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Estry: CLOSED

I have an NPC that will tag along if no one else joins by next Monday (2/15/2021)

Estry, a DnD 5e Homebrew World

@Kenshi Let's try to keep it a bit more tidy.

@Dark Cloud

That would be appreciated :) Once we get character creation out of the way though, it shouldn't be too bad in OOC

Estry: CLOSED

A New Threat Awakens

All across the world strange things have been happening in the depths of the world. Miners have been chased away from their occupation in every corner of Estry. Trade between nations have been deeply affected by the reduction of ore mining and processing. As the local tradesmen send out their guards to investigate, one commonality at each mine becomes evident; a dragon's egg lies deep in the twisting tunnels guarded by swarms of kobolds.

News of this development has reached Arch-Wizard Itylara Caidove, a Desert Elf residing in Sarlano on the central Continent of Okesh. She sends word to all those that reported in of having found an egg and beckons those who fought against the kobolds to retrieve the rare eggs to her homeland for further discussion and investigation.

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Each of the adventurers begins at Level 1 with 200xp, pre-paid passage from their homeland to Sarlano which was included in the invitation magically delivered from Itylara, and a dragon egg (color to be provided by GM).

Estry, a DnD 5e Homebrew World

lol, handled in PMs. with rerolls, which you all got, it's essentially rolling more than 6.

Also, not sure if you got the notification buuuut~ roleplayerguild.com/posts/5226237

Estry, a DnD 5e Homebrew World

can I roll more than six, then take six nice numbers?

@VeyrinDay

PM me to discuss lol

Estry: CLOSED

Estry RPG Campaign 1: A New Threat Awakens

Saris awoke in the streets of Irkul where he had died, now seemingly unharmed despite the vague memory of great turmoil and dragon fire. His first day is spent nursing a pounding headache as the mystic power that brought him back to life filled his mind with the on-goings of the modern world. Though much time had passed, the basics hadn't changed much. The greatest difference was the new world-currency and trade that was established after the pandemonium of the Dragon Wars. A divided world had come together to defeat the tyrant lords of the skies and now a time of peace wove throughout the lands.

During the course of the following days, Saris managed to get into his old mentor’s basement vault, a not too difficult task with the initial building in ruins. Rummaging through the remains of what he could, the reborn human then made his way to the harbor to find a few small sloops still in sail-able condition. He made his way North to the Dwarven city of Southshor where, within the main tavern, he overheard a group of local farmers discussing the discovery of a dragon’s egg from within the forest that stretches across the center of the island, the Cano Wilds.

Hearing the doubt and fear in the farmer turned fighter’s voice, and the pull of something stronger, Saris offered to take the man’s place and board the Wyvern’s Roost to sail to Sarlano. Agreeing to the exchange, and glad to do so on the farmer’s part, Saris obtained the black dragon egg as well as the invitation to Itylara’s tower. The next morning the Wyvern’s Roost set sail across the seas Westward through the Nemriat Islands then South to the Port of Sarlano.

Aseir knew the caravan routes well and it was no simple convenience his route had brought him to this particular trader’s caravan as they would get a cut of whatever he fetched among their travels. A human girl had joined them from the harbor city of Machio. She was a simple cleric, it would seem, and hailed from the Shidao Islands to the West of Okesh. Unfortunately for her, she lacked the wisdom to keep her mouth shut about the task that had brought her to the main continent of Estry. She carried with her a dragon’s egg and was on route to Sarlano where she was sure to receive a great reward from the widely known Arch-Wizard, Itylara.

The caravan wanted that prize for themselves, or at least a fair cut of it. However, if rumors stirred that the goods in transport were not secured, they’d lose a great deal of business. As such, Aseir was hired on in Chapeco to join the caravan, replace the cleric’s role, and dispose of the evidence.

Taking to his task, Aseir easily dispatched the girl, acquiring the Blue Dragon Egg and invitation that was in her possession.

Jun grew up in the frost riddled mountains of Skary to the East of Shuen City, living the simple and meditative life of a monk. When he came of age he was sent out on his spiritual journey through the mountains to another cloister near Trakan. There he remained for many weeks, sharpening his mind, body, and soul beneath the cold harsh waters of the Trak Falls. A terrible vision appeared to him, warning him of a threat not only upon his own cloister home but an even greater threat to the world as the humans had come to know it.

