Section 1 of 7
Western Wilds Setting Poll
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Technologically, the world is roughly analogous to our own, circa the 12th century. Gods, demons, and magic are real.
Many centuries ago, the Western Wilds were home to the ancestors of the present-day dominant civilization. A great Cataclysm decimated the people and laid waste to the area, driving the survivors eastward into safer climes. The survivors, carrying little with them but memories, were forced to start anew.
For generations the Wilds remained enigmatic and shunned, but recently a settlement has been established at their near edge. For the first time since the Cataclysm, people are daring the dangers of the Wilds in search of the wonders they are rumored to hold.
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Technologically, the world is roughly analogous to our own, circa the 12th century. Gods, demons, and magic are real.
Many centuries ago, the Western Wilds were home to the ancestors of the present-day dominant civilization. A great Cataclysm decimated the people and laid waste to the area, driving the survivors eastward into safer climes. The survivors, carrying little with them but memories, were forced to start anew.
For generations the Wilds remained enigmatic and shunned, but recently a settlement has been established at their near edge. For the first time since the Cataclysm, people are daring the dangers of the Wilds in search of the wonders they are rumored to hold.
On a scale of high fantasy to grimdark, What is your preferred tone for this campaign? 1 = the Brothers Hildebrandt; 3 = Pieter Bruegel the Elder; 5 = skulls skulls skulls.
On a scale of high fantasy to grimdark, What is your preferred tone for this campaign? 1 = the Brothers Hildebrandt; 3 = Pieter Bruegel the Elder; 5 = skulls skulls skulls.
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What climate would you like to see prevailing over the Western Wilds?
What climate would you like to see prevailing over the Western Wilds?
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Frigid
Temperate verging into frigid
Temperate
Temperate verging into torrid
Torrid
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What real-world languages would you like to see used as inspiration for the people, cultures and languages of the campaign's main civilizations? Choose up to 4.
What real-world languages would you like to see used as inspiration for the people, cultures and languages of the campaign's main civilizations? Choose up to 4.
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Bengali
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Kazakh
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Would you prefer the major cultural groups (from which PCs will be drawn) to follow a traditional or non-traditional fantasy model?
Would you prefer the major cultural groups (from which PCs will be drawn) to follow a traditional or non-traditional fantasy model?
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If the setting ends up using non-traditional cultural groups, what sorts would you like to see? E.g., "bird people," "three different human cultures," etc. Humans as a species will definitely be included; you may suggest up to 3 others.
If the setting ends up using non-traditional cultural groups, what sorts would you like to see? E.g., "bird people," "three different human cultures," etc. Humans as a species will definitely be included; you may suggest up to 3 others.
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Which of the following randomly-rolled campaign features which you like most to see in the setting? Choose up to 3.
Which of the following randomly-rolled campaign features which you like most to see in the setting? Choose up to 3.
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A demigod rules the most populous city.
The civilized peoples have at last united, but forgiveness does not come easily to all.
The towering war-suits of the ancients litter the wilderness.
One of the civilized, non-dominant cultures has recently chosen to isolate itself.
A great conclave of witches is imminent, at which a new leader will be chosen.
Open war has broken out between adherents of two dominant and opposing religions.
Magic spells can only be cast by use of a certain gemstone.
Dark forces gather in the outlands, mustered under the banner of some fell master.
The moon broke and fell to earth in pieces, leading to war over its celestial treasures.
A dominant religion persecutes sages and philosophers as enemies of the church.
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Section 2 of 7
The Cataclysm
Many centuries ago, the Western Wilds were home to the ancestors of the present-day dominant civilization. A great Cataclysm decimated the people and laid waste to the area, driving the survivors eastward into safer climes. The survivors, carrying little with them but memories, were forced to start anew. For each longform question, a random answer will be chosen from those submitted.
What was the nature of the Cataclysm?
What was the nature of the Cataclysm?
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Tectonic (earthquake)
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Who or what do the histories say caused the Cataclysm?
Who or what do the histories say caused the Cataclysm?
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What dramatic and still-visible impact did the Cataclysm have on the land itself?
What dramatic and still-visible impact did the Cataclysm have on the land itself?
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What lingering effects of this ancient disaster are said to still plague the land?
What lingering effects of this ancient disaster are said to still plague the land?
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Section 3 of 7
The Wilds
Which of the following randomly-rolled regions would you like most to see in the setting? Choose up to 5.
Which of the following randomly-rolled regions would you like most to see in the setting? Choose up to 5.
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Ageless Mountains
Misty Woods
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Cliffs of Gold
Sun Hills
Teeth of Desolation
Plain of the Fallen
Shadowmarsh
Eerie Flats
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Which of the following randomly-rolled locations are within a few days' march from town? Choose up to 5.
