Korentil: Myths of Shillendrah - The Legacy of Vuldan (5.5e)

Creating your character

I will be using 2024 rules (and filling in with 2014 rules where 2024 rules don't cover them, so classes like Artificer, etc. are allowed!). 1st level characters, races available include all official races and Korentil-specific homebrew races (also available on D&D beyond once you join the campaign). Players can choose standard array, or roll two sets of dice (I must witness the rolls via screen-sharing/discord). Any DND Beyond sourced homebrew backgrounds must have my approval first. Other backgrounds like noble should be discussed with the DM first. Each character may choose one common magical item as an heirloom/inheritence item, up to 100 gp value. Backgrounds should reflect a character who is a new entrant on the adventuring scene. Out of respect for all players at the table, no "I once saved the world but forgot who I am" backgrounds. Please reach out to me before you select the Noble background as that will need some discussion on exactly what you are thinking. Each PC should have a list with basic details and relationship status for: - One Ally/Best-Friend/Love Interest and some (boy/girlfriend, crush, bestie, partner-in-crime, etc.). This is someone you can call on for a favor in a pinch. - One local contacts (i.e. blacksmith, guild trainer, etc.). This should be someone you can call on if you need information or consultation. - One local rival (i.e. competitor, childhood enemy, etc.). A former friend, lover, or competitor with whom you've deveoped a rivalry. For role-play, each PC should note on their character sheets the answers to the following questions: 1) If I had to describe my characters personality in three words, what would they be? 2) What does my PC fear? 3) What are my PCs likes? 4) What are my PCs dislikes? 5) What does my PC future look like when dreaming/scheming?

Preparing for the session

Players will need: a microphone a computer capable of running Roll20 maps with lighting/visibility enabled. The Beyond20 extension and DNDBeyond accounts are mandatory - all characters will be recorded/tracked on DNDBeyond's campaigns pages (invites will be shared with players before character creation). Character creation can happen any time before session starts. Players who arrive at the session without a character on DNDBeyond and can make their character and join once the basics are complete. I will generally be available 30-60 minutes prior to each session to help with technical or character creation needs. Session-Zero discussion/rules will be discussed at game start, or when a new player joins the game.

What Trevor brings to the table

Open-world storylines - you help shape the direction of the story! We might incorporate a published adventure but if you want to roll a die and wander that direction, I will be able to easily follow whatever direction the campaign goes. I consider this to be one of my greatest strengths as a DM. Roll20 VTT hosting (using line-of-sight & lighting functionality) Discord voice chat hosting (more optimization than roll20) Interactive maps for every village, town, etc. in the world (provided when needed). D&D books & Source Material via D&D Beyond Website Homebrew Content (races, items, monsters & more) I do voices for the NPCs once I'm comfortable with the group, SOME of them are good, others are very much work-in-progress.

Homebrew rules

Potion Drinking 2024 allows drinking any potion to be a bonus action. Homebrew - If you use the utilize actionto drink a healing potion, you receive the maximized healing (i.e. 2d4+4 healing would be 10 hp of healing, no roll required, if you use a full action to drink it). This does mean one could drink two potions in a round with a utilize action and a bonus action Bowling Over - If a creature is of a larger size category than another creature, it can end it's movement in the space of a smaller creature. The smaller of the two creatures must roll a Strength or Dexterity saving throw DC 5 (plus 5 for each size category difference - i.e. DC 10 for a large creature stopping in a small creature's space), or be knocked prone. A creature that makes their saving throw prevents the larger creature from moving into their space, or they may choose an empty square adjacent to the larger creature and move there without provoking opportunity attacks (defender's choice). Body Slams A creature may forego one of it's attacks during an attack action to throw themselves onto a smaller creature within 5 feet. The target must make a Strength or Dexterity saving throw (defender's choice) against a DC 8 + attacker's Strength modifier + attacker's proficiency bonus. Success allows the defender to move to a square adjacent to the creature without provoking opportunity attacks, and the attacker falls prone. If the saving throw Fails, the target takes 1d6 + Strength modifier bludgeoning damage from the attacker, and both attacker and defender become prone. Legendary Inspiration - These are awarded similar to Heroic Inspiration (I reward whoever writes teh week's recaps, and the player who keeps the party loot tracker with one of these each session they cover). You can expend a legendary inspiration as a legendary saving throw, or take a legendary action (a single attack or cantrip at the end of any turn if you choose), or a custom benefit the DM approves.

How Trevor creates a safe table

***** AI DISCLAIMER - I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) generative tools to support my prep, including artwork and writing support for my already excellent writing and story-telling skills. I have been building worlds for 30 years, and these tools enable me to provide a better experience for my customers. If you have concerns about the usage of AI in a D&D game, this may not be the D&D campaign for you. With new players I hold session zero, during which we will talk about what content a player is uncomfortable with, and to what extent. I also watch carefully for any signs of undue anxiety in my games (we can get pretty intense, and I try to portray a realistic world with actions, consequences and good vs. evil). I always ask for feedback at the end of a session for what went well, what didn't, and how can we improve to make the games more inclusive for everyone. ***** AI DISCLAIMER - I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) generative tools to support my prep, including artwork and writing support for my already excellent writing and story-telling skills. There are no faultless companies out there, but I get my material from companies that have taken strides to be artist-friendly and collaborative overall, platforms such as DAL-E, ChatGPT, Suno, and Sora. I truly believe AI is here to stay, and am excited to someday see a future where artists and AI achieve a true partnership. If you are fully opposed to the use of AI in any of it's forms, sadlyI am not the dungeon master for you (though I want to be!). To those fighting for artists rights, I salute you! To those pushing the envelope with new technologies, I pray you will always ask yourselves the important question of "Should we?" before you ask, "Can we?". *****