Arx Fabula: Castle of Dreams and Nightmares, mmorpg play by post
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
Once upon a time, long, long ago there existed a castle made of jewels and dreams whose glittering labyrinthine halls contained unimaginable wonders. But for all its marvels they paled in comparison to its king, a being of terrible power who could grant your heart's greatest desire…So goes a thousand versions of a tale told for a millenia, each little more than a faerie tale passed from bard to drunkard, from parent to child. Until the fateful day that myth was proven fact and the castle of childhood imagination along with its treasures discovered to be very real indeed. Scholars, adventurers, thrill seekers and more from across the land have gathered here, each with their own personal goals motivating them to challenge the castle’s deadly depths.This is their story. Welcome hero to Arx Fabula, the castle of dreams…anD nigHTmArEs… Join the ranks of adventurers guild (name of guild??) as they delve into the heart of a magical castle in search of glory, riches, and more with this exciting westmarch play by post campaign! Arx Fabula offers an immersive mmorpg experience exploring its namesake megadungeon alongside countless other players via discord messages, offering freedom to play your way on your time.
Welcome adventurer to the ranks of the Duskwolves! Prepare to embark on your epic journey uncovering the secrets of Arx Fabula! Please note the campaign is an asynchronous play by post within a massive living world full of adventurers! Each player is expected to at least post once every 3 days but the game itself is always active and has elements which can be interacted with at any time, the listed time exists simply for billing schedule. Everything you'll need to join in on the action packed adventure can be found on the Arx Fabula discord server! This project has been an absolutely massive undertaking of mine and I'm so glad to have you along for the journey with us!
Less than a year on StartPlaying
34 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Rule of Cool
Additional details
How to prepare
To get started all you'll need is discord and the courage to explore the magical halls of castle Arx Fabula! New to the game? Let me know and I'll walk you through everything you need to know with clear easy to follow instructions so you can get right in the adventure and have fun!
What I provide
Journey deep into an enchanted castle filled with mystery and wonder! Intense cinematic combat against larger than life foes, perplexing puzzles, memorable npcs, and endless exploration await! I'll be bringing you over 20 years experience as a dungeon master, comprehensive 5e resources, and cinematic combat on Shmeppy. Even if you've never used a virtual tabletop before, heck even if you've never played Dungeons and Dragons before you'll be able to use Shmeppy in moments. Additionally Shmeppy functions on mobile, so you can play on the go!
Gameplay details
Player safety of course plays a major role! If there's anything I should know ahead of time as far as what you would or wouldn't like to experience please let me know! At any time during play should something make you uncomfortable don't hesitate to let me know, after all our goal is to have fun together!
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Aftercare
• Bleed
• Breaks
• Debriefing
• Lines and Veils
• Luxton Technique
• Luxton Technique Discussion
• Open Door
• Session 0
• Stars and Wishes
How will character creation work
Character creation will take place during session zero with characters starting at level 1 and advancing through a special milestone system of personal accomplishments. With nearly all officially published 5e content avaliable at your fingertips alongside my own personal collection of quality homebrew content in addition to an ever growing library of my own creations normally only avaliable through subscriptions elsewhere, you'll have access to 80+ races and nearly 30 classes, as well as a myriad of subclass options! The possibilities for creation are nearly limitless! Check the character creation guidelines in the discord for more details. With the endless array of homebrew options avaliable for character customization a special character sheet will be provided.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
High
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Discord
• Text/Play by Post
$30.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Saturday - 1:00 PM UTC
May 10 / Session 18
3-4 Hour Duration
10 / 100 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: All Ages