:40 am

A character abandoned by a player will, after a reasonable amount of time, be considered retired and listed here.

Retired Characters
None

#8 Post by **dmw71** » Thu Sep 13, 2012 2:21 am

Any players expressing an interest in joining the game after it has already begun will be added to this thread. Players will be added on a first come, first served basis and their introduction will worked into the current storyline.

Waiting List
1. ravenn4544: Current player.
2. Ra the monk: Inactive player (last visited: Mon Dec 03, 2012 12:56 pm)
3. grey_starr: Added to list: 04/19/2013)
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