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WTF is "Spaghetti Fantasy"?

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	The basic "rules" of Spaghetti Fantasy as outlined in the book itself are thus:		The basic "rules" of Spaghetti Fantasy as outlined in the book itself are thus:
	* '''Low (But Widespread) Magic'''		* '''Low (But Widespread) Magic'''
	* '''Light-Hearted Tone'''		* '''Light-Hearted Tone''' - Sure, the setting's about thieves and rogues, but they're not ''all'' morally reprehensible bastards. In fact, the morality of it all is quite flexible, leaning towards the silly side.
	* '''Tragedy and Comedy'''		* '''Tragedy and Comedy''' - Yes, there is plenty of tragedy in the life of a penniless charlatan, but all of this adversity is faced with a smile.
	* '''Hoe and Sword'''		* '''Hoe and Sword''' - The setting isn't one about epic chivalric knights, but a bunch of broke pickpockets, menials and beggars who still aspire to something noble despite their brokeness.
	* '''No Money for Special Effects'''		* '''No Money for Special Effects''' - This setting is akin to a budget movie, so a canny GM can consider things like abandoned settings, recycled extras and sparingly-applied monsters.
	* '''Likelihood'''		* '''Likelihood''' - Instead of the typical fantasy logic, this setting tries to ground itself in something akin to historical accuracy.
	* '''Brawly Fantasy'''		* '''Brawly Fantasy''' - Expect plenty of tavern brawls for silly reasons.
	* '''Grandguinolesque'''		* '''Grandguinolesque''' - Just because it's silly doesn't mean it can be dark. There are elements of [[grimdark]] and bleak here, especially in Hell.

	To help emphasize its distinctive features, PCs in the world of Brancalonia are called "Knaves", because they represent a wide array of mercenaries, rogues and rascals. Normally, a PC group (or Band) is but a small sub-unit of a larger swarm of knaves, called the Company. Despite this shabby reputation, however, the general assumption is that Knaves are not truly evil, as summed up in the sidebar on Brancalonia alignments:		To help emphasize its distinctive features, PCs in the world of Brancalonia are called "Knaves", because they represent a wide array of mercenaries, rogues and rascals. Normally, a PC group (or Band) is but a small sub-unit of a larger swarm of knaves, called the Company. Despite this shabby reputation, however, the general assumption is that Knaves are not truly evil, as summed up in the sidebar on Brancalonia alignments:
	::''In Brancalonia, most Knaves are likeable scoundrels (CG or CN); belong to communities or covens who follow their instincts or the laws of nature (N); slobs who make a living as best they can (NG); or dreamers aspiring to honor and glory in a world not worthy of high ideals (LG and LN).''		::''In Brancalonia, most Knaves are likeable scoundrels (CG or CN); belong to communities or covens who follow their instincts or the laws of nature (N); slobs who make a living as best they can (NG); or dreamers aspiring to honor and glory in a world not worthy of high ideals (LG and LN).''

	Play in Barcelonia is recommended for levels 1-6 at most; this is a [[Low Fantasy]] derivative that revels in being sleazy, ironic and low-powered. Because of this, all of the setting unique subclasses don't bother to include features higher than 6th level, and new system called "Emeriticence" is introduced to allow for players to continue adventuring after 6th level, replacing the normal level-up boons with a selection of feat-like bonus abilities.		Play in Barcelonia is recommended for levels 1-6 at most; this is a [[Low Fantasy]] derivative that revels in being sleazy, ironic and low-powered. Because of this, all of the setting unique subclasses don't bother to include features higher than 6th level, and new system called "Emeriticence" is introduced to allow for players to continue adventuring after 6th level, replacing the normal level-up boons with a selection of feat-like bonus abilities. That's right, it's an [[Epic6]] setting.

