Final Fantasy-Inspired Magitech World | Lvl 3+

Creating your character

Character creation will happen in session 0, as this forms a great part of D&D, however Session Zero questions to prepare for (or prepare ahead of time if you join post session 0): - Stakes: What does your character stand to lose if the barrier falls and Gran Chalice crumbles? - Theme: Where is the line between hope and hopelessness for your character in the face of the Myr? - Safety: What are your comfort levels regarding Myr mutation? Do you want to explore body horror with your character, or keep potential mutations more abstract to minimize horror? - Beliefs: What are your character's beliefs about the Myr and its effect on the new world? - History: Did your character participate in the closing years of the Century War? Which side were they on (Keepers/Ashencore/Helvor/another faction)? - Hopes and Fears: What does your character fear the most? And how does their hope keep that fear at bay? ---- Allowed Content: Players Handbook (2024), Dungeon Masters Guide (2024), Monster Manual (2024), Eberron: Forge of the Artificer, Heroes of Faerun, Tasha's Cauldron of Everything, Ravenloft: Horrors Within, and the new Arcana Unleashed. I am also using elements of Heliana's Guide to Monster Hunting. Species: Aasimar; Changeling; Dhampir; Dragonborn; Dwarf; Elf, Drow; Elf, High; Elf, Wood; Gnome, Forest; Gnome, Rock; Goliath; Halfling; Human; Kalashtar; Khoravar; Orc; Reborn; Shifter; Tiefling, Abyssal; Tiefling, Chthonic; Tiefling, Infernal. Classes: All classes are available. Spellcasters should be aware of the social stigma and mechanical risks associated with connection to the Myr; this is mostly roleplay flavour but also includes risk when casting spells of level 3 or higher. However the game uses Spell Points instead of spell slots so that you need not risk level 3+ unless you need to, and can use those points for other spells instead. Starting Level: Level 3.

Preparing for the session

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What Rich (Wiggy) brings to the table

Players can expect a narrative and roleplay first experience with puzzles and combat secondary, yet integral, to the development of overall themes. Kingdom of the Shattered Chalice focuses on adventurers as characters first, their trials and tribulations, hopes and fears and so players will have the opportunity to explore Gran Chalice & the Wildlands to bring it to life; an opportunity to play in the sandbox world or get distracted by innumerable side-quests. I utilise character voices and ambient music, through a discord bot. Combat is less intense, unless its a BBEG, and I also try to add in other objectives rather than just "slay bad guys" I'm a big fan of the Rule of Cool where possible, making a call based on what you are intending to do. This is a game about heroes forging community and inspiring hope, cool is the name of the game.

Homebrew rules

Spell Points. Casters use the DMG spell points variant instead of spell slots, for more flexibility over what you cast. Channelling the Myr. Spells of 3rd level or higher draw on raw Myr. When you cast one, make a DC 13 saving throw using your spellcasting ability; on a failure, gain one level of Myr Exposure. With spell points, you never have to cast at 3rd level or higher unless you choose to. Big magic is always an option, just not a free one. In Gran Chalice, spellcasters are met with a mix of awe and suspicion. That's great roleplay fuel, but never a mechanical penalty. Myr Exposure. When you enter a Myr-tainted zone, make a DC 13 Constitution save; on a failure, gain one level of Myr Exposure. Each level acts as a level of Exhaustion that a normal rest in the Wildlands won't clear. It clears with a long rest in a safe haven, a Myr Tonic, or Lesser Restoration. If you reach three levels, they reset and you gain a Myr Mutation: a new power with a twist. You and I decide together how it looks, from subtle and abstract to full body horror, whatever you're comfortable with. Mana Storms. Storms are always signposted, so you can shelter, push through or use them to your advantage. While caught in one, when you cast a spell or use a magic item, roll a d20: on a 1–5, the magic surges and you roll on the Wild Magic table. Myrtek & Firearms. Myrtek devices, including guns, run on unstable tech. On a natural 1 they jam or misfire; clearing it takes an action. Some devices can be overcharged for extra effect, at the risk of something more spectacular going wrong. Intelligence (Myrtek). A new skill, available to Fighters, Rogues, Wizards, Artificers, and anyone with the Skilled feat. Use it to operate, repair and overcharge Myrtek.

How Rich (Wiggy) creates a safe table

With regards to safety tools, I operate on a direct message (or group chat) identification of concerns and call this the Call-X, Call-N or Call-O method: rather than cards, a player can type either of these into the chat and no questions will be asked as to the reasons. I will simply change, rewind, or skip the aforementioned content in the case of a Call-X, or change or fade to black in the case of a Call-N. We also have a mid-session break, and a Take-5 rule where any player can call a take 5 if things become uncomfortable for them and that is respected. We then have a debrief before returning to the table.