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[5E] Peasants of Mass Destruction

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I know it's not a class, I have 5th edition books. :)

@Kenshi

I'm guessing Tasha's Cauldron is not among that collection.

[5E] Peasants of Mass Destruction

In a quiet corner of Swampmuck, two men respectfully made their way around the graves that made up the town cemetery. One of them was a tall and impressively burly human with a black curly mustache and short black hair. His name was Bartholomew Strongheart and the man he was walking with was his adopted aasimar uncle, Gabriel Strongheart. Gabriel was average in height by the standard of his race, but standing next to Bartholomew and no one else made him look shorter than he truly was. He was clean shaven and had long white hair. And though he was reaching the time of his life that people knew as the middle age, he showed few notable signs of it.

Bartholomew and Gabriel eventually came to a stop on front of a grave surrounded by small offerings and bowed their heads respectfully to it before laying down offerings of their own. The name Horatio Strongheart was carved into the headstone, marking the final resting place of Bartholomew's father, Gabriel's adoptive brother, and the previous innkeeper of the Adamant Tankard. The two men stood there for some time. Even though it had been 5 years since the night Horatio died, many people who knew him, his family especially, still felt the pain of his loss. He had been a dear friend to everyone who lived in Swampmuck. And a loving father, husband, brother, and uncle to his family. Even if they were only family by adoption.

"I wonder what he'd say to us all if he were still around." Bartholomew finally broke the silence.

"He'd probably tell me that I need to come visit more often, as he always did when I came by for my yearly visit." Gabriel said. "I should probably consider taking that advice."

"Definitely." Bartholomew agreed. "We don't see you nearly as much as we'd like to. Should you ever find the time to visit us, we'll always have a place ready for you at the Tankard."

"Don't deny anyone else a room because you're keeping one for me though." Gabriel said. "I'd feel bad if I knew someone couldn't get a room because of me".

"Don't worry, I won't" Bartholomew promised.

"I think we've bothered Horatio enough for one day." Gabriel said. "Let's go."

"Indeed." Bartholomew said as they began making their way out of the cemetery. "I believe you'll be spending much of the day with my sister and cousin."

Bartholomew waited a good spell for a response from his uncle. But when he received no reply, he became a little confused. Bartholomew looked to his side to find that Gabriel was no longer there. Taking a moment to look around, Bartholomew found Gabriel had stopped dead in his tracks a few feet back. His eyes were fixed on a crowd gathered around a wizardly looking dwarf. As he joined his uncle, Bartholomew noticed some of the crowd signing some parchment provided by the dwarf... in blood. Bartholomew had heard enough of his uncle's adventuring stories to be concerned by this. "Trouble?" Bartholomew asked.

"Possibly." Gabriel answered. "It's hard to tell with wizards... Make sure the villagers don't hurt themselves. I'm going to look into this."

Bartholomew nodded before making his way over to the crowd just in time to hear the dwarf ask for questions. A quick whispered conversation was more than enough to get Bartholomew up to speed while Thel'dek asked his question. As the dwarf gave his answer, Bartholomew melded with the crowd, making sure to keep an eye out for any signs of trouble as he did.

[5E] Peasants of Mass Destruction

@Mae

It's not you dropping us right into the story that I take issue with. My problem stems from the fact that you made our characters to things. By all means, you can have the NPCs. But keep your chicken fantasies and blood ink nonsense away from Bartholomew thank you very much.

[5E] Peasants of Mass Destruction

I have a couple initial quests lined up to let you lose, the first 2 GM posts may be a little railroady I reckon but which quests you pick and what you do beyond that is entirely up to you. I'll cover the wands themselves in more detail a little later once it becomes more relevant.

@Mae

Was there really no better way to go about this than railroading us right out of the gate? I be hard pressed to find something to put me off a game faster than that.

[5E] Peasants of Mass Destruction

@Necroes I believe my store we'll be built in accordance to our races mutual restraining order.

@Dark Cloud

I thought it was the gnomes that kobold had a mutual restraining order with.

Risus: The Anything RPG

William Shatner (formerly an actor - now just a Cliché.)

@Dark Cloud

[Insert Roblox Death Sound Here]

City of Mist

@RainyHigh

So which legendary being does your character have the powers of?

City of Mist

"FUCK!" Taz exclaimed as he heard the gunshot go off. He turned in the direction of the noise to see what had happened. From what he could tell, some other drunkard had just gunned down one of the casino's singers. Sayuri Mitsukasa to be specific. Taz was shocked to say the least. Sayuri was one of his favorite singers. She never struck him as the sort who made enemies, much less drive someone to murder her. But as shocking as the shooting of his favourite local pop star was, seeing her shrug off the wound and stand up completely fine was even more shocking. "Sayuri Mitsukasa is a Rift." Taz said. "Never would have guessed from looking at her."