Returning to his home monastery, Jun found the building had been set ablaze with fire and the majority of the monks slain. Among the dying was his own mentor and master, the man who had practically raised him. He informed Jun that a ninja clan from the desert lands of Okesh had come to kidnap his niece who had come to the monastery for a visit. With his dying breath, he asked Jun to find her and protect her.

Thus, Jun set off to Shuen to book passage across the seas to the Northwest. During his months at sea upon the Innocence he gained a drinking buddy by the name of Meng who had come to Shuen, and this ship, on an important quest that could change the world. The Arch-Wizard, Itylara had sent him an invitation to Sarlano to deliver a White Dragon Egg. Sadly, during the journey Meng fell to disease. His dying wish was that Jun complete his task, noting that rumors also told of a ninja clan taking residence within the city. Torn between his two tasks, but seeing the similarities between them, Jun agreed.

Tenria Shima is the only daughter of the once well-respected baron of Ziwa. Usurped of his title due to false accusations, the baron took to the seas to earn an income and interfere with any trade efforts made by the family that took his homelands from him. Baron Shima acquired a simple sloop ship and named her Innocence, after his own declaration of having not committed the crimes he had been charged with. With his death, Tenria took up her father’s mantle as Captain of the Innocence and the task of bringing honor back to her family name.

Tenria was approached by one of Itylara’s many assistants and told to bring a young man who would carry the wizard’s invitation to Sarlano, for a considerable fee of course. Agreeing, Tenria took port in Shuen and once Meng had come onboard, the ship sailed Northwest through the Hebi Islands.

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Estry is an Earth-like planet in the Forgotten Realms Multiverse with two moons; Manadel and Manar.

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The Rules

• As always, RPGuild Rules must be followed.
• Light Casual play style ~ No one liners, please.
• Pay attention to grammar and make use of spell check.
• 6-Characters per Storyline max. This could be 2 people playing multiple characters, or 6 people playing 1 character each, or any variation thereof.
• Balance your characters, more detail in CS form ~ feel free to ask for advice if you cannot think of any weaknesses/flaws.
• Original Characters only ~ This is an original world. Let Canon characters of other worlds inspire you, please don't just paste over them with a new name/hair color.
• While I am the GM and ultimately the final decision is mine to make, I am not unreasonable. Discuss any issues you have with me, please, I would prefer to work something out than to completely negate your interest as a player.
• Have fun ~ When all is said and done, we’re here to play and have fun. Yes, there will be serious moments but there will also be comedy.

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The Players

1. @Kenshi - Jun Lao, Shuen Human Monk
2. @Dark Cloud - Saris Grimmel, Irkulian Human Wizard
3. @VeyrinDay - Tenria Shima, Shuen Human Swashbuckler
4. @DraconiWarlord - Forest Dwarf Ranger
5. @Kenshi - Aseir, Okeshian Human Rogue
6. Open

NPCs

To list as story progresses
Itylara Caidove - Desert Elf, Arch-Wizard of Sarlano

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Estry World Modifications

• Estry does not contain an Underdark and thus no Underdark related races/monsters/terrain are an option for play.
• While there are Elemental creatures on Estry, the world itself does not connect with any of the extra-planar worlds. As such the following monster types are non-existent: Aberrations, Angels, Demons, and Devils.
• Cross-breeding of the races is an extremely rare occurrence as the alliances between them are still new and untested, as such the following races are unavailable as player races: Half-Elf, Half-Dwarf(aka Halfling),and Half-Orc.
• Gnomes, Dragonborn, and Tieflings do not exist in this world. Alternatively a couple "monster" races are an option for players, in addition to the modified main races.

