So what are these Mythic Paths?
Mythic Paths are an additional source of power, like a second subclass. At the same time, each Mythic Path is infused with a story of legend that the character will have to live through, progressing in it through undergoing Mythic Trials. Mythic Paths do not advance by gaining experience points, but rather by accomplishing epic quests. There are no prerequisites to choosing a Mythic Path, meaning that a Barbarian can become a Prophet, as much as a Sorcerer can become a Warlord.
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Is this a new TTRPG system?
No, Mythic Paths are simply an addition to any 5e campaign, that can take it to the next level. They are designed to be simple to add and feature flavorful mechanics that tell a story. Their unique growth puts character development forward instead of being based on experience point accumulation.
They are created to also be compatible with One D&D.
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How compatible is it with my story?
Mythic Paths can be added to any 5e table that wants to push an epic narrative forward. They are easy to implement even mid-campaign. They aim to equip players with flavorful abilities that do not make them way too strong, so that they can play in any party, even if other characters do not follow a Mythic Path.
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What levels is the book for?
Mythic Paths can be used at any level from 1 to 20. They can be used to equip characters with the power to shape the world, even at lower levels. At the same time, they can be used to simulate character progression past level 20.
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Are these the Pathfinder Mythic Paths?
While they have been inspired by Pathfinder’s Mythic Paths, their implementation in EXORDIUM is quite different. They too grow along your character’s regular class, but each has its own specific trials that complete the mythos. In this way, we opted to enrich each Mythic Path’s flavor further and make it unique. This is done further by incorporating Mythic Talents.
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What are Mythic Talents?
They are actually feats that are available only to Mythic Heroes (hence the need to differentiate them). A Mythic Hero gains a Mythic Talent every time they increase their Mythic Rank (you do not get a talent as soon as you get a Mythic Path, so the total number of your Mythic Talents should always be one less than your Mythic Rank).
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What’s the difference between a Nemesis and a Mythic Monster?
A Nemesis is the “big bad” of a whole campaign. Their very purpose is to antagonize the party. They also have traits that affect the entire world, just by being part of your campaign! Through the Legacy system, they are deeply incorporated into the story to shape it, culminating in a final confrontation with the Mythic Heroes.
Mythic Monsters are simpler encounters. While both Mythic Monsters and Nemesi have a Mythic Traits (a 2nd, sometimes a 3rd phase in combat) Mythic Monsters are not as much of a vital part of the narrative of the story as a Nemesis. They are in essence, monsters specifically made to fuel the mythos element of your campaign.
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What will the GM Screen feature?
1/3 of the DM side of the screen will feature a handful of basic information from standard D&D rules, such as conditions, cover rules and a few other things. The other 2/3 will be quick references to the new mechanics found in EXORDIUM such as Woes of the Nemesis, the Legacy bonuses/penalties, how Mythic Traits work and more.
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