Adventures of Faerûn - PBP

Creating your character

Character Creation 🧾 We will create characters before the game begins 🕰️, so we can jump straight into play-by-post storytelling once the campaign starts. If you’re new, I can help you build your character step-by-step 🤝. 📍 Where to build your character 🏗️ We will use Demiplane (Daggerheart Nexus) 💻 for character creation and sheets. All characters should be created and managed there so everyone is using the same rules and options. 🎲 Starting level & stats ⚔️ Starting Level: 1 🌱 Characters begin as early adventurers on the edge of something much larger. Use standard Daggerheart character creation rules as provided in Demiplane 📖. 📚 Allowed materials 📜 Allowed: Official Daggerheart content available in Demiplane Nexus ✔️ GM-approved homebrew (if any): Ask before using anything custom 🧪 Not needed: Any external rulebooks or D&D books 🚫📚 (this is a Daggerheart game, not a D&D rules game) 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Character expectations 🎭 Your character should: Be able to reasonably travel as part of a caravan crew 🚚 Be ready for a mix of roleplay, danger, and unfolding mystery 🌫️ Fit into a cooperative, story-driven party 🤝 ⏳ When to build 🛠️ Characters should be completed before Session/PBP start 📅 We may do a short “session zero” discussion in chat to connect characters and relationships before play begins 💬✨

Preparing for the session

Preparation 🧭 Before we begin the campaign, please complete the following steps so you’re ready for play-by-post adventuring 📜✨ 🧑‍💻 1. Create your accounts You will need: A free account on Demiplane 💻 (for character sheets and rules access) A Discord account 💬 (for all game posts, updates, and in-character play-by-post messages) 💬 2. Join the game space Once accepted into the campaign: Join the Discord server (invite link will be provided) Find the dedicated channels for: 📖 Story / IC (in-character) posts 🧠 OOC (out-of-character) discussion 🎲 Dice rolls (if used) 📢 Announcements 🧾 3. Create your character Build your character in Demiplane (Daggerheart Nexus) 🛠️ Follow the character creation rules listed in this campaign Make sure your character is finished before play begins 📱 4. What you need to install No special software required 🚫💾 You only need: A web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.) 🌐 Discord (mobile or desktop app recommended) 📲💻 Optional: Demiplane bookmarked for quick access 🔖 ⏳ 5. Understand the play style (PBP) This is a play-by-post (PBP) game 🕰️ No live sessions required You post when you can (within reason) Story progresses through written messages over time Focus is on roleplay, decisions, and narrative momentum 📖 🤝 6. Final readiness check Before we start, make sure you: Have access to Discord 💬 Have a Demiplane account 🧾 Have (or are finishing) your character 🧍 Are ready for a slower, story-focused game pace 🌙

What DM Topaz brings to the table

What You Can Expect From Me as Your GM 🎭 This is a play-by-post (PBP) campaign focused on story, character choices, and collaborative worldbuilding in a frontier adventure inspired by Lost Mine of Phandelver, run using Daggerheart rules. 📖 Narrative-first storytelling ✍️ This game is heavily story-driven and character-focused. I’ll describe scenes, NPCs, and consequences in a cinematic, readable style designed for PBP pacing. The goal is to make the world feel alive through your decisions, not just combat encounters. Expect: Rich scene descriptions 🌲 Reactive NPCs with motives and goals 🧠 Story that adapts to player choices 🔁 🎭 Roleplay & character focus Character choices, personalities, and relationships matter just as much as combat. I encourage in-character dialogue and decision-making 🗣️ Backstories will be woven into the world where possible 🧵 Quiet moments, travel scenes, and downtime are meaningful—not skipped ⛺ 🎲 Rules + flexibility ⚖️ We will use Daggerheart rules as the foundation, but: Rules are used to support the story, not slow it down I’ll prioritize clarity and momentum in PBP pacing I may simplify or streamline rulings when needed for flow We lean toward: ✔️ Rules-as-intended + consistency ✔️ Rule of Cool when it fits the fiction ⚔️ Combat style Combat will be: Tactical enough to feel meaningful 🛡️ Described narratively for clarity 📖 Faster-paced than grid-heavy systems (since this is PBP) You can expect: Cinematic action descriptions 🎬 Clear turn structure when combat happens 🔄 Emphasis on creativity and positioning over exact grids 🎧 Atmosphere & immersion While I can’t provide direct music or voice acting in chat: NPCs will have distinct voices in tone and dialogue style 🗨️ 🌙 Tone of the game This campaign sits in a tone mix of: Adventure & discovery 🧭 Danger and survival ⚠️ Mystery and faction conflict 🕯️ Character-driven storytelling ❤️

Homebrew rules

Homebrew Rules 🧪⚖️ This campaign follows Daggerheart rules as written (RAW) as closely as possible. Mechanics are not changed unless absolutely necessary for play-by-post clarity. 📜 Rules-first gameplay 📖 We primarily use official Daggerheart rules exactly as written Rules support fairness, consistency, and shared expectations Any uncertainty will default to RAW interpretation first 🎭 Rule of Cool (limited use) 🌟 Creative actions are encouraged, but still resolved within RAW whenever possible If something is outside the rules, I will usually ask for an alternative rather than override mechanics Rule of Cool will not replace core mechanics, only influence narration when multiple valid outcomes exist 🧪 Homebrew content approval 🛠️ Minor flavor changes are always allowed 🎨 Mechanical homebrew is not allowed unless explicitly approved by the GM in advance 🚫 If you’re unsure whether something counts as homebrew, ask first—collaboration is welcome 🤝 ⚖️ GM rulings 📌 Any necessary rulings made for PBP clarity will aim to stay consistent with RAW If a ruling deviates for pacing or ambiguity, it will be clearly explained and treated as a table exception, not a rules change

How DM Topaz creates a safe table

Safety & Comfort 🛡️ This is a collaborative, story-focused play-by-post (PBP) game, and player comfort comes first. We’ll be using clear safety tools and open communication to make sure everyone can enjoy the story without stress or discomfort. 📄 Lines & Veils 🧾 We will use a Lines & Veils document for this campaign. Lines 🚫 = content that will not appear in the game at all Veils 🌫️ = content that may exist in the story but will “fade to black” or be handled off-screen Before the game begins, I will: Ask you for your Lines and Veils. Nothing major will be included without checking player comfort first.