Hyrule (5e Campaign Setting)

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Hyrule

This setting takes place in the fictional, swords-and-sorcery world of Hyrule. The Kingdom of Hyrule is presented in most entries of the Legend of Zelda video game franchise. This setting assumes that each entry in the official franchise is a literal legend, or a twist on a traditional story told in the same universe. In this sense, any campaign under the Hyrule can be considered another, different legend in the same realm of myth. However, in this particular legend, rather than a single boy clad in a green tunic, the adventure instead revolves around a small group of legendary heroes or antiheroes. Certainly, they will be more diverse than blonde hylian swordsmen.

In terms of narrative and style, this setting is similar to the expected norm of the 5th Edition of Dungeons & Dragons. There is, however, expected a greater focus on the dichotomy of light versus dark, and good versus evil. The trials adventurers can expect to see include a greater deal of prophecy and omens, as well as puzzles and riddles. Although magic is still sparsely studied, it is even less understood than usual, and spellcasting often arises from otherwise mundane creatures completely devoid of sentience or blessing. Magical effects in general occur frequently, and some magic items—more than just healing potions—are a common sight in markets.

The Greatest Evil

Hyrule is normally a peaceful place, with a relatively sparse population of monsters. Within the past few years in particular, however, there has been a surge of increasingly numerous and increasingly violent outbreaks of these violent creatures. Tensions between the races are rising. Bridges are drawn. Doors are locked tight. A sense of anxiety and dread hangs over the populace. Scholars of history will recognize these symptoms for what they are. A beast of immense power and great evil is rising to power, whether it be the legendary demon beast Ganon, the cursed Mask of Majora, or something altogether different.

As times grow darker, and the evil verges on overtaking the kingdom, the people turn to their gods, praying for hope, for salvation, for a hero to shine among them. Will the sword of evil’s bane shine once again? Will the Triforce glow for the forces of good? Or will evil truly triumph in Hyrule’s darkest hour? The answer lies in a small group of unlikely heroes—or villains.

In Hyrule, there is a stark difference between monsters and other creatures. Monsters arise almost exclusively from the presence of a great demon or other evil entity, as if they were living omens, and populate the land in mysteriously greater numbers and with greater strength the more powerful that evil entity becomes. As such, monsters are inherently tied to supernatural forces, which becomes most apparent when they are slain. The corpse of a monster bursts into dark smoke, evaporating entirely.

Setting-Specific Rules

To make the game feel more “Zelda-like,” use the following variant rules.

Magic Points

See Spells (Hyrule Supplement).

Spell Level	Magic Cost
1st	2
2nd	3
3rd	5
4th	6
5th	7
6th	9
7th	10
8th	11
9th	12

Spellcasting classes available to player-characters use a version of the Spell Points variant rule described on page 288 of the Dungeon Master's Guide, referred to in this setting as Magic Points.

Magic points are used primarily to cast spells, and replace spell slots in this setting. Casting a spell requires the expenditure of a specific number of magic points. (See the adjacent table.)

Initially, casting a spell requires expending a number of points equal to 1 + spell level. From 3rd level spells up, it requires 2 + spell level. From 6th level spells up, it requires 3 + spell level.

A character can cast a spell at a higher level than normal by expending additional magic points. For example, casting magic missile, a 1st-level spell, normally costs 2 magic points. It can be cast as a 3rd level spell, improving its damage output, by expending the magic points needed to cast a 3rd level spell—which is 5 magic points.

Spells of 6th level and higher are particularly taxing to cast. Once a character casts a spell of 6th, 7th, 8th, or 9th level using magic points, the character cannot cast a spell of that level again until after completing a long rest, even if there are magic points to spare.

Magic points are fully restored after a long rest. Some class features and magic items can restore a limited amount of magic points.

Stamina Points

Stamina points are expended mainly to make called shots, for certain class features, and for a few magic items. Only characters of certain classes gain stamina points.

Any character with stamina points can expend them in place of magic points. Doing so simply requires expending 1 stamina point for every 1 magic point that would need to be expended, but doing so is extra taxing on one so any stamina points used in this way do not replenish until the character completes a long rest. Otherwise, stamina points are fully replenished upon completing a short rest.

Called Shots

Just before making an attack roll with a weapon or an unarmed strike, a player-character can make a called shot by expending 2 stamina points.

A called shot generally aims for wherever the target is most vulnerable, such as gaps in a warrior's armor, or the large eye of an exposed insect. This kind of called shot maximizes the damage dice rolled on a hit (e.g., treating 1d8 as simply 8), including any extra dice rolled as part of a critical hit. Only the weapon's damage dice are maximized, other spells or features that add to an attack's damage are rolled as normal.

Some creatures in Hyrule have specific weaknesses to called shots made against a part of its body, referred to as a "weak point." Generally, a player-character should be able to identify a weak point fairly easily unless it is specifically concealed. Making a called shot targeting a specific weak point (e.g. "I aim for its tail") induces a particularly debilitating condition or extra damage, as described under the Weak Point trait of a relevant creature.

Several optional rules allow alternative uses for a called shot. See Targeted Attacks (Hyrule Supplement).

Wisdom-based Initiative

When determining initiative order in combat, every participant makes a Wisdom check instead of a Dexterity check. In Hyrule, initiative mostly represents the character’s ability to perceive enemies, detect threats, and jump to the mental conclusion to fight before others. It is much less considered a measure of physical agility. Hyrulean classes are balanced assuming this rule is used.

