Dungeon Divers Presents: Mythic Odyssey's of Theros: Rule of One

Creating your character

Your characters will be deeply tied to the world of Theros through personal hobbies, interests, or competitive pursuits. Story arcs and character growth in this campaign revolve around the many festivals, competitions, and grand events that define life on Theros. Examples: A martial character might train for and compete in Olympic-style athletic games. A wizard or artificer could showcase their latest invention at a grand exhibition or innovation contest. A bard might rise to prominence through legendary debate competitions or performance festivals. Characters will start at level 1. Character creation will happen together during Session 0. This lets us build characters that fit the campaign tone and connect naturally to upcoming festivals and story beats. As far as stat generation, it is point-buy or standard array. The main sourcebook for this campaign is Mythic Odysseys of Theros. You may use any officially published content available on D&D Beyond. If there’s a specific book or option you really want that isn’t currently shared in my campaign, just let me know and I’ll make it available. All homebrew races, classes, subclasses, spells, feats, etc. (including those found on D&D Beyond) must be approved by me before use. During Session 0 we’ll also go over backgrounds, bonds, flaws, and how your character’s chosen hobby/interest ties into the larger world. I want everyone to have a character they’re excited to grow through the festivals and trials ahead!

Preparing for the session

You are going to need a Discord account (for voice chat) and The Forge account (which is for the server, no purchase needed). Other than that, a microphone and a good internet connection is all that you need. The Forge -> Forge.vtt Discord -> Discord.com

What Milo Income brings to the table

I do full character voices and accents for NPCs. I love bringing the world to life and making interactions memorable and fun. I use ambient music and sound effects (via Foundry VTT or other tools) to set the mood — whether it’s the bustling energy of a Theros festival, the tension of an arena match, or the epic stakes of a divine trial. I run intense, tactical combat. I use theater of the mind when it fits and switch to detailed maps/tokens for big fights. Expect smart enemies that use terrain, teamwork, and interesting tactics. Combat feels dynamic and dangerous. I strongly embrace the Rule of Cool. If you describe something awesome and creative, I’m usually going to find a way to make it work. That said, I still run a solid foundation of the rules (mostly RAW with some common sense tweaks). I’ll never let the game get bogged down in rules debates — fun and story come first.

Homebrew rules

The Help Action Proficiency Required: When you use the Help action for an ability check, you must be proficient in that specific skill. Interposing: You can use the Help action for saving throws if you anticipate an effect hitting another player. That player gains advantage on the saving throw. Ability Checks No Passive Attributes: We do not use passive scores (like Passive Perception); we roll for those checks normally. However, I will keep your character's strengths in mind. If I believe you are skilled enough to succeed automatically, no roll is required. Intimidation: You may use your Strength modifier instead of Charisma for Intimidation checks. You're Not That Dumb: Remember, the average commoner has a score of roughly 10 in their mental stats. You aren't mindless. Character Restrictions No Evil Characters: No exceptions. The "Sasuke" Limit: Only one "Sasuke-type" character is allowed per table. Definition: A "Sasuke" is a character who strongly prefers independence, solitude, and self-reliance, often valuing their own methods over the group's. While they can be cool in specific contexts, they are often a detriment to the party (rolls eyes). D&D is meant to be a fun, cooperative experience. Note: If you choose to be the Sasuke character, you will likely have a hard time being alone. The party must decide together who takes this role. Narrative Systems "I Know A Guy" System: Sometimes players do not flesh out their backstories entirely. This system allows you to add elements during gameplay to keep the story moving. Example: If the party hits a dead end in a town, a player can say, "Hey, I think I know a [guy/girl/contact] here who can help." I will use this as a tool to insert a helpful NPC to guide you. Thematic Progression System: I prefer leveling up to make narrative sense rather than just looking at a math sheet. How it works: Through roleplay, you practice a specific spell or class feature you are about to learn. Mastery: Upon mastery (at my discretion), you are granted a single use of that spell or feature. You do not fully level up yet. Leveling Up: Once every player has gone through this process, the whole party levels up. The "single use" restriction is then removed. Combat & Mechanics Resistance: Resistance to non-magical Slashing, Piercing, and Bludgeoning damage is removed. (Whoever thought of this mechanic was probably bullied by jocks as a kid). Milestone XP: We use Milestone leveling. Who wants to do math during D&D? Minion System: Some NPCs will have only 1 HP. This allows for cinematic "hack and slash" moments (Doom Eternal style). Note: Not all NPCs are minions. Cinematic Advantage: If you describe a particularly cool action, I will reward you with advantage. Secret Death Saves: Death Saving Throws are rolled in secret. You are not allowed to tell the table what you rolled. Critical Skill Checks: A Natural 20 on a skill check is an automatic success; a Natural 1 is an automatic failure. (Note: Suc

How Milo Income creates a safe table

We’ll discuss content expectations, boundaries, and campaign tone right at the start. I use this system so you can clearly communicate topics you want to avoid entirely (Lines) or handle only lightly/off-screen (Veils). I use the X-Card system (and N/O cards when helpful). If anything comes up that makes you uncomfortable, there will be a X button (on Foundry VTT) you can press and we’ll immediately rewind, edit, or skip forward — no questions asked. You can step away from the table or leave a session at any time without explanation. Your well-being comes first. We’ll take regular breaks, especially during longer sessions. After intense scenes or at the end of sessions, we’ll do quick debriefs. (10 mins) I’m mindful of emotional bleed between character and player. I provide aftercare check-ins when needed. I don't just play support characters, I am also an emotional support friend. At the end of sessions, we’ll do a quick “Stars and Wishes” round so you can tell me what you loved and what you’d like more of next time.