Upgrade your account to a Community Supporter account and remove most of the site ads.
Rocket your D&D 5E and Level Up: Advanced 5E games into space! Alpha Star Magazine Is Launching... Right Now!

Reply to thread

Message: <blockquote data-quote="edemaitre" data-source="post: 3954920" data-attributes="member: 3372">I recommend adding the following:-Geographical features (in a fantasy setting, this can include moving islands, floating mountains, Ley lines, planar portals, etc.) Weather patterns may also be useful, if the area is large enough.-Trade goods: In addition to the usual foodstuffs, metalwork, and textiles, this can include rare materials and exotic steeds. These would also vary by locality -- for example, the Dwarves living in the foothills between mountains and human-occupied plains might trade their mithril and adamantine for wheat to make beer.-Factions: Even Lawful Good groups don't always see eye to eye. For example, an order of Paladins might prefer to defend their temple's interest, while a secular order of knights may view the king or kingdom as its proper master. What if only one is corrupted? Every realm, city, and race will have numerous interests.-Villains: Every good drama has tension. Are the gods fighting among themselves, or do their followers have different interpretations of their will? Who has made deals with devils/demons or amassed Undead armies? Which nations have gone horribly wrong (typically the Drow in the Underdark or its equivalent)? Also, who or where are the "points of light?"I also recommend starting with a broad outline, then fleshing things in as the Player Characters explore. Yes, staying a step or two ahead of the party can be a challenge, but at least you'll be spending time and effort addressing their interests rather than be frustrated when they skip the portion of the subcontinent that you've developed.</blockquote>

Verification