Pendragon: Tournament of Heroes
Pendragon 6th Edition | Campaign
About the adventure
Fresh from his victory against the Saxons, King Arthur has declared a grand annual tournament in Salisbury to celebrate the heroism of his knights, and bind Britain's lords to his chivalric ideals. Year after year the Tournament of Heroes draws knights and nobles from across the realm, eager for glory and the favor of the ascendant King. You are among the first knights seeking to prove your mettle at the Tournament; as the years roll on, can you distinguish yourself in the King's eyes and earn a place in Arthurian legend forevermore? Tournament of Heroes is an episodic campaign of Pendragon 6E, centered around an annual tournament of knights. Play sessions will feature fighting, feasting, jousting and carousing as the tournament progresses -- with plenty of opportunities for intrigue, romance and adventure in its wake. When the tournament wraps up and a victor is declared, we'll play through the rest of your knight's year using the game's Winter Phase rules; then your characters will meet up next year and do it all over again! This game blends action-packed adventure with long-term character roleplay, allowing you to develop years of your knight's story in just a few sessions. The tournament format encourages semi-competitive players as well; players are encouraged to compete against each other in the tournament, while still working together to uphold chivalric virtues in a turbulent era. King Arthur's Britain is transforming into a realm of legend; how will your story fare?
Game style
Rules as Written (RaW)
Games that are ran “Rules as Written” emphasize realism and stick to the letter of the rules, allowing players to explore creative solutions while still operating under a consistent rule set. Players have the ability to utilize the rules in creative ways to create awesome characters and moments in the game.
Less than a year on StartPlaying
Additional details
How to prepare
Players will need a Roll20 account, a Discord account, and a working microphone. Familiarity with the Pendragon rules and/or a copy of the rulebook is preferred but not required. Character creation will be done together during Session 0.
What I provide
This game will take place over Roll20 with custom maps/tokens, with voice chat on Discord and light background music provided through Syrinscape. I have a comprehensive rules knowledge and will be able to provide help with character building and advancement, quick and efficient combat adjudication, and engaging NPC roleplaying. I enjoy running games where the players set their own agendas; I'm an experienced improvisational GM and can adapt the story towards player goals and ambitions. I'm always open to feedback and am happy to tailor my style towards providing the best group experience I can.
Gameplay details
Our Session 0 will establish the tone and content preferences we'll grapple with in this setting, as well as the Lines and Veils we'd like to establish. These Lines and Veils will be available in a roll20 document, along with the X/N/O digital cards. Pendragon is a purposefully grim historical setting, but I'm happy to adjust where and how our game tackles sensitive topics to accommodate everyone at the table.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Breaks
• Lines and Veils
• Open Door
• Session 0
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
Character creation will happen during Session 0, and will follow the basic rules outlined in the Pendragon 6E Core Rulebook; I will walk through the character creation . The starting year will be 519 ("The Conquest Period").
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
High
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Low
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Roll20
• Discord
$20.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Bi-weekly / Friday - 11:00 PM UTC
2-4 Hour duration
0 / 6 Seats filled
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+