TO BE PUBLISHED ON NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Imagine the hypnotic hum of cicadas in the fragrant air, the clash of shields, the intense glare of the Sun, the taste of soft lips wet by crimson wine, and the dark smoke over the sacrificial pyres.
Welcome to Fragments of the Past, the setting that is redefining the Mediterranean fantasy. Inspired by Tolkien, Homer, and the archaeology of the Bronze Age, the game echoes the civilizations and myths of the archaic Mediterranean Sea.
It is a journey into a forgotten past that could have been but never was.
Fragments of the Past is a rules-light TTRPG, where conflicts are resolved on a roll of a d10 or a d100. Epithets, Passions, and Gifts define your character: they describe past experiences and torments, inspire narrative plots, and interact directly with the rules. You can be a "Lotophagus ", a "Fallen Prince of a distant Thalassocracy ", an "Heir of an Ancient Warrior Tradition ", or "Possessed by Madness". At the same time, Fortuna points and Hybris points describe your relationship with the Immortal Gods and the extent of transgressions you will inevitably commit during your life.
Pray and live according to the ancient customs of long-forgotten civilizations if you dare.
The release includes four full-color hardcover books: The Roleplaying Game, The Roleplaying Game - Collector's Edition, The Designbook, and The Narrative Artbook - Collection I – XLII. PDFs are also available for purchase for those who prefer digital editions, all accompanied by bookmarks for easy reference.
Fragments of the Past TTRPG Trailer: https://youtu.be/2qiUwWPVHpo
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Fragments of the Past Official Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/XrwG3UDG6j
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Fragments of the Past - The Roleplaying Game includes:
- A two-page cheat sheet with all the rules.
- 120 Epiteths, Gifts, and Passions.
- 187 pages filled with artworks to nurture your imagination and worldbuilding.
- New Fragments that continue the collection of the Narrative Artbook (XLIV - L).
- in-game examples of the mechanics, character creation, and guidelines to support Storytellers and Players in running the game.
- A rich collection of story prompts to inspire and aid improvisation, like Talismans, sacred processions, ritual duels, shipwrecks, and joyous banquets.
- A one-shot adventure with 4 pre-generated characters, "The Destiny of the City of Moray Eels", to begin your story in the continent of Askedoria.
ABOUT DEV9K
Founded in 2013, Dev9k is a publisher based in Estonia with an Italian soul. We develop video games, tabletop RPGs, books, and IPs focused on atmosphere and strong narratives. The human soul is far greater than what we are inclined to think in our contemporary society, and it needs to explore vast and blazing horizons. If you are like us, my friend, you come from another time.