Escape from the Nightqueen [ EDIT ]
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Escape the Nightqueen: A Sword-and-Sorcery Adventure
System: By This Axe I Hack!
Genre: Sword-and-Sorcery, Dark Fantasy
Tone: Pulpy, Gritty, and Filled with High-Stakes Action
Adventure Overview:
Deep within the Nightqueen's dungeon, where the walls reek of despair and cruelty, you have endured countless horrors. Now, fate has granted you a fleeting chance to escape. But freedom from this hellish prison will not come easily; every step forward pits you against monstrous guardians, fiendish traps, and dark magic that lingers in every shadowed corner.
This adventure thrusts you into a world of gritty, high-octane action where cunning and swordplay are your lifelines. Here, the clashing of steel, the flicker of torchlight, and the foul sorceries of the Nightqueen form the grim tapestry of your struggle for survival. Will you break free, or will you find yourself ensnared once more by the dungeon’s horrors?
Tone and Style:
"Escape the Nightqueen" is a pulpy, action-packed adventure drenched in the aesthetics of classic sword-and-sorcery tales. Imagine the rugged grit of Conan the Barbarian mixed with the dark mysticism of a Lovecraftian horror. Heroes here are not destined saviors but desperate survivors, wielding their swords, sorcery, and wits to carve a path through the darkness. The story is fast-paced, filled with tension, and every moment teeters on the edge of death or glory.
The Way Forward:
Emerging from the dungeon is only the beginning. As you step into the dense, misty forest outside the Nightqueen's domain, the world beyond promises fresh dangers and mysteries. You will uncover the extent of the Nightqueen’s dark influence and face foes that test your mettle. The loot and secrets you seize during your escape will guide your future exploits as you fight to reclaim your freedom and forge your legend in this unforgiving land.
Game Information:
Posting Rate: Twice per Week (minimally)
Player Requirements: Characters should be hard-bitten adventurers, exiles, or rogues with a compelling reason for imprisonment by the Nightqueen. Include a backstory that captures their sword-and-sorcery archetype: the grim barbarian, the vengeful sorcerer, the cunning thief, or any other classic persona of the genre.
Character Creation: Use the "By This Axe I Hack!" system. Initial equipment will be sparse, befitting your escape from captivity. Scavenging and improvising will be key to surviving the Nightqueen’s dungeon.
Steel your nerves, sharpen your blades, and prepare to brave a world where death lurks around every corner. The Nightqueen’s reign of terror will not easily be shaken. Will you prove yourself a true sword-and-sorcery hero and reclaim your freedom? The darkness awaits.
System: By This Axe I Hack!
Genre: Sword-and-Sorcery, Dark Fantasy
Tone: Pulpy, Gritty, and Filled with High-Stakes Action
Adventure Overview:
Deep within the Nightqueen's dungeon, where the walls reek of despair and cruelty, you have endured countless horrors. Now, fate has granted you a fleeting chance to escape. But freedom from this hellish prison will not come easily; every step forward pits you against monstrous guardians, fiendish traps, and dark magic that lingers in every shadowed corner.
This adventure thrusts you into a world of gritty, high-octane action where cunning and swordplay are your lifelines. Here, the clashing of steel, the flicker of torchlight, and the foul sorceries of the Nightqueen form the grim tapestry of your struggle for survival. Will you break free, or will you find yourself ensnared once more by the dungeon’s horrors?
Tone and Style:
"Escape the Nightqueen" is a pulpy, action-packed adventure drenched in the aesthetics of classic sword-and-sorcery tales. Imagine the rugged grit of Conan the Barbarian mixed with the dark mysticism of a Lovecraftian horror. Heroes here are not destined saviors but desperate survivors, wielding their swords, sorcery, and wits to carve a path through the darkness. The story is fast-paced, filled with tension, and every moment teeters on the edge of death or glory.
The Way Forward:
Emerging from the dungeon is only the beginning. As you step into the dense, misty forest outside the Nightqueen's domain, the world beyond promises fresh dangers and mysteries. You will uncover the extent of the Nightqueen’s dark influence and face foes that test your mettle. The loot and secrets you seize during your escape will guide your future exploits as you fight to reclaim your freedom and forge your legend in this unforgiving land.
Game Information:
Posting Rate: Twice per Week (minimally)
Player Requirements: Characters should be hard-bitten adventurers, exiles, or rogues with a compelling reason for imprisonment by the Nightqueen. Include a backstory that captures their sword-and-sorcery archetype: the grim barbarian, the vengeful sorcerer, the cunning thief, or any other classic persona of the genre.
Character Creation: Use the "By This Axe I Hack!" system. Initial equipment will be sparse, befitting your escape from captivity. Scavenging and improvising will be key to surviving the Nightqueen’s dungeon.
Steel your nerves, sharpen your blades, and prepare to brave a world where death lurks around every corner. The Nightqueen’s reign of terror will not easily be shaken. Will you prove yourself a true sword-and-sorcery hero and reclaim your freedom? The darkness awaits.
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Character Statistics: Use the Point Buy system. Start with 8 in each of the six abilities: Strength, Constitution, Dexterity, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma. Increase the abilities by adding up to 18 points divided among the six, but no more than 6 points to any one ability.
Spellcasters: If you are a spellcaster, select your magical Practices and Spells carefully. Remember that different practices will require tests with different abilities, so keep the details in mind.
Equipment: As you are currently in (or just escaped from) the Nightqueen's Dungeons, your starting equipment will be significantly reduced. You have a club (from a human femur or some other leg bone most likely), and tattered clothing. You will need to find your original equipment (or better equipment if available) as soon as possible.
Spellcasters: If you are a spellcaster, select your magical Practices and Spells carefully. Remember that different practices will require tests with different abilities, so keep the details in mind.
Equipment: As you are currently in (or just escaped from) the Nightqueen's Dungeons, your starting equipment will be significantly reduced. You have a club (from a human femur or some other leg bone most likely), and tattered clothing. You will need to find your original equipment (or better equipment if available) as soon as possible.
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