Kyngesreach Campaign – README

Welcome to the Kyngesreach project! This repository contains materials and references for a collaborative tabletop RPG campaign set in the mysterious and perilous Kyngesreach Archipelago. The setting blends high-seas adventure, survival challenges, and eldritch mysteries.

🌊 About the Campaign

The Kyngesreach Archipelago is a vast, uncharted expanse of islands beyond known trade routes. It features:

• Treacherous reefs, unpredictable currents, and shifting geography.
• A tense blend of realism with rare, memorable supernatural elements.
• Survival challenges including resource scarcity, mutiny threats, and moral dilemmas.
• Diverse factions: from the profit-driven Merchant Consortium to the enigmatic Stormcallers' Cult and the pirate-infested Iron Tide.
• Memorable characters: Captain Elias Godfrey, First Lieutenant Isabella Hargrave, and Nyxie the ship’s cat are just a few of the colourful NPCs you'll encounter.

The story revolves around the crew of the UPS Sojourner, a fast frigate commissioned to chart the archipelago, establish trade contacts, and survive whatever lurks in the unknown.

📂 Repository Structure

• Adventure_Hooks/: Scenario seeds and concepts for future sessions.
• Characters/NPCs/: Detailed profiles and backstories for non-player characters.
• Characters/PCs/: Player character materials.
• Lore_and_Worldbuilding/: Deep dives into the archipelago’s history, factions, and secrets.
• Player_Information/: Guides, tips, and in-world references for players.
• Rules_Notes/: Campaign-specific mechanics and house rules.
• Tracking_Sheets/: Logs for supplies, morale, and voyage progress.
• Ships_and_Vehicles/: Ship specifications, including the UPS Sojourner.
• Documentation/: Project workflows, changelogs, and supporting materials.

⚙️ Game Mechanics and Systems

• Custom supply tracking mechanics to manage resources like food, water, grog, and ammunition.
• Prize money distribution model ensuring fair crew compensation and introducing narrative dilemmas.
• Dynamic morale mechanics that impact gameplay based on crew treatment, events, and resource management.
• Richly detailed adventure hooks incorporating moral quandaries, supernatural elements, and exploration challenges.

🚀 Themes and Inspirations

Kyngesreach draws inspiration from:

• The Odyssey – Epic journeys and trials.
• Master and Commander – Realistic naval dynamics.
• Gulliver's Travels – Encountering strange cultures.
• Pirates of the Caribbean – High-seas adventure with a supernatural twist.

Expect exploration, survival, mystery, and morally grey choices.

🏴 Key Features

• Collaborative Worldbuilding: The repository grows with each session, incorporating character actions and discoveries.
• Robust Documentation: Clear workflows, naming conventions, and version control ensure a consistent and professional approach.
• Evolving Narrative: Player decisions shape the campaign’s direction and consequences.

📜 Contribution Guidelines

• Follow the file naming conventions and templates outlined in the Kyngesreach_Workflow_Document.txt.
• Update the changelog before pushing changes, using the prescribed format.
• Ensure lore consistency by referencing existing materials when adding new content.

🔥 Getting Started

1. Clone the repository.
2. Review the Kyngesreach_Workflow_Document.txt for guidelines.
3. Familiarise yourself with the campaign setting via Kyngesreach_Campaign_Overview.txt and Kyngesreach_Lore_Document.txt.
4. Dive into the adventure!

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This repository supports a living, breathing tabletop campaign where every map drawn, every ship repaired, and every secret uncovered brings the players closer to—or further from—the truth.

Fair winds, sailor.