Rifts Across Althas: a high fantasy epic inspired by RIFT
When the fires of war have finally burned down, the Rifts emerged, and the dragons with them... Now it requires you few to face the coming storm!
$15.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Wednesday - 12:00 AM UTC
Dec 10 / Session 3
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
4 / 7 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
The dragons chose a time when Althas was at its weakest, after the great calamity of war had split the continent asunder. For ages, they have fought against the gods to invade the mortal plane and now a scant few have slipped passed their grasp. In this time of need, the gods have imbued the mortals of Althas with great power and a charge: put aside the petty differences, unite Althas, and defy the dragons of the Rifts. Easier said than done. The Nations of Althas are still bitterly divided, many do not believe the words of these prophets, and they are not the only potential saviors for the land... Arriving in great confluxes of magitech, warriors from another time have appeared with advanced engineering and magical study. They come with knowledge forbidden by the gods and tell you that the divine is not to be trusted. With all of this chaos, the dragons have not been idle. They each amass their followers, their wealth, and their soldiers in their own fashions. Some Nations seek to appease these dragons. Some made overtures to somehow ally with them. But they are all deceived. It will be up to you to defeat these dragons and seal these Rifts, but you cannot do it alone. Magitech from the future and divinely imbued wonders from the gods must be united to accomplish the immpossible.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Sandbox / Open World
Meet the Game Master
1 year on StartPlaying
255 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Inclusive
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Response rate: 100%
About me
The Direpug Storyteller "Epic Tale Wagging" Bespoke adventures for extraordinary stories. ~*~ I want to help you tell the story you're dying to tell. Maybe you've had a character or a dream you have always wanted to explore? Maybe there's a spark of creativity within you, that you've never really had the chance to fully express? Let me be the Storyteller to help bring your story to life! Logo Art by Ziggy Aarts https://www.instagram.com/ziggyaarts
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Creating your character
We will create characters during our FREE Session 0! We will use Demiplane (I have shared content) for the characters, Roll20 for the maps/visuals, and Discord for communications! Ahead of time, please check out the cards and text in the Daggerheart core book or the FREE rules downloads available at Daggerheart.com. In addition to the Core Mechanics and Character Creation options, be sure to check out the Best Practices and roleplay advice throughout the book for Players. Be prepared to come to Session 0 with a spirit of collaboration, a generous attitude towards creativity, and the willingness to try new things. For a good reference on how this will function, consider the Age of Umbra Session 0 as a guide: https://youtu.be/4VyFOXBU8dM?si=CC8NPWrQh6iPfRYz
FREE SESSION 0!!!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Please make sure you have a Discord account, a clear microphone, a Demiplane account (free), a Roll20 account (free), and a copy of the Daggerheart core book (whenever you can). While the Daggerheart core book is not essential to play, the details provided and the excellent advice throughout is very helpful. Plus, the cards that come with are a great reminder for gameplay. The free rules on Daggerheart.com will also suffice.
What Jeremiah | The Direpug Storyteller brings to the table
Above all, I provide a consistent schedule with a game story that revolves around YOU and your choices. I will provide a Demiplane group that can share the gameplay rules freely to you. I will provide a Roll20 experience for visual aids, tactical/blocking maps for encounters, music, and other atmospheric effects. I will provide a Discord channel for the Players to talk casually, communicate OOC during game, post character arts, and facilitate voice chat during session. I will stick to rules as written, with a spirit of rules as intended, to make the most dramatically satisfying role-playing campaign that I can. I will sometimes voice act, and I will provide a complex social/political narrative with an array of unforgettable NPCs, dangerous encounters, and the fate of nations on the line.
Homebrew rules
Void Playtest may be used.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Jeremiah | The Direpug Storyteller creates a safe table
We will go over Lines & Veils during Session 0, and may be amended at any time. We take mid-session Breaks, have an Open Table policy, and will provide Aftercare on occasion after heavier/darker sessions. X's can be used at any time in any way the Player feels comfortable.
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