Christmas Victoriana
Picture this: snow-draped streets lit by the flicker of gas lamps, bustling holiday markets brimming with trinkets and treats, and characters driven by hope, redemption, and maybe a touch of mischief. This sourcebook delivers a lighthearted but thoughtful approach to Christmas stories set in the Victorian era, where every choice shapes the story and every character matters.
Christmas Space Opera
Let’s talk about the holidays in roleplaying: they usually miss the mark. You’ve seen it, overloaded with pun-filled reindeer knights, Santa clones, and monsters that wear their thematic gimmicks on their sleeves. Sure, it’s entertaining for about five minutes, but where’s the heart? That’s what I set out to fix with Christmas Space Opera. This isn’t about slapping some tinsel on generic tropes and calling it festive. It’s about capturing the essence of the season, joy, generosity, connection, and reimagining it in a sprawling, interstellar setting that’s as dazzling as it is heartfelt.
Modern Satanism (Revised & Expanded)
Modern Satanism flips the script. Forget the horned boogeyman and pearl-clutching Satanic-panic hysteria. This isn’t about evil for the sake of being edgy. This is a story-driven, character-focused exploration of an upside-down world where good and bad are labels slapped on by whoever’s holding the loudest megaphone. In a setting drenched with government corruption and suffocating theocracy, those who stand for liberty, justice, and individuality assume the mantle of traditional villains. Not because they are bad, but because the people in charge have redefined morality to suit their own ends. Shock value? Sure. Symbolism? Absolutely. At its core, Modern Satanism is about pushing back when the so-called heroes have stacked the deck.
Christmas Romance
Christmas Romance is your chance to infuse your roleplaying with the warmth, magic, and bittersweet charm of the holiday season, without the usual barrage of groan-worthy puns or groggy-eyed monsters lurking under tinsel. Let’s be honest, most attempts to merge Christmas and roleplaying are as flat as last year’s fruitcake. That’s where this book steps in, offering a story-first, character-forward approach to the season that doesn’t feel like a gimmick.
Occult Romance
Occult Romance invites you into a shadowed world where love and mystery intertwine, offering a roleplaying experience that is as alluring as it is unsettling. Here, characters are caught between the profound pull of affection and the inescapable allure of the unknown. Every decision you make will shape a story of desire and dread, drawing you deeper into a narrative brimming with unspoken truths, forbidden rituals, and the intoxicating allure of power.
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Christmas Pirates
Picture this: a crew of pirates with hearts (possibly) of gold, navigating the high seas in search of treasure that’s more than silver and gold, it’s about what truly matters during the season. Maybe it's helping a struggling coastal village in exchange for warm cider and their undying gratitude. Or stealing from a greedy merchant lord whose vaults overflow while his workers shiver through the cold. Or, perhaps, it's solving the mystery of why the northern lights have vanished and returning their glow to the skies. Every story you tell will be drenched in festive cheer, with enough swashbuckling drama to keep things lively.
Aristotle’s Alignment
Aristotle’s Alignment isn’t your typical alignment system dissection, nor is it a regurgitation of tired debates about Good versus Evil or Law versus Chaos. Nope, this is a weird little book that takes the nine-point alignment grid of classic fantasy roleplaying and smashes it against Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics. Why? Because I could. And because someone should.
Satanic Fantasy (Revised & Expanded)
Satanic Fantasy is the dark, dramatic, character-forward sourcebook you've been waiting for, dripping with all the occult dread your parents worried about in the '80s. Forget campy cultists. These bad guys mean business, and they’ve made your once-vivid fantasy setting into a literal hellscape of fire, brimstone, and unspeakable evil. It's a world where the so-called “Satanic Panic” isn't a buzzword; it’s the terrifying backdrop to your next story-driven adventure.
