Apr 18, 2025 7:45 pm
Game Page
Story Background
Welcome to the village of Ormskirk...
Anyone living in a more civilized area of the world would hardly consider Ormskirk a village at all. Home to only about 100 people from 24 families, Ormskirk is located in the Outlands. A hard, cold area of the world full of hard, cold people. Eeking out a living in Ormskirk means a life of tilling rough clay during the spring and summer while hunting for game during the winter.
The village is surrounded on almost all sides by a dense forest, called the Wilds, which is home to all manner of beasts. To the north are the Kryfeb Mountains, known locally just as "The Mountains" or "The Mounts", where few tread deep into. To the southwest is a very large lake, the Criss, which is another source of food year-round. The closest villages are Narthwich to the west and Myrefall to the south. Trade between the three villages, and a dozen or so more beyond, is common during the fairer months but few have ventured out into the Wider World. A townsperson might only see an Outsider trader once every couple of years at best.
It is currently the middle of winter; the snows are high, travel is difficult, trade nearly impossible. The Criss is frozen over, the local fishing boats moored covered for the coming months. The fields are barren, what livestock exists are turned in for the winter and people are staying in their modest but warm homes to stave off the cold.
The four of you have recently been told to come meet with the village council, they have need of your talents...
Theme
This is a survival mystery adventure that is mostly linear. That isn't to say that you can't make decisions that change outcomes, but this is not a West Marches-style game where you can go anywhere and do anything.
Game Length
This is a homebrew adventure I've run once before for some friends, and I have no intentions of it continuing after we're done. But who knows, if we're all having fun I might change my mind.
Post Frequency
I'd like to see one post a day per player during the weekdays. Weekends are bonus times and there is no guarantee from either myself or any of the players that there will be weekend posts. Summer is on the horizon and I know I have several multi-day trips planned and I will communicate all of those to the playership beforehand so you know when there will be a break.
Party Interaction Agreement
By entering this game you agree that you will be working as part of a team to solve mysteries, kill monsters, etc, as a team. This is a PvE campaign. While I am okay with there being roleplay tension between players, I do not want it to spill over into violence or theft. I don't really think this wil be a problem, but I gotta say it. Don't be a dick.
Player Experience
Welcome and open to all levels of experience. I love teaching newbies and I love giving challenges to old timers.
Marginalized Groups
While this campaign has no particular emphasis on the theming of marginalization, this game is explicitly friendly to LGBT and any other minorities or marginalized groups.
Character Creation
Specific information can be found on the Game Page, but the basics are you'll be starting a level 1, ending around level 5 or 6. Some species and classes are restricted for flavor reasons.
How To Apply
Send me a message telling me why you're interested! Include the phrase "blueberry pancakes" to let me know you actually read this post. Tell me about your expeirence with TTRPGs and what you're hoping to get out of this campaign. I want some motivated players who want to see this thing through to the end.
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