Fists of the Ruby Phoenix | Mythic + Variant Rules
The Ruby Phoenix Tournament, a contest where the strongest compete for legendary treasures. Do you have what it takes to conquer the competition?
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Weekly / Sunday - 5:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
0 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Congratulations, fighter! You have been selected to join the Ruby Phoenix Tournament! Held once every 10 years, the strongest fighters duke it out in a mighty battle to determine the strongest, gaining world-spanning renown and the chance to choose a treasure from the vault of the legendary hero, Hao Jin! This year promises to be more spectacular than any in the past, as Hao Jin herself has returned, and has called for those bearing powers beyond mortal comprehension to the stage! But of course, this invite does not guarantee you a spot in the main tournament. No, you and your team have only gained the opportunity to compete. Come to the island of Bonmu alongside dozens of other teams. Survive using everything you have for 3 days, and once the dust has settled the strongest will be selected to participate in the tournament proper! Fists of the Ruby Phoenix is a level 11-20 campaign focusing on a legendary fighting tournament the the PCs have been selected to participate in. Alongside numerous other teams, you must first prove your worth by surviving for 3 days on the so-called 'Danger Island.' But not everything is as it seems; the hero Hao Jin has returned after 3 centuries of exile, and her return heralds not only a change to the format of the tournament, but the hidden machinations of dark forces. Join the competition, prove your strength, and stop those who would bring ruin to this glorious legacy! This campaign will use the following variant rules: - Ancestry Paragon - Free Archetype - Mythic
Game style
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
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3 years on StartPlaying
590 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Beginner Friendly
About me
I am experienced game master of 7 years, starting with dungeons and dragons, and then gaining experience with call of cthulhu and pathfinder, my current preferred systems. I love to create and share stories with others, and enjoy working both with players who want to play a game to win, and players who are looking to share a story and get deep into roleplaying.
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Creating your character
Character creation will occur during session 0 of the campaign. Players are asked to bring concepts for their characters, including backstory and build. Session 0 will focus on building the characters into the server, determining if any characters already know one another, etc. Practically all ancestries, backgrounds, classes, and feats are available for use, however uncommon and rare options must be approved by the GM first. With the use of the Free Archetype variant rule, the only restriction is that any class dedication and feats (i.e. wizard, champion, witch, etc.) must be taken with your class slots, and not in the Free Archetype slots.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players will need access to Discord, internet, a functioning microphone, and either headphones or earbuds. Sessions will take place in a discord voice call, and will also utilize the in-server chatbox in Foundry to communicate. Cameras are entirely optional.
What Jeriko brings to the table
I will provide a full discord server for the campaign, as well as a fleshed out gaming experience using the wealth of tools provided by Foundry VTT. A number of additional modules will be used to enhance player experience. I will also be recording sessions for uploading to youtube over the course of the campaign.
Homebrew rules
Full list of homebrew rules is available in the discord. Most important one for character building is a restriction on the Free Archetype variant rule - Multiclass dedications and their respective feats must be taken in class feat slots. Free Archetype is meant more for flavor and fleshing out additional aspects of your character's story.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Headphones
Platforms used
Safety
How Jeriko creates a safe table
All players are welcome at my table, though this campaign assumes that players will have a certain level of experience with the system and rules! Session 0 will go over peoples' lines and veils, and an open dialogue will be kept throughout gameplay. My goal is to ensure that players always feel comfortable in my games, and know that they can come speak with me if they have a problem or something they need to discuss.
Content warnings
Safety tools used