Occult Pirates
Step aboard the ship of imagination with Occult Pirates, a sourcebook that charts a course through the mysterious, moody waters of pirate tales and occult traditions. This isn’t your usual parade of skeleton crews and treasure maps, this book leans into the eerie, the arcane, and the untold. Forget cheap puns and tired stereotypes. I’ve built this to reflect the true spirit of occultism, grounded in historical traditions, while leaving religion off the map for reasons that shouldn’t need explaining. You get atmosphere, mystery, and depth without the baggage.
Demonology & Witchcraft
Demonology & Witchcraft takes Sir Walter Scott’s Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft and transforms them into a sourcebook for fantasy and modern roleplaying that’s as haunting as it is inspired. Whether you’re crafting tales of dark fantasy, unraveling historical mysteries, or exploring the supernatural in a grounded modern setting, this book delivers the tools to tell character-driven, story-focused tales where every decision matters.
Christmas Mystery
Tired of roleplaying Christmas stories that feel like re-gifted jokes and tinsel-covered tropes? I get it. Too many holiday-themed attempts miss the mark, leaning on monsters dressed in Santa hats or groan-worthy puns. That’s why I created Christmas Mystery. It’s a sourcebook that captures the essence of the holiday season, minus the overly on-the-nose shtick, and wraps it in the cozy, suspenseful charm of a great mystery.
Occult Mystery
Occult Mystery invites you into a world where the unknown whispers just out of reach and every decision ripples through the shadows. This sourcebook steps away from the tired tropes of monster hunts and cheeky stereotypes. Instead, it offers a grounded, immersive exploration of historical occult traditions, crafted for those who crave an authentic roleplaying experience. With its roots planted firmly in the enigmatic history of occultism, this book leaves the pitfalls of religious overtones behind, focusing instead on the human fascination with secrets, power, and hidden knowledge.
Christmas Espionage
Every page is a toolkit designed to help you craft stories that embrace the cultural and emotional weight of Christmas while wrapping it in the shadowy intrigue of espionage. Think covert operations under glittering lights, coded messages tucked in holiday cards, and tense negotiations over mulled wine. It’s about the quiet drama of loyalty, trust, and betrayal set against the backdrop of twinkling trees and snow-dusted streets.
Occult Espionage
Occult Espionage takes the intrigue of spy fiction and blends it seamlessly with the shadowy allure of historical occult traditions. This isn’t a monster mash or a pun-riddled parody. It’s a serious exploration of espionage wrapped in the mystery and mysticism of occultism. If you’ve ever wanted to play a character who navigates a world of coded messages, covert operations, and arcane rituals, all while toeing the line between deception and revelation, this book delivers.
Why I Make What I Make
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Print It, Use It, Love It
Tucked away at the front of every book, hidden in the copyright and legal notices, you’ll find this line:“Permission is granted for personal use and copying, in whole or in part.” We get it, nobody reads that section. But it’s there to make sure you can use our materials in whatever way works best for you. Print them out, mark them up, adapt them for your table. Just keep it personal, don’t resell or distribute them.
Occult Christmas
This isn't a book about Santa or silent nights. It's about finding the occult roots hidden beneath the holly and ivy, the alchemical metaphors wrapped in the spirit of giving, and the strange synchronicities that make the season feel both magical and otherworldly. Imagine secret rituals performed in candlelit parlors on the longest night of the year or unearthing an ancient grimoire tucked beneath the tinsel at a Victorian-themed Christmas market. Now imagine weaving these moments into a narrative where your characters must navigate the fine line between festive joy and the dangerous allure of the unknown.
Occult Crime
Occult Crime puts you in a world where shadows hold secrets, and the weight of your choices lingers long after the scene fades. This isn’t about chasing caped lunatics or tangling with fanged caricatures. It’s a gritty, grounded take on the intersection of crime and the occult. Forget the cheap gags and tired stereotypes, this sourcebook digs into the roots of occult traditions, weaving them into a contemporary crime setting where every ritual, symbol, and whispered chant has meaning. The focus stays sharp, steering clear of religion for reasons that shouldn’t need spelling out.