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Estry Dates and Calendar

There are 28-days for every one Manadel Cycle (one month) with three Manadel Cycles in a season. Twelve Manadel Cycles (12 months) in a year. The seasons are:
Frost's Call (Primus, Secundius, and Tetrius) The days are approximately 10 hours long with nights lasting approximately 14 hours
Bloom's Tide (Quartius, Quintus, and Sectius) The days are approximately 12 hours long with nights lasting approximately 12 hours
Sky's Flare (Septimus, Octius, and Nonius) The days are approximately 14 hours long with nights lasting approximately 10 hours
Crop's Sow (Decimius, Undecius, and Dudecius) The days are approximately 12 hours long with nights lasting approximately 12 hours

1st Era - The Sundering Ascent - World Creation Lore - Approximately 3 millennia in the past
2nd Era - The Lost Times - No written documentation of the earliest civilizations - Sundering Ascent to Year 1000
3rd Era - The Dragon Wars - Shaping of the Races - Year 1001 to Year 1367
4th Era - The Age of Commerce - Establishing Trade Routes and Treaties - Year 1368 to 1399

The date is 16 Primus 1400, the beginning of the 5th era, when the various campaigns begin

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Dwarves of Estry

Living among the grasslands and hills of the world, Estry Dwarves enjoy the hard work of the land and the bounty of a successful harvest. Stout and proud, Dwarves have been working the land and selling their trades since the 4th Era. Dwarven villages and towns are often scattered across the land with vast fields of agricultural development between them. Dwarven cities are built along the coastline where ships can dock for trade.

Personality: Dwarves take great pride in accomplishing a hard day's work and equal delight in celebrating the bounty of their efforts; Dwarven banquets are revered across the lands for their rich foods and strong drinks.
Favored Classes: Bard, Cleric, and Ranger
Appearance: Height range of 4-feet to 5-feet. Skin color varying shades of earth tones, while their hair colors are dark brown, black, or auburn. A dwarf's vibrant eyes are either green, brown, or hazel.
Size: Medium
Speed: 25-feet
Age: Adult at 40 - High Elder at 275 - Rarely live past 325
Ability Score: +2 Constitution and +1 Wisdom
Skills: Perception, Performance, and Persuasion
Languages: You can read, write, and speak Common and Dwarvish
Tool Proficiency: Musical Instrument (Pick one that correlates with your chosen performance style)
Dwarven Resilience: You have advantage on Saving Throws against poison and you have Resistance against poison damage

Regional Variant-Forest Dwarves
The darker skinned Dwarves dwell within the forests and jungles across the world. The tend to be weary of the outside world and large cities and are seen as reclusive and secretive.

Favored Class: Druid, Ranger, and Shaman
Appearance: Darker toned skin of a bark-like texture. Dark toned hair and pale eyes.
Additional Ability Score: +1 Strength
Additional Skills: Survival and Nature
Additional Language: Goblin
Dark Vision: Accustomed to twilit forests and the night sky, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60-feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of grey.

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Elves of Estry

All across Estry the Elves discovered long ago that living in the open fields and sloping hills of the land only left them vulnerable to the terrors of the dragons which reign over the lands during the 3rd Era, forcing these lithe people into the mountains. Over the generations, the elves have adapted to life within the mountains, honing their skills to become master craftsmen and artisans.

Personality: As the eldest of the races, Elves are seen as arrogant and have a tendency to look down on the younger races.
Favored Class: Fighter, Sorcerer, and Wizard
Appearance: Height range 5-foot 8-inches to 6-foot 7-inches. Elven skin colors are pale with an undertone appropriate to the mountain ranges they were born within. Their hair is silk-like in texture with colors that vary from light to dark of blonde, brown, red, and black. Their eyes can be of any color, however, they pale rather than vibrant.
Size: Medium
Speed: 30-feet
Age: Adult at 100 - High Elder at 785 - Rarely live past 1,000
Ability Score: +2 Strength and +1 Wisdom
Skills: Arcana and History
Languages: You can read, write, and speak Common and Elven
Tool Proficiency: Artisan’s Tools (Pick One that correlates with your chosen craft)
Dark Vision: Accustomed to life Underground, you have superior vision in dark and dim Conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in Darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in Darkness, only Shades of Gray.
Fey Ancestry: You have an advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic cannot put you to sleep.
Trance: Elves do not need to sleep. Instead, they meditate deeply, remaining semiconscious, for 4-hours a day. After resting in this way, you gain the same benefit that a human does from 8-hours of sleep.
Stone Cunning: Whenever you make a History check related to the origin of stonework, you are considered proficient in the history skill and add double your proficiency bonus to the check rather than your normal proficiency bonus

