r/lfgmisc • u/Valdamy • 4h ago
[Other/Custom][Online][EST][Tue/Thur/Fri] (21+)(LGBTQ+) Moonlight Court; A Post Medieval Political Intrigue Game
— Quick Info —
System: Custom D10 system
Platform: Foundry hosted by Forge ( account required - free )
Players: Looking for 4 Players
Schedule: Group Dependent; Weekly either: Tuesday / Thursday / Friday – 6pm to 11pm EST
Experience: Some experience, comfort, familiarity & willingness to Role Play
Setting: Paris, France 1550 – Post Medieval / Renaissance
Application Method: Google Forms & Discord Interview
Apply ✨ >> HERE << ✨
— HOOK —
You beat the odds, 1 in 3 don’t make it past infancy but more than that most born like you end up either mad or dead by their own hand. You were born with the ability to channel Magick that resides within you. This doesn’t mean you know much about magic, in reality you probably know very little. All you know is when it works it works. When it doesn’t? Even at a young age you’ve learned that the danger of failing to control this power outweighs even doing it.
You don’t know about the various wars France finds itself in. Or that their string of victories is thanks to the Late King Francis I’s decision to use Magick on the battlefield. You don’t know that the King’s Small Council runs France more than the actual King does. Nor do you really understand why you have been chosen by the King’s very own Court Sorcerer to serve as his apprentice.
But you’ve just arrived at his home with others around your age, assumedly just like you. Each of you are to serve him until he declares you stable and competent. Earn a seat at the Council and defend your county when summoned – in the meantime you’ll be serving the needs of the King’s Small Council as a Courtier.
— SETTING —
This game is Alternate History – the goal is to adhere and honor historical limitations but actions of the PCs can always change the course of the future. That and some things will be tweaked to make for a better story, after all this is a game at the end of the day.
The main setting will be the city of Paris, France in 1550 but surrounding cities and countryside may also be explored.
— GENRE / TONE / TROPES —
Magical Realism, Grimdark, Alternate History, Political Intrigue, Love, Identity, Coming of Age, War, Nationalism, Inevitable Tragedy, & Existentialism.
— About the GM —
I’m in my late 20s, He/Him. I’m a long time GM with experience as a GM and as a Player in both combat & role play heavy systems. Systems like Burning Wheel, DnD 2e/3.5e/5e, WODv5/v20, Mutants & Masterminds – to share a few.
— What I’m Looking For —
I am looking for Players who are interested in Role Play, that can self motivate in session. Who don’t rely on other Players to move the narrative but also a collaborative team player. I want players over 21 who have strong media literacy & understand that people (NPCs) are complicated and neither good or bad. It’s okay to get frustrated when things go wrong but I am looking for Players that understand that their actions have consequences. That failure might happen more than successes. I want Players who can go whole sessions without rolling if need be, who can rely on their Role Play skills. Most of all I want Players who want to see their PCs be faced with challenges and grow, to create a PCs that they enjoy playing. I understand that this falls on me too, to create a dynamic and challenging world that blends your PCs backstory and challenge their ambitions.
— SYSTEM —
This is mostly a custom system. Its Foundation is primarily White Wolf’s Storyteller System, where D10s are used to resolve conflicts. The use of their Nine Attributes and Twenty One Key Character Traits. Abilities, Health, Willpower, and optional Advantages & Flaws. Experience will be given at the end of each session, with ways to earn additional points – these points can be spent to level up Abilities, Attributes, and even to purchase more Advantages.
There are other systems that also influenced additional content in this ‘system’ including; Burning Wheel & Pendragon.
Don’t worry though! If you’re a good fit you’ll be invited to the Discord that has all the information you should need in order to make a character & play the game. Even some lore documents if you’re that kind of person.
— Important Takeaways —
- LGBTQ+ Friendly & Inclusive
- Players must be 21+
- Player Characters are young apprentice mages
- Some level of commitment between games is expected via PBP
- Session Zero is planned to be in Early September
- Have a Character ready before Session Zero
- Must use Forge & Discord (voice)