High Fantasy

Entangled Souls

Njord

Consciousness may be shared or preserved: Integration is permanent; death is optional.

Author's Note: Step into Armiron, where consciousness is currency and your Φ shapes destinies. Ancient forests murmur with sentient thought; city‑minds pulse with shared memory. Will you defend individuality as a Severant or surrender self to the Integrated? Every ritual, every alliance tests the price of unity—and the meaning of free will. MAJOR FACTIONS • Severants (preserve selfhood; mnemonic rituals) • Integrated (shared minds; empathy at cost of freedom) • Liminal Court (arbiters of balance; secret agendas) KEY FACTS & FEATURES • 45 distinct locales: from the silent anti‑Φ sanctuaries of the Thoughtless Hall to the humming chaos of the Fracture Docks. • 8 boss encounters: Keeper of the Ash Gate, Decayed Guardian, Harbinger of Doom, and more. • Φ mechanics: measure or manipulate Φ to merge minds, erase pain, amplify collective power—or defend against forced integration. • Moral axis: isolation vs unity, with complex shades in between. PLAYSTYLE OPTIONS • Intrigue & Investigation: infiltrate the Red Ledger House, decode inverted sigils, unearth Court plots. • Exploration & Survival: brave the Ash Gate’s realm of regret; gather ancient stones, wind‑whispers, sky‑tears. • Combat & Ritual: wield Φ‑imbued blades, duel Decayed Guardians, perform healing or shattering rites. • Roleplay & Philosophy: debate free will vs determinism, parley with a god‑mind, decide who controls consciousness. GM TIP Start with Generate Areas and Generate Points of Interest switched off to ensure the campaign doesn't drift off into generic fantasy story-telling that doesn't relate to free will and consciousness.

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Hive-Minded Goblin

NNjord

CR 3•Small Humanoid

HP Range40 - 50 (Avg: 45)

AC14

XP700

Description

When a goblin tribe performs a crude Φ-ritual, their individual wills collapse into a single hive consciousness. This transformation turns them from cowardly raiders into a coordinated swarm, capable of executing complex strategies and overwhelming foes with sheer numbers.

Details

Size	Small
Type	Humanoid
CR	3
XP	700
Languages	None

Defenses

Armor Class	14
HP Range	40 - 50 (Avg: 45)
Damage Vulnerabilities	None
Damage Resistances	None
Damage Immunities	None
Condition Immunities	None

Actions

Memory Extraction

The Hive-Minded Goblin attempts to capture a creature and strap it into their integration matrix. The target must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be incapacitated and forced to submit their memories, becoming a permanent hive drone.

Swarm Attack

The Hive-Minded Goblin can make a melee attack with its claws, dealing 1d6+2 slashing damage. If at least three Hive-Minded Goblins are within 5 feet of the same target, they can use their collective reflexes to gain advantage on the attack.