New Reign: A Regencia Story, Book III

Creating your character

Character creation is to be handled before Session 1, and during Session 0 should that apply. You will enjoy my games better with story-driven character creation over min-maxing approaches, and I don't allow disruptive powergaming. Create a flawed hero that can grow and contribute to the overall party. Dynamic characters, designed to be integrated into the campaign world, can be formed via group discussion on our campaign Discord page and communication with the DM, should that be desired or required. I like to help my Players create a Character that will be able to be written into story plots as much as possible. KNOW your Character as well as makes sense, and come ready for them to grow, change, and develop into something even better! I typically use stat Point Buy for my games, with the base starting level at 3 for new games, unless otherwise specified. I love creativity, so if you have fun ideas/thoughts of how you might personalize your character- ask me!

Preparing for the session

I require my Players to have: ~Some type of good webcam/video camera to stream their face in real-time during sessions. (Phone camera's don't count, except for temporary or special circumstances.) ~A clear and capable mic, so that not only the recording software can pick up their voice, but also so that we don't get pulled out of scenes due to frequent technical difficulties. ~Satisfactory lighting, making their face clear and readable. ~Some type of digital setup for Player referencing during sessions- whether at a computer, laptop, by tablet, something. My Players need to have Discord up and running (cameras on as much as possible), and also have the Campaign Home website (WorldAnvil.com) pulled up for reference to the maps, world information, and images I share there during sessions. ~A free (or paid) WorldAnvil.com account, so that you can join my campaign and have access to the world building and content provided there. ~A free (or paid) DnDBeyond.com account, so that Player Character sheets can be made and managed, and be referenced by the DM. ~A Discord account/profile, as that is the platform in which my games are streamed, and where group discussions, post-by-plays, and announcements will be hosted. ~To sign the Campaign contract, stating you are aware of the expectations, boundaries, rules, and services offered.

What Lord Chantry brings to the table

As a DM, I offer the following things to those who play at my "table": ~A vibrant world of information, articles, NPCs, maps, and *during-gameplay* content boards and visual sharing screens via WorldAnvil.com! ~Content on, and help navigating, D&D Beyond! ~An extensive range of character voices, believable emotion, and roleplay experience! ~A lifetime of personal and professional acting skills and tools, adding fun and believability to the story! ~Recorded and professionally edited videos of our sessions posted to my YouTube D&D content channel, to be watched back for detailed review and enjoyment, saved for resume and memory's sake, and shared to help promote the amazing community passion that is D&D! ~Hand-drawn content like world/city/location maps for clarity of gameplay and thematic flavor- freely given to my Players to enjoy and utilize during the campaign! ~A belief that rules should never get in the way of beautiful storytelling- as long as we are considerate, respectful, and can provide good reasons for things... I am very open to bending the meta-structure that dictates our game. That being said, I am not opposed to tragic occurrences, nor unbelievable successes, and like to respect fate's roll of the dice as often as possible! ~ I expect my Players to commit to prioritizing our campaign in their schedules (within reason, and communication goes a long way toward promoting compromises). I expect my Players to put in the effort regarding learning about the world we're playing in, regarding their own character creation and management throughout, and to show up for games ready to engage, interact, and have fun weaving their part of the tapestry. I will provide the same, back, for my Players! ~No one is going to get penalized for running late to a session, or having to miss due to occasional schedule conflicts. I am incredibly flexible, keeping to a goal start time with a 15 min. grace window, and an ish-goal end time, with the desire that everyone be flexible on session end times fluctuating depending on the week, and what's happening in-game! ~I am an inclusive, non-judgmental leader who strives to provide a safe space to be one's self around, and to be approached with questions and concerns!

Homebrew rules

(FA) Free Actions: (Quick things that don't meaningfully affect combat.) • Speak a short sentence or two. • Drop an item. • Draw or sheathe one weapon. • Open or close an unlocked door. • Blow out a candle, pick up a tiny object at your feet, toss an item a few feet to an ally, ring a hand bell, or similar. • Drink from a wineskin or cup (not a potion). • FLAIR. Describe: with extra detail, narrative, or insight regarding your character-choice for the chance to be rewarded with Inspirations! • Crying ;) (BA) Bonus Actions: (These give martial and social characters more interesting choices.) • ANALYZE. Make: Arcana, Nature, Religion, History, Investigation, or Insight check about a creature. • BRACE. Gain: +1 AC until your next turn if you don't move afterward. • AIM. Gain: +2 to your next ranged attack, if you haven't moved since your last turn/attack. • QUICK ITEM. Drink: a potion yourself. Arm: swap out 1x1 weapons, string/unstring a bow, or don a single piece of armor/clothing: ie. helmet, shield, cloak, gloves... • FLAIR. Creativity: add small, potentially beneficial/dramatic/humorous micro-actions to your Actions to possibly be rewarded with in-game Inspiration or Advantage! Reactions: PROTECT - Take the hit for an adjacent ally. DIVE - Throw oneself Prone 5 ft to avoid or minimize the consequences of an explosion. CATCH - attempt to catch a thrown item. Special Combat Actions: (These usually replace an Action.) • Intimidate • Attempt to frighten an opponent. • Negotiate (ie spend an action trying to talk someone down.) • Create Cover (ie flip a table, knock over shelves, move furniture, etc.) • Briefly Blind (throw sand, dirt, or non-water liquid at a creature's face.) • Disarm (separate from Battle Master's maneuver.) • Hamstring (reduce movement instead of damage.) • Grapple Weapon (grab the enemy's sword/weapon instead of them.) • Tackle (knock both yourself and an enemy prone.) • Feint (describe ruse, and sacrifice an attack to grant advantage on your next.) • Overrun (bull rush through enemies.) • Shield Bash (push 5 feet) • Pin (improved grapple) • Climb Larger-x1 Creature Regency Social "Combat" Actions: ("Social Actions" for things like Ballroom interactions...) • Compliment - Improve someone's disposition. • Spread Rumor - Attempt to shift public opinion. • Whisper - Secretly convey information. • Dance - Use Performance instead of Persuasion to impress. • Read the Room - Quick, collective Insight. Learn: who's nervous, who's lying, who's flirting, who's plotting... • Intervene - Prevent two NPCs from escalating. • Public Toast - Influence multiple nobles/peoples • Call for Etiquette - Invoke noble custom to halt aggression. • Invoke Reputation - Leverage social standing. Lasting Consequences: • Injuries, trauma, and major decisions can leave lasting marks. Scars, lingering wounds, disabilities, & emotional consequences may become meaningful parts of your character's story- adding depth, tension, and realism to our campaign!

How Lord Chantry creates a safe table

I am always open to having private or group discussions with my Players, and will try and check in periodically with them if I have not heard any feedback from them in some time, positive or negative. If any kind of discrimination, bullying, or unwanted peer pressure happens during sessions- my approach is to put a stop to it calmly, clearly, and quickly, when possible. Whether that reminder of our group policies needs to happen to the whole group, publicly, or to individuals privately, will be judged per occurrence to the best of my abilities. As the DM, I take and accept the responsibility to ensure our campaign's Code of Conduct is adhered to. I ask that my Players also try and send potential issues to be handled by me, and to let me address concerns whenever possible.