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Kings and Killers: A Classical Fantasy Adventure (Chapter 1)

As Ashe stepped into the dimly lit tavern, the creak of the heavy wooden door drawn a few eyes her way. The air was filled with a warm mix of laughter, clinking tankards, and the soft strumming of the bard's guitar.

The contrast between this unfamiliar yet oddly reminiscent tavern and her homeland struck Ashe as she took in the scene. The walls, baked by the unrelenting sun, were constructed of clay rather than the dark timber and rough stones she was accustomed to. Underfoot, the floor felt coarser, sandy grains shifting subtly with each step. Somehow all taverns were the same. You had the barkeep, the barmaids, the groups of nobles or at least wealthier villagers and in the back...her favorite spot. The gambling tables.

Ashe refused the alcohol that was offered and only asked for some goat milk which she drank slowly. She lifted the cup just enough for the others not to see her face but as well, enough to be able to drink in peace.

"'Haven't played cards in a long time, but I can see some dice games. And if you haven't yet figured it out... I'm good at dice games. You could say I'm a lucky person,'" said Ashe before heading over, leaving Fyr with Lapis and Arthur.

Briefly, she stopped and heard Dal's song. Ashe knew the song well; it was something from her homeland. Something she had heard in taverns more than once, but certainly not something sung in a bar in the middle of the desert. The patrons seemed moved by the song, and a few threw some coins onto the stage in thanks for such a lovely performance. Of course, Ashe approached the stage and gave a mock applause to Dal before picking up five coins that were thrown and then turned around, making her way to the dice tables.

"Hey-ho, boys. Got room for one more? I've got exactly 5 coins to roll with, and I plan to clear you out. What's the game?" announced Ashe as she approached a group of a few men. They looked like thugs, big and muscular, with dark skin. They laughed at Ashe's bravado initially, but seeing that she wasn't moving away, one of them said in a loud, gruff voice:

"You've got balls on you, missy. It's barbooth. If you know the rules, feel free to join; if not... SOD OFF!"

"Know the rules? I've written them. Five coins on the next roll."

"I'll match your 5, that you sod your roll." said one of the thugs before all of them joined in.

Roll

1d20+2 --> 20 + 2 --> 22

Ashe smiled at the dice and rolled them. With a knowing grin, she felt her magic guide the dice as they tumbled, and they rolled until... 6-6. The other player rolled 1-3. Ashe won.

"Guess today is my lucky day, boys. Sorry about that." said Ashe as she took her earnings before walking towards the table where the group had initially sat, lifting a small pouch containing all the gold she had earned.

"What can I say? I'm lucky." said Ashe confidently, making the pouch jiggle with a satisfying clink.

Why Were We Reincarnated as Orcs?!

Post is up, finally. Apologies!

Why Were We Reincarnated as Orcs?!

@Rune_Alchemist

Carmina ran as fast as she could towards whatever screamed for help and as she ran, she glanced behind to see if her new skill worked…it didn't. She muttered some obscenities but continued forward. If it didn't work once, maybe the second time or the third time.

Reaching another clearing, she noticed another orc newbie and two goblins fighting. She circled around them until she was right behind them and started singing, using her skill again to calm down the goblins and hopefully the other orc. If anything she heard in the other world about goblins was true, they'd be useful later on.

"Orcs and goblins, kin and kin,
Lay down arms, let harmony begin.
In music's embrace, let fear dissolve,
And strife be replaced with problems to solve."

Why Were We Reincarnated as Orcs?!

@Zeroth Shoot. Me too. I'll get something up tomorrow.

Kings and Killers: A Classical Fantasy Adventure (Chapter 1)

Ashevelen looked at Arthur and shook her head as she saw him looking at the journal.

"Don't mind that journal. We've taken it from the wizard that lead the slaves we defeated. You can keep it if you pay for it, if not, hand it back, please. " said Ashe before turning towards Dal as she poked him with the tip of her sword, gently, in the shoulder.

"And Dal. Don't give our loot to random people! I swear to the Gods, how were you a pirate?! What did you do, rob the rich and gave it to the poor?"

Two days later - The Village

A small village emerged like a mirage in the heart of the scorching desert. This oasis of life was known as Zephyr, a haven of respite amidst the harsh, unforgiving landscape.

Zephyr nestled within a natural depression, shielded from the relentless desert winds by towering rock formations that seemed to rise out of the sand like ancient guardians. The village was a marvel of engineering and adaptation, a testament to the tenacity and resourcefulness of its inhabitants.

Huts and buildings were constructed from sun-baked adobe bricks and were painted in earthy hues that blended harmoniously with the desert surroundings. Intricate mosaics and hand-carved wooden accents added splashes of color and character to the otherwise simple architecture. Narrow, winding pathways snaked through the village, leading to hidden gardens and cool alcoves where weary travelers could find shade and solace.

At the heart of Zephyr lay a shimmering oasis, a tranquil pool of crystal-clear water fed by an underground spring. Palm trees swayed gently in the breeze, their fronds casting dancing shadows on the water's surface. The oasis was a lifeline, providing sustenance for the villagers and a haven for exotic desert creatures that gathered to drink.

