Moonseed

A whimsical RPG based on Cairn by Yochai Gal.

Status

First Draft v0.1.2023-10

What is it all about?

There was once a thriving kingdom, but a druid's curse turned it into a vast expanse of ruins. Hidden within these ruins are special tree seeds, protected by the curse.

Every full moon, a doorway to one of these ruins reveals itself, offering an opportunity to retrieve these seeds. If someone manages to find and plant one of these sacred seeds, the rapid growth of the forest surrounding the kingdom slows down. However, neglecting or missing a seed causes the forest to grow even faster.

The ruins aren't easily accessible. They are guarded by creatures and enchantments: stone and timber golems, deceptive illusions, ghostly apparitions, and even trees that move and think on their own.

This encroaching forest is swallowing up the land, and as it grows, it isolates human communities. To combat this, groups known as "Moon Harvesters" step up. They are brave souls who journey into the ruins during the full moon, seeking the sacred seeds. Their aim is to find and plant these seeds in their communities, pushing back against the ever-growing forest.

Complex34

A dieselpunk RPG based on Into the Odd by Chris McDowall

Status

First Draft v0.1.2023-10

What is it all about?

In the steel-gray belly of Complex34, smoke rises and shadows play tricks on the weary eyes of its denizens. This ain't your average neighborhood; this is a sprawling jungle of iron and oil, where every alleyway hides secrets and every corner has a story to tell. The factories belt out their industrial symphonies, punctuated by the hiss of steam and the groan of old machinery. It's a place where the skyline is a patchwork of towering chimneys and crooked antennas, and where the night never truly gets dark thanks to the amber glow of streetlights and neon signs.

They say there are Vaults here, old as the hills and twice as mysterious. Not the kind you'd find in a bank, but the kind that hide ancient wonders and dark truths. These Vaults are whispered about in hushed tones in the seedy bars of Complex34. Some folks spend their entire lives looking for them, chasing down legends and rumors, hoping to unlock their treasures. Most end up with empty pockets or worse, six feet under. But those who succeed? They find more than just riches. They find power.

Then there are the Makinations, a blend of the mystical and the mechanical. They ain't just cogs and gears; they're fused with magic that no one quite understands. These contraptions? They're the real deal, the kind of stuff that can change the fate of a person or even the entire Complex. Everyone wants their hands on one, from the street-savvy hustlers to the power-hungry mob bosses. They say if you control the Makinations, you control Complex34.

But in this world of grime and glamour, nothing's ever straightforward. There's always a catch, always a price to pay. Trust is a rare commodity, and betrayal lurks around every corner. The air is thick with tension, and every so often, you can hear the distant echoes of gunfire.

So, if you're looking to dive into the intricate maze that is Complex34, be ready. 'Cause in this gritty world of diesel and dark arts, you either play the game or get played. And trust me, kid, you don't want to be on the losing end.