Absurdonia: The Kingdom of Ridiculousness RPG

Setting

Set in a land of ridiculously exaggerated medieval clichés, Absurdonia is a realm where knights joust with wild abandon and wizards bumble their way through incantations. Every element—from dragons to damsels, and even humble peasants—plays its part in an over-the-top parody of classic fantasy lore.

Genre/Tone

This is a light-hearted, slapstick-filled parody of medieval fantasy tropes reminiscent of Monty Python's humor. The tone is playful and irreverent, inviting players to embrace and celebrate the absurdity of the world.

Time Period

Absurdonia is set in an indefinite medieval era where the laws of physics and common sense are optional. It is a timeless realm where past and future meld into a perpetually anachronistic mishmash of traditions and inventions.

Key Factions/Groups

- The Order of the Clumsy Knights - The Wandering Wizards of Whoopsie - The League of Ludicrous Merchants - The Peasant's Revolt

Major Conflicts

- A power struggle between an overly dramatic royal family and rebellious commoners - A feud between clumsy knights and misfiring wizards over ancient, nonsensical prophecies - Absurd escalations of petty feuds between rival towns leading to comedic skirmishes.

Primary Locations

- The Castle of Catastrophe - The Enchanted Forest of Folly - The Market of Mayhem - The Chapel of Cheesy Chants

Cultural Notes

- Society revels in ironic humor and self-parody, often celebrating failed endeavors - Traditional customs are subverted with rituals performed in jest rather than solemnity - Elaborate dress codes intentionally mock historical fashions - Art and literature brim with puns, absurd legends, and satire

Social Dynamics

Social interactions are driven by playful banter and a constant undercurrent of absurd rivalry between classes. While nobility and commoners maintain distinct roles, everyone joins in the collective joy and camaraderie of life’s ridiculousness.