	==The World==		==The World==

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	'''Sylvans:''' Despite what you'd think from the name, these aren't anywhere near [[elf]]-like. They're a nature-connected human subspecies who traditionally live as hunter-gatherers, and can be distinguished primarily by their wildly abundant hair. Mechanically, they are Medium creatures with a Speed of 30 feet, gain +2 Constitution, +1 Wisdom and +1 to a third ability score of their choice, and have the racial traits ''Raised in the Forest'' (the Wood Elf's Mask of the Wild trait by a new name) and ''Primal Instinct'' (free Proficiency in Perception and Survival). They're based on traditional Italian myths of "the Hairy Men of the Forest".		'''Sylvans:''' Despite what you'd think from the name, these aren't anywhere near [[elf]]-like. They're a nature-connected human subspecies who traditionally live as hunter-gatherers, and can be distinguished primarily by their wildly abundant hair. Mechanically, they are Medium creatures with a Speed of 30 feet, gain +2 Constitution, +1 Wisdom and +1 to a third ability score of their choice, and have the racial traits ''Raised in the Forest'' (the Wood Elf's Mask of the Wild trait by a new name) and ''Primal Instinct'' (free Proficiency in Perception and Survival). They're based on traditional Italian myths of "the Hairy Men of the Forest".

	'''Marionettes:''' Ever heard of a little Italian fairytale called "Pinocchio"? That's what these are; artificial humanoids made from a magical wood called "triflewood" originally bred by the turquoises - blue [[elf]]-like ~~fairies~~ - who have chosen to propagate this wood more widely in recent years. Marionettes are Small sized, with a Speed of 25 feet and gain +1 Dexterity and Constitution. Their racial traits are ''Triflewood Construct'' (immunity to poison and poisoned, don't need to eat/drink/breath, immunity to disease), ''Vulnerability (Fire)'', and ''Self Mending'' (gain +2d8 HP as part of a short rest 1/day), whilst they have two subraces; '''Pinocchios''' (+1 Charisma, Disadvantage on Insight checks) and '''Zagarian Puppets''' (cannot wear armor, base AC is 12 + Dex modifier + proficiency bonus, can use shields). The Macaronicon adds mechanics for the '''Cabin Doll''' (free proficiency with water vehicles and navigator's tools, can communicate with sea creatures, Druidcraft at 1st level, Fog Cloud 1/day at 3rd level, Gust of Wind 1/day at 5th level) and '''Saintlet''' (+1 Wisdom, Thaumaturgy at 1st level, Bless 1/day at 3rd level, Prayer of Healing 1/day at 5th level) subraces, who had previously been mentioned but unstatted in the corebook.		'''Marionettes:''' Ever heard of a little Italian fairytale called "Pinocchio"? That's what these are; artificial humanoids made from a magical wood called "triflewood" originally bred by the turquoises - blue [[elf]]-like archfey - who have chosen to propagate this wood more widely in recent years. Marionettes are Small sized, with a Speed of 25 feet and gain +1 Dexterity and Constitution. Their racial traits are ''Triflewood Construct'' (immunity to poison and poisoned, don't need to eat/drink/breath, immunity to disease), ''Vulnerability (Fire)'', and ''Self Mending'' (gain +2d8 HP as part of a short rest 1/day), whilst they have two subraces; '''Pinocchios''' (+1 Charisma, Disadvantage on Insight checks) and '''Zagarian Puppets''' (cannot wear armor, base AC is 12 + Dex modifier + proficiency bonus, can use shields). The Macaronicon adds mechanics for the '''Cabin Doll''' (free proficiency with water vehicles and navigator's tools, can communicate with sea creatures, Druidcraft at 1st level, Fog Cloud 1/day at 3rd level, Gust of Wind 1/day at 5th level) and '''Saintlet''' (+1 Wisdom, Thaumaturgy at 1st level, Bless 1/day at 3rd level, Prayer of Healing 1/day at 5th level) subraces, who had previously been mentioned but unstatted in the corebook.

	'''Malebranche:''' Brancalonia's replacement for [[tiefling]]s; [[devil]]s who have turned their backs on the [[Archdevil]] Lucifuge and forsworn true evil, gaining their freedom at the cost of losing most of their supernatural powers. Malebranches are Medium sized, have a Speed of 30 feet, and gain +2 Charisma/+1 Constitution and Darkvision. They get to select two of the following "Helltraits" to represent what remains of their former fiendish powers, with a feat called Malebolge Nostalgia to power them up:		'''Malebranche:''' Brancalonia's replacement for [[tiefling]]s; [[devil]]s who have turned their backs on the [[Archdevil]] Lucifuge and forsworn true evil, gaining their freedom at the cost of losing most of their supernatural powers. Malebranches are Medium sized, have a Speed of 30 feet, and gain +2 Charisma/+1 Constitution and Darkvision. They get to select two of the following "Helltraits" to represent what remains of their former fiendish powers, with a feat called Malebolge Nostalgia to power them up:

1d4chan>Zimriel: /* WTF is "Spaghetti Fantasy"? */

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WTF is "Spaghetti Fantasy"?

