Historica Arcanum: The City of Crescent - NEW

Creating your character

Please wait for Session 0 to learn some unique character information about this environment. A preview: RACES Races encountered will primarily be Human. Non-Human ancestries (elf, dwarf, etc.) have origins are in the use (or misuse) of magic and as a result are very rare and exist in remote areas. To interact with human civilization, in a large city like Istanbul, it may require that they hide their appearance. Methods for doing so are contained within the description of that ancestry. SUBCLASSES 12 subclasses provide unique options for players. The Shadowactor subclass for Bards is able to shape and materialize shadows, collecting the shadows of fallen foes so they may be used as shadow puppets to fight for them. Paladins have the Oath of Silence, making themselves silent to the point that heavy armor no longer bestows disadvantage. There is also the legendary Whirling Dervish, a subclass for Monks allowing them extra mobility and defense as they spin and tumble throughout the battlefield. THE PROFESSION SYSTEM We’ll be introducing you to the Profession System, which allows you to fully customize your character’s playstyle, and to pick careers for even greater narrative depth. SPELLS, FEATS, EQUIPMENT You’ll also find new Spells, Feats and Equipment based on this setting HEROES No homebrew characters. There are no evil characters, "neutral" characters that are veiled evil characters, no emo loners who don't trust others. Remember, you're heroes.

Preparing for the session

Please set up free accounts on Alchemy RPG (https://alchemyrpg.com) and Discord (http://discord.com/register). After you join the game, use the Prep Materials links to join the game in Alchemy and the group on Discord prior to our Session, and say hello to the group! Check your audio (mic and headphones) ahead of the session.

What Allison - Ajax DM brings to the table

Ajax DM is a Top GM on StartPlaying, and a full-time professional DM with 58 completed multi-year campaigns, over 3,300 sessions (in-person and online) - including 2,000+ on StartPlaying - and 11,500+ hours on Roll20 (since March, 2020). We host weekly D&D 5e game sessions on Alchemy RPG and Roll20 using official campaign materials, 3D dice rolling, Dynamic Lighting (revealing maps as you explore), sourcebook and compendium sharing and scripts which automate manual tasks. Campaign Groups and Character Sheets for select campaigns available on D&D Beyond. We use Discord for audio and each group gets its own channels to talk between games.

Homebrew rules

At my table, fire spells do not work in water. You can drop your weapon or torch and unsheathe a weapon instead of taking an action for two interact with objects. Flanking is allowed for Advantage. No evil characters. I roll for Encounters during Short and Long Rests. Elves must complete 8 hours for a Long Rest (4 hours meditation, 4 hours of light duty).

How Allison - Ajax DM creates a safe table

We'll have a table rules and safety discussion as part of the group Session 0 or in a private 1-on-1. This is a welcoming table and we expect respect and kindness for all. Rape and Sexual Assault will not be part of our game.