PenguinFox
The one an' only
This will be the main thread are where we will be doing most of the game. As I've probably already told you I'm a very laidback DM. I don't stress the rules too much. For the most part I just want everyone to have fun, but there are some things I ask of you.
1. No metagaming. This means you can't use outside knowledge that your character would not know. Example; Person A and Person B both do a perception check. Person A succeeds and sees the thing, person B fails and does not see the thing. Person B can not in any way interact with the thing, they do not know it is there. I don't want to, but if I see meta gaming I will make results of rolls go into PM's where only the specific players know. Don't make me do this.
2. Rules Lawyering. I doubt this will happen seeing as you all are new to the D&D experience and therefore probably haven't read the rulebook. Essentially though, how the DM interprets the rules is law. You may point out if you think I'm being unfair, but don't be obnoxious. Continuing to argue it won't change my mind.
3. No team killing. If your character has a problem with another character you cannot fight them. You may do non-lethal damage(like slapping or punching or whatever), but nothing more. This goes hand in hand with being respectful
4. Be kind to your fellow players. They worked hard and are just in this for a good time just like you. If you have an issue with someone, don't put it in game too. Keep your characters separate from you. If there are any problems, come to me.
5. Have fun and get into it. Immerse yourself in the world. I'm also always open to suggestions. Have a cool idea? Let me know, I'll try to work it into the story! If you're not having fun at any point tell me and I'll do what I can to correct the problem.
6. Please use { } for OOC to make things easier, thanks ^^
Now onto the good stuff
"For time immemorial the forces of the Shining Heavens and the Burning Hells have fought in an endless battle known as The Eternal Conflict. Bodies of both angelic and demonic beings could be found in all planes of existence. For countless eons the battle was a brutal stalemate. The Divines were powerful, but the Demon Lords were clever. They managed to trick the divines and were able to infiltrate the vaults of heaven. In a panic to stop the spread of corruption the divines sealed the vaults off and burned them. All that remained was a long forgotten chest, tightly wrapped in chains of light.
After much research in the angelic libraries it was discovered that the chest contained a powerful artifact that could only be used when The Eternal Conflict was over. The scrolls stated that it was before even the time of the angels and it should not be opened before the war was over. For safe keeping the divines hid the artifact in the plane of Pandemonium, where the winds always howl, time and space have no meaning, and logic is scarce to be found. All who had ventured to Pandemonium never returned and they felt it would be safe there. But there were those who believed that the artifact, if indeed so powerful, could be used to end the war sooner. The Divine council became split, and some left to recover the artifact.
Very few know exactly what happened after, but some things are certain; the chest was opened, and the artifact was used. It was used to create the world as you know it, possibly even all life on it. It is believed however, that in shaping the world a sliver broke off the artifact. This sliver is now known as The Starstone. While not as powerful as the full artifact it has wondrous powers indeed. It can consume the minds of even the strongest willed individuals, cause curses and plagues, raise the dead, and even make a mortal being divine. After much searching, and much chaos the Starstone was retrieved and is now under the protection of the heavens elite guard.
Since the beginnings of sentient beings there have been those that seek the Starstone. Most seek it for their own greedy purposes, so that they may wield the awesome power for themselves. Some who seek it are taken by demons, others die along the way. Some lose their minds and become hermits, others are never heard from again. But once in a hundred years a person of the utmost purity is born and noticed by the gods. They are put through trials to see if they are worthy, and if proven to be they are allowed to use the Starstone to become divine. Only ten beings have ever been ascended to divinity.
Of course all this is just a story right? None of it's true right? Regardless of your beliefs on the subject, you are currently sitting in a tavern. It's a fairly large establishment for the size of the town and pleasantly lit. It's a warm summer evening and the sun is beginning it's descent. You look around at all the other patrons noticing some interesting characters. You think of all the possibilities as to why these people might be here. Perhaps fate, luck, the will of the gods? It is uncertain. What is certain is your drink is awful."
So this took way longer than expected, but here's what I got so far. I will definitely be adding to this lore, especially along the way. Some of it will remain secret until revealed to you(for plot purposes) I am also working on a map so that it will be easier to keep up on locations. There are still some things that need to be done first, but I will officially allow the start soon I promise!
