Wordplay

The main rules are now in for proofreading and work commences on the themes. I am heartened to see that some of the theme writers are playtesting their work at Furnace in October. I hope to play in some of the games!

Work on the Epic Fantasy theme has started in earnest; I am about three thousand words in. Here’s an example ‘Place’ that I have just added:

The Isolated Village

Far away from the main trade routes and ancient roads of decaying empires, hidden between hill and forest lies the isolated village. Self sufficient, this forgotten community has either become slowly detached from the rest of the realm, is geographically challenged, or has specific reasons for hiding away from the rest of civilisation.

The village perhaps has a secret that has to be kept at all costs. A home to some evil or curse? Or perhaps this place is a sanctuary, an idyll, that provides the heroes with much needed rest and respite, a home away from the battles that they have faced? An isolated tower just beyond the village would be home to an old wise wizard with enigmatic answers to the heroes’ difficult questions. The tavern, small and well kept, is either warm and welcoming, or filled with suspicious locals who wish the player characters would move on.

The village’s isolation weaves an effect on the inhabitants. Here you will find unexpressed love, hidden royalty, hero wannabes, simple wisdom and suspicious knives in the dark.

There’s almost certainly an adventure or three in or around the isolated village.

Body: Lungs full of fresh air, Six fingers, Strong as the mountains

Mind: Beast lore, Farming, Forage, Hunting, Ignorant, Know everybody in the village, Know secret lore, Know the way to the hidden dungeon, Magic craft, Self sufficient

Soul: Direct, Dreamer, Four leagues is a world away, Heir to the throne, Naïve, Secrets and lies, Simple wisdom, Suspicious, Starry eyed, Uncomplicated, Wary of strangers, Wide eyed innocent, Yearning to find love