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	==WTF is "Spaghetti Fantasy"?==		==WTF is "Spaghetti Fantasy"?==
	Spaghetti Fantasy is a genre largely unknown outside of its native Italy (hence the "spaghetti" part of the name), which is half the reason this setting exists - to expose it to an unfamiliar audience. At its core, one could describe Spaghetti Fantasy as [[Low Fantasy]] with a light-hearted tone, an emphasis on tragicomedy, abundant black comedy, abundant (but non-lethal) brawls and a focus on the endlessly smart-arsed lower-classes of society. Even your players are assumed by default to be "loveable rogues" who work as less-than-reputable sellswords and troubleshooters for hire; this is a world in which your adventurers are earthy, foul-mouthed mercenaries or bawdy witches (think [[Discworld\|Nanny Ogg]] in her hot-and-steamy youth), not shining noble [[knight]]s or aloof, sagacious [[wizard]]s.		Spaghetti Fantasy is a genre largely unknown outside of its native Italy (hence the "spaghetti" part of the name), which is half the reason this setting exists - to expose it to an unfamiliar audience. At its core, one could describe Spaghetti Fantasy as [[Low Fantasy]] with a light-hearted tone, an emphasis on tragicomedy, abundant black comedy, abundant (but non-lethal) brawls and a focus on the endlessly smart-arsed lower-classes of society. Even your players are assumed by default to be "loveable rogues" who work as less-than-reputable sellswords and troubleshooters for hire; this is a world in which your adventurers are earthy, foul-mouthed mercenaries or bawdy witches (think [[Discworld\|Nanny Ogg]] in her hot-and-steamy youth), not shining noble [[knight]]s or aloof, sagacious [[wizard]]s.

			In short - Italian commedia dell'arte, made famous by Giovanni Boccaccio's ''Decameron'' and George Gascoigne's translation of ''I Suppositi''. Chaucer? ...''Shakespeare''? A couple of thieves.

	The basic "rules" of Spaghetti Fantasy as outlined in the book itself are thus:		The basic "rules" of Spaghetti Fantasy as outlined in the book itself are thus:

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	[[Wizard]]: A remnant of Brancalonia's most ancient and perhaps magically advanced past, '''Guiscards''' are [[wizard]]-[[rogue]]s who specialize in seeking out the lost fragments of that former age, relying on an increased affinity for (and ownership of) magical relics and trinkets to compensate for their dearth of raw spellcasting power.		[[Wizard]]: A remnant of Brancalonia's most ancient and perhaps magically advanced past, '''Guiscards''' are [[wizard]]-[[rogue]]s who specialize in seeking out the lost fragments of that former age, relying on an increased affinity for (and ownership of) magical relics and trinkets to compensate for their dearth of raw spellcasting power.

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	==WTF is "Spaghetti Fantasy"?==		==WTF is "Spaghetti Fantasy"?==
	Spaghetti Fantasy is a genre largely unknown outside of its native Italy, which is half the reason this setting exists - to expose it to an unfamiliar audience. At its core, one could describe Spaghetti Fantasy as [[Low Fantasy]] with a light-hearted tone, an emphasis on tragicomedy, abundant black comedy, abundant (but non-lethal) brawls and a focus on the endlessly smart-arsed lower-classes of society. Even your players are assumed by default to be "loveable rogues" who work as less-than-reputable sellswords and troubleshooters for hire; this is a world in which your adventurers are earthy, foul-mouthed mercenaries or bawdy witches (think [[Discworld\|Nanny Ogg]] in her hot-and-steamy youth), not shining noble [[knight]]s or aloof, sagacious [[wizard]]s.		Spaghetti Fantasy is a genre largely unknown outside of its native Italy (hence the "spaghetti" part of the name), which is half the reason this setting exists - to expose it to an unfamiliar audience. At its core, one could describe Spaghetti Fantasy as [[Low Fantasy]] with a light-hearted tone, an emphasis on tragicomedy, abundant black comedy, abundant (but non-lethal) brawls and a focus on the endlessly smart-arsed lower-classes of society. Even your players are assumed by default to be "loveable rogues" who work as less-than-reputable sellswords and troubleshooters for hire; this is a world in which your adventurers are earthy, foul-mouthed mercenaries or bawdy witches (think [[Discworld\|Nanny Ogg]] in her hot-and-steamy youth), not shining noble [[knight]]s or aloof, sagacious [[wizard]]s.