Elven Variants

Ashen Elves make their homes on or near volcanic islands, mining and processing the minerals of the harsh terrain.
Appearance: Grey-to-Black skinned elves with ashy hair and nearly white eyes
Favored Class: Rogue and Wizard (utilizing fire based spells)
Additional Ability Score: +1 Constitution
Volcanic Resistance: You have advantage on saving throws against fire attacks, and resistance against fire damage
Superior Dark Vision: Your dark vision has a radius of 120-feet

Coastal Elves make their homes along the cliffs near the ocean, utilizing the supplies of the sea to create masterful pieces of art.
Appearance: Pale skin with a faint hue of watery-blue with long flowing hair and sparkling eyes
Favored Class: Cleric and Wizard (utilizing water-based spells)
Additional Ability Score: +1 Intellect
Skills: Athletics
Additional Language: Aquarian
Life Near the Sea: Swim speed of 35-feet

Desert Elves travel in nomadic tribes which wander the desert lands of Okesh in service to the ancient metallic dragons which helped to save their kind during the 3rd Era.
Appearance: Copper toned skin with light color hair and dark eyes
Favored Class: Fighter, Ranger, and Wizard (utilizing lightning-based spells)
Additional Ability Score: +1 Charisma
Skills: Animal Handling and Survival
Fleet of Foot: Your base walking speed increases to 35-feet
Expansive Vision: Exposed to the harsh sun and bright sands, desert elves have loss their dark vision ability over the generations. Alternatively, they have the ability to see further and have a sight range of 120' in full light and 60' in dim light.

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Humans of Estry

The youngest and most short-lived of the main races of Estry, humans strive to achieve as much as they can with the years they have. Driven by a yearning to prove themselves among the elder races, humans are the primary innovators and explorers of the world.
Appearance: Height ranges from 5-feet to just over 6-feet with a wide range of any natural skin tone, hair color, or eye color to choose from.
Favored Class: All
Size: Medium
Speed: 30-feet
Age: Adult at 17 - Elder at 50 - Rarely live past 80
Ability Score: +1 to any (2) abilities of your choice
Skills: 1 of your choosing
Languages: You can read, write, and speak Common and may choose either Dwarvish or Elven as an additional known language regardless of your intelligence score.
Tool Proficiency: None

Human Regional Variants

Raskian humans reside in the lands to the North of the Rask Mountains on the Northern most continent of Glafier. Whether you come from the Kingdom of Raskia or the Kingdom of Awhurg, you are considered a Raskian.
Personality: Strong, proud, and stubborn Raskians are very protective of their homeland.
Appearance: Tall and fair haired, Raskians tend to have blue or green eyes and pale toned skin.
Favored Class: Barbarian, Fighter, and Ranger
Additional Ability Score: +1 Strength
Skills: Survival and Perception
Tool Proficiency: Vehicle (Water)
Cold Resistance: You have advantage on saving throws against cold attacks and resistance against cold damage
Battle-cry: As a bonus action, you give yourself and your allies within a 60-foot radius an advantage on their next attack roll. You regain this ability after a long rest.

Okeshian humans are said to have the oldest human civilizations and traditions; originating from, and ruling over, the Chapeco Kingdom on the main continent of Okesh.
Personality: Proud and stoic are the most common descriptions used for the tradition bound humans of Chapeco.
Appearance: Dark skin and dark eyes are contrasted with light hair on these desert dwelling people
Favored Class: Bard, Paladin, and Rogue
Additional Ability Score: +1 Charisma
Skills: Animal Handling and History

Shuen humans reside in the far South-Eastern lands on the arctic continent of Albor. Their society runs on ancestral hierarchy.
Personality: The Shuen are an honorable people, placing the importance of family and tradition above all else.
Appearance: Shuen people have pale skin, dark eyes and dark hair.
Favored Class: Fighter and Monk
Additional Ability Score: +1 Constitution
Skills: History and Persuasion
Tool Proficiency: Brewer's Supplies, Calligrapher's Supplies, Cartographer's Supplies,
Cold Resistance: You have advantage on saving throws against cold attacks and resistance against cold damage

