The Vanishing - PBP

About the adventure

Want a system that’s not D&D, but still feels familiar? Got a chaotic schedule that makes weekly live sessions a nightmare? Prefer to write thoughtful replies at your own pace; no spotlight timer, no pressure? If you said “yes” to two or more, this campaign is built for you. In the Lands of Arda, during the Second Era, the imperial legions of Eratus have done the unthinkable: they’ve invaded a reclusive island where the untamed fey have ruled in silence for ages. But fey nature doesn’t protest. It answers. The retaliation didn’t stop at slaughter or curses; it became a spreading phenomenon: the ever-growing Witherwild, a living bloom of corruption that threatens to reset civilization itself. Now, a handful of people—each with far too much to lose—are gathered for a single purpose: End the disaster. Not because they’re chosen. Not because they’re legendary. Because they cannot afford to look away. What This Campaign Is This is a homebrew campaign set in a fully realized world: The Lands of Arda, using an official campaign frame as the backbone. Expect high fantasy with a grounded, logical feel—where actions matter, the world reacts, and survival is earned. Level Range: 1 → 10 Tone: Serious stakes, sharp moments of wonder, and the kind of danger that makes victory feel real. Great Fit For Players Who… ✅ Love uncovering mysteries and hidden truths ✅ Enjoy challenging combat where choices matter ✅ Understand that death makes survival thrilling ✅ Like roleplay and character-driven scenes ✅ Can be serious when the moment demands it ✅ Want an immersive world that stays internally consistent ✅ Play well with others and build a team ✅ Want a long-term story with consequences and payoffs Not a Good Fit If You… ❌ Prefer to play as a lone wolf who refuses to cooperate ❌ Rely on metagaming to “win” the narrative ❌ Are a rules lawyer first and a player second ❌ Insist on stereotypical character tropes that clash with the setting ❌ Constantly push for absurd rebuilds or disruptive character changes ❌ Forget that the goal is a great game for everyone, not just you If you want a campaign where your words carry weight—and the world remembers what you do—welcome to Arda. This is a Play-By-Post campaign. Main gameplay happens in Discord, while visuals/battlemaps will be handle either in Owlbear Rodeo.