	The basic "rules" of Spaghetti Fantasy as outlined in the book itself are thus:		The basic "rules" of Spaghetti Fantasy as outlined in the book itself are thus:

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	'''Brancalonia''' is a "Spaghetti Fantasy" third-party setting for [[Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition]] released on DriveThruRPG in 2021.		'''Brancalonia''' is a "Spaghetti Fantasy" third-party setting for [[Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition]] released on DriveThruRPG in 2021. Currently, there are two books; the corebook, and the ''Macaronicon'', which is an expansion for the corebook of roughly the same size.

	==WTF is "Spaghetti Fantasy"?==		==WTF is "Spaghetti Fantasy"?==
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	'''Sylvans:''' Despite what you'd think from the name, these aren't anywhere near [[elf]]-like. They're a nature-connected human subspecies who traditionally live as hunter-gatherers, and can be distinguished primarily by their wildly abundant hair. Mechanically, they are Medium creatures with a Speed of 30 feet, gain +2 Constitution, +1 Wisdom and +1 to a third ability score of their choice, and have the racial traits Raised in the Forest (the Wood Elf's Mask of the Wild trait by a new name) and Primal Instinct (free Proficiency in Perception and Survival).		'''Sylvans:''' Despite what you'd think from the name, these aren't anywhere near [[elf]]-like. They're a nature-connected human subspecies who traditionally live as hunter-gatherers, and can be distinguished primarily by their wildly abundant hair. Mechanically, they are Medium creatures with a Speed of 30 feet, gain +2 Constitution, +1 Wisdom and +1 to a third ability score of their choice, and have the racial traits Raised in the Forest (the Wood Elf's Mask of the Wild trait by a new name) and Primal Instinct (free Proficiency in Perception and Survival).

	'''Marionettes:''' Ever heard of a little Italian fairytale called "Pinocchio"? That's what these are; artificial humanoids made from a magical wood called "triflewood" originally bred by the turquoises - blue [[elf]]-like fairies - who have chosen to propagate this wood more widely in recent years. Marionettes are Small sized, with a Speed of 25 feet and gain +1 Dexterity and Constitution. Their racial traits are Triflewood Construct (immunity to poison and poisoned, don't need to eat/drink/breath, immunity to disease), Vulnerability (Fire), and Self Mending (gain +2d8 HP as part of a short rest 1/day), whilst they have two subraces; Pinocchios (+1 Charisma, Disadvantage on Insight checks) and Zagarian Puppets (cannot wear armor, base AC is 12 + Dex modifier + proficiency bonus, can use shields).		'''Marionettes:''' Ever heard of a little Italian fairytale called "Pinocchio"? That's what these are; artificial humanoids made from a magical wood called "triflewood" originally bred by the turquoises - blue [[elf]]-like fairies - who have chosen to propagate this wood more widely in recent years. Marionettes are Small sized, with a Speed of 25 feet and gain +1 Dexterity and Constitution. Their racial traits are Triflewood Construct (immunity to poison and poisoned, don't need to eat/drink/breath, immunity to disease), Vulnerability (Fire), and Self Mending (gain +2d8 HP as part of a short rest 1/day), whilst they have two subraces; Pinocchios (+1 Charisma, Disadvantage on Insight checks) and Zagarian Puppets (cannot wear armor, base AC is 12 + Dex modifier + proficiency bonus, can use shields). The Macaronicon adds mechanics for the Cabin Doll (free proficiency with water vehicles and navigator's tools, can communicate with sea creatures, Druidcraft at 1st level, Fog Cloud 1/day at 3rd level, Gust of Wind 1/day at 5th level) and Saintlet (+1 Wisdom, Thaumaturgy at 1st level, Bless 1/day at 3rd level, Prayer of Healing 1/day at 5th level) suibraces, who had previously been mentioned but unstatted in the corebook.

