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About a century ago, several thousand svirfneblin called Blingdenstone home. Their former settlement is a mere forty-five miles from Menzoberranzan, the drow city, but the gnomes used illusion, geomancy, and traps to avoid drow attention. This peaceful existence was shattered, however, when drow came in force to enslave the svirfneblin. Fewer than a thousand gnomes escaped to the surface, finding refuge in city of Silverymoon in the Silver Marches, where most have lived in exile ever since.
In the last four decades, svirfneblin have begun moving back into the ruins to recover their homes, with aid from the folk of the Silver Marches. But developments in the past few years have drawn the attention of surface folk away from Blingdenstone. Efforts to reclaim the ruins have stalled. The gnomes’ supplies and numbers have begun to dwindle. They need help to reclaim what is rightfully theirs.
Whether lured by the promise of glory or driven by a desire to help, you and your companions have traveled far to lend aid to the svirfneblin of Blingdenstone. After drow attacked the city to enslave the deep gnomes, the survivors lived in exile for over a century. But some have returned to their home, and they’re embroiled in a battle to rid their caverns of monstrous inhabitants.
Your guide is a svirfneblin explorer named Briddick, who is slender with slate-gray skin, a bald head, and wide, gray eyes. He leads the way through secret tunnels and a winding labyrinth. Finally, you reach the ruined city. Work to repair damage the drow dealt continues. The gnomes wear tattered armor and bloody bandages. They carry notched and broken weapons, suggesting that the fighting has been fierce and frequent.
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You all finally see the passage. A fissure that had opened long ago, just inside the back of the Foaming Mug. It opens up outside of the building, just barely room to squeeze between it and the ale house. It's a good twenty feet wide by twenty feet tall. It goes southeast before narrowing further down.
"Where it narrows, you should seal it... With those pickaxes... But, I understand you need those fine crystals... I'll let you get six of them, after that... I'm out of here; that tunnel must be sealed if we're to stop the kobold attacks."
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As long as you're available after 7pm EST!
Just give that character name and a description ^^.
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Still I'm never really sure what I want to RP as exactly, I get an idea for a character and then find out that they aren't as good as I thought they might be.
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I made a note to keep things Neutral Good or higher, other than that; Name, Description is all that is required; more if you want ^^.
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But awesome! I also see they're bringing back hit dice...oh joy.
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And days...well...um. Any day, I suppose? I'm flexible~
And...the character look almost identical to 4e ones, just ALOT more complex in terms of flavor powers/abilities...to me, at least.
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There are four pre-made characters left, choose one and let me know.
As for times of the week, what works for you? It will most likely take place some time after 7pm EST on any day.
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Experience...well, I got in to DnD a few years ago, but only playeda little bit of 3e before it was overshadowed by 4e. Sooo, I'm much more accustomed to 4e's simplified classes and mechanics. I've played about...10 full-length(about 10-15 3-5 hour sit-downs depending...) campaigns? The rest were mini encounters at comic shops with random people ^^; it's kind of hilarious watching people build godawful PC's and the DM purposely not swarming them just so they have a chance.
Hm..OH! I've also got all of the core rulebooks, the "powers"(martial, divine, psionic, primal) expansion books, the "Heroes of" and essentials books, and I use my buddy's subscription to DnD insider/Dungeon/Dragon magazine, so I have ALL of those awesome new class powers and feats.
Plus, I'd love to play any role. I love Strikers, Defenders, Controllers, and Leaders especially. My first PC was a cleric, and having the power to save everyone from ruin with a single spell is epic. To me, at least.
Need anything else?
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The Shadow: It should be, if I do not find players with enough experience, consider yourself the first non experienced player I'll invite. I'll send you a private message if so!
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Any estimates on when it'll be up and running?
DnD Next Playtest: Reclaiming Blingdenstone
It seems that Fridays 7-7.30 PM EST is going to be the starting time for this campaign.
Do not post a character unless you have been invited, please. Below are links to the pre-made characters.
- Dwarf Fighter (Damage/Tank) ~ Claimed by Fenjor
- Elf Wizard (Damage/Control) ~ Claimed by MetalSilver
- Halfling Rogue (Burst Damage) ~ Claimed by Suise Maddy Daison
- Human Cleric (Damage/Healing) ~ Claimed by Smith
- Human Fighter (Damage 'Finisher')
If you are confirmed, create your character by giving it a name and describing what they look like and all. Make sure to keep their alignment Neutral Good or higher.