Obojima: Tales From The Tall Grass

Creating your character

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.

Preparing for the session

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 Joe brings to the table

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!

How Joe creates a safe table

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.