	'''Malebranche:''' Brancalonia's replacement for [[tiefling]]s; [[devil]]s who have turned their backs on the [[Archdevil]] Lucifuge and forsworn true evil, gaining their freedom at the cost of losing most of their supernatural powers. Malebranches are Medium sized, have a Speed of 30 feet, and gain +2 Charisma/+1 Constitution and Darkvision. They get to select two of the following "Helltraits" to represent what remains of their former fiendish powers, with a feat called Malebolge Nostalgia to power them up:		'''Malebranche:''' Brancalonia's replacement for [[tiefling]]s; [[devil]]s who have turned their backs on the [[Archdevil]] Lucifuge and forsworn true evil, gaining their freedom at the cost of losing most of their supernatural powers. Malebranches are Medium sized, have a Speed of 30 feet, and gain +2 Charisma/+1 Constitution and Darkvision. They get to select two of the following "Helltraits" to represent what remains of their former fiendish powers, with a feat called Malebolge Nostalgia to power them up:
	* Hellwings: Immune to falling ~~damge~~. (Nostalgia: Fly speed 20ft)		* Hellwings: Immune to falling damage. (Nostalgia: Fly speed 20ft)
	* Hellflames: Fiery breath weapon, ala [[Dragonborn]], that can be used in either a 15ft cone or a 5ft wide, 30ft long line. (Nostalgia: +2d6 Necrotic damage, or half that if target saves)		* Hellflames: Fiery breath weapon, ala [[Dragonborn]], that can be used in either a 15ft cone or a 5ft wide, 30ft long line. (Nostalgia: +2d6 Necrotic damage, or half that if target saves)
	* Hellfeet: +10 feet of base speed. (Nostalgia: +10ft to jumps, ignore difficult terrain when landing)		* Hellfeet: +10 feet of base speed. (Nostalgia: +10ft to jumps, ignore difficult terrain when landing)
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	* Hellclaws: Climbing speed 20 feet and Claw attack as per a [[Tabaxi]]. (Nostalgia: +10ft climb speed, +1d4 Poison damage with claws)		* Hellclaws: Climbing speed 20 feet and Claw attack as per a [[Tabaxi]]. (Nostalgia: +10ft climb speed, +1d4 Poison damage with claws)
	* Hellears: Free proficiency in Perception, double Proficiency Bonus to hearing-based Perception checks. (Nostalgia: Blindsight 30ft)		* Hellears: Free proficiency in Perception, double Proficiency Bonus to hearing-based Perception checks. (Nostalgia: Blindsight 30ft)

			The Macaronicon added the '''Wolf/Cat''' (stats for talking animals ala Red Riding Hood's Wolf or Puss in Boots), the '''Nonexistent''', and the '''Pantegan'''.

	==Subclasses==		==Subclasses==

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The World

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	==The World==		==The World==
	Brancalonia takes place in what is called "The Bounty Kingdom"; a peninsula and neighboring islands that ~~wre~~ originally a minor possession of the Empire of Altomagna, but which has been out of the Empire's direct control for a century and subsequently splintered into over a dozen independent regions, which in turn are broken up into local potentates, fiefdoms, counties, villages, marches, duchies, baronies, alliances, knighthoods, municipalities and commercial leagues... not to mention the uncertainy of the domains' boundaries and surrounding no-man's lands.		[[File:Brancalonia map.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|Hmmm, looks familiar...]]
			Brancalonia takes place in what is called "The Bounty Kingdom"; a peninsula and neighboring islands that were originally a minor possession of the Empire of Altomagna, but which has been out of the Empire's direct control for a century and subsequently splintered into over a dozen independent regions, which in turn are broken up into local potentates, fiefdoms, counties, villages, marches, duchies, baronies, alliances, knighthoods, municipalities and commercial leagues... not to mention the uncertainy of the domains' boundaries and surrounding no-man's lands.

	===Quintoria===		===Quintoria===