Obojima: Tales From The Tall Grass
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
~~ This is not an original homebrew campaign. Our story takes place in the newly published Obojima setting ~~ Obojima is a world full of magic and spirits; where people live and explore, and where there are festivals for every occasion. Although life here is mostly idyllic with farmers tilling their fields and shepherds tending to their sheep dragons, there is plenty of adventure to be had. Travelers will find their fair share of it by simply walking from village to village, following rumors and spirit companions, and allowing the strange and wonderful tales of the tall grass to unfold.
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
“Rule of Cool” emphasizes creative story beats over sticking to a system’s rules as written. Players have the ability to push the limits of the rules or even break core rule mechanics at times if the Game Master thinks it is interesting, fun, or cool enough.
Roleplay Heavy
“Roleplay Heavy” games place the focus on the story, the characters, and the world they live within, and tend to lean hard into the various roleplaying elements of the game. These games will frequently find the party talking with NPCs, exploring the personal elements of their backstories, or even having emotional moments around the camp fire.
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Additional details
How to prepare
You'll need D&D Beyond, Roll 20, Discord, a microphone, and a character concept in mind. You can have something made ahead of time. but I'll need to be in chat for your starting stat rolls. I will publish recaps and campaign info to World Anvil, but to respect the copyright, it has to stay private, so you'll need a free account to access it (though this part is optional).
What I provide
I've purchased Obojima: Tales of the Tall Grass campaign on D&D Beyond and will use that content to create an immersive experience that encourages you to role play!
Gameplay details
Most tales told within Obojima are generally going to be pleasant and relaxing experiences both for you and your players—a journey into a realm of leisure fantasy where time slows down and descriptions delight in the small details: how the warm breeze blowing across the Gale Fields dances on the skin, or the cozy comfort of sipping from a hot cup of soup on a cool evening around a campfire with companions. In Obojima, these small, sensory vignettes are a central part of the gameplay experience. But that isn’t to say that everything in the world of Obojima is pastoral and easy going. There are monsters and plenty of peril here that can turn a delightful stroll through the countryside into a harrowing situation where blades, bloodshed, and arcane magics are required. These contrasting facets of Obojima make for compelling storytelling as your moments of danger will feel that much more dangerous and your moments of tranquility will feel that much more earned.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Breaks
• Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist
• Session 0
How will character creation work
We'll be rolling 4d6 drop the lowest for stating stats (likely on D&D Beyond, but I'm open to other valid rolling platforms), and be starting at level 3. You'll have access to the compendium on D&D Beyond, as I have the premier-tier subscription but, in order to avoid spoilers, I'd ask that you not read any of the blue-text sections or the "Mysteries, History, and More" section of the book. I recommend players select a subclass and background from the source book, but some options like Circle of the Land (druid), Scout (rogue), more or less any Cleric Domain, or any of the PHB (2014) backgrounds also make sense here. The race/species/ancestry options are: Human, Dara (Red or Blue), Elf (Obojima), or Nakudama. We will be running a free group-session 0 to establish your character's identity and their everyday life on the island.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• D&D Beyond
• Roll20
• Discord
$5.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Wednesday - 12:30 AM UTC
2-3 Hour duration
5 / 5 Seats filled
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+