Final Fantasy IV DND 5e

Hi all,

This is a custom world crafted heavily from Final Fantasy 4. However, the world and story have gone under some radical changes throughout the 3 campaigns that have been run through this world. This is a RP campaign first and foremost, yes there will be combat but there is a deep story with intrigue, deception, and global diplomacy or perhaps war!

Campaign Starts:
The ancient mysterious Tower of Babil has begun to glow ancient texts and spiritual leaders all disagree on its significance but do agree its an ill omen for this world. A great chasm has sprung up in the southern Isles and some strange mechanical beasts have been spotted leaving the chasm. From all accounts the men driving them are exceptionally hairy and short. If that were not enough there have been reports that no one has been able to reach the recently restored village of Summoners, Aurora. A summit has been called to order in the Kingdom of Talse and representatives have been dispatched from every nation to discuss the world affairs. How you choose to deal with each event or ignore it will have consequences that will effect the entire world.

House Rules
Stats: Standard ability score from the PHB; no point buy or rolling allowed; however you will be able to increase 1 stat of your choice +1
Races: Only PHB + DMG races allowed except for Dragonborn, Half Orcs, Tieflings and Dwarves at the start as the campaign progresses these options may become available later in the campaign. Humans are the vast majority in this world.
I would classify this as a gently guided sandbox game. There is an overarching story but how it develops is completely dependent upon party actions.
Do not apply with a character in mind we will be rolling up characters in a session zero

My style:
Rules Light heavy RP emphasis; Sandbox world where I will present the party with hooks from time to time to pursue or not to pursue. Just remember that just because you do not pursue a hook does not mean that nothing happens in regards to that aspect of the world. There are consequences for taking action and not taking action.

Campaign will start in the Kingdom of Talse and since this is Final Fantasy you are all childhood friends. How much involvement with the world summit is completely up to you. But since we will be starting with a summit you can be from any Nation which I will lay out for you during session zero.