[5E] Peasants of Mass Destruction

Bartholomew Strongheart

Info on The Adamant Tankard

The Adamant Tankard has been owned by the Strongheart family ever since it was built back during the founding of Swampmuck. It is above averagely sized by inn standards, standing a good 3 stories high. Entering through the front door will take you to the beating heart of the Tankard. Here you'll find the tavern area, and you will also possibly be loudly welcomed by a certain friendly barkeep if he's present at the time and sees you come in. In the center of the room is a large fire pit that provides warmth and also aids in the cooking of a hog roast that is served every other night. If you walk through the tavern area and head out the back door, you'll find yourself in a beer garden with a wooden floor so people don't have to walk on the muck for which the town was named. There is also a door behind the bar, which leads to the kitchen, where the food is taken from the pantry and prepared for customers in the tavern and the drink kegs are brought up from the cellar and taken out to the bar. Opposite the bar is a flight of stairs that leads to the upper levels. Ascend the first flight and you'll find the bedrooms where those who have paid for room and board at the Tankard may rest for the night. Ascend the second flight and you'll find the attic room, the Tankard's largest bedroom that is reserved for the innkeeper.

The Adamant Tankard has something in its kitchen and cellar for everyone, from hog roast to sweet rolls and dwarven stout to bog standard ale. The Tankard also has a list of 'House Brews' made by the innkeeper himself, as well as a list of 'Local Brews' made by other local brew masters. The inn is named after an heirloom of the Strongheart family, a large tankard made of pure adamantine. It is reserved for the innkeeper and is kept in a strongbox in a hidden compartment under the bar when not in use. Bartholomew Strongheart is the Adamant Tankard's current innkeeper, inheriting ownership of the inn from his father after he was killed in a bar fight 5 years prior. Though he's almost always manning the bar, when matters call him elsewhere, Bartholomew's siblings keep the Tankard running smoothly while he's away.

Bartholomew's Family

Parents

The Late Horatio Strongheart (May He Rest In Peace)
Bartholomew's father and the previous innkeeper of the Adamant Tankard. He died 5 years ago while trying to break up a bar fight. The entire town attended his funeral.

Angela Strongheart (née Greenwood)
Bartholomew's mother and the widowed wife of Horatio. She has never truly been happy since the death of her husband.

Aunts/Uncles

William Strongheart
Horatio's younger brother and Gabriel's adoptive older brother. He was there the night Horatio died. He saw it happen and he blames himself for not being able to do more.

Jezebel Strongheart (née Goodberry)
William's halfling wife. Whenever she's at the Tankard, she is allowed nowhere near the pantry or cellar, lest she eat and drink all the inn's stock.

Gabriel Strongheart
The adopted protector aasimar younger brother of Horatio and William. He was born in the Adamant Tankard and was taken in by the Stronghearts when his mother died shortly after giving birth to him. He left Swampmuck upon reaching adulthood to become an adventurer. He returns every year for the harvest festival if he is able to.

Adam Greenwood
Angela's older brother. Ever since Horatio's death, Adam has spent every free moment he has trying to make his sister happy again.

Lily Greenwood (née Vanovar)
Adam's half-elven wife. She isn't particularly happy about her husband paying more attention to his sister than to her or their children.

Siblings

Bethany White (née Strongheart)
Bartholomew's younger sister and the second child of Horatio and Angela. She is married and has two children. She is somewhat concerned by her older brother's lack of a wife and occasionally attempts to set him up with anyone she thinks would make a good wife for Bartholomew.

Matthew Strongheart
Bartholomew's younger brother and the third child of Horatio and Angela. He is married and has one child, with a second expected to arrive in a few months. He is an avid dragon chess player.

Matilda Strongheart
Bartholomew's younger sister and the fourth and youngest child of Horatio and Angela. She is unmarried and childless. She dreams of one day becoming an adventurer.

Cousins

Percy Greenwood
The son of Adam and Lily Greenwood. He has ambitions to become mayor of Swampmuck.

Sophie Greenwood
The daughter of Adam and Lily Greenwood. She shares Matilda's desire to become an adventurer.

In-Laws

Marcus White
Bethany's husband and Bartholomew's brother in-law. Is considered to be the biggest grump in town, but has a brighter side that can occasionally be brought out by those he loves.

Lerissa Strongheart (née Creed)
Matthew's tiefling wife. Currently pregnant with their second child. Has six horns rather than the usual two.

Nephews/Nieces

Richard and Rachel White
The twin children of Bethany and Marcus White. They have both recently learned to speak their first words.

Amnon Strongheart
The first child of Matthew and Lerissa Strongheart. Was born with nine tails rather than the usual one.

Unborn Nephew/Niece
The second and unborn child of Matthew and Lerissa Strongheart. Lerissa believes it is going to be a girl.

Keratia: Story of the Surf, Tales of the Deep

And then I notice it's 1x1 oof... Sorry for clogging this up.

@DraconiWarlord

No worries, dude. Everyone makes mistakes.

Just so you know, Lucius was looking for more 1x1 games a while back. To my knowledge he didn't have much luck, so perhaps you could start you own game with him. Provided he's still looking that it.