Supernatural
Set in a world inspired by the Pen & Paper "Werewolf: The Apocalypse 5th Edition", Ironwood is a modern, urban city steeped in supernatural myth and occult intrigue. As a Garou—a werewolf warrior of Gaia—you must protect the Umbra & the spirits and survive gentrified sprawl, corrupted politics, and ancient rivalries. Elders clash with defiant youth, hunters stalk the shadows, and the Wyrm spreads unseen. Survival is sacred, yet change is inevitable. Fight, love, live. You are a monster - or not?
Author's Note: ##THIS IS NOT A D&D 5e WORLD. NO D&D CLASSES, RACES OR SPELLS ARE INTEGRATED HERE. STARTING A CAMPAIGN WITH D&D CHARACTERS CAUSES PROBLEMS##
#Still a work in Progress#
Highly experimental lose translation of the Pen & Paper setting and core rules of "Werewolf the Apocalypse 5th Edition" (& "WtA - Revised edition" mixed in), which is part of the "World of Darkness"-Universe, into the F&F Framework (does not mean that everything will be set in stone yet.). Lots of Homebrew here as well, to fit the freamework.
Ironwood concentrates solely on the Garou. Vampires, Mages etc. are not integrated. This world solely revolves around the werewolf side of World of Darkness.
A lot of WtA-Mechanics can not be integrated into the F&F Framework, for example how Dice-Mechanics work or tracking Harano and Hauglosk.
What is in it so far?
- 12 werewolf tribes as classes
- Auspices are more like Sub-Classes here, not the main classes. Why? Because i feel the tribes allow more immersion in that regard on a narrative lvl. The Auspices are still referenced and part of every character brief description. Their respective skills are marked in the spell book for usage.
- all official WtA Items
- all official WtA Spells, rituals etc. (most of them translatef & adjusted to fit "D&D language" but also a whole lot of Homebrew ones)
- a fictional modern american city inspired by supernatural & occult Detroit and Portland meshed together
- custom factions & characters
- official banes & fomori are added as spawnable monsters
Known issues:
I deleted the Rage-Tracker for now. Maybe someday it is possible that on F&F other dice systems/Pen and Paper Systems will be supported. It caused problems especially in Multiplayer so I put it away for now.
"I can not start a campaign with my own character": This is a non-D&D-World. If you want to play with a character that has a race, class etc. which is not represented in Ironwood (or not integrated), clone Ironwood and add your character in the workshop tab to the existing character roster. The same you do with the class you want to play and the spells your class uses. Same for items. Start your campaign from your workshop.
Atm everything is so op: you are a werewolf, you are not a human in this world. You are still a monster. So you are in general more durable, strong and resilient than a normal human being (this is also something deeply ingrained into the Pen and Paper-system). Yet I dialed all damage down, to get it closer to a normal D&D-Experience - well, kind of. You are still pretty sturdy and strong.
Why so many homebrew-spells? Because with the few provided by the core rulebook the turn based combat becomes stale and repetetive pretty fast otherwise. I tried to give all classes fitting ones, maybe I rework some of them down the line.
Future plans:
- Reworking the world map
- adding some Hound Members, some Pentex Employees etc.
- adding all missing patron spirits
- rebalancing monsters (I still have no clue how)
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Cassian
Level 5 Garou Black Fury -
A rugged Garou Black Fury Ahroun with a protective spirit and a past marked by loss, Cassian channels his Rage into a fierce dedication to defending the vulnerable. He is the current leader of the Guardians of Gaia and the oldest member as well. Although still in his early 20s, he acts way more mature. The current leader of the Guardians of Gaia.
Details
Race | Garou |
Class | Black Fury |
Level | 5 |
Alignment | |
Pronouns | He/Him |
Location | -4078, -2559 |
Skills
Acrobatics
Animal Handling
Arcana
Athletics
Deception
History
Insight
Intimidation
Investigation
Medicine
Nature
Perception
Performance
Persuasion
Religion
Sleight Of Hand
Stealth
Survival
Ispreparedcaster
Isspellcaster
Currencies
Wisdom | 0 |
Honor | 0 |
Glory | 0 |
appearance
A rugged, athletic Garou with broad shoulders and sharp, alert features. He has tousled copper-blonde hair and stormy grey eyes that reflect intensity and weariness. Cassian favors practical, worn leather jackets, sturdy boots, and muted earth tones, often adorned with symbols of Gaia or the Black Furies. He is 25 years old and the oldest member of the Guardians of Gaia.
personality
Cassian is a fighter — not just in battle, but in spirit. While bold and courageous, he carries a quiet melancholy, a reflection of past losses and harsh lessons. Compassionate beneath his gruff exterior, he has a deep protective instinct, particularly for the vulnerable and the downtrodden. He distrusts rigid hierarchies, preferring personal merit and loyalty over titles. His humor is dry but warm, and he struggles with the burden of violence he often must wield to protect others. His Rage simmers beneath the surface, but he’s learned to channel it into focus rather than fury. Although he is the leader and founder of the Guardians of Gaia, he lets Phillip running the show mostly and reigns more from behind the scenes, guiding his pack like an older brother.
backstory
Cassian grew up in a fractured rural town ravaged by corporate exploitation and spiritual decay. The woods he once played in as a child were bulldozed for cheap housing and factories. It was there he first felt Gaia's pain—and his own first stirrings of Rage. Raised by a kinfolk mother with ties to the Black Furies, Cassian was taught early to honor Gaia, but also to question power structures that failed her. He found purpose in defending not just the wild, but the vulnerable humans caught in between. When he Changed, he was quickly recruited into the Black Furies—an unusual case for a male—and had to prove himself without exception. His skill in battle and his unwavering devotion earned him a place among the Guardians of Gaia, where he acts as a silent shield for those still learning to fight and although he is the leader and founder, he lets Phillip running the show mostly and reigns more from behind the scenes, guiding his pack like an older brother.
Stats
Strength
18
Dexterity
14
Constitution
17
Intelligence
13
Wisdom
16
Charisma
15
Armor Class
12
Max HP
75
Speed
30
HP
75 / 75 HP
XP
6,5006,500 XP13,999
Level 5
Equipped Items
Spellbook