https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/ 2026-05-30T21:04:55+00:00 https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/ https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=wiki:dokuwiki.svg text/html 2026-05-04T00:43:18+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=adventurer_s_guild_of_heorot&rev=1777855398&do=diff The adventurer's guild for the Federation of Heorot. It is ran by Etheldred and is located in the town center of Karvargr's Barrow. In order to become an adventurer in Heorot one must join the guild. Before joining the guild, one must pass a combat test. Members of the guild recieve a Herotian Crest that signafies them as a guild member and they are allowed to partake in guild activities and perks. They also must pay a yearly due of 100 gold. This yearly due is often waived for the first year a… text/html 2026-04-21T01:28:23+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=agnar&rev=1776734903&do=diff Names * Agnar * Agnar the Barbarian * Agnar the Strong Other Information * Barbarian Organizations * Colosseum fighters * Heorot * Brecca's Landing Roles * Colosseum champion * Local celebrity Motivations * Wants to be like Karvargr text/html 2026-04-20T23:12:12+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=appearance_of_monsters&rev=1776726732&do=diff Monsters always lived on the outskirts of human society, plucking off poor souls that got too close to their domain. Monsters were weak and few in number. It was not uncommon for a person to live their entire life without seeing a single monster. Many who lived in cities lambasted the thought of monsters as text/html 2026-05-14T02:42:14+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=blodwen&rev=1778726534&do=diff Names * Blodwen * Young Priestess * Priestess Blodwen Other Information * Is a young child Organizations * Church of Gwen * Gwenborg * Heorot Roles * Priestess of the Church of Gwen text/html 2026-04-20T03:01:49+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=brecca_s_colosseum&rev=1776654109&do=diff A colosseum located in Brecca's Landing where many combat events are held. The winners of said events are honored and treated as celebrities. Each event is scored on both combat prowess and style. In order to get a high score the participants must be effective in combat and be a good showman. All events use magic that protects the participants from real harm. Any weapon used in the fight must first be enchanted to prevent any harm. A protective charm is also placed upon every participant as extr… text/html 2026-04-29T21:05:43+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=brecca_s_landing&rev=1777496743&do=diff Founded by the old hero Brecca, Brecca's Landing is a hub for all things combat and defense. The town is filled with the fighting spirit of Brecca and holds many events in the local colosseum where fighters show their skills. A small collection of housing units in the back of the colosseum act as government buildings where all governmental business in the city is taken care of. They include the jailhouse, courthouse, barracks, mayor's office and more. text/html 2026-04-20T23:32:12+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=brecca_s_shield&rev=1776727932&do=diff The shield used by Brecca, one of the Old Heroes. This shield has great religious value to the people of Heorot and, more specifically, to the town of Brecca's Landing. It is displayed in the temple of Brecca's Landing alongside Brecca's Sword and is believed to grant a great boon of defense to anyone who uses it. text/html 2026-04-20T23:32:51+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=brecca_s_sword&rev=1776727971&do=diff The sword used by Brecca, one of the Old Heroes. This sword has great religious value to the people of Heorot and, more specifically, to the town of Brecca's Landing. It is displayed in the temple of Brecca's Landing alongside Brecca's Shield and is believed to grant a great boon of offense to anyone who uses it. text/html 2026-04-20T02:37:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=brecca&rev=1776652670&do=diff Class: Fighter Karvargr's childhood friend and half-brother. After the spreading of the monsters, Brecca spent much of his time fighting monsters near towns, trying to protect the people. After receiving news of the fall of Heorot (city), he made his way to what is now text/html 2026-04-20T03:11:37+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=ceremony_of_mourning&rev=1776654697&do=diff A ceremony meant to lament a loss, usually performed during a funeral and at the beginning of the Week of Mourning. Exact practices differ from family to family and from location to location. In Heorot it typically includes hiding one's face, fasting, wearing dark clothes, and group singing of mourning hymns. text/html 2026-04-29T02:02:07+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=church_of_gwen&rev=1777428127&do=diff The Church of Gwen The oldest church in Gwenborg. It praises Saint Gwendolyn, asking for her intercession between the people of the village and her husband Karvargr. Since its founding, the church has been controlled by the descendants of Gwendolyn with the priesthood passing from parent to child each generation. text/html 2026-04-29T08:56:15+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=cotton_harvest_festival&rev=1777452975&do=diff Cotton Harvest Festival This festival occurs on the 13th day of the 8th month and celebrates the beginning of the cotton harvest. Historically, cotton was an important export that allowed