To help speed up combat, it is suggested that the DM have initiative scores for monsters rolled in advance.

Rupees Replace Coins

Source

The primary currency in Hyrule is rupees. These appear as small, uniformly shaped crystal gems. Different colors of rupees are of proportionally different value. Just as a modern 10-dollar bill is worth 10 dollars, a Yellow Rupee is worth 10 “rupees.”

Conversions from gold pieces are listed below.

Rupee Type	Rupee Value	Copper Value	Silver Value	Electrum Value	Gold Value	Platinum Value
Green Rupee	1 r	10 cp	1 sp	1/5 ep	1/10 gp	1/100 pp
Blue Rupee	5 r	50 cp	5 sp	1 ep	1/2 gp	1/20 pp
Yellow Rupee	10 r	100 cp	10 sp	2 ep	1 gp	1/10 pp
Red Rupee	20 r	200 cp	20 sp	4 ep	2 gp	1/5 pp
Purple Rupee	50 r	500 cp	50 sp	10 ep	5 gp	1/2 pp
Orange Rupee	100 r	1000 cp	100 sp	20 ep	10 gp	1 pp
Silver Rupee	200 r	2000 cp	200 sp	40 ep	20 gp	2 pp
Gold Rupee	300 r	3000 cp	300 sp	60 ep	30 gp	3 pp

If the rupee is of the big variant, they are usually 100x their original value.

Rupee Type	Rupee Value	Copper Value	Silver Value	Electrum Value	Gold Value	Platinum Value
Big Green Rupee	100 r	1000 cp	100 sp	20 ep	10 gp	1 pp
Big Blue Rupee	500 r	5000 cp	500 sp	100 ep	50 gp	5 pp
Big Yellow Rupee	1000 r	10000 cp	1000 sp	200 ep	100 gp	10 pp
Big Red Rupee	2000 r	20000 cp	2000 sp	400 ep	200 gp	20 pp
Big Purple Rupee	5000 r	50000 cp	5000 sp	1000 ep	500 gp	50 pp
Big Orange Rupee	10000 r	100000 cp	10000 sp	2000 ep	1000 gp	100 pp
Big Silver Rupee	20000 r	200000 cp	20000 sp	4000 ep	2000 gp	200 pp
Big Gold Rupee	30000 r	300000 cp	30000 sp	6000 ep	3000 gp	300 pp

_{*Any item which would cost less than 1 sp effectively has a selling price of 1 rupee.}

For the sake of simplicity, the DM could elect to use only green rupees (1 sp each) and yellow rupees (1 gp each) for all transactions.

Heavier Armor

See Armor (Hyrule Supplement).

If you do not meet the Strength score requirement of the armor you are wearing, you are restricted as though you lack proficiency with that armor. This means you would have disadvantage on any ability check, saving throw, or attack roll that use Strength or Dexterity, and you could not cast spells.

Ability Score Maximum

Normally, the maximum score a player-character can have for any ability is 20. This can be considered the "soft cap."

The Paragon feat, magic items, blessings, and other features can permanently increase a character's ability score maximum above 20. For particularly powerful high-level characters, these effects can combine to push it even higher. For example, a high-level fighter can use the Champion feature to increase her Dexterity score maximum by 2, and also use the Paragon feat to increase her Dexterity score by an additional 2. This fighter would thus have a maximum Dexterity score of 24.

Even in cases of these extremely powerful characters, an ability score can never—ever—be pushed above 30. This can be considered the "hard cap."

Campaign Setting Information

World of Hyrule Astrology Divisions of the known universe Geography Hyrule Akkala Central Province Eldin Faron Gerudo Hebra Lanaryu Necluda Ordona The Forsaken The Depths Termina Holodrum Subrosia Labrynna Drablands Islands of the Great Sea Islands of the Sky Religion Gods of Hyrule, their worship, and how they influence the world History History of the Light World as known by Hyruleans

Player's Guide Character Creation Races Common: deku scrubs, gerudo, gorons, hylians, and zora Uncommon: anouki, kokiri, koroks, rito, skull kids, and tokay Exotic Races Classes Fighter: brute, darknut, spellsword, sword savage, archer, tunic, hatamoto Oathsworn: champion, conqueror, druidic, knight, forsworn Opportunist: assassin, garo, mystic, skirmisher, instrumentalist, picaroon, survivor Hunter: scamp, sellsword, shaman, shifter, slayer, stalker, sylvan Researcher: occultist, technomancer, witch, wizzrobe Sage: earth, fire, forest, light, shadow, spirit, water, wind, discord Scion: dragon, fairy, mask, sword, poe, demon Backgrounds & Languages Feats Spells Equipment Armor Weapons Adventuring Gear Tools and Vehicles Potions and Poisons Mounts and Animals Other Goods and Services Downtime Activities

Dungeon Master's Guide Bestiary This world bears many monsters unique to it Legendary NPCs Figures of myth, history, and happenstance Traps Ruins, dungeons, and temples are littered with various hazards Treasure Marks of Prestige Blessings Epic Boons Artifacts Optional Rules Exotic Races Fragile Weapons Optional Actions Prestige Classes Recovery Hearts Targeted Attacks Adventures Quests, dungeons, and storylines ready for exploration Tables Tables for random generation of dungeons, encounters, treasure, etc.

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