Perhaps the allies start a campaign to resolve issues around their home or story-origin area. Stonehearth service and retirement would also be appropriate for character-focused campaigns, such as self-discovery quests or partying up with friends to help them conquer their demons ( actual demons), especially if those friends fall into the ally path. It really depends on the challenge expectations of the player if that would be a fun option or not. The PotA or ToA campaigns mentioned above could be a great path for players who want a more gradual learning curve to familiarize themselves with the capacity of their new primal-influenced character. Beginning adventures could be completely independent, including adapting other pre-built campaigns that would effectively be low-level romps. For residents of North Point or the Marquisate, 'Wandist (m3)' is a common selection.Īlternately, a character can take any of the above four paths for their build, then retire from Stonehearth service (usually with a level 6+ character). An active-duty, well-supported contingent could easily be deployed to neutralize threats from the Princes of the Apocalypse or the Tomb of Annihilation.Īnother option is mutliclassing upon retirement, becoming whatever new path they may select. The Marquisate, and the Commonwealth by extension, have proven they will not be deterred from their 'Duty to Act' when there is suffering and injustice at stake, and especially if the threat could lead to larger risks down the road. One possibility is active-duty characters being assigned to threats well outside of Stonehearth jurisdiction.

A Sergeant-at-Arms : the SA are the Stonehearth spymasters this is Special Operations, lvl 10+.

Combat Specialist : A Marine, Ranger or Guard designed for operations of lvl 6+.

An Artisan of the Arcane : a member of the Stonehearth Arcane Corps (ArCorps).

Players should assume their characters are still in the service of the House Arms, and the quests are intended to stabilize key areas of the Stonehearth Marquisate. The specialist and SA templates below are multi-class builds that focus on similar operations and related missions, but in particular environments.

A Soldier's Destiny : a campaign-long life in the Stonehearth Arms Fire Companies.

Counter-troll or anti-lich operations aren't a meat grinder per se, but it will definitely chew up characters who are not prepared. That is the path of the Stonehearth Mobile Infantry: a high-pressure campaign, with the expected critical tactical and task challenges maxed out. Then turning right around to repeat the troll operations in the Trollclaw Hills, only to run into a demon invasion from the Dragonspear Castle followed by a Yuan-Ti invasion from Najara. Imagine being part of the operation that takes down the famed lich Larloch, a legendary figure in the Forgotten Realms.

Imagine trying to clear the Troll Hills of the very trolls that have plagued those hills for so long. Here is one suggested route for the life-path of a character who is 'in the system.' Note, this creates a build that's intended to focus on the operations and missions (quests) of the Stonehearth Arms. In character construction, these are the groups that will be facing hordes of trolls. 1.4 Stonehearth Civilians Answer the ChallengeĪn interesting parable about being a faithful servant once said, 'To whomever much is given, of him will much be required.' It has been paraphrased a thousand times since then: 'With great power comes great responsibility.' This is the role of the Stonehearth subjects.Ĭharacter builds for those on the inside will have the highest stat builds, but they will be tasked missions that would easily kill a lesser adventurer.

1.3 Temporary Duty or Granted Personal Sabbatical.

How to join a stonehearth game