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Rise of the Demigods

Created by Aram Vartian

Rise of the Demigods is the first in a series of adventures for the 5E world of Godsfall where PCs take on the role of young demigods

Latest Updates from Our Project:

February 17th Update
about 4 years ago – Mon, Feb 17, 2020 at 01:34:47 AM

Hey, people!

Sorry for the pause in updates - its has been a long couple of weeks.

I have been spending the time focusing on maps. The main world map showing Khalgun as it was has taken up the most time and should be ready for a preview by March at the latest. I am also working on some detailed sections of the old world as well as the new Khlagun.

The adventure section is coming along well. It took me some time ands a lot of re-writes to have it flow the same way as Godsfall and Rise do - big world, lots of detail, a strong story, but open and free. I have been testing parts of it with players in Chicago, and the response has been very positive.

I am going to double-down on the maps this week and try and get them wrapped. I'll post updates as soon as I feel they are ready to be shown, so look for some visuals for this Saturday's update.

Thank you,

- Aram

February 1st Update
about 4 years ago – Sat, Feb 01, 2020 at 08:28:16 PM

Hey, people!

Had a recording day with the Rise crew today that went looooooong, so therefore the late update. Here's what I've got for you:

  • We wrapped the Blood Elves and a new God of Blood.
  • We wrapped the Sun Elves, the new God of Life, and maps for desert oasis and the old Temple of Siforr.
  • Playtesting for all sample divinities is done and we are having editors finalize them.
  • Playtesting for the build-a-demigod section is mostly done; we had a few unbalanced bits that I am working on this week to get wrapped and in the hands of editors.
  • Progress on the world map is continuing. I am making additions and changes as we have played out Rise of the Demigods, but as far as a concept it is 95% done. I would say it is about 40% laid out.
  • We have half of the magic items finalized and the others are being tinkered with this week.
  • Several new pieces of art have been commissioned (landscapes and character art) to round out what we need to wrap the book.

I'll post new imagery as it rolls in!

- Aram

January 25th Update Adendum
about 4 years ago – Sat, Jan 25, 2020 at 11:57:27 PM

One last thing - I don't want to reveal the final map until it is ready, but here is the size comparison of current day Khalgun and the old world before the Breaking.

January 25 Update
about 4 years ago – Sat, Jan 25, 2020 at 11:57:11 PM

Hey, people!

This week was a lot of re-writing. I finally have a firm handle on how the adventure is laid out, and I was able to finalize the creatures and a lot of the new magical items. Additionally, we have really flushed out Ryzan and Brenus, two continents that haven't seen a lot of love in either Rise or Godsfall.

We're also taking a deeper dive into the forgotten wilds of Utea to explain why the other kingdoms choose to try and forget about it...

I've had my head down editing, writing, and checking off the last bits of art coming in so not a huge update. One note: if you are in Portland in April, I will be there for the second annual Queer Quest. I'll post info here as soon as I have it.

Thanks!

- Aram

January 18 Update
about 4 years ago – Sat, Jan 18, 2020 at 11:15:04 PM

Hey, people!

Going forward, I'll be posting on Saturday as it seems to be a day I am not recording, writing, editing, or streaming and can set aside to focus on updates.

We wrapped the following this week:

  • System for creating Demigods
  • Most of the Demigods examples (including characters and major NPCs of the Rise of the Demigods podcast)
  • New Godsfall monsters: Golden Constructs of Ani, God of Order flesh constructs, and Stormcloakers (massive winged beasts that live within the Worldstorm)

We're also introducing mythology for how some classic D&D creatures fit into the Godsfall world:

  • Mind Flayers
  • Dragons
  • Giants

You'll see a bit of this in an upcoming episode of Godsfall as we introduce the arisen God of Life.

Additionally, we're finalizing our art packs and new custom character sheets so everyone will have a ready way to play in the Godsfall world as both Gods and Demigods.

New episodes of Godsfall will be posted every other week, and Rise of the Demigods will resume shortly. More updates will be posted next Saturday and every Saturday after that until the book is wrapped and in your hands.

Thank you all for you support,

- Aram