Learn to Play Exalted Essence: a Game of Divine Epic Fantasy
You are an Exalted, elevated by the Gods and now capable of defeating armies, wielding world-shattering magic, or manipulating entire kingdoms. WWYD?
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Weekly / Sunday - 4:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 4–5 hours
3 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Creation is in turmoil: Ancient Undead amass armies in the underworld, Demons plot their revenge against a corrupt Heavenly Bureaucracy, rogue gods extort prayers from villages, the Dragon-Blooded Noble Houses prepare for civil war while they squeeze the life out of those they have subjugated, and rebellion brews under their oppression. It is at this time that you have been exalted. Blessed by one of the Great Gods, or by other entities of great power, you now have abilities beyond those of any mortal, and with that power, you will change the world. Maybe you may save the world, or you may be the one to doom it. Join Exalted Essence to: Be an epic, larger-than-life hero. Participate in over-the-top fights inspired by anime and wuxia. Explore a setting with rich cultures, complex political situations, and morally grey characters (But also with some easily punchable bad guys for good balance) Shape the world as you chase your ambitions and face the responsibility of Power.
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Roleplay Heavy
Theater of the Mind
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
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1 year on StartPlaying
77 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, World Builder
Average response time: 11 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hi! I am Lucas, I started playing ttrpgs with my father when I was 8, immediately falling in love with living adventures in imaginary lands. At 15, I started to DM for my high school friends and since then I have been a DM for approximately 20 years. During that time I learned that nothing brings me more joy than to guide a group of players into creating a shared story, while the dice bring in twists that no one could have imagined. Now I have achieved something I could have never dreamed about: I became a professional DM, and I can live of my greatest passion.
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Creating your character
Characters will be created during session 0. You can come up with character ideas, but you should be willing to adapt so that the party is willing to work together (as no power can force you to do it)
What to expect
Preparing for the session
All you need is a working mic, a Discord, and a Foundry VTT free account. Reading the rules is appreciated, but not required. I'm happy to help with character creation and teach the rules as needed.
What Lucas Romero brings to the table
I will present you with a world filled with NPCs, plots, factions, and problems with no fixed solution, and let you trash that world and deal with the consequences. I will throw you enemies and threats, but I will let you decide to turn them into friends or slay them if you set your minds to it. I will incorporate your character's background into the world, but come up with ways to surprise you. I will tell a story, but I don't know what that story is going to be, because YOU will be the protagonist.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
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Safety
How Lucas Romero creates a safe table
A lines and veils document will be shared and filled during session 0 marking what things will be off limits or should remain only on the background. The story will touch on several sensitive topics, but I can change details of it to try to avoid topics that may be too uncomfortable for any player.
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