Archaia

The Broomleague

Objective: The objective of the race is to score the most points within a set number of cycles. Points are scored by flying through rings that appear within a designated area.

Cycle Structure: Each cycle consists of three rounds:

  1. Mystery and Known Boxes Round: Roll a d4 for the number of Mystery Boxes that appear. Additionally, 2 Healing Boxes and 2 Charge Boxes appear in random locations within the area. Riders can fly through these boxes to gain their effects.
  2. Preparation Round: No new boxes or rings appear. Riders can use this round to position their Broomlings, cast spells, use items, or take other actions to prepare for the next round.
  3. Ring Scoring Round: Roll a d4 for the number of rings that appear in random locations within the area. Riders score points by flying their Broomlings through these rings. Each ring is worth 1 point and disappears once flown through.

Scoring: A rider scores points by successfully flying their Broomling through a ring. Each ring is worth 1 point. The rider with the most points at the end of the set number of cycles is the winner.

Actions:

  1. Fly: The rider uses their action to move their Broomling up to its speed. They can attempt to fly through a ring or box as part of this movement.
  2. Charge Boost: The rider can use 2 charges as a bonus action to double their Broomling’s speed until the end of the current round. However, they must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw at the end of the round or lose control and fall prone in midair.
  3. Use Upgrade: If the Broomling has an upgrade, the rider can use an action to activate it. The effects depend on the upgrade.
  4. Stylish Maneuver: When a rider declares they are going to attempt a stylish maneuver to pass through a ring, they must describe the maneuver and make an appropriate skill check. The DM determines the difficulty class (DC) based on the complexity of the maneuver.

Spellcasting Limit: Each rider can only cast one spell that targets another rider per round. Riders can cast spells that target other riders, but only up to a certain spell level. Casting a spell that targets another rider requires concentration.

Box Effects:

  1. Mystery Box: Roll on the provided table to determine the effect.
  2. Healing Box: The rider regains a number of hit points equal to 1d10 + their level.
  3. Charge Box: The Broomling immediately regains 2 charges.

This event emphasizes speed, maneuverability, strategic use of charges and upgrades, and decision-making with the boxes. It should provide an exciting and dynamic experience for the players.

Broomleague Characters

  1. Thalia, the Elven Druid: Thalia has a deep connection with nature and uses her druidic magic to guide her Broomling. She might use her Nature and Survival skills to read the wind and weather, and her druidic spells to gain an edge in the race.
  2. Brom, the Dwarven Fighter: Brom is a seasoned warrior who relies on his strength and endurance to compete. He might use his Athletics skill to perform feats of strength while flying, and his combat experience to outmaneuver his competitors.
  3. Lysander, the Human Bard: Lysander is a charismatic performer who uses his wit and charm to win over the crowd. He might use his Performance and Persuasion skills to entertain the audience and distract his competitors, and his bardic magic to create dazzling effects.
  4. Zephyr, the Aarakocra Monk: Zephyr is an aarakocra monk who uses her natural flight abilities and martial arts skills to excel in the race. She might use her Acrobatics and Insight skills to perform complex aerial maneuvers and read her competitors’ movements.
  5. Nyx, the Tiefling Rogue: Nyx is a cunning rogue who uses her stealth and deception to gain an advantage. She might use her Stealth and Sleight of Hand skills to sneak up on her competitors and perform tricky maneuvers, and her roguish abilities to evade obstacles and attacks.
  6. Galen, the Gnome Wizard: Galen is a scholarly wizard who uses his arcane knowledge to strategize and outsmart his competitors. He might use his Arcana and Investigation skills to analyze the race and plot the most efficient course, and his wizard spells to manipulate the race in his favor.
  7. Astra, the Half-Orc Paladin: Astra is a devout paladin who relies on her faith and her physical prowess to compete. She might use her Religion and Athletics skills to perform rituals and feats of strength, and her paladin abilities to protect herself and her Broomling.
  8. Iris, the Halfling Ranger: Iris is a skilled ranger who uses her survival skills and her bond with her Broomling to navigate the race. She might use her Animal Handling and Survival skills to guide her Broomling and predict changes in the terrain, and her ranger abilities to track her competitors and avoid obstacles.