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'''Welcome to Brimstone, partner!'''
'''Welcome to Brimstone, partner!'''


''In a less traveled northeast corner of the Territory of New Mexico, surrounded on all sides by the expansive Asphodel Meadows and framed by the Ptolomea Mountains,  its the bustling boomtown of Brimstone (population 2,337). Rotten with drunkards, cutthroats, and Hell-manufactured heathens all drawn there to escape the accidental possibility of redemption, this little-burg-that-shouldn’t often becomes the final resting place for the lost. Visitors to Brimstone are largely left alone to their own devices and desires, but occasionally the rutted, unpaved streets run red with the blood of those who have crossed paths with the wrong kind of ornery hombres who don’t suffer fools gladly. For some, it’s a helluva lot easier to resolve a dispute with a dose of hot lead than a long, drawn-out debate, and the local undertakers are never starved for business.
''The year is 1884, but the history is not our own. In a less traveled northeast corner of the Territory of New Mexico is the bustling boomtown of Brimstone (population 2,921).
 
Brimstone is loosely modeled after modern day Clayton, New Mexico in Union County.  Unlike Clayton, Brimstone is much larger.  With the discovery of ghost rock in close proximity its rail business is booming.  Much like Clayton was in the 1800s, Brimstone is also a busy railroad and livestock town with many ranches in and near the town. ''
 
=Local News & Gossip=
*'''Welcome to the New Year!''' The timeline has now been moved forward to March of 1885!
[[File:Brimstone-1884-mayoral-race-results.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Brimstone 1884 Election Results]]
*'''All the news and rumors that are fit to print from the local newspaper, ''[[The Brimstone Bee]]'', and the gossip rag ''[[The Pepper Mill]]''. See more job opportunities on the [[Adventure Hooks]] page.
*'''The [[Brimstone Mayoral Election 1884 | Brimstone Mayoral Election of 1884]]''' ended with the narrow victory of local businessman [[William Blakeley]] for mayor, and former Ranger [[Ara Vasquez]] being named County Sheriff.


Brimstone is loosely modeled after modern day Clayton, New Mexico in Union County.  Unlike Clayton, Brimstone is much larger.  With the discovery of ghost rock in close proximity its rail business is booming.  Much like Clayton was in the 1800s Brimstone is also a busy railroad and livestock town with many ranches in and near the town. ''


=What is Brimstone Adventures?=
=What is Brimstone Adventures?=


Brimstone Adventures is a [https://www.peginc.com/savage-settings/deadlands/ Deadlands: The Weird West] (2020 revision) West Marches tabletop RPG group. We are running a sandbox game that can accommodate many players. Every adventure is run as a pick-up game that anyone on the server can join on a first-come, first-served basis. We are welcome to any player that wants to join our merry posse of players.   [[West Marches]] is a sandbox style of campaign designed to facilitate player agency by putting them in charge of where they go, what they do, and when they play.
Brimstone Adventures is a Discord-based [https://www.peginc.com/savage-settings/deadlands/ Deadlands: The Weird West] (2020 revision) West Marches tabletop RPG group that is set in a persistent world. [[West Marches]] is a style of game designed to facilitate player agency by putting them in charge of where they go, what they do, and when they play. Each adventure is run as a pick-up game that anyone on the server can join on a first-come, first-served basis. We welcome any players and GMs who would like to participate.
 
=How do I participate?=
 
Anyone who follows the server rules (see below) is welcomed to join. Join the '''[https://discord.gg/nyytzSeMeK Discord server]''', then follow the instructions to create and submit a character for play. Once your character is approved, you can sign up to take part in any of the live server games in the '''#Wanted Posters''' channel.
 
Between sessions, you can participate in the '''Open RP''' text channels to buy and sell gear, set up missions, and interact with other PCs and NPCs.
 
We encourage all players to contribute content to the wiki, including locations, characters, maps, adventure hooks, and anything else you can think of. <span style="color:red">'''Note:''' because of spam issues on the wiki, all new accounts must be added by a Marshal. Reach out to one of the Discord administrators for access. Sorry for any inconvenience.</span>


=Rules & Resources=
=Rules & Resources=


We currently have a few articles that goes through the rules of the server, some information on West Marches style campaigns, and how adventures get started.
===Rules===
 
* [[Gameplay Rules]]: The full details on the rules for our campaign.
* [[Gameplay Rules]]: The full details on the rules for our campaign.
* [[West Marches]]: Here are a ton of resources on what a West Marches campaign is like and how to get the most out of it.
* [[Character Creation & Advancement]]: Step-by-step instructions for creating your character in the world of Brimstone.
* [[Adventure Hooks]]: An ongoing list of available Adventure Hooks if you do not have one of your own.
** [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Y2p72SYp_hX98hrUOdRuLhzL0CrV47gfASF_3f3rksA/edit?usp=sharing Blank Character Sheet]
* [[Adventure Reports]]
* [[Contribution Guidelines]]: Instructions for adding and categorizing new articles.
* [[Newspaper Articles]]
* [[Locations]]
* [[Organizations]]
 