Zephyr was more than just a physical sanctuary; it was a cultural crossroads where merchants, nomads, and travelers from distant lands converged. A bustling marketplace came to life in the cooler hours of dawn and dusk, a vibrant tapestry of colors and scents as exotic spices, precious gems, and intricately crafted goods were bartered and exchanged.

Ashevelen stood up as the village appeared in view.

"Beautiful village. Let's go over to the tavern, after breathing sand for the past 2 days...I need a drink and we need to make some money. " declared Ashe to the group, trying to leave quickly in the hopes on not having to pay the merchant.

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@Guardian Angel Haruki Oo! That works! Different climates on different sides.

I mean, we could as well keep just NA, Russia or China as a map and then every other continent is a different plane of existence/different dimension or so. Those three are massive after all.

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@Lewascan2 We could always play it out as Pangeea. One continent, linked together. That way we'll have a massive contient that, we can explore if we want and it's still based on Earth's geography albeit a very old one.

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And because I got bored, I made this homebrew class:

Arcane Warden Class

*Hit Dice:* 1d10
*Proficiencies:*
Armor: All armor, shields
Weapons: Simple and martial weapons
Saving Throws: Strength, Constitution
Skills: Choose two from Arcana, Investigation, Perception, Survival

**Arcane Warden Abilities**

1. **Divine Resistance:** At 1st level, you gain advantage on saving throws against spells and magical effects. Additionally, you have a pool of Disruption Points equal to 5. You can spend Disruption Points to fuel your anti-magic abilities.

2. **Holy Retribution:** Starting at 2nd level, your weapon attacks deal additional damage to creatures that are affected by spells or magical effects. When you hit a creature that is concentrating on a spell, you can expend 1 Disruption Point to deal extra radiant damage equal to your proficiency bonus.

3. **Dispel Magic:** At 3rd level, you can expend 1 Disruption Point to cast *Dispel Magic* as a reaction when a creature within 30 feet of you casts a spell.

4. **Champion's Strike:** Starting at 6th level, when you hit a creature with a weapon attack, you can expend 2 Disruption Points to unleash a powerful attack that disrupts magic. The target must succeed on a Constitution saving throw (DC = 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Constitution modifier) or have any magical effects they are concentrating on be immediately dispelled.

5. **Rallying Cry:** At 9th level, you can expend 3 Disruption Points to use *Mass Cure Wounds* as a bonus action, healing yourself and allies within 30 feet of you.

6. **Arcane Cleansing:** At 10th level, you can expend all of your Disruption Points to create an area of anti-magic around you in a 2-meter radius. All spells and magical effects within this area are suppressed for 1 minute.

**Disruption Points Regeneration:** You regain 1 Disruption Point after a short rest or all Disruption Points after a long rest.

**Arcane Warden Feats**

*Level 4 Feat*:
**Radiant Aura:** You can spend 1 Disruption Point to emit a radiant aura, causing enemies within 10 feet of you to have disadvantage on their next saving throw against a spell or magical effect.

*Level 8 Feat*:
**Purifying Strike:** When you use Champion's Strike, you can also remove one curse or magical effect from the target on a failed saving throw.

*Level 12 Feat*:
**Vow of Purity:** When you use Arcane Cleansing, you can expend an additional Disruption Point to extend the suppression radius to 5 meters and also remove magical effects from yourself and allies.

Subclasses

**Subclass: Warden of the Veil**

The Warden of the Veil focuses on creating zones of anti-magic and controlling the battlefield by disrupting magic in specific areas.

**Enhanced Disruption (3rd Level):** Your mastery over anti-magic grows stronger. Your maximum Disruption Points increase by 2. Additionally, when you use a feature that expends Disruption Points, you can choose to spend an additional point to increase the effect. For example, you can spend an extra point when using Zone of Suppression to extend its duration by 2 minutes, or an extra point when using Veilbreaker to increase its radius to 20 feet.

**Zone of Suppression (7th Level):** When you use your Arcane Cleansing ability, you can choose to spend 1 additional Disruption Point to extend the suppression effect for an additional minute. Creatures within the area have disadvantage on spell attack rolls and must make concentration saving throws at disadvantage.

**Disruptive Aura (10th Level):** You emit an aura of anti-magic around you. Creatures within 10 feet of you have disadvantage on spell attack rolls and must make concentration saving throws at disadvantage. Allies within this aura gain advantage on saving throws against spells and magical effects.

**Veilbreaker (14th Level):** You gain the ability to create a focused zone of anti-magic. As an action, you can expend 3 Disruption Points to create a 10-foot radius sphere of suppressed magic centered on a point within 60 feet of you. Spells and magical effects within this zone are dispelled, and concentration is broken for any affected creatures. The zone lasts for 1 minute.

**Subclass: Rune Enforcer**

The Rune Enforcer delves into the art of inscribing protective runes and glyphs that disrupt magic and enhance your anti-magic abilities.

