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神印物語 / 하나님 기호의 이야기 / 神印故事

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This topic consists of materials explaining about Godmarked:Rebirth Collaborative Storytelling Campaign. Please read the materials posted at this topic thoroughly, since it contains necessary explanations about the setting, the campaign system, and the house rules.

Alternatively, you can find PDF files containing the information below:
Campaign Handbook (simple guide) - Mediafire -- OUTDATED
Design and Concept (detailed rules and guidlines) - Mediafire -- OUTDATED

If you find any inconsistency between this topic and the PDF, please inform Main Narrator as soon as possible; however it is assumed (in case of immediate ruling is needed) that information at this topic takes precedence.


Table of Contents
Introduction
House Rules
Appendices
Notes for Players (and DMs)

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Introduction

Once Upon a Time
 
The night has come to the small town of Xu when a young man strode in with a gallant black stallion. His white kimono and blue obi were in contrast with what the local townsfolk wear daily; as the contrast between his steed and local donkeys. He sent his horse galloping towards the town’s hostel, and leapt down after using his internal energy to send the reins to tie to nearby parking spot.
“Kakita-san, good evening,” a sound suddenly greeted the young man.

Startled, the young man looked at the one greeting. He then smiled upon seeing a fair maiden nearby and greeted back, lowering his head a bit, “Apparently it is Pugilist Ma. Long time no see.”

“Please save the formality, but it is indeed has been a while,” the maiden called Ma replied the greetings with clasping her hand; a jian is held at her left hand. “Is there anything wrong? I sense some hastiness in you.”

The young man Kakita hesitated for a moment, pondering a bit, before finally opens up, “Yes, actually I am quite in a hurry. I have news regarding Oni movements several li north of here; around half dozen of them. I was looking for my brother to intercept them before they can reach Sister Seoyon’s recently built ranch.”

Ma’s eyes glittered for a moment, “Sister Seoyon has a ranch nearby? Ah, it seems I have been cut away from Jianghu for too long. Anyways, if you do not mind, Kakita-san, please allow me to help, if you are in such a hurry. I have my twelfth-sister standby nearby too, so she can look for reinforcements instead of wasting your energy. I think both of us can stall their movement, and I believe Sister Seoyon also has some pugilists on standby at her ranch?”

Kakita nodded, “Much appreciated, Pugilist Ma. Yes, I also believe that to be the case. Otherwise it would be too difficult for both of us, since they have
神印 on their body.”

A small hesitation can be seen, but Ma smiled afterwards, “Ah, what a coincidence, I would like to practice my new neigong. It is a perfect time indeed, Kakita-san. Very well, please show me the way. My twelfth-sister is ready to look for reinforcement too.”

Ma channeled her internal energy forming protective barrier, and together with Kakita, they move to intercept the Godmarked Oni group.


Godmarked:Rebirth - Collaborative Storytelling Campaign

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Definition

Background Story and Quick History

What is Godmark

Current Situation regarding Godmark

Ten Things About Godmarked:Rebirth Collaborative Storytelling Campaign

The World as We Know


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House Rules

This post contains House Rules for Godmarked:Rebirth Collaborative Storytelling Campaign. The campaign assumes that Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition Rule-set is used, and many terminologies will be used assuming readers have prior knowledge about the rule-set.

The Nations will describe about three nations of the setting, along with their peculiar traits as well as benefit for Mankind originating from there. The Races will describe about Races of Mankind of the setting, and the House Rules to replace Background of DnD 5E.

Character Creation will describe about basic character creation in the campaign. Rank Variant and Hit Points are describing heavy modification of DnD 5E.

Campaign System will describe about terminologies of the campaign, as well as explanation on Downtime Activities. Campaign System: Group will explain about the Group system used.

Appendices will list available classes, feats, spell list, and possible magic items for this campaign.

If you find any inconsistency between this topic and the PDF, please inform Main Narrator as soon as possible; however it is assumed (in case of immediate ruling is needed) that information at this topic takes precedence.


The Nations

Races of Mankind

Character Creation

House Rules: Rank Variant

House Rules: Hit Points

Campaign System

Campaign System: Group


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Appendices

Appendix: Classes and Archetypes

Appendix: Feats

Appendix: Spell List

Appendix: Mounts, Vehicles, Consumables, and Possible Magic Items

Appendix: Glossaries



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Notes for Players (and DMs)

Read the Materials
Please read the materials thoroughly, especially about the Campaign System and House Rules. This setting is loose enough, please respect the Far Eastern Fantasy setting by avoiding anything that might resembled too much of Western and/or Futuristic.

Group Check
Please keep in mind that initially Group can only consisting of characters from the same Nation and Race of Mankind (not 5e Race). Players do not need to set the initial Influence or Prestige, but it is highly encouraged to do so. Also, please keep in mind about the importance of Group Agenda in joining (or running) Sessions.

Points of Light
Aside the major towns at the three nations of Tang, Joson, and Yamato, the rest of the Earth is either unexplored, dangerous, or both. Even along the 30 years old 'safe route', only a struggling small town (population less than 1,000, and with constant threat of attack) or lesser can be found once in a day or two of travel. Even near the perimeter of centuries old metropolis of Chang'An, Hanseong, or Miyako, the towns and cities are in constant threat of wilderness or bandits attacks. Frontier regions mostly unsecured, and perished explorers and settlers are common, and the road is never truly safe.

Narrate Stories
As a DM, please keep in mind that the first narration also serves as spreading quest hooks, so describing vividly about the situation of the stage is recommended. As a Player, please keep in mind that we can use Group Agenda to hook our character into a Session, and it will add more layer of Raison D'Etre on why our character joining the Session.

For DM: Record Stories
Please keep in mind that the global stories and events are based on reports, therefore please keep a clear records on events unfold (and some DM notes if any, otherwise it will be accessible for everyone); feel free to ask each Player to submit additional Stories to record on the report, based on the events unfolded.

For DM: Report System
Please keep in mind that to report, at the very least when you 'tag' a place, also put these information (in order of importance):
  • Start Day and End Day (to help other DM)
  • List of Participants and Group
  • Stories and Narrations
  • Prestige adjustments


Unearthed Rumors
In case after submitting the report you remembered something happened (but forgotten or not mentioned) at the report, feel free to prepare a short narration about the event, in the form of some rumors. This is to prevent editing the session report too much.

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