Cursed Grimoire is your ultimate spellbook for dark fantasy roleplaying, packed with nearly 400 spells to add a chilling edge to your game. From sinister curses to forbidden rituals, these spells offer endless possibilities for those who dare to wield them. Whether you're summoning eldritch forces or bending shadows to your will, this grimoire is the perfect tool for any sorcerer, warlock, or necromancer looking to dive into the darker side of magic. Get ready to unleash the arcane!

This book has been remastered and expanded to align with The Simple Approach, enhancing its ease of use while staying fully compatible with The Foragers Guild and all other Lightspress games. It’s also designed to be system-agnostic, allowing you to integrate it seamlessly with any roleplaying system or setting using the free conversion rules available in the Lightspress Handbook.

Dive into the shadowy depths of Dark Fantasy with

Cursed Creatures

Cursed Characters is a must-have book for any Dark Fantasy roleplayer. Packed with sinister traits and twisted variants of familiar archetypes, it plunges players deep into a world where power always comes at a price. Whether you're reshaping your hero into a tragic figure marked by fate or crafting an entirely new cursed character, this book offers dark, immersive options to elevate your roleplaying experience. Every trait and character type is designed to fit seamlessly into Dark Fantasy settings, where danger, despair, and eldritch forces loom large over every decision.

Step into the world of The Foragers Guild, where knowledge is treasure and every artifact tells a story. Dive into a story-focused, character-driven roleplaying experience where your decisions shape the path ahead.

The Foragers Guild isn’t just another fantasy setting; it’s a place where the pursuit of knowledge takes center stage. Your characters are members of an esteemed organization dedicated to collecting and preserving artifacts of cultural and historical importance while studying the natural and supernatural creatures that inhabit this detailed world.

Tomorrow hopefully, Friday at the latest, depending on when my editors get back to me and how many spoons I have.

Print via Amazon next week.

Unlock the power of literary themes in your roleplaying games with The Simple Approach to Roleplaying: Themes. This book shows you how to bring depth and meaning to your characters, factions, worldbuilding, and adventures by using the same thematic concepts that make stories in other media so compelling. Whether you’re a fan of creative storytelling, love diving into character-driven narratives, or enjoy improvisation, this book offers a fresh yet familiar approach to enhance your roleplaying experience. Dive into the heart of your stories and discover how themes can elevate your games to a whole new level.

The Simple Approach to Roleplaying: Outcomes is your go-to resource for crafting engaging and immersive outcomes in any roleplaying session. Whether your characters are achieving spectacular successes or facing dramatic failures, this book provides a wealth of examples to bring every action and ability to life. While designed with The Simple Approach in mind, it seamlessly integrates with any roleplaying system, offering easy-to-use conversion notes. Perfect for gamemasters and players alike, this book ensures your storytelling is dynamic and adaptable to any scenario.

Unlock the power of traits beyond just character creation.

The Simple Approach to Roleplaying: Traits

The Simple Approach to Roleplaying: Journaling is your ticket to ditching the same old, tired templates and stepping into a roleplaying experience that’s actually going to meet your needs. Part of The Simple Approach to Roleplaying series, this book digs into every corner of roleplaying, serving up solid advice for players and gamemasters alike. Forget those boring, one-size-fits-none character sheets and cookie-cutter worldbuilding forms. Journaling takes the best of bullet journaling, Cornell Notes, and the spirit of journaling games, turning them into a unique, custom tool for your roleplaying adventures. Whether you’re knee-deep in intrigue, battling epic foes, or forging legendary alliances, Journaling brings something fresh to the table. Any genre, any setting, any game (not our own), journaling can be easily adapted to do whatever you needed it to do. Perfect for fans of reclaiming their agency through creative solutions, it’s the snappy upgrade your favorite hobby needs. Ready to level up your roleplaying game? Journaling is where the fun begins!

Step into the allure and enchantment of The Simple Approach Romance in Fantasy, a captivating book that effortlessly intertwines the romance genre with your favorite fantasy settings. This story-driven, character-centered resource invites you to a world where passionate love stories, intricate relationships, and heartfelt connections take center stage. Immerse yourself in detailed scenarios inspired by The Witcher, A Court of Thorns and Roses, and Kushiel’s Dart. Whether you're a seasoned roleplayer or new to the experience, explore the enchanting realms and timeless bonds of fantasy romance. Engage with a setting where your next love story is just a roll away!

Discover hidden truths in a world where magic meets mystery. The Simple Approach to Mystery in Fantasy invites you to engage in a story-focused, character-driven roleplaying experience where unraveling mysteries is more than just a plot point; it is the heart of the adventure. Imagine exploring a fantasy setting of your choice, where every corner hides secrets waiting to be uncovered. This book layers traditional mystery genre elements onto a fantasy backdrop, creating an atmosphere filled with intrigue, suspense, and the thrill of the unknown.

Explore the chilling depths of The Simple Approach to Horror in Fantasy, a haunting book that seamlessly integrates horror into your favorite fantasy settings. This atmosphere-heavy, tension-filled resource draws you into a world where dark rituals, ancient curses, and unspeakable horrors lurk in the shadows. Engage with eerie scenarios inspired by The Witcher, The Shadow of the Wind, and The Dark Tower series. Whether you're an experienced roleplayer or stepping into this dark genre for the first time, uncover the fearsome creatures and sinister plots of horror fantasy. Welcome to a place where every heartbeat is a die roll away from dread!

Join the intrigue of The Simple Approach to Espionage in Fantasy, an enthralling book that masterfully combines the espionage genre with your favorite fantasy settings. This character-centric, plot-driven resource invites you to explore a realm where spies, double agents, and covert missions are the norm. Immerse yourself in intricate plots inspired by The Lies of Locke Lamora, The Gentleman Bastard series, and the Night Angel Trilogy. Whether you're a veteran roleplayer or new to the scene, uncover the secrets and hidden agendas of espionage fantasy. Connect with a domain where your next covert operation is just a roll away!

Join the intrigue and adventure of The Simple Approach to Crime in Fantasy, a captivating book that seamlessly blends the crime genre with your favorite fantasy settings. This story-focused, character-driven resource immerses you in a world where heists, cons, and clandestine operations are the order of the day. Dive into detailed scenarios inspired by Fafhrd & the Grey Mouser, Thieves’ World, and the Vlad Taltos novels. Whether you're a seasoned roleplayer or new to the experience, explore the dark alleys and hidden treasures of crime fantasy. Connect with a realm where your next score is just a roll away!

The Suspicion Engine: An Introduction gives you a taste of the system, allowing you to investigative how it works and what it's about before committing to the full experience. We’re planning a full lineup of complete modern games utilizing the same system and compatible settings. Accompanying each game will a series of system-neutral essays and articles. These examine the deeper traits of roleplaying, offering insights, tips, and creative prompts to enhance your experiences and roleplaying sessions

Another feature of The Suspicion Engine that will debut in Ghostlight are the tools provided for adventure design. Basically, there are reusable beat charts that outline a variety of story types. You can also create your own beat charts with the information provided.

Ghostlight introduces a new system dubbed The Suspicion Engine, which I'll examine more in upcoming posts. Here's a quick rundown of its mechanics.