Story of a Fallen World

Creating your character

Before the campaign begins, we will review characters together through chat (free of charge) to make sure everything is ready for the game and fits well within the campaign setting. Character ability scores will be generated using the 4d6 drop the lowest method, and players are free to assign the rolled values to their abilities in any order they prefer. Characters will begin the campaign at Level 3 and progress up to Level 10 over the course of the adventure. Character sheets can be created using D&D Beyond, or as a PDF using the official Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition character sheet. Sheets can then be uploaded to the Owlbear Rodeo VTT, which will be the virtual tabletop used during the game. The following official books are allowed for character creation: - Player’s Handbook - Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything - Xanathar’s Guide to Everything - Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse If you would like to use character options from other books, please contact me first so we can review them together.

Preparing for the session

Sessions will be held through Discord for voice communication and Owlbear Rodeo as the Virtual Tabletop, so players will need an account on both platforms. Players should also prepare their character sheet ahead of time, either using D&D Beyond or a PDF of the official Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition character sheet. Character sheets can then be shared via link or uploaded to the VTT before the session begins. Players are asked to send their character sheets before the campaign starts, so I can review them and better integrate their characters, backstories, and motivations into the world and the ongoing story. Making sure everything is set up in advance will help the session start smoothly and allow everyone to jump straight into the adventure.

What Lorenzo brings to the table

I aim to create an immersive, story-driven experience where player choices truly matter. The campaign will feature a rich world full of secrets, exploration, and evolving storylines shaped by the actions of the party. I enjoy weaving character backstories into the narrative so that each player feels personally connected to the world and its events. During sessions, I use ambient music, soundscapes, and character voices to help bring the world and its inhabitants to life. Expect a mix of roleplay, investigation, and exploration, with memorable NPCs and locations that evolve as the story progresses. Combat will be high-stakes and meaningful, often requiring tactical thinking and teamwork. While I respect the Rules as Written, I also appreciate moments of creativity and the Rule of Cool is a must, especially when players come up with more clever or cinematic solutions. Overall, my goal is to create a table where players can enjoy immersive storytelling, challenging encounters, and collaborative worldbuilding, while having the freedom to explore the world and shape the direction of the adventure together.

Homebrew rules

I only use one house rule which is: death saves will be made my be without revieling the result. Instead i will narrate a memory or a vision of the character that lets assume the result. This way we keep immersion and tension high in this life or death moments.

How Lorenzo creates a safe table

This game contains the following Safety Tools: Session 0, Lines and Veils and Breaks. Content warnings: violence, sea combat and exploration, claustrophobia, world ending situations. During session 0, we will define sensitive topics that should not be addressed, prepare the list of Lines and Veils for the table, and introduce the setting so that everyone can find inspiration to create their own characters and integrate them into the world. During campaign sessions, players can ask for a 5-minute break at any time to catch their breath and refocus.