House Rules

⚔️Table Philosophy

• Immersion over technical perfection.
• Cinematic moments matter more than exact rule text.
• If a rule slows the scene, we make a fast ruling and move on.

🎲Advantage & Creativity

• Advantage does not stack (standard 5e rules apply).
• Describe what your character is doing.
• Clever positioning, bold tactics, or dramatic roleplay can earn advantage.
• Make it cool. Earn the edge.

🩸Death & Danger

• Standard 5e death saves apply.
• Death is possible.
• Recklessness has consequences.
• Heroism is earned, not assumed.

🧠Knowledge & Lore

• If you are proficient in a relevant skill, you automatically know common lore.
• Rolls are for:
  • Rare knowledge
  • Hidden truths
  • Ancient secrets
• We do not roll for obvious things.

💬No PvP

• There is no player-vs-player conflict.
• No stealing from party members.
• No attacking party members.
• No sabotaging the party.
• Conflict between characters can exist — but it is narrative only.
• We tell stories together. We do not compete.

💰Loot Is Shared

• All treasure belongs to the party.
• Loot is divided evenly.
• Magic items are discussed and assigned based on usefulness.
• If a character is physically absent in-game, they do not receive loot from that scene.
• No secret hoards. No “I grab it first.”
• The Lantern thrives on fellowship.

🗣️In-World Prejudice & Tone

This is a fantasy world. Characters may:

• Hate dragons
• Distrust elves
• Mock rival kingdoms
• Hold fictional cultural biases

Keep conflict in the world of the story — not in the real world.

🎭Inspiration

Inspiration is awarded for:

• Playing your character’s flaws
• Choosing drama over safety
• Making bold, risky decisions
• Deep immersion

• You may use Inspiration after rolling but before the outcome is declared.

⏳Absent Players

If you miss a session:

• Your character fades into the background.
• They are not placed in danger.
• Major story choices will not be forced upon them.
• They do not receive loot unless present in the scene.