History of Witchcraft: Volume II
History of Witchcraft Volume II dives into the era of James I through Charles I, when paranoia, superstition, and royal edicts fueled the flames of fear across England. This historical dark fantasy offers a terrifying, story-focused roleplaying experience that places character and narrative front and center. Every decision your characters make shapes the twisted path they walk. Will they embrace the hysteria or rise above it?
The setting is rife with betrayal, suspicion, and real-world horrors. Witch hunts, inquisitions, and the shadowy influence of the crown are all part of the bleak, supernatural landscape. What makes this book stand out is the blend of imagination, collaboration, and player agency that brings new depth to your storytelling. You're not just rolling dice and checking boxes, you’re crafting a shared narrative with consequences that reach far beyond the immediate.
If you’re a fan of witch-driven, historical horror like The Witch, A Discovery of Witches, or Salem, this will feel both familiar and thrillingly new. It’s perfect for anyone wanting a fresh yet unsettling take on the witchcraft trials that goes beyond stock clichés and into truly haunting territory.
A Universal Sourcebook
You don’t need it to play any of our games using The Simple Approach, but it’s here to spice things up if you want. It’s also written to be functionally system-agnostic, so feel free to throw its elements into any other roleplaying system your choice.
If you’re looking to use it with a different roleplaying system, don’t worry. There are notes at the end to help with conversion, and if you’re need more advice in translating material between systems, grab the Lightspress Handbook,available wherever you found this book.
Legacy Editions
Legacy Editions are a chance to revisit some of our classic titles with a fresh coat of paint. They’ve been updated with our current trade dress and given a once-over by the editorial team to clean up any lingering rough edges. Sure, they might not have all the bells and whistles of our latest releases, but that’s kind of the point. These books are a solid addition to your collection without costing you an arm and a leg. You’re getting great value at a budget price, and they still deliver on quality, even if they don’t have that new-release shine.
Navigating This Book
Here’s a breakdown of the tools and resources you’ll find inside these pages:
The Exorcists: Explore the grim figures tasked with rooting out evil and purging the land of suspected witches. These individuals, both real and imagined, wield power, fear, and zeal in equal measure. Their methods will leave a mark on your characters, and the story you tell.
James I and Witchcraft: Explore the mind of King James I, whose obsession with witchcraft shaped laws, influenced trials, and unleashed a wave of persecution across England. Understand his motivations and how they might play a role in your narrative.
Notable Jacobean Cases: Discover real witch trials from the Jacobean era that you can bring into your sessions, or use as inspiration for your own twisted tales. These cases are dripping with drama, suspicion, and the very human desire to find scapegoats for society's problems.
Charles I and Witchcraft: The transition from James I to Charles I brought shifts in the political landscape, and the treatment of suspected witches. Learn how the struggles of Charles’ reign influenced witchcraft persecution and how to reflect these changes in your sessions.
Reference: Need to adapt this for another system? We’ve got you covered. This section includes notes on converting material into the system of your choice, a glossary of key terms you’ll see throughout the book, and a bibliography of sources used to piece together this historical horror.
87 pages. PDF and epub files included.
History of Witchcraft Volume II dives into the era of James I through Charles I, when paranoia, superstition, and royal edicts fueled the flames of fear across England. This historical dark fantasy offers a terrifying, story-focused roleplaying experience that places character and narrative front and center. Every decision your characters make shapes the twisted path they walk. Will they embrace the hysteria or rise above it?
The setting is rife with betrayal, suspicion, and real-world horrors. Witch hunts, inquisitions, and the shadowy influence of the crown are all part of the bleak, supernatural landscape. What makes this book stand out is the blend of imagination, collaboration, and player agency that brings new depth to your storytelling. You're not just rolling dice and checking boxes, you’re crafting a shared narrative with consequences that reach far beyond the immediate.
If you’re a fan of witch-driven, historical horror like The Witch, A Discovery of Witches, or Salem, this will feel both familiar and thrillingly new. It’s perfect for anyone wanting a fresh yet unsettling take on the witchcraft trials that goes beyond stock clichés and into truly haunting territory.
A Universal Sourcebook
You don’t need it to play any of our games using The Simple Approach, but it’s here to spice things up if you want. It’s also written to be functionally system-agnostic, so feel free to throw its elements into any other roleplaying system your choice.
If you’re looking to use it with a different roleplaying system, don’t worry. There are notes at the end to help with conversion, and if you’re need more advice in translating material between systems, grab the Lightspress Handbook,available wherever you found this book.
