Grim Hollow; Rumors in the Dark (2024 rules)

About the adventure

The world of Etharis is one of dark fantasy. One where monsters rule over provinces, and people constantly fight eachother for survival. Hope may look just as gruesome as the threat itself. Darkness rules over the lands of Etharis, it just takes a different shape depending on where you go. In this game you will be able to explore three of the five main regions; The clashing governments of the Ostoyan Empire, one relying on the power of magic, the other fueled by undeath. The volitile wilds of the Grarjord, over-run by savages, lycanthropes, and elementals alike. And the aberrant-infested lands of the Burach Empire, a land that was once the heart of Etharis, now a hollow shell of itself, mutating both within and without. This game will go from level 1 to level 12, and I have designed this campaign to be open-world. Each country has its combat designed for a certain tier of play, but there is nothing stopping you from going to a different region at any point. Quests are given out at apropriate levels but world exploration is completely in the hands of the players. Different explorable areas are designed for different levels within that countries tier of play. Legendary monsters are hard! Their victories will be earned. Creative play is always rewarded at my table however, especially when it comes to roleplay! Perhaps you will even embrace your inner darkness by deciding to take on a transformation like a lycanthrope, or vampire! This game has high levels of both roleplay and combat. I also love incorporating my players backstories and storylines into the game so the more detail you add the better! This is a 2024 revamp of my original Grim hollow world. I have taken inspiration from the exploration and world-building aspects of both Bauldurs Gate 3 and Elden ring to redesign my world from the ground up, making every aspect more coherent, enjoyable, and rewarding.

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