the village to feed itself before the founding of the federation. The Church of Gwen considers it a material that is especially capable of cleaning impurities. As such, this festival is naturally the largest and most important festival in text/html 2026-04-20T20:26:48+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=cultured&rev=1776716808&do=diff The term “cultured” refers to any race that have built a society. It is contrasted with “animals” and “monsters.” It is largely synonomous with “person”, but tends to be used more restrictively as it excludes rare races that do not have their own societies. text/html 2026-04-29T01:59:29+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=dag&rev=1777427969&do=diff Names * Dag Organizations * Gwenborg * Heorot * The House of Holt Roles * Political leader of Gwenborg * Patriarch of the house of Holt text/html 2026-05-03T02:42:38+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=duneyrr&rev=1777776158&do=diff Home to the Vanir, this quiet town is famous for its ability to turn out great druids and rangers. The beauty of nature is alive in every aspect of the town. This town is notable for being the only member of the Heorotian Federation that does not worship the old heroes. Instead, the members of Freyr tend to worship nature spirits. text/html 2026-05-03T05:39:40+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=dying_state&rev=1777786780&do=diff When your character hits 0 hit points, you do not fall unconscious. Instead, you enter the “dying” state. In the dying state you have the following restrictions: * Movement is reduced to 0 feet. This reduction happens after any other movement modifiers (such as the dash action or exhaustion levels). text/html 2026-04-20T23:09:02+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=eldric&rev=1776726542&do=diff Class: Paladin Once the world's most devoted paladin, Eldric broke his oath during the final days before the appearance of monsters. He died in shame and disgrace. text/html 2026-04-20T23:20:49+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=etheldred&rev=1776727249&do=diff Names * Etheldred Organizations * Federation of Heorot * Adventurer's guild of Heorot * Karvargr's Barrow text/html 2026-04-20T03:26:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=exhaustion&rev=1776655587&do=diff When gaining a level of exhaustion: * Lose 2 points to all D20 rolls (skill checks, saving throws, and physical and magical attack rolls) * Lose 5 feet of movement. Once your movement reaches 0 feet, you cannot gain more exhaustion. Lose 1 level of exhaustion after a short rest and 2 levels of exhaustion after a long rest text/html 2026-05-03T05:35:18+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=extra_action&rev=1777786518&do=diff By sacrificing your movement & bonus action you are allowed to take 1 extra action on your turn. Extra Action Guidelines * Any dice you roll with this extra action will have disadvantage. * If you are holding concentration on a spell when you take an extra action, then you have to roll to keep concentration before taking your extra action (You do not gain disadvantage for this concentration roll). text/html 2026-04-29T02:03:29+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=festival_of_mourning_s_end&rev=1777428209&do=diff Festival of Mourning's End A festival held in Gwenborg in the name of Gwendolyn on the last day of Mourning. It celebrates the hope of the future and the renewal of joy that comes after a period of mourning. text/html 2026-05-04T05:58:06+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=freyr&rev=1777874286&do=diff A small farming hamlet where much of the food in Heorot comes from. Food is sold to the federation and other nearby villages. The only notable point of interest in the hamlet is the wizard's tower owned by Vargrson that sits atop a hill near the edge of town and acts as a local library. There is no temple in the hamlet. Instead, residents congregate at the priest's house for worship during special occasions. text/html 2026-04-20T20:00:00+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=furuts&rev=1776715200&do=diff Class: Monk After monsters took over the world, he retreated to the mountain village of his birth. Legend says that to this day he sits inside the mountain temple, guarded by twin dragons. text/html 2026-05-14T02:54:35+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=gwenborg&rev=1778727275&do=diff Gwenborg The village's name means “Gwen's fortress”. Said to be where Karvargr's wife Gwendolyn lived after her husbands death, this village is named for her. Gwen is praised as a saint and many festivals are held in her name. The primary religious center in the village is the text/html 2026-04-29T02:02:43+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=gwendolyn&rev=1777428163&do=diff Gwendolyn Wife of Karvargr and founding citizen of Gwenborg which bears her name. A saint that is praised in the village of Gwenborg. She is the saint of renewal, hope, and new life. text/html 2026-04-20T02:39:00+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=heorot_city&rev=1776652740&do=diff This article is about the old city of Heorot. Not to be confused with the region of Heorot. Once the largest city in the world, it was founded shortly after the monsters started spreading and lasted nearly a century before it fell. The city was founded by text/html 2026-04-20T23:54:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=heorot&rev=1776729290&do=diff A small hub of cities with Karvargr's Barrow at the core and