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The Orcs

The Estry orcs have a deep ran spiritual belief that a soul can only grow stronger by overcoming challenges in life, and see intruding on another person's challenge unasked for as rude. They live in nomadic tribes ranging from a dozen to around fifty in number, roaming the open lands to hunt and scavenge supplies in their War-chief's name. The War-chief is the strongest and most cunning Orc of the region, setting up a stronghold in a location which is convenient for the underlying tribes to convene and trade every season.
Personality: Standoffish towards the core races, Orcs have earned a reputation for being uncaring and rude.
Appearance: Orcs of all kind have rough green skin, coarse dark hair, short pig-like noses, and tusks which protrude from their lower jaw. Their ears are pointed and twisted. This bestial race averages between 5-foot, 10-inches and 7-feet tall with robust and muscular physiques. The tone of their green skin varies depending on which region their individual tribe is from. Each tribe has it's own tribal marking (tattoo or brand depending on region)
Favored Class: Barbarian, Druid, Monk, and Ranger - Orcs are unable to be Sorcerers or Wizards.
Size: Medium
Speed: 30-feet
Age: Adult at 13 - Elder at 50 - Rarely live past 75
Ability Score: +2 Strength, +1 Constitution, and -1 Charisma
Skills: Intimidation and Survival
Languages: You can read, write, and speak Common and Orcish
Dark Vision: Accustomed to life on the move and hunting in the dark of night, you have superior vision in dark and dim Conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in Darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in Darkness, only Shades of Gray
Aggressive: As a bonus action, you can move up to your speed toward an enemy that you can see or hear. You must end this move closer to the enemy than when you started
Powerful Build: You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift

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The Lizardfolk

Reptilian humanoids that live near the water in small hut villages. Lizardfolk have no notion of traditional morality and find the concepts of good and evil utterly alien. Truly neutral creatures, they kill when it is expedient and do whatever it takes to survive. They tend to form alliances with their core race neighbors, having learned firsthand that such species can prove helpful or trustworthy.
Personality: Lizardfolk tend to be xenophobic but have learned over the years that in order to survive, some allowance must be made for interactions with outside races.
Appearance: Scaled reptilian beasts that stand 6-feet to 7-feet tall and are a bit bulkier than a human. Their colorful frills tend to make them appear even larger
Favored Class: Druid, Rogue, and Shaman
Size: Medium
Speed: 30-feet; 30-feet Swim
Age: Adult at 14 - Elder at 40 - Rarely live past 60
Ability Score: +2 Constitution and +1 Strength
Skills: Stealth and Slight of Hand
Languages: You can read, write, and speak Common and Draconic - Lizardfolk rarely use metaphors, their speech is almost always literal. Names tend to confuse them, unless they are descriptive and they'll often apply their own naming conventions to other creatures using common. Lizardfolk use active verbs to describe the world; in cold weather they would say "This wind brings cold" rather than "I am cold" as they tend to describe things in terms of action rather than effect.
Hold Breath: Lizardfolk can hold their breath for up to 15-minutes
Natural Armor: You have tough scales that repel harm. When you are not wearing armor, your armor class is 13+Dexterity
Bite: Whenever you hit a target with a melee attack, you can use your bonus action to make a second melee bite attack on the same target. On a hit you deal 1d6+Strength Modifier piercing damage. You are always considered proficient with this attack

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The Pantheon

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Dice Rolls!
Character Creation: 4d6 drop lowest for ability ~ Rerolls at GM's discretion

Character Sheet

If you don't have the means to fill this out on your device, I can do so from mine. PM to discuss.

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Game Day Launch: Monday
2/15/21 by 6pm PST

Should be able to do earlier in the day but work does take priority

Estry, a DnD 5e Homebrew World

@Dark Cloud Point Buy of course

@VeyrinDay

I would prefer using the dice roll system on here and PM with like to your rolls

Estry, a DnD 5e Homebrew World

<Snipped quote by Dark Cloud>

It doesn't show that on my tablet, it shows the whole total #

@Kenshi

I got it ~ check you PMs

Estry, a DnD 5e Homebrew World

@VeyrinDay PM me with the rolls and I'll let you know which, if any, to reroll. 4d6, drop the lowest