David Hopkins

David Hopkins is the creator of the Efre Ousel setting. He developed it in February 2019 for a variety of reasons:
 * 1) As a fantasy setting for his Dryad's Crown book series and other future work,
 * 2) As a campaign setting for his Dungeons & Dragons homebrew, and
 * 3) As an open setting where other writers, artists, and gamers could also freely create and participate.

Collaborative Project
"In a best case scenario, this setting will evolve into a collaborative project. As a GM, I have my own plans for Efre Ousel. It’s why some sections were left intentionally vague—to avoid spoilers for my players. But also, consider these blank spaces an invitation for other storytellers. If you like what I’m creating, feel free to contribute. Other GMs can absolutely adjust the setting to fit their needs. My roleplaying experience has been largely shaped by the D&D Adventurers League, and the spirit of organized play. Great creative works ought to inspire great creative communities. I consider Efre Ousel to be a 'living campaign.'"

Organized Play
"A great RPG experience can extend beyond the campaign table to include a larger community of players and GMs—at conventions, at game stores, online, and through a network of home groups. Nothing requires Efre Ousel to follow an 'organized play' model, but it is a possibility. First step would be to join the official Discord server. Other online communities like Facebook or Reddit may develop as needed. But for now, everything will go through Discord, where the minutiae can be discussed, i.e., portability of characters from one table to another, equitability of the playing experience, and shared stories that build on community engagement. If the interest and resources exist for organized play, future documentation will provide the necessary guidance."