Which of the following randomly-rolled locations are within a few days' march from town? Choose up to 5.
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The Forbidden Stone
The Knavestone
The Hut of Fear
Devil's Beach
The Hidden Souls
The Ancient Fort
Bright Crater
Silverfall
Witch's Hill
Iron-Arm Spire
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Section 4 of 7
The Town
An as-yet-unnamed frontier town will act as home base for the PCs. I've already rolled up the broad strokes of its features, problems, and districts, but your answers to the following questions will help fill in the details. For each longform question, a random answer will be chosen from those submitted.
What is it about the local terrain that allows the town to be situated in a highly defensible position?
What is it about the local terrain that allows the town to be situated in a highly defensible position?
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What about the town's fortifications make them so noteworthy compared to those of other settlements in the dominant civilization?
What about the town's fortifications make them so noteworthy compared to those of other settlements in the dominant civilization?
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Why is the town fortified at all? Must it be ready to withstand some imminent external threat, or are the fortifications remnants of a bygone time?
Why is the town fortified at all? Must it be ready to withstand some imminent external threat, or are the fortifications remnants of a bygone time?
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The town is booming, with new arrivals every day. Why do people flock to this place, and why has unrest among the residents increased in recent months?
The town is booming, with new arrivals every day. Why do people flock to this place, and why has unrest among the residents increased in recent months?
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Something happened here that represented a turning point in the history of the dominant civilization. What was it?
Something happened here that represented a turning point in the history of the dominant civilization. What was it?
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What form of public punishment is idiosyncratic to this place, and what is so remarkable about it?
What form of public punishment is idiosyncratic to this place, and what is so remarkable about it?
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Why does the town suffer from an iron shortage, and what would remedy this problem?
Why does the town suffer from an iron shortage, and what would remedy this problem?
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A disease has been making its way through the populace. What are its effects, and what mark does it leave on its victims?
A disease has been making its way through the populace. What are its effects, and what mark does it leave on its victims?
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Section 5 of 7
Town districts
The town is comprised of four major areas: 1 market district and 3 poor districts. For each longform question, a random answer will be chosen from those submitted.
The busiest part of town is [the Market District], which grew up around a religious site (temple, tomb, monastery, etc.). What is the nature of this site, and why did the market grow up around it?
The busiest part of town is [the Market District], which grew up around a religious site (temple, tomb, monastery, etc.). What is the nature of this site, and why did the market grow up around it?
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The first of the poor districts is also known for a religious site (temple, tomb, monastery, etc.). What is the nature of the site, and what relationship do the residents have to it?
The first of the poor districts is also known for a religious site (temple, tomb, monastery, etc.). What is the nature of the site, and what relationship do the residents have to it?
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The second of the poor districts is home to the most rebellious residents, and is named after a distinct natural feature. Why is there more unrest here than elsewhere, and what is the natural feature from which the district takes its name?
The second of the poor districts is home to the most rebellious residents, and is named after a distinct natural feature. Why is there more unrest here than elsewhere, and what is the natural feature from which the district takes its name?
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The third of the poor districts is the largest district in town. Conflict between the 4 major local factions plays out on its streets, and spills over into surrounding neighborhoods. 3 religious factions and 1 loyalist/nationalist faction are at odds with each other here. What is the nature of their conflict? Feel free to describe the factions if you are inclined.
The third of the poor districts is the largest district in town. Conflict between the 4 major local factions plays out on its streets, and spills over into surrounding neighborhoods. 3 religious factions and 1 loyalist/nationalist faction are at odds with each other here. What is the nature of their conflict? Feel free to describe the factions if you are inclined.
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This largest district is also known for its idiosyncratic architecture. What is it about the structures here that set them distinctly apart from those elsewhere in town?
This largest district is also known for its idiosyncratic architecture. What is it about the structures here that set them distinctly apart from those elsewhere in town?
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This is a frontier town, lacking a dedicated governmental district. Given a booming population and growing unrest, is any form of law enforcement in place?
This is a frontier town, lacking a dedicated governmental district. Given a booming population and growing unrest, is any form of law enforcement in place?
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No, it's a chaotic free-for-all.
Each district has its own leadership and enforcers.
A town council of faction representatives is responsible for maintaining order.
Order is maintained by a garrisoned military force of the dominant civilization.
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Section 6 of 7
Rumors & Mysteries
Inspired by any of the questions or answers above, invent 1-3 intriguing bits of knowledge, each framed as a statement or question. (i.e., "Somewhere to the the north is a rift in the ice that leads straight to one of the hells" or "Why do those who return from the Steppe of Ghosts have no memory of their journey?"
Rumor/Mystery 1
Rumor/Mystery 1
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Rumor/Mystery 2
Rumor/Mystery 2
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Rumor/Mystery 3
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