We're Dragon Blooded, what's one ghost?
The pcs are elemental powered demi-gods of the greatest empire in the world; but they are still only school children (10-12 years old) and have decided to hunt down a ghost in a nearby villa to prove that you truely are Princes of the Earth to the new theology/martial arts teacher who is a massive jerk. continue reading
Ghosts, Strict Teacher, Children at Risk
Urban Vermin
A group of down on their luck underdogs gets another chance to settle old scores with a dangerous boss of the Underworld, both criminal and ghostly. continue reading
Crime, