The Grand Finals • Trials of Astrae (LGBTQ+ & Beginner Friendly)

Creating your character

Character creation will happen either prior or during Session 0. The character sheets will be made on D&D Beyond. Upon joining the game, you will be given access to all player resources, including the setting lore, additional character information and backstory forms. Since this is a mini-campaign, backstories can't be incorporated in too much detail. To make up for that, many of the questions in the form focus on the student's (player character) life at the Academy. Character Creation · Basics - Starting level: 10 - You start with 1x extra Feat of your choice! - DnD 5e/2014 Rules - Point Buy - Milestone Level-Up - Fixed Hit Points - Ignore Inventory Weight - Optional Class Features, Customize Your Origin allowed - All Feats and Silvery Barbs allowed - No Multiclass Requirements - Multiclassing allowed Character Creation · Important Info - At least 1x level of wizard or 1x level of cleric is required - Available Species in this setting: Dragonborn, Dwarf, Elf, Gnome, Kobold, Half-Elf, Halfling, Half-Orc, Human, Tiefling, Changeling, Fairy, all the animal species (e.g. Tabaxi, Lizardfolk), Satyr, Centaur - Available Cleric Domains in this setting: all Domains with exceptions of Grave, Death and Trickery - Available Wizard Arcane Traditions in this setting: all Arcane Traditions with exception of School of Necromancy Adventure Background: You'll be playing a student in their final Grand Year! Hence, your character either belongs to the Collegium Magiae, the Academy of Wizardry, and the Collegium Credentium, the Clerical Academy. It's fully up to you to decide from which kingdom they're from, and whether they've also been to the Magna Academia Astrae's Secondary School or even the Elementary School.

Preparing for the session

Please make sure you have a good microphone and a stable internet connection. A webcam is optional, but not necessary. Be sure to sign up on D&D Beyond before Session 0. A Discord account is required, as we will be using both FoundryVTT and Discord for the game. Application: When you apply for one of my tables, please include a short introduction note in which you tell me, for example, why you chose to apply for this table, about your playstyle, your ideas and what you enjoy most in D&D! This helps me get a first impression and determine if this table is a good fit! :)

What Jen brings to the table

— Mini-Campaign • Weekly — max. 8-12 Sessions + text RP channels (optional use) — Backstories — I will do my best to incorporate each character's backstory into the campaign, either by connecting it to the main plot or by adding unique storylines that align with the campaign's setting and the party's motivations. Whether you prefer sharing rough ideas or writing detailed backstories, I will take the time to review your concepts carefully. Together, we will figure out what works best and discuss your goals and hopes for your character! — Homebrew — Regardless of the campaign we are playing, please be aware that I will make minor to major adjustments to the overall adventure. Most of these customizations are intended to make the experience smoother and more unique. I love adding new missions and side quests, often dedicated to a player character's background. I also enjoy creating challenges for the party to strengthen their bond and provide additional opportunities for character growth. — Voice Acting — I have participated in multiple acting workshops and classes, where I learned from professional voice actors and actresses. Giving the NPCs you encounter their own unique voices is one of my greatest joys! — Balance and Fairness — It is very important to me to consider each player's wishes and create a campaign where everyone's individual preferences are equally valued. The campaign will be shaped by the feedback and preferences shared by the players, ensuring that everyone has their moment to shine.

Homebrew rules

- Every player begins a session with 1x Inspiration they can spend during that session - Players, who contribute to the session recap, will gain an additional Inspiration they can spend during that session - Consuming potions or edibles can be an Action or a Bonus Action - No disadvantage on ranged attacks when an enemy is within 5 feet of you Stowing a weapon and drawing a new one counts as one free object interaction, and does not require an additional Use an Object · Action Concentration: A spellcaster who is concentrating on a spell only makes one CON save per round (when they take damage for the first time in a round.) = Should the spellcaster get hit by multiple attacks in a round, they need not make CON saves each time. Only the first time they get hit. - Flanking applies when positioning two allies within 5 feet of an enemy on opposite sides. When two allies are on opposite sides or corners of an enemy's space, they gain advantage on all melee attack rolls against the enemy. - Lethal / Non-lethal: Melee/ranged / weapon/spell attacks can all be lethal or non-lethal. More homebrew rules can be viewed on the Discord server upon joining!

How Jen creates a safe table

During Session 0, players will be carefully introduced to the safety tools. A consent form will also be provided to fill out. I'll explain the contents of the consent form and answer any questions. We'll take the time to discuss what everyone expects from the campaign, and I'll warn players about any sensitive topics the adventure book might address. If you join the campaign later on, I'll make sure to contact you and provide all necessary information and resources before you play your first session with me!