Misthaven

Welcome to our West Marches-style campaign set in the mysterious realm of Misthaven! As you embark on this thrilling adventure, it's essential to familiarize yourself with the key details and guidelines.   This campaign follows a West Marches format, meaning that you have the freedom to form your own groups and choose your own path. Each session will require a minimum of four players, and once a group signs up for a mission, it is considered "taken." The game will be scheduled based on the availability of the group members, with my availability being after 6 PM CST on a daily basis except for Wednesdays.   However, this campaign is not a linear tale with a predetermined story. Instead, the heroes will explore the vast expanse of Misthaven, uncovering plot hooks, secrets, rumors, odd jobs, wayward monsters, and hidden treasures. Whenever new leads or missions arise, players will initiate new discussions or feeds to gauge interest from fellow adventurers. As a group, you will decide where to venture, whom to bring along, and when to embark on your chosen quests.   To aid you in your endeavors, every player will be dropped into Misthaven at level 4, equipped with essential gear, 1000 gp, and one uncommon magic item. These provisions can be replenished and upgraded by spending time at our home base. Speaking of which, our base of operations is Phayedove Manor, where you can purchase supplies and prepare for your expeditions.   In this campaign, experience points will be awarded based on your achievements. Which will be received once you make it back to base. Do not worry win or loss you will still receive experience points, just survive! To further incentivize active participation, I will grant inspiration to players who engage in the following activities:   Posting recaps of their adventures, allowing everyone to share in the tales of heroism and discovery. Listing new adventures, giving fellow players enticing options for future quests. Collaborating on updating a collective map of the Misthaven setting, incorporating new information and discoveries as a group effort. Taking the initiative to post new job board requests and gathering interested adventurers for new quests or missions.   Additionally, inspiration points can be earned during gameplay, and players may accumulate more than one inspiration point. The max starting off is 3 points, and after that it will be your Proficiency Bonus as your new cap. If you are capped out and a point is awarded to you then you may exchange it with gold or experience. DM has final call on how much for either. If you have inspiration, you can expend it when you make an attack roll, saving throw, or ability check. Spending your inspiration gives you advantage on that roll. You may also spend it on death saving throws to automatically pass one.   Please note that new players entering the campaign will also start at level 4. However, I must emphasize that Misthaven's sandbox environment may not always present balanced challenges according to player levels. Proceed with caution and be prepared for the unexpected. Some jobs may have a level cap, but in the end if you want to bring your PC on a higher adventure it is on you. Don’t be afraid to have a backup PC, you may also switch in and out between Missions if you wanted to try some other ideas.   We are excited to welcome you to this dynamic and immersive campaign, where the choices you make and the risks you take will shape your destiny. Are you ready to explore the mysteries of Misthaven and carve your name into its history? Join us, and let the adventures begin! Need help understanding how this big bad expansive server works? Come here with questions.