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Symbaroum: Throne of Thorns | Epic Campaign | Dark Fantasy
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Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
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About the adventure
⦿ Adventure along the dark and gritty fantasy frontier ⦿ Uncover secrets of a long-lost empire ⦿ Navigate your way through complicated faction politics ⦿ Deal with faith, religion, racial prejudice and war ⦿ Brave the depths of a vast forest of Davokar, where ancient evil stirs The Throne of Thorns is an epic chronicle that spans six full-scale books, and will take your characters from humble beginnings as adventurers and fortune hunters all the way to becoming movers and shakers in the murky waters of Ambrian politics. Nations will be toppled and terrible prophecies will come to life as you hunt for the lost city of Symbar in the great forest of Davokar. Alberetor, the cradle of humankind, fell in the war with the Dark Lords. Your people emerged victorious from that struggle... but there was a cost. The land is dead now, barren and lifeless; ash falls from the sky and nothing grows there. Thus Queen Korinthia leads the exodus of her people to the north, where the enormous and ancient forest of Davokar looms. It offers salvation and damnation in equal measure; once upon a time, an ancient empire dwelt where the forest is now, yet only ruins remain of it. The forest is rich in natural resources, treasures and wonders, but is also deadly and unforgiving to those who come unprepared. This new promised land offers in the shadow of Davokar, Ambria, offers new hope to the settlers, yet also retains the troubles of old Alberetor; dukes squabble, scheme and plot to take the throne, the Church of Prios is enforcing the faith with an iron fist, while dark cults and terrible monsters lurk in the shadows. And in the depths of Davokar old darkness stirs once again, opposed only by a handful of those who everyone considers mortal enemies... Will you prevail and emerge with fame and fortune to the other side of these trying times?
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Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Knows the Rules
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About me
Greetings from Central Asia! English isn't my first language - but I have over a decade of experience as an interpreter and a tour guide both in English and in German. You (probably) won't have to worry about not being able to understand me on voice chats! :D At present, I run a successful Discord server with multiple tables (and awesome people there!), as well as a few games in-person in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
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Creating your character
Character creation is pretty straightforward, but you'll need to read the Player's Guide/Advanced Player's Guide for that. We will go through them together during Session 0 to create and finalize character choices. You can create a character yourself, but if you need any assistance please don't hesitate to reach out.
Experience one of the greatest RPG campaigns ever written! It's Game of Thrones meets Princess Mononoke in a nutshell, and it blends high-octane action, exploration and political drama seamlessly into a grand tapestry of ambition, magic and betrayal. Dangerous sorcery, evil cults, barbarian hordes and powerful rulers - you have all the staples of dark fantasy here, along with difficult moral choices. I ran this campaign multiple times, and the feedback is always universally that those were some of the best adventures my players ever had! The rules of Symbaroum are quick and relatively simple, allowing for fast and furious combats, as well as meaningful exploration. We have completed the prologue campaign, and are about to segue into the Throne of Thorns proper. Now is the best time to join the band!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You will require Discord and a Forge account (both are free, you do not need to have a Foundry license as a player). Familiarity with the rules is welcome, but not required - I will explain and guide you as we play, and the mechanics are fairly simple anyway. Bring your dark fantasy tropes and vibes with you, and be ready to dive into a bleak and at times melancholic Scandinavian-inspired setting full of danger and adventure. And have a spare character. Just in case.
What Sergey Sakharov brings to the table
I'll bring the books (Player's Guide) to share with those who don't already have it, the game and official modules on Foundry - and, of course, my experience and passion for the game!
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How Sergey Sakharov creates a safe table
Symbaroum is a fairly gritty and dark game that deals with themes such as corruption by power, human vs. nature and the merciless struggle for survival. We will use Lines & Veils, discussed before the adventure. I've put up some of the content warnings in the tags, but the stories may not necessarily be limited to those.
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