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November's Questline Monthly Theme Poll

Added 2022-09-15 16:50:21 +0000 UTC

Each month on the 15th we'll have a poll to vote on the theme for the upcoming issue of Questline Monthly. Please read the descriptions of each theme below and vote for your favorites down below! You can choose more than one theme if you'd like and keep in mind there can only be one winner! But don't worry, if your theme doesn't win it will carry over to the next month!

The poll will end on the 20th and the winner will be declared the chosen theme!

If you have an idea for a theme you'd like to see for a future supplement please let me know through Discord, Direct Message, or in the comments below! I'd love to hear your ideas! =)

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Coliseum Theme

Idea from patron Alzedi98

The City of Strife attracts those with a competitors mindset to its gates. Here, adventurers struggle to rise above their adversaries within the Coliseum and claim their spot as lords of the city. The seven most skilled competitors become one of the Crowned and act as the governing body over the city itself.

The City of Strife follows a strict caste system. Your caste group is chosen based on your ranking within the Coliseum and determines your social status in the city. Those who do not compete are in the lowest caste and are closer to slaves than free citizens. Those with success in the Coliseum are well rewarded and seen as celebrities among the population. Lastly, those who climb to the highest rank in the caste system can challenge the Crowned, and risk their life for a chance to replace them as a ruler of the City of Strife.

Possible Content:

City of Strife Lore
Coliseum Ranking System
d20 Random Colosseum Challenges Ranging in Level
Non-Combat Challenges & Competitive Team Challenges
Arena Battle Maps
Tournaments
Arena Monsters
Arena Challengers & Team Statblocks
PvP Focused Magic Items & Spells

Theme Key Words: Coliseum, Arena, Duel, Gladiator, Glory, Rank, Trophy, Teamwork, Tournament, Competitor, Challenge

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Gold Theme

Hundreds of years ago, an ancient red dragon named Mammon claimed the city as his and created a lair beneath it. Mammon instilled fear in the residents and demanded that they pay a tax of gold or else he would lay ruin to the city, killing all the residents. Throughout the years, Mammon demanded more and more from the residents forcing them to find ways to make the city more successful or face his wrath.

Generations later, the city is known for its gambling and world-class entertainment. Every day hundreds of thousands of gold pieces exchange hands throughout the city. Mammon continues to collect a tax unbeknownst to all except the Cult of the Coin that keep Mammon and the city's origins a secret from others. Viewing Mammon as more of a deity than a threat, the cultists give offerings of gold to him in secrecy. So that they may continue to feed the dragon gold, keeping it from annihilating the city and saving those who are oblivious of the threat below them.

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