The War of the Burning Sky

[sammyp03]

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While once news reached the Free Citystate of Gate Pass by weekly teleporting courier, that channel has gone silent, and now news travels by the old routes of rumor — travelers from the outside world. You might be one of those travelers, or a concerned native of the city, but you have heard the rumors.

Emperor Drakus Coaltongue, ruler of the mighty Ragesian Empire which lies to the west of Gate Pass, has been slain in a distant nation, or so the rumors say. Of course, the rumors once said that Coaltongue was immortal. However, no one doubts the tales of armies mustering in Ragesia, with orders to secure the borders of the empire at this time of weakness and uncertainty. And from Shahalesti, the elvish nation east of Gate Pass, the rumors say its ruler seeks to claim the vulnerable Ragesia for his people.

Gate Pass sits alone in its mountain pass, one of the few safe routes between these two nations — Ragesia and Shahalesti. For weeks people have been saying war would come to Gate Pass, and now the rumors are true.
In War of the Burning Sky, you will have the chance to fight in a war of mythic proportions, and determine the fate of many nations in its aftermath. Ever-escalating conflicts, powered by mighty magic and fervent faith, threaten your freedom and lives, and even the world itself.

Driven by the dogs of war, you will head for a distant safe haven, a mages’ school named Lyceum, which has sent up a rallying cry for those who wish to resist the warmongers. You will have a chance to form alliances, to build an army, and to uncover the strange secrets that underlie the conflict. As the war reaches a climax, powerful magic will threaten to scorch nations, or sunder them into nothing but nightmares. It will be up to you to bring the war to an end before only embers and ruins remain.

[sammyp03]

Ragesia It encompasses over 750,000 square miles of territory and is home to nearly forty million citizens, not one but who owes fealty to the Emperor in Ragos. Forty million people living out their lives under the crimson and gold, sharing the same customs, the same language, the same religion, all semblance of dissent ruthlessly quashed under the iron-shod boots of the Inquisition. But it was not always so.

Ten years ago, a last alliance of rag-tag rebels formed. Calling themselves the Grey Rebellion, they chose to stand against the Imperials’ conquest of their lands, seeking to wage a guerilla war of attrition against the vastly superior armies of Ragesia.

Look back with me to the time when a handful of rebels stood against the might of the world itself, to ten years ago, deep in the mountains. Our story begins with a small band of soldiers called “Alpha Company.” Sent to reconnoiter troop positions and meet with a woman named Torrent who has vital military intelligence, you encountered a clutch of Wyverns and barely escaped with your lives. Your sergeant wasn’t so lucky. He lies at your feet, talon marks on his neck, life’s blood spilled there beneath a spreading oak tree.

The night is cool and clear, not a cloud in the sky, and you can feel the chill of winter on the air. Stars twinkle overhead and all around you, you can hear the sounds of the forest sleeping. You smell honeysuckle and pine needles mingled with the coppery scent of the sergeant’s blood and the rich tang of his sweat. In the distance the lonely cry of a coyote rolls out over the forest, drawing your eyes up to the full moon overhead.

You’ve made it to Gatepass and have a bit of time before your meeting with Torrent is set to commence. The mission lies before you. What do you want to do?

[sammyp03]

I tried running this campaign a few months ago and it went well for a while but for multiple reasons, it fell through. I would like to try it again but finish it through this time.

Campaign Name: The War of the Burning Sky

RPG System: D&D Fifth Edition

Campaign Genre: Fantasy.

Campaign Style: I am a lover of stories, so that will always be my focus, but I do enjoy encounters. And by encounters, I don’t mean every one of them will be a combat. Could be puzzles, RP or anything in between. I do my best to make encounters challenging and fun with multiple ways to surpass them. But it all comes down to the players If you want a hack and slash type of game I can do that, if you want 60/40 RP to combat I can do that too.

Number Of Players: I’m looking for 4-5 players.

Logistics: This will be a Voice game, facilitated through discord. I’ll also be including Syrinscape Sounds.

Time & Day:. Mountain time. Sessions will be 3-4 hours and could go longer depending on whether or not we are at a good stopping point. While the actual day and time is open to a mutually agreeable decision of the final Group. Since my work schedule is kind of all over the place at the moment, the first few sessions may be a bit random until I can get a more stable work situation.

Player Preferences: I have no preference as to Gender or age so long as you are (relatively) mature I don’t really mind. However, I do prefer people who will be both invested in their character and in the story. If you’re a “power Gamer”, “munchinkin” or anyone who’s objective is to “win” or “beat” the game, or to make the most powerful character you can by cheating the rules, then I am not the DM for you.

Language: English

Expected Commencement Date: Depending upon responses I expect to start sometime pretty soon, but I am prepared to take as long as it does to find the right people.

Expectations: I expect this Campaign to run for quite a while. Long enough for characters to grow, and evolve and to play out the story whichever way the players take it. If you’re looking for a one-off or a short series of games then this is NOT the game for you. I expect the Players to commit to the possibility of a long campaign, hence the detailed recruitment. Now, life changes and things happen, so while I expect you to commit to the Campaign I also realize that sometimes unforeseen events occur, so if you need to miss a session or two then we’ll accommodate you by rearranging the schedule or postponing the session, but only when you give some notice or in the case of an emergency. I don’t even mind if you feel the need to drop-out, as long as you let me know in advance and, at the very least, genuinely start the Campaign with the intention to “see it through.” In exchange for all this you can expect a committed GM who will do his very best to provide you with a great Campaign full of intrigue, mystery, heroics and danger. You can also expect a regular game with as few interruptions to the gaming schedule and Group as possible. All the adventures are available on the Internet: resist the temptation to “look ahead;” you’ll only spoil things for yourself and your fellow gamers.

[Leftropolis]

I would be interested in joining. I live in the est tz. Fridays and Saturdays are my most open availabilities with the other days depending on the start time

[Alsard]

I would be interested in this campaign, sending a PM.

[sammyp03]

Spots still open if anyone is interested

[Skillkoil]

Sounds like a very cool campaign! I wish you the best of luck in your adventures!!

[Stuggesjoerd]

Hi Sammyp03, I am interested in your campaign. Sending you a msg aswell as you just stated that spots were open.

[Dellvin]

love to play if you have still have openings time zone PMT or UTC-8 can play any days but Saturday or Wednesdays

[wraithblade007]

I would like to join if you still have room, my discord name is Wraithblade007#6821. I have Tuesday-Thursday available all day. And most mornings and late night any day.