Roughly one year ago, the Ætherwood appeared a mile outside of the town of Tor Hallow. The Ornic Queen's Guard and Magic Experts were sent to figure out where it came from and what it is, but no satisfying conclusions have been made.
More recently, some adventurers have gone within and brought out rare and valuable treasures. And word has gotten around that not only can you make a fortune within the walls, if you can bring out answers, you will be paid handsomely.
Ætherwood is played with an open table format, without a defined player group (similar to Barrowmaze and Porto Pinto and the Dungeon Kingdom).
Ruleset: Custom OSR Rules
The goal of this ruleset is to be a classless OSR that still grants characters substantial abilities and skills as they level up.
Based on the following rules: Knave; Five Torches Deep; Old School Essentials; Dungeons & Dragons 5e; Exalted, third edition; Cairn.
This is a constant work in progress. Design and layout are only temporary. Critical feedback is greatly appreciated.
So far, entirely homebrewed.
Prospero
Marv
Ashtar, Emperor of Darkness
Sebastian Barknuckle, Hamphrey
Destro
Vibes Cosmic
Sterling Ramsworthy
Eroan
Urist
Kira Moonweaver
Panobo
Drucila
Turoso
Melon
Flem
Queen's Guard - Stationed outside the Ætherwood to ensure it does not threaten the Queendom.
Tor Hallow Town Guard
Tor Hallow Town Council
Second Chapter of Ungula - A group of devotees who revived the god-like titan, Ungula
Ungula - A god-like titan, quadrupedal, with bovine and porcine features.
Timothy (Goblin) - Desires to be a formidable knight.
Irrasad (Lamassu)
Yinshe (Silver Dragon)
Sgt. Dalwar Sogtorn (Half-Orc)
Lt. Yulfa Danchun (Halfling)
Amos Rine (Hogfolk) - toll collector (fired)
Svella (Hobgoblin) - toll collector
Udo (Orc) - clumsy toll collector
Window/Wolar - Executive of the Ætherwood.
Two-Tooth Tammy (Skeleton) - Proprietor of the Bottle Drop Bar.
Sedonite (Stone Golem) - Blacksmith
Weller Ulps (Minotaur) - Alchemist, proprietor of the Phoenix Flower
Norman (Hogfolk) - Contractor/carpenter
Delilah Rine (Hogfolk) - Proprietor of the Bristlin' Thistle Tavern
Cog Wasps - comprised of metal, cogs, and oil; these 2' long wasps hunt for metal objects
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