Viking Sagas meets Spirited Away | Roleplay-Heavy, Lvl 5

Creating your character

Sourcebooks Available: Arcana Unleashed, 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. The allowed (native) species are: Aasimar, Changeling, Dhampir, Dragonborn, Dwarf, Drow, Elf, High Elf, Wood Elf, Forest Gnome, Rock Gnome, Goliath, Halfling, Human, Kalashtar, Khoravar, Orc, Reborn, Shifter, Abyssal Tiefling, Chthonic Tiefling, and Infernal Tiefling. We currently have a Dragonborn goblin [Artificer], a Human [Paladin], and a Dhampir [Fighter/Sorcerer].

Preparing for the session

Join our discord server, read up on some of the homebrew lore, prepare any pregame questions for the GM and get ready to enjoy your saga.

What Rich (Wiggy) brings to the table

I utilise character voices, ambient music and tactical combat. Where I can I like to apply the rule of cool. I am a story and world first GM who encourages character rp and character specific subplots.

Homebrew rules

- Potion: Drinking a potion is a bonus action - Spell Points: I use the spell points system instead of spell slots - Wisdom (Spirit): An additional ability check is available to Clerics, Druids, Paladins, Sorcerers, Wizards, Warlocks, or those with the Skilled feat. When interacting with the Realm-Beyond or spirits of the Pyramathian Bureaucracy, you roll Wisdom (Spirit). Additionally, with 10 minutes and an offering, you may make a Wisdom (Spirit) roll to commune with a spirit, with a DC equal to 15 + the CR of the spirit; a success allows you to commune with the spirit for 10 minutes. - Deadly Critical Hits: Modifiers are multiplied as well as the dice, and the values of base damage dice are maximised. - Dexterity Tiebreaker: Dexterity ability score breaks ties in Initiative. - Milestone: We use Milestone instead of XP - Encumbrance: Normal (max carrying capacity) - Currency weight included. - Initiative: Initiative automatically re-rolls every turn creating fluid, unpredictable combat. - Skills: Skills are not class restricted. At character creation you do not select from a restricted list, instead your class grants you 4 + Intelligence modifier skills, in addition to those gained from your choice of background and any species/feat skills.

How Rich (Wiggy) creates a safe table

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. I also have the following above table, out of character rules, to help the game: RULES CONTENTIONS – STAY IN THE FLOW Short Rule: If I make a call during gameplay and no one’s character dies, the ruling stands until a break. Note it down and we’ll review it after the session or during a pause. Full Rule: If something seems off or incorrect, please trust that I’ve made the decision with good intent and the flow of the game in mind. Mid-session rule-checks break immersion, slow down our storytelling, and can cause unnecessary tension. This is a shared narrative. Let’s respect the pace and momentum of the table. Bring up concerns during a break or after the session, and I promise to review them fairly. --- RESPECT – OUR MOST POWERFUL MAGIC Disrespect, discrimination, or any form of harmful behaviour will not be tolerated at this table. Whether it’s about race, gender, sexuality, or anything else, there is no space for prejudice in this party. We are adventurers in the same fellowship, and every player deserves to feel seen, safe, and supported. If you act otherwise, expect a swift swing of the banhammer. --- COOPERATION D&D is, at its core, a game of collaborative storytelling. That means: • Share the spotlight • Support each other’s character moments • Build on each other’s ideas • Listen actively Interrupting roleplay, steamrolling scenes, or ignoring other players’ moments is a critical fail in my groups. We’re all co-authors of this tale, not solo acts. --- OPEN DOOR – ALWAYS WELCOME My (metaphorical) DM door is open. If you have a concern, want to check in, or simply chat about the game, reach out. I might not always reply straight away, but I will follow up. Think of me as a neutral NPC when it comes to disputes. I will mediate first, and rule second. The aim is always to keep this game a safe and welcoming place where everyone can thrive. --- TAKE FIVE – FOR WHEN YOU NEED A BREATHER At any point during the session, anyone (DM included) can call a “Take Five.” No explanation needed. We’ll pause, step away, and come back when everyone’s ready. There is no judgement for using this rule. It exists to protect the fun and ensure the adventure remains a place of joy and safety for all. NO PVP – ONE PARTY, ONE PURPOSE This is a PvP-free zone. Our game is about cooperation, not conflict between party members. If a situation looks like it might escalate into PvP, it is everyone’s responsibility, not just the GM’s, to address it. If the tension feels awkward, we can invoke the “Take Five” rule to pause, reset, and recalibrate.