the other cities as economic spokes. All of the cities are physically separated, but each spoke city has a permanent magic circle that goes to and from Karvargr's Barrow. Each magic circle is protected and travel between the cities is tracked with each traveler needing a text/html 2026-04-29T09:04:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=heorotian_calendar&rev=1777453486&do=diff Herotian Calendar Heorot uses a 13 month calendar where each month is 28 days long. Since this results in a 364 day year, there is an extra day at the end of each year that is not considered part of any month. text/html 2026-04-21T00:02:04+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=hero_worship&rev=1776729724&do=diff “Hero Worship” is a form of ancestor worship where one worships past heroes instead of one's own ancestors. It is especially common in Heorot where the populace worship the Old Heroes. Some believe that these heroes were gods walking the planet and others believe that they ascended to godhood during or after their lifetimes. However, the most common believe is that they were simply exceptionally powerful people and that their spirits are similarly powerful. text/html 2026-04-20T03:11:04+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=herotian_crest&rev=1776654664&do=diff Personal crests are used as identification in Heorot. They are mostly owned by government officials, the social elite, traders, and adventurers. The crests fit in a person's palm and are made of a non-rusting metal with a personalized symbol on the front. The symbol represents both the holder's name and their position. text/html 2026-05-03T05:43:12+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=hidden_death_saves&rev=1777786992&do=diff Hidden Death Saves DM makes death saving throw for PCs in the dying state. If a PC has 2 failed death saves they will be informed and can roll their death saves from there on. The player can roll their saves secretly or in the open at their own discretion as long as the DM is informed of the result. text/html 2026-05-03T02:12:49+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=hidden_roles&rev=1777774369&do=diff If your character does not have proficiency in a given skill then the DM will role in secret and describe the result. Some exceptions will be made for if the character would reasonably know if and how they failed/succeeded. text/html 2026-04-20T02:48:29+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=immortality&rev=1776653309&do=diff There are several levels of immortality: * Simple immortality: A being that cannot be harmed by normal means. It can die in theory if it were to somehow be harmed. * Death-proof immortality: A being that when killed will come back to life. * Undying immortality: A being that is protected from death by the laws of creation. text/html 2026-04-21T02:38:44+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=ingr&rev=1776739124&do=diff Names * Ingr Other Information Organizations * Freyr * Heorot Roles * Priest of Freyr * Chief of Freyr text/html 2026-05-04T06:01:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=karvargr_s_barrow&rev=1777874491&do=diff Karvargr's Barrow Overlooking the ocean from atop a high cliff, it was built atop the burial site of Karvargr and the Blue Greatwyrm that killed him. Karvargr's Barrow acts as the economic center of the Federation of Heorot with much trade and commerce happening on its streets. text/html 2026-04-20T02:37:16+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=karvargr&rev=1776652636&do=diff Class: Barbarian Brecca's childhood friend and half-brother. After the monsters spread, he founded the great city of Heorot, the largest city in the world. Bel (Archdevil) came to attack the town, and was killed by Karvargr. Impressed by his strength and upset at the loss of a powerful general, Zariel came to fight him as well before also being killed. text/html 2026-04-21T01:33:37+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=keld&rev=1776735217&do=diff Names Keld Other Information Organizations * Heorot * Brecca's Landing Roles * Mayor of Brecca's Landing text/html 2026-04-20T23:21:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=old_heroes&rev=1776727316&do=diff These are the last heroes before the rise of monsters. Many legends abound about them, but no one is sure of what is true. Some say that they killed a god, others that they unleashed the gates of hell. One thing is certain: They were the most powerful people to ever walk the planet. text/html 2026-04-20T23:34:59+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=poison_forest&rev=1776728099&do=diff Description A small forest just outside the sphere of influence of the federation of Heorot. Once a normal forest, it has since been polluted with poison. Some have attempted to find the source of the poison, but all attempts have been unsuccessful and many have been deadly. text/html 2026-04-20T23:10:21+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=rowena&rev=1776726621&do=diff Class: Sorcerer A naturally talented sorceress, her abilities were indispensable in forming safe cities as the monsters took over the world. text/html 2026-04-21T01:53:36+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=runa&rev=1776736416&do=diff Names * Runa * Priestess Runa Other Information Organizations * Temple of Protection * Heorot * Brecca's Landing Roles * Priestess of the Temple of Protection text/html 2026-05-24T20:24:13+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=session_notes&rev=1779654253&do=diff Session