1. No metagaming. This means you can't use outside knowledge that your character would not know. Example; Person A and Person B both do a perception check. Person A succeeds and sees the thing, person B fails and does not see the thing. Person B can not in any way interact with the thing, they do not know it is there. I don't want to, but if I see meta gaming I will make results of rolls go into PM's where only the specific players know. Don't make me do this.
2. Rules Lawyering. I doubt this will happen seeing as you all are new to the D&D experience and therefore probably haven't read the rulebook. Essentially though, how the DM interprets the rules is law. You may point out if you think I'm being unfair, but don't be obnoxious. Continuing to argue it won't change my mind.
3. No team killing. If your character has a problem with another character you cannot fight them. You may do non-lethal damage(like slapping or punching or whatever), but nothing more. This goes hand in hand with being respectful
4. Be kind to your fellow players. They worked hard and are just in this for a good time just like you. If you have an issue with someone, don't put it in game too. Keep your characters separate from you. If there are any problems, come to me.
5. Have fun and get into it. Immerse yourself in the world. I'm also always open to suggestions. Have a cool idea? Let me know, I'll try to work it into the story! If you're not having fun at any point tell me and I'll do what I can to correct the problem.
6. Please use { } for OOC to make things easier, thanks ^^
Now onto the good stuff
"For time immemorial the forces of the Shining Heavens and the Burning Hells have fought in an endless battle known as The Eternal Conflict. Bodies of both angelic and demonic beings could be found in all planes of existence. For countless eons the battle was a brutal stalemate. The Divines were powerful, but the Demon Lords were clever. They managed to trick the divines and were able to infiltrate the vaults of heaven. In a panic to stop the spread of corruption the divines sealed the vaults off and burned them. All that remained was a long forgotten chest, tightly wrapped in chains of light.
After much research in the angelic libraries it was discovered that the chest contained a powerful artifact that could only be used when The Eternal Conflict was over. The scrolls stated that it was before even the time of the angels and it should not be opened before the war was over. For safe keeping the divines hid the artifact in the plane of Pandemonium, where the winds always howl, time and space have no meaning, and logic is scarce to be found. All who had ventured to Pandemonium never returned and they felt it would be safe there. But there were those who believed that the artifact, if indeed so powerful, could be used to end the war sooner. The Divine council became split, and some left to recover the artifact.
Very few know exactly what happened after, but some things are certain; the chest was opened, and the artifact was used. It was used to create the world as you know it, possibly even all life on it. It is believed however, that in shaping the world a sliver broke off the artifact. This sliver is now known as The Starstone. While not as powerful as the full artifact it has wondrous powers indeed. It can consume the minds of even the strongest willed individuals, cause curses and plagues, raise the dead, and even make a mortal being divine. After much searching, and much chaos the Starstone was retrieved and is now under the protection of the heavens elite guard.
Since the beginnings of sentient beings there have been those that seek the Starstone. Most seek it for their own greedy purposes, so that they may wield the awesome power for themselves. Some who seek it are taken by demons, others die along the way. Some lose their minds and become hermits, others are never heard from again. But once in a hundred years a person of the utmost purity is born and noticed by the gods. They are put through trials to see if they are worthy, and if proven to be they are allowed to use the Starstone to become divine. Only ten beings have ever been ascended to divinity.
Of course all this is just a story right? None of it's true right? Regardless of your beliefs on the subject, you are currently sitting in a tavern. It's a fairly large establishment for the size of the town and pleasantly lit. It's a warm summer evening and the sun is beginning it's descent. You look around at all the other patrons noticing some interesting characters. You think of all the possibilities as to why these people might be here. Perhaps fate, luck, the will of the gods? It is uncertain. What is certain is your drink is awful."
So this took way longer than expected, but here's what I got so far. I will definitely be adding to this lore, especially along the way. Some of it will remain secret until revealed to you(for plot purposes) I am also working on a map so that it will be easier to keep up on locations. There are still some things that need to be done first, but I will officially allow the start soon I promise!
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