Veils of the Realm: Court of the Crimson Oath

Creating your character

How to Create Your Character Character creation will take place before the game begins, with discussion and collaboration encouraged in a dedicated channel. This is a play-by-post game on Discord, and we’ll take our time to ensure characters feel meaningful, connected to the world, and ready to grow into legends. Starting Point Level: 1 Stats: Any method is fine. If you get a bad roll, you get a second roll if rolling your stats. Hit Points: Max at Level 1 Sources: Official published content from 5E and the newer 2024 edition is allowed. If you want to try something unusual just ask. 🌹 Tone & Background This is a campaign of knightly honor, courtly intrigue, and mythic destiny set in the heart of Cormyr. Players will step into the roles of young knights-in-training, each chosen by one of Cormyr’s noble houses to undergo the deadly Crimson Oath Trials. This journey will test their courage, their resolve, and their loyalty to the Crown and their dragon-bonded oaths. Characters may be squires, soldiers, or young nobles, each with a deep personal goal that will be challenged by the trials ahead. At the heart of this campaign lies the blending of personal honor and political duty, as players navigate a world where noble houses, ancient dragons, and courtly manipulations collide. Expect romantic tension, rivalries, and the weight of legacy to shape the characters' paths. Whether they rise to become the kingdom’s greatest defenders or fall victim to the scheming factions within Cormyr, their actions will leave a lasting mark on the realm. While the main plot revolves around the Crimson Oath and the kingdom’s survival, there is plenty of room for personal arcs. Characters will find their loyalties tested and their identities questioned, with opportunities for romantic entanglements, rivalries, and allegiances that will evolve based on their choices. Players may begin as strangers, but they will soon discover that the trials are not only a test of their strength but of their unity. Together, they will shape the future of Cormyr—but the cost of their choices will echo throughout the kingdom. Where & How Character sheets will be created using D&DBeyond in Discord. We'll handle introductions, character goals, and bonds through pre-game side scenes and in-character chats before the campaign begins.

Preparing for the session

🪶 1. Join the Discord Server All roleplay, narration, and downtime scenes will take place via Discord in a structured, channel-based format. Once accepted, you’ll receive an invite to the campaign server. Be ready to introduce yourself and your character in the appropriate channels! 📖 2. Create Your Character on D&D Beyond We’ll use D&D Beyond for all character sheets. 📍 3. Get Familiar with Owlbear Rodeo (Optional) We’ll use Owlbear Rodeo for shared maps and exploration moments. No installation needed just a browser. You’ll receive links when maps are used, and I’ll guide you through what you need to know. 🌿 4. Read the Welcome & Setting Info There will be short lore primers and tone-setting posts pinned in the Discord. This will help you understand the world, themes, and the kind of stories we’re telling. 🗺️ 5. Be Ready to Collaborate Character backstories don’t need to be long, but they should connect to the world.

What Last brings to the table

🌟 What I’ll Provide as Your GM As your guide through Cormyr’s trials, my role is to help you weave a tale of honor, destiny, and sacrifice a story where your choices matter, your character’s journey is woven into the fabric of the realm, and their legacy lingers like the weight of a dragon's wing. This is a play-by-post game, so I’ll post regularly to keep the narrative moving, ensuring your character is always engaged and their actions carry weight. I’m here to bring the court of Cormyr to life: a place of ancient oaths, royal intrigue, dangerous trials, and the quiet echoes of forgotten legacies. 🏰 My GM Style Character-driven storytelling. Your backstory is more than just flavor; it will shape the world around you. Expect your character’s history, their secrets, and their motivations to have real consequences in the unfolding trials. Emotionally rich relationships. Rivalries, friendships, alliances, and betrayals all have weight here. I value the complex emotions that come with loyalties and duty whether it’s your bond to your house, your dragon, or the kingdom itself. Narrative over mechanics. I follow the rules to keep things fair, but the focus will be on the story. I’ll use the Rule of Cool when it enhances the drama, tension, or mythic scale of the tale. Cinematic writing and immersive world-building. I’ll craft the narrative with careful attention to tone, atmosphere, and the grandeur of Cormyr. The kingdom will feel both epic and intimate, a place where every knight’s oath and every whispered plot matters. 🐾 What You’ll Receive A responsive and engaged GM who is dedicated to your character’s journey, and who values deep, player-driven arcs that shape the fate of Cormyr. A richly developed world grounded in Cormyr’s royal courts, the Purple Dragon Knights, and the shifting dynamics of the noble houses. Expect mysteries, betrayals, and power struggles to define the path ahead. A structured yet flexible play-by-post experience that respects your time while offering opportunities for meaningful choices and character growth. Prompts, side stories, and character-driven content that allow for personal arcs, romantic developments, rivalries, and alliances to unfold naturally. A space to write, bond, explore, and shape your own legacy within a world where every action reverberates through history. Your choices will either uphold or break the oaths of the Purple Dragon Knights, and the kingdom itself will feel the weight of your decisions. This is a campaign for those who value mythic storytelling, who want to experience the weight of honor and duty, and who enjoy complex relationships that evolve with time. If you bring passion, patience, and creativity, I’ll bring a world ready to remember your name or let it slip into legend.

Homebrew rules

I prefer to keep things simple and only introduce homebrew rules when they serve the story or improve the pacing of play-by-post. What to Expect: Rulings over rules: I make fair, story-driven calls as needed. If a rule slows down momentum or doesn’t make sense in context, I’ll adjust. Cinematic flexibility: I’ll sometimes allow creative actions, combo moves, or Rule of Cool moments when they make the story better. Play-by-post pacing: Small adjustments (like clarifying reactions, group stealth checks, or flexible initiative order) may be made to keep things flowing smoothly. Optional mechanics: As the campaign evolves, I may introduce lightweight homebrew features tied to themes like memory, legacy, or spirit magic with full discussion beforehand. You're always welcome to suggest a cool idea or ask for a ruling. The goal is to make the game fun, fair, and full of unforgettable moments.

How Last creates a safe table

I value your safety, and I want you to feel welcome and safe in any story you tell. I use a safety checklist and regular checks ins. My door is always open if you want to discuss something through private messages.