Notes Past Sessions Session 0 (5/2/26) Audio A few notes about the audio * Justin's mic was peaking and was way louder than the other people. A salvage attempt was made, but the audio can be grating at times (especially near the beginning). Efforts will be make to rectify this before session 1. text/html 2026-04-20T23:11:25+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=sha_mee&rev=1776726685&do=diff Class: Artificer A producer of complex puzzles and intricate machines, Sha'mee singlehandedly designed many of the advanced mechanisms that defined his era. text/html 2026-05-03T08:17:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=start&rev=1777796272&do=diff Welcome to the world of “Of Monsters and Men”! Here are some links to get you started. Session Notes Previous Session Notes Session 3 (A Not So Warm Welcome to Ulfr) (5/13/26) Audio * Audio has an awful echo for the first 4 minutes. * Session starts at 20 minutes. text/html 2026-04-21T02:10:18+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=sten&rev=1776737418&do=diff Names * Sten Other Information * Previous priest of the Temple of Protection Organizations * Temple of Protection * Brecca's Landing * Heorot Attributes * Old text/html 2026-04-21T02:33:05+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=sylva&rev=1776738785&do=diff Names * Sylva Other Information Organizations * Duneyrr * Heorot * Vanir Roles * Chief of Duneyrr * Leader of the Vanir text/html 2026-04-20T20:40:04+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=tarra&rev=1776717604&do=diff A gifted witch who, legend says, learned to control the deepest fabric of the universe in her spellwork. After the appearance of monsters, she gathered a large group of cultured and disappeared suddenly. text/html 2026-04-24T22:16:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=temple_of_protection&rev=1777069017&do=diff A temple in Brecca's Landing. Believed to house the spirit of Brecca, this temple is a place for those who seek protection and strength. People often come to pray for protection from monsters before leaving the safety of the town or for protection from criminals. It is believed that Brecca provides protection not by warding off would-be attackers, but rather by providing people with the spirit of a fighter so that they may protect themselves and others. text/html 2026-04-20T23:18:05+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=ulfr&rev=1776727085&do=diff A village in Heorot. Not notable in any way, it is a mystery to the masses why this village is part of the federation in any way. Somehow, without any real industry, the village manages to pay its taxes and dues to the federation and remains in good standing. text/html 2026-04-20T20:50:35+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=uvall&rev=1776718235&do=diff Class: Fighter Once a great monster hunter renowned for his miraculous ability to take down any creature no matter how outmatched or outnumbered, he disappeared just as monsters began taking over the world. Some say that he was finally killed by the very monsters he hunted and his head remains in a trophy case. Others say that he saw a fight he could not win and hid away. Yet others say that he hid away in shame for causing their appearance to begin with. No one knows the truth and likely no o… text/html 2026-04-30T01:36:34+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=vanir_headquarters&rev=1777512994&do=diff Vanir Headquarters A small building with a veneer of dirt and grass that blends in to the surrounding environment. It has a basement portion that is larger than the above ground portion. This building is where all official Vanir business is held, from assigning tasks to filing reports and updating tactics. text/html 2026-04-24T22:21:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=vanir&rev=1777069286&do=diff The Vanir are an order that maintains nature and keeps watch on the animals and monsters in the region of Heorot. They originate from and are headquartered in Duneyrr. text/html 2026-04-20T23:14:22+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=vargrson_s_library&rev=1776726862&do=diff Located in a wizard's tower in the small town of Freyr, this library is owned and ran by Vargrson. Nearly all of the books were written or copied by Vargrson. Lower Levels The lower levels are open to the public and contain many books about the world writ large. These levels include books on topics such as: cooking, local and world history, herbology, basic mathematics and science, bestiaries, religious books, and introductory magic textbooks. text/html 2026-04-26T23:23:03+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=vargrson&rev=1777245783&do=diff Class: Wizard Names Vargrson Other Information Named after Karvargr, Vargrson is the only powerful wizard in Heorot and is foundational to the federation. In an effort to bring economic prosperity to his hometown, he spent a decade of his life setting up the permanent magic circles within each city of the federation. text/html 2026-04-20T03:12:08+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://danfartsalot.com/ofmonstersandmen/doku.php?id=week_of_mourning&rev=1776654728&do=diff Six days of mourning that is observed in Heorot. Traditionally, a mourning ceremony is held in Karvargr's Barrow on the first day and a lively festival is held in Gwenborg on the last day. The week mourns the loss of Karvargr and the great destruction that befell the once great city of Heorot. It also celebrates the renewal of hope and the reconstruction that was started by