The Devouring Horde (A Savage Rifts Campaign)

About the adventure

This old world has seen a lot in the last few centuries. Horrors and wonders in equal measure have been visited upon the planet and its inhabitants but now the greatest threat has been unleashed. The Xiticix: Alien and unknowable bug-men from beyond space and time could well engulf the world and everything that calls it "home". As the war for the survival of all life on Earth begins, the kingdom of Lazlo leads the charge. Steeped in magic, they are perhaps the best suited to finding a solution to the horrible invasion. There are tactics to test, tactics that, if they prove useful, could mean salvation for the people of Earth. The Devouring Horde is not so easily dissuaded from its own dreams of conquest, though. This is a Savage Rifts campaign set in the Hivelands of North America. Players will take on the role of mercenaries and would-be heroes as they try to find a way to make a surgical strike against the heart of a hive while surviving to tell the tale. Characters will started out more experienced, although players of any experience are welcome to play and learn the Savage Worlds system!

Additional Details

How to prepare

Players will need working microphones (webcams aren't needed) and accounts on Discord and Roll20. Discord is used for the voice chat feature and Roll20 handles the Virtual Tabletop aspect of the game.

What I provide

I have the core rulebook for Savage Worlds and several of the Rifts supplements, which I can utilize to help with character creation. I also have 33 years of experience with the Rifts setting.

Gameplay details

Safety and comfort are paramount, particularly in a game world where things can become dark and violent. Session 0 will be spent both in character creation and discussion about what players are comfortable with.

Content warnings

(none)

Safety tools used

Breaks
Open Door
Session 0

How will character creation work

Character creation will be done during Session 0, as it's also a great introduction to the rules of the system. There will also be pre-generated characters that would be appropriate for the campaign.

Players can expect

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• Book your session and wait for the Game Master to approve you.
• If you don't have a blast with your first game, your next game is on us.