Legacy Editions
Legacy Editions are a chance to revisit some of our classic titles with a fresh coat of paint. They’ve been updated with our current trade dress and given a once-over by the editorial team to clean up any lingering rough edges. Sure, they might not have all the bells and whistles of our latest releases, but that’s kind of the point. These books are a solid addition to your collection without costing you an arm and a leg. You’re getting great value at a budget price, and they still deliver on quality, even if they don’t have that new-release shine.
Navigating This Book
Here’s a breakdown of the tools and resources you’ll find inside these pages:
The Exorcists: Explore the grim figures tasked with rooting out evil and purging the land of suspected witches. These individuals, both real and imagined, wield power, fear, and zeal in equal measure. Their methods will leave a mark on your characters, and the story you tell.
James I and Witchcraft: Explore the mind of King James I, whose obsession with witchcraft shaped laws, influenced trials, and unleashed a wave of persecution across England. Understand his motivations and how they might play a role in your narrative.
Notable Jacobean Cases: Discover real witch trials from the Jacobean era that you can bring into your sessions, or use as inspiration for your own twisted tales. These cases are dripping with drama, suspicion, and the very human desire to find scapegoats for society's problems.
Charles I and Witchcraft: The transition from James I to Charles I brought shifts in the political landscape, and the treatment of suspected witches. Learn how the struggles of Charles’ reign influenced witchcraft persecution and how to reflect these changes in your sessions.
Reference: Need to adapt this for another system? We’ve got you covered. This section includes notes on converting material into the system of your choice, a glossary of key terms you’ll see throughout the book, and a bibliography of sources used to piece together this historical horror.
87 pages. PDF and epub files included.
History of Witchcraft Volume II dives into the era of James I through Charles I, when paranoia, superstition, and royal edicts fueled the flames of fear across England. This historical dark fantasy offers a terrifying, story-focused roleplaying experience that places character and narrative front and center. Every decision your characters make shapes the twisted path they walk. Will they embrace the hysteria or rise above it?
The setting is rife with betrayal, suspicion, and real-world horrors. Witch hunts, inquisitions, and the shadowy influence of the crown are all part of the bleak, supernatural landscape. What makes this book stand out is the blend of imagination, collaboration, and player agency that brings new depth to your storytelling. You're not just rolling dice and checking boxes, you’re crafting a shared narrative with consequences that reach far beyond the immediate.
If you’re a fan of witch-driven, historical horror like The Witch, A Discovery of Witches, or Salem, this will feel both familiar and thrillingly new. It’s perfect for anyone wanting a fresh yet unsettling take on the witchcraft trials that goes beyond stock clichés and into truly haunting territory.
A Universal Sourcebook
You don’t need it to play any of our games using The Simple Approach, but it’s here to spice things up if you want. It’s also written to be functionally system-agnostic, so feel free to throw its elements into any other roleplaying system your choice.
If you’re looking to use it with a different roleplaying system, don’t worry. There are notes at the end to help with conversion, and if you’re need more advice in translating material between systems, grab the Lightspress Handbook,available wherever you found this book.
Legacy Editions
Legacy Editions are a chance to revisit some of our classic titles with a fresh coat of paint. They’ve been updated with our current trade dress and given a once-over by the editorial team to clean up any lingering rough edges. Sure, they might not have all the bells and whistles of our latest releases, but that’s kind of the point. These books are a solid addition to your collection without costing you an arm and a leg. You’re getting great value at a budget price, and they still deliver on quality, even if they don’t have that new-release shine.
Navigating This Book
Here’s a breakdown of the tools and resources you’ll find inside these pages:
The Exorcists: Explore the grim figures tasked with rooting out evil and purging the land of suspected witches. These individuals, both real and imagined, wield power, fear, and zeal in equal measure. Their methods will leave a mark on your characters, and the story you tell.
James I and Witchcraft: Explore the mind of King James I, whose obsession with witchcraft shaped laws, influenced trials, and unleashed a wave of persecution across England. Understand his motivations and how they might play a role in your narrative.
Notable Jacobean Cases: Discover real witch trials from the Jacobean era that you can bring into your sessions, or use as inspiration for your own twisted tales. These cases are dripping with drama, suspicion, and the very human desire to find scapegoats for society's problems.
Charles I and Witchcraft: The transition from James I to Charles I brought shifts in the political landscape, and the treatment of suspected witches. Learn how the struggles of Charles’ reign influenced witchcraft persecution and how to reflect these changes in your sessions.
Reference: Need to adapt this for another system? We’ve got you covered. This section includes notes on converting material into the system of your choice, a glossary of key terms you’ll see throughout the book, and a bibliography of sources used to piece together this historical horror.
87 pages. PDF and epub files included.