Promise of the Old World | Monster Hunter D&D | Prologue
Face the fabled Hunter’s Exam in majestic Dundorma. Discover your path as a Protector, Preserver, or Seeker, as you explore the dawn of the Guild Era.
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Weekly / Thursday - 11:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
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About the adventure
🌴EXPLORE -> 🏹HUNT -> 🧵CRAFT Dive into your original Monster Hunter experience in a living world shaped by your choice! "Through generations our world has bled. Myths of the Ancients, a tale of broken trust and disastrous mistakes." "So it's to us.. to shoulder their weight?" "Where they failed, we learned. We are the border between life and death. Together we rise, and rebuild what's left." - Restored records of documentary scraps found in ancient ruins. You'll step in the boots of a fresh recruit at the grand festival in Dundorma, where cultures meet and legendary mentors scout promising candidates for the Hunter's Exam. Prove your worth through challenging trials that test both your skill and heart, forging bonds with fellow recruits as you earn your place among the ranks. Find your role in this rapidly evolving world! Will you keep the balance as part of the Hunter's Guild? Study and observe the ecologies as a Royal Paleontology Scrivener? Or are you to uncover hidden truths in the Wycademy and secure lands unknown? Whatever it will be, you'll know your call when the wild sings your name ~ Fascination has driven my love for this world ever since I first saw Monster Hunter Freedom Unite staring at me from the shelf of my local tech store back in the day. I picked up two copies for my best friend’s birthday. A gift whose echo still brings us together, as we theorise about lore and interwoven facts during our gaming sessions. Forged throughout months of work and years of influence, this campaign is meant to share a sense of the still-lingering excitement that got me hooked. I want to show the side that makes you ask ‘Why and how?’ while also honouring the thrill of the hunt from older games, where every guess – whether informed or intuitive – carries the potential of a new discovery, whose weight makes each adventure feel special. Try out new rules embodying this dynamic combat! Gain tactical options through observation, tracking and research that encourage teamwork and allow each role to contribute its unique strengths. Interact with handcrafted stat blocks that allow you to embrace the trusted game of anticipating monster behaviour. Or target body parts and time your attacks to shape the flow of the hunt. This prologue experience sets the foundation for epic adventures ahead. During play, stunning soundtracks and lovable NPCs will hold your hand, accompanying your immersion into the intriguing landscape of the Old World. Join now. Breath life into this land of myths - beginners and adepts alike! Let’s create memories that build on something we love.
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(9)
1 year on StartPlaying
2 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, World Builder
Average response time: 11 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Trying to preserve that childhood feeling of slaying imaginary foes with sticks, when trees felt like home, and new stories unfold wherever you go ~ Hi friends, happy to have you around! Grab some tea & have a read ☕ My name's Kora. Designing Escape Rooms is what I do for a living, and I explore myself through music and voice acting. I love playing TTRPGs for the sake of creative freedom and the wholesome atmosphere, created by fellows like you and I, consenting to fully immerse ourselves in our make-believe world 🌞 I'm a fool for back-and-forth interactive storytelling, for tension-loaded or light-hearted roleplay, and creating creativity-centered mechanics, but missing enough people to take them to action with. Perhaps you are the one, holding the power to change that? 📝🔥 My DMing and Pen & Paper experience turns 8 this year! So are ya' interested in a Custom Setting? Can Do! 🎂🤓 Anything can be customized - from Player Options to Rules or Adventures - I will put all my heart into making this YOUR experience. Want to play as a group of new-generation animal-beings, living through survival challenges of a post-apocalyptic earth, while discovering remnants of past times and the weird consequences of our present mistakes? (Try reading this fast 😂) With the right formula of interactiveness, an open mind and respectful, direct communication, anything is possible. The 2 languages we can settle for are ENGLISH and GERMAN. Cya! ✨
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Creating your character
I'd like the characters to fit the setting. We'll do that in a comfortable pace together during session 0. Want to give it shot before that? Here's a short outline for you. Shoot me a message any time if you got something on your mind :) Want a balanced character? Short on time? 🔥 Ready-to-play sheets available Your 1st lvl prologue character: ✅ join the campaign -> create new ✅ check homebrew & optional features ✅ 2024 background -> free common item ✅ pick either species or background ASI ✅ creation guide on discord to aid your choices
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Let's go through it ✨ 1️⃣ an account on Discord & DnD Beyond 2️⃣ install the AboveVTT browser add-on 3️⃣ clear audio & video quality 4️⃣ join our Discord Once that's done, you can access: -> everything story-related -> homebrew rules & mechanics -> world building info for your character's backstory
What Kora brings to the table
🕰️ Play time & day can be adjusted to suit everyone 💡 Bleeding my heart to make your creative solutions work! 🪡 Handcrafted authentic stat-blocks to honor the experience we love 🧪 2024 compatible MH player options 🗡️ Original MH weapons upon joining the exam 🔁 Say yes, AND move quickly 🫂 Content sharing for your favorite D&D Beyond supplements 📜 Lore-Book with everything you need to know 🌱 Open feedback loop to form our experience 🗺️ AboveVTT for custom maps & tokens 🎶 Immersive ambient music 💬 Community server to bond over our niche interests (I just wanna feel like we're hanging out fr 🥲) FUTURE PLANS Shape the path forward through Adventure Seasons that unlock after major plot milestones like the end of the prologue. Your character develops bonds, determination and reputation as following season arcs continuously adapt to previous player actions, opening higher tiers of play and uncharted frontiers. Each group faces unique challenges while contributing to the same breathing story! We'll build a cross-influence gaming ecosystem featuring weekly freeroam Main Campaign sessions that follow your journey from rookie hunter to seasoned veteran, increasing your impact to shape our world's story through collective decisions. Participate in One-Shot Quests to contribute to the availability of various resources, services and knowledge, while gathering materials for your character’s crafting goals and increase your hunter rank. Forage, hunt, and research as your heart desires as text based Downtime Activities between quests to prepare for adventures ahead with this time-savvy approach.
Homebrew rules
🪄 Fun Rule Changes 🪄 Hit Dice Rerolls if the result's lower/equal to constitution modifier 🪄 Healing potion use: Action = full; Bonus Action = rolled amount 🪄 Inspiration gained by creativity & background related progress 🪄 Shared initiative with team members next to each other 🪄 Skill check economy: Expertise = Free Action; Proficiency = Bonus Action 🪄 New Ready Actions: Evade Roll, Superman Dive, Observe (Easy to understand document available that explains everything from the start.)
Equipment needed to play
Microphone
Webcam
Pen & Paper
Platforms used
Safety
How Kora creates a safe table
🏆 Golden Rule Having fun together & respecting each of us for who we are 🌈☀️ 🐣 Session Zero Our FREE starting point session, where we'll get to know another, create characters, and make sure everyone feels safe and welcome! - QnA time 💫
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