Fragments of the Past is a rules-light roleplaying game set in a Bronze-Age world evoking the atmosphere of ancient tales and poems of the archaic Mediterranean, where conflicts are resolved on a roll of a d10 or a d100.
Experience the great tragedies, deeds, and ambitions of larger-than-life characters, dwelling in a world of sacred places and untamed wilderness. Pray and live according to the ancient customs of long-forgotten civilizations, if you dare.
Epithets, Passions, and Gifts define characters: they describe past experiences, and torments, inspiring narrative plots and interacting directly with the rules.
You can be a ÒLotophagusÒ, a ÒFallen Prince of a distant ThalassocracyÒ, an ÒHeir of an Ancient Warrior TraditionÒ, or ÒPossessed by MadnessÓ.
Fortuna points and Hybris points describe your relationship with the Immortal Gods and the extent of transgressions that you will inevitably commit during your life.
The setting is inspired by a sense of wonder and nostalgia for the fierce beauty of the archaic past: think Homer meets Tolkien.
The manual is enhanced with a rich collection of story prompts to inspire and aid improvisation, like Talismans, sacred processions, ritual duels, shipwrecks, and joyous banquets.
Player count: 1-5 [+ the Storyteller]
Age Range: 16+
Content:
- 187 Pages filled with artworks to nurture your imagination and worldbuilding.
- 120 Epiteths, Gifts and Passions.
- A one-shot adventure with 4 pre-generated characters, ÒThe Destiny of the City of Moray EelsÒ, to begin your story in the continent of Askedoria.
- A two-page cheat sheet with all the rules.
- Many in-game examples of the mechanics, character creation, and guidelines to support Storytellers and Players in running the game.
- New Fragments that continue the collection of the Narrative Artbook (XLIV Ð L).
Official Website: https://fragmentsofthepast.dev9k.com/
Discord Community + Special Content: https://bit.ly/Dev9k_Discord
Newsletter: https://fragmentsofthepast.dev9k.com/newsletter/
Official Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qiUwWPVHpo