==Player Conduct==
Players and Marshals are expected to uphold a high standard of conduct regarding inclusivity and fun for all. We do not tolerate harassment in any form; anyone participating in harassment will be subject to permanent server ban.  Harassment is any unwanted interaction, which includes (not limited to): threats; unwelcome attention of the player or character; offensive behavior; behavior that creates a disturbance; using repeated sexually explicit or offensive language or conduct; excessive profanity; use of racial, religious, sexual, political, gender, ability, ethnic slurs, or any other targeted comments which are intended to cause personal offense to another player.


==Establishments==
===Resources===
These are just a few of the business found in Brimstone.  
* [[Adventure Hooks]]: A list of available starters if you need an idea for an adventure.
* [[List of Player Characters]]: All active PCs in Brimstone.
* [[List of Adventures]]: Past adventures, participants and rewards.
* [[:Category:Adventure Reports | Adventure Reports]]: Accounts of past adventures, submitted by players.
* [[:Category:News Articles | News Articles]]: In-universe newspaper articles which give context (and some hints!) about what's going on in Brimstone.
* [[West Marches]]: Here are some resources on what a West Marches campaign is like and how to get the most out of it.


* The Silver Palace (Saloon and music hall)
=World Entities=
* O’Hara’s General Emporium
* [[:Category:Locations | Locations]]
* Jumping Jack Saloon
** [[:Category:Brimstone, NM | Brimstone, NM]]
* Turquoise Sky Hotel
** [[:Category:Cimarron, NM | Cimarron, NM]]
* Cole's Clothier and Textiles
* [[:Category:Organizations | Organizations]]
* Clear Springs Inn
** [[:Category:The Agency | The Agency]]
* Sheriff's Office
** [[:Category:Explorer's Society | Explorer's Society]]
* Mayor's Office
** [[:Category:Territorial Rangers | Territorial Rangers]]
* Gammon's Undertaker Service
* [[:Category:People | People]]
* First Presbyterian Church of Brimstone
** [[:Category:People of Brimstone | People of Brimstone]]
* Foster's Saddle & Tack
** [[:Category:PCs | PCs]]
* The Diamondback Hotel & Casino
** [[:Category:NPCs | NPCs]]
* The Brimstone Bee (Local Newspaper)
* [[:Category:Events | Events]]
* Morton's Mercantile
** [[Brimstone Mayoral Election 1884]]
* Peterson's Apothecary
* Brimstone Mail & Telegraph Office
* Boot Hill (Cemetery)
* Bank of Brimstone
* Gentleman's Gunnery

Latest revision as of 16:24, 17 May 2022

Welcome to Brimstone, partner!

The year is 1884, but the history is not our own. In a less traveled northeast corner of the Territory of New Mexico is the bustling boomtown of Brimstone (population 2,921).

Brimstone is loosely modeled after modern day Clayton, New Mexico in Union County. Unlike Clayton, Brimstone is much larger. With the discovery of ghost rock in close proximity its rail business is booming. Much like Clayton was in the 1800s, Brimstone is also a busy railroad and livestock town with many ranches in and near the town.

Local News & Gossip

  • Welcome to the New Year! The timeline has now been moved forward to March of 1885!
Brimstone 1884 Election Results


What is Brimstone Adventures?

Brimstone Adventures is a Discord-based Deadlands: The Weird West (2020 revision) West Marches tabletop RPG group that is set in a persistent world. West Marches is a style of game designed to facilitate player agency by putting them in charge of where they go, what they do, and when they play. Each adventure is run as a pick-up game that anyone on the server can join on a first-come, first-served basis. We welcome any players and GMs who would like to participate.

How do I participate?

Anyone who follows the server rules (see below) is welcomed to join. Join the Discord server, then follow the instructions to create and submit a character for play. Once your character is approved, you can sign up to take part in any of the live server games in the #Wanted Posters channel.

Between sessions, you can participate in the Open RP text channels to buy and sell gear, set up missions, and interact with other PCs and NPCs.

We encourage all players to contribute content to the wiki, including locations, characters, maps, adventure hooks, and anything else you can think of. Note: because of spam issues on the wiki, all new accounts must be added by a Marshal. Reach out to one of the Discord administrators for access. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Rules & Resources

Rules

Resources

World Entities

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