Lightforged: A Nobledark Fantasy Setting- Free First Session
A world on the brink of ruin. Face terrifying monsters, meet new and exotic races, and explore a world in desperate need of heroes.
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Weekly / Tuesday - 11:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
2 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
The world is on the brink of ruin. Once vibrant lands are now choked by dark magic, and the ancient forces that held reality together have long since fractured. The Ancients, a mighty people whose greed for power shattered the world, have left only remnants of their glory scattered across a dying landscape. From these ashes rose the races of today, each clinging to faded memories of a better time, yet unable to stop the creeping decay that threatens all life. As the unhealed wound left by the Ancients’ folly grows, swallowing entire villages and releasing unspeakable horrors, whispers of hope persist. Some still believe in the Creator's promise to end this darkness, but such a light is fleeting. In this world of despair, only the bravest—or the most desperate—dare to rise against the tide. Will you seize the fading light and forge a path through the shadows, or will you succumb to the ever-encroaching darkness? The choice is yours. Welcome to the world of Lightforged, a noble dark setting for the Genesys RPG system. This home-brew setting embroils players into a world in desperate need of heroes. Face terrifying monsters, meet new and exotic races, and explore a world as rich and diverse as the people who inhabit it. New to the Genesys System or tabletop RPG's? No problem. I am an experienced game master who has run games for brand new players and seasoned veterans alike. I would love to help tell your story no matter your experience level. First Session is always free! Try it before you buy it!
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Combat Heavy
Theater of the Mind
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(10)
1 year on StartPlaying
56 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, World Builder, Storytelling
About me
Welcome Travelers! Are you seeking tales of adventure, drama, and intrigue? Then look no further. Let's gather together to write the kinds of stories you've always dreamed of, together. I love storytelling and collaborating with others to live out their own unique adventures. As a GM, I want to craft story driven, impactful tales that will provide a rich experience for everyone at the table. So pull up a chair and let's see where the road takes us.
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Creating your character
We will make characters as part of session 0. I will help players make new characters to start this game. We will be using the custom careers and talent trees I created for this setting. While it's important that players create characters to fit the tone and setting, I will also be adapting the campaign to fit their unique backstories and character designs.
I have several campaigns already made for this setting. During session 0 we will select one of the options below or come up with a brand new idea based on desired play styles. The Heir Apparent: To prevent war between two nations, the rightful heir to the elven throne must be found and returned home safely. However, dark forces conspire to ensure that never happens. A Haven in the Wilderness: Take on the task of establishing an outpost in the dangerous wilds of the Badlands. Fight monsters, bandits, and the elements as you strive to create a home for your people. The Secrets of Orindralis: The possibility of untold riches have drawn many adventurers to their doom, but you're different. You can feel it. You were destined for great things and uncovering the hidden treasures of the past is only the first step. However, when you stumble across something with potentially world ending results, how will you respond. The Long Road to Freedom: You escaped the clutches of slavers at the edge of the world. Now, you must stay one step ahead of your pursuers and seek a way to survive in a harsh world bent on your destruction. A Gift Most Terrible: You came by your cursed relics by different means, family heirlooms, stolen treasure, an unfortunate chance, but none of your lives will ever be the same. Will you give in to the dark voices that whisper of untold power, or will you fight to free yourself of your burden and seek the path to redemption. An Ember in the Dark: Take up the oaths of the servants of the Creator and strike out to protect the innocent and right the wrongs of a dying world. In the darkest night, even the smallest light shines brighter than ever.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players will need at least a mic and preferably a webcam for our sessions. They need to have access to discord and google drive so I can share documents with them. It is encouraged for players to read the one pager documents before session 0 and come with some ideas for character concepts. I will be happy to communicate with players beforehand to help them flesh out any character concepts and discover how their characters fit into the larger world.
What Joshua brings to the table
I have all of the official Genesys books that I can make available to my players, along with dozens of community created supplements that can be used to enhance our game. Since this is a home-brew setting, I will also be providing my own one-pager documents on the lore of this world, the different races, and how magic works in this setting. I have custom character sheets, career and specializations, and a custom weapons/armor/gear document. I will provide all of these via a shared google drive. I tend to primarily use theater of the mind, but will also occasionally provide maps for reference and immersion. I love getting into character and will do my best to bring NPC's to life through a variety of dialects and voices (Even when it produces hilarious results). I will also provide ambience music to set scenes and add to the ambience. We will be utilizing discord for our voice and video calls. I try to strike a balance between the rule of cool and rules as written. I want things to happen in our game that are unlikely and fantastical, but while still feeling grounded and plausible. Striking this balance can often be a compromise and that's how I like to run my games.
Homebrew rules
Bleeding Out- When your character goes over their wound threshold, they begin bleeding out. This means that they continue suffering wounds and strain until this critical injury is healed or they die. There can be multiple attempts to heal this critical injury, but each time an attempt fails a new critical injury is rolled.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Microphone
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Safety
How Joshua creates a safe table
During Session 0 we will go over the setting and potential content. I do not intend to include all of the listed content warning themes, but in a dark, gritty world players may encounter evil, trials, and danger. If any of these themes do appear in my games, it is always my intent and my expectation for players that these issues be treated with respect and maturity. That being said, if any of my player express discomfort with one or more of the potential themes we may encounter, I will tailor my game to make sure they can participate in a safe and fun environment. We will establish lines and veils around any potentially disturbing content. I will maintain an open door policy and encourage my table to take at least one break during sessions lasting longer than 2 hours. Finally, we will debrief at the end of sessions to discuss how everyone is feeling, how their characters are feeling, and their stars and wishes.
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