Rise of the Runelords: A Golarion Campaign

Creating your character

This campaign has dozens of custom classes, species, archtypes, backgrounds, feats, spells, etc. All of which are available on my Discord server for all players. We will discuss character creation options once you have signed up and had a chance to browse the discord a bit.

Preparing for the session

You will need the following: - Fantasy Grounds Unity installed and operational. The software is free. - Discord, installed and ready to use for voice. - Proper Quality Mic with headset. - High Speed Internet Connection. I do not live stream or record any sessions without prior player consent.

What BWatford brings to the table

- Custom maps and Fantasy Grounds extensions to enhance play. - Syrinscape for theme music and sound effects. - All software and books needed via Fantasy Grounds. - I will input any characters submitted by PDF into Fantasy Grounds and provide images and tokens if not submitted by the player.

Homebrew rules

Initiative: We reroll imitative every round of combat, this is handled directly by Fantasy Grounds. Delay Turn: When it is your turn in a round you can opt to act later in the round by declaring a lower initiative. Emanation Effects: Once per round damage is the maximum. Skill/Knowledge Checks: You must be proficient in a knowledge or tool to use it. Critical Hits: On a critical hit, the damage is maximum damage plus another die roll instead of doubling dice. Flanking: When a creature and at least one of its allies are adjacent to an enemy and positioned on opposite sides or corners of the enemy's space, they flank that enemy. Attack rolls made by flankers against a flanked enemy have a +1 bonus. A creature does not grant flanking bonus if it is incapacitated, frightened, restrained, or grappled.

How BWatford creates a safe table

This campaign explores high fantasy with high levels of violence, gore, and character death. Body horror and forced transformation. Slavery and prejudice (especially against “monstrous” peoples). Cruel, capricious gods and Titans. Mind control, memory alteration, and curses. Deep water, drowning, and sea travel. Animal death. Cults, sacrifice, and dark rituals. Trauma, nightmares, and heavy emotional stakes. Mature themes inspired by classical myth (including some non-consensual elements in the wider setting lore) I prioritize player safety and clear communication. We will use the following tools: Lines & Veils discussion during Session 0 (and anytime afterward) X-Card (or equivalent) available at all times — play can pause or skip with no questions asked Open Door policy — you can step away from the table or end your participation at any time Regular check-ins, especially before or after heavy scenes Topics that may appear: Political maneuvering, moral compromise, violence, death, and the weight of loyalty or betrayal. Topics that will not appear without explicit prior consent: sexual violence, graphic torture, child endangerment, or real-world prejudice and bigotry. Your comfort matters. We’ll talk through expectations together before the game starts, and you’re always free to update your boundaries later. I want everyone at the table to feel safe while still being able to explore the darker and more complex sides of the setting.