12/18/2023 0 Comments Dnd beholder vs wow observer![]() The simplest method of distinguishing between you and an NPC speaking is to alter your appearance and voice when you’re portraying an NPC. This article is the result of answering that query. “How do you get your players to differentiate between you as the dungeon master and you as an NPC in the game?” However, a few people posed the following question to me: Lots of folks resonated with the belief that the world of a DUNGEONS & DRAGONS campaign would feel more alive, connected, and compelling if NPCs held different opinions, told outright lies, and said ‘facts’ that were untrue. The last article I wrote was met with extreme praise, to my satisfaction. You’d better take it to heart because you’re in a difficult, no-good situation.” ![]() “First,” I say, “Yes, yes he does seem sincere. You’ll likely want to accept.” The players immediately look to me, asking, “Does he seem sincere? How many soulforged are in his control? Is anyone else coming?” My voice, speaking style, and demeanor all change as I transform from Tamus the soulforged captain to RJ, the dungeon master and deity of this campaign. Now, as you assault one of his lairs, he seeks to speak. From afar, he’s witnessed your glorious victories and embarrassing defeats. “He’s watched you long enough - Aku, Dani, and Cloud in the Eyes. Before they are able to descend, a group of the beholder’s minions attacks their fortified resting location, oh no! Alas, they are barely able to fend them off before another squad arrives, led by a distinct soulforged armed with a glowing greatbow and two frosty scimitars. Into the ancient gnomish outpost (now ruled by a maniacal beholder) the Iskryn group delves, knowing of the brutal ice trolls and sentient soulforged that wait below. Two days ago, the battles of the outer rings ended and already he is known as The Conqueror. And thus began his conquest in southern Enoach, beginning with an assault on the earthen realm of Ogremocha. The elementals tried to stop him, find him, assassinate him, but he would not be halted. From the elemental realms of Imixia, Ogremocha, Aqor, and Yanis to the outskirts of Enoach in the Stormsteps. ![]() Hundreds at first and then thousands flocked to the human’s call. “These lands were once ours the elementals that conquered them are no better than US but because they were greater than our ancestors, they currently rule. He took it to himself to amass an army, first of mercenaries then of individuals who resounded with his message: ![]() He needed to be strong and strict, a good leader and unbending. He needed to become like the giants that ruled those elemental realms. The human man knew what needed to be done. Vigalok Thakume ruled Ogremocha he was strict, unbending, but understood the changing times. Achai the Red ruled Imixia he was strong, a good leader, and punished those who opposed him. Over time, he came to understand why humans were weak and lost nearly all the territory they once owned. ![]() He was shaped by the maelstrom of war and combat that came with these elemental creatures and the sheer domination they imposed upon humankind. This is a human man who grew up in the desert of Enoach, among elemental creatures like genasi and salamanders. I am that man and no one shall tell me otherwise. They need someone to command them, to coerce them, to make them do what is right and necessary. ![]()
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