**Rune Mastery (3rd Level):** You gain proficiency with calligrapher's supplies. During a short rest, you can inscribe a number of runes equal to your proficiency bonus on non-magical items. You can expend 1 Disruption Point to activate a rune on a creature or object within 5 feet of you, granting you an effect based on the type of rune inscribed.

**Disruptive Glyph (7th Level):** As an action, you can expend 2 Disruption Points to inscribe a disruptive glyph on the ground. The glyph covers a 10-foot square and lasts for 1 minute. Creatures within the glyph's area have disadvantage on spell attack rolls and must make concentration saving throws at disadvantage.

**Runic Amplification (10th Level):** When you use your Dispel Magic ability, you can expend 3 Disruption Points to infuse the dispelling energy with runes. The dispelled creature or magical effect cannot be restored by magic for 1 minute.

**Rune Warding (14th Level):** Your mastery over runes is unparalleled. When you activate a rune using your Rune Mastery feature, you can choose to expend 1 extra Disruption Point to enhance the rune's effect. For example, you can grant yourself temporary hit points equal to your Arcane Warden level when activating a defensive rune.

**Subclass: Arcane Adversary**

The Arcane Adversary focuses on countering the abilities of magical races and creatures, using their anti-magic prowess to disrupt and nullify their magical traits.

**Racial Suppression (3rd Level):** You gain specialized knowledge about the magical abilities of various races and creatures. Choose one type of magical race or creature (e.g., dragons, fey, undead, etc.). You gain advantage on saving throws against spells and abilities of that type, and you can expend 1 Disruption Point to impose disadvantage on saving throws made by creatures of that type within 30 feet of you.

**Ethereal Disruption (7th Level):** You gain the ability to disrupt the ethereal plane, making it harder for ethereal creatures to manifest in the material plane. As an action, you can expend 2 Disruption Points to create an anti-magic aura in a 15-foot cone originating from you. Ethereal creatures entering or starting their turn in this area must succeed on a Constitution saving throw (DC = 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Constitution modifier) or be forced out of the Material Plane and return to the Ethereal Plane.

**Magic Nullification (10th Level):** Your mastery over anti-magic expands. When you use your Arcane Cleansing ability, you can choose to expend 3 Disruption Points to extend the suppression effect to a 5-meter radius. In this zone, magical creatures' abilities and magical effects are suppressed, and they have disadvantage on saving throws against spells and abilities.

**Counter Enchantment (14th Level):** You gain the ability to counter enchantments and control over your own anti-magic aura. When a magical effect or spell targets you or a creature within your Disruptive Aura, you can use your reaction and expend 2 Disruption Points to attempt to dispel the effect. If the effect is an enchantment, it has a 50% chance of being dispelled.

**Subclass: Artificer's Bane**

The Artificer's Bane focuses on neutralizing magical items, devices, and technology through their anti-magic prowess.

**Magitech Disruption (3rd Level):** You gain a deep understanding of magical items, devices, and technology. When you expend Disruption Points to use an anti-magic ability, you can choose to target a magical item or device instead of a creature. The targeted item must succeed on a Constitution saving throw (DC = 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Constitution modifier) or have its magical properties suppressed for 1 minute.

**Arcane Sabotage (7th Level):** You gain the ability to sabotage magical devices with precision. As an action, you can expend 2 Disruption Points to touch a magical item or device. The item must succeed on a Constitution saving throw (DC = 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Constitution modifier) or be rendered non-functional for 1 minute.

**Nullifying Grasp (10th Level):** Your mastery over anti-magic extends to touch. When you hit a creature with a melee weapon attack, you can expend 3 Disruption Points to impose a Nullifying Grasp. The target must succeed on a Constitution saving throw (DC = 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Constitution modifier) or be unable to use magical abilities or items for 1 round.

**Lasting Disruption (14th Level):** You can permanently disable a single magical item or construct with your anti-magic energy. As an action, you can expend 5 Disruption Points to focus your anti-magic energy on a single target. The target item or construct must succeed on a Constitution saving throw (DC = 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Constitution modifier) or have its magical properties suppressed permanently. Constructs affected by this feature are also stunned for 1 minute.

Criticism is always welcome 😊

And I'm currently working on a Jack of all trades type of class. Just trying to make it balanced.

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@CaptainManbeard Oooo! Now that's an original idea. Our world but transformed into fantasy. Now that's awesome.



If someone has any talent at drawing the above, have at it. I can make maps in Inkarnate if needed, not the best at it but I've done a few in the past.

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Loads of ideas.

We can go worldbuilding in multiple ways. Random by asking ChatGBT to create some gods for us and then we edit them OR each player makes their own 3 or so divinities.

As a head of the pantheon I suggest we go away from Light is at the top trope. What if this time we'd have a Time deity? Time has, after all, control over everything in a way or the other. We could also go for like Chaos as the leader. Not evil, not good.

Giants would be awesome to have their own empire but as well the "smaller races". The Goblins, the slimes, kobolds etc. It's been bugging me for a long time that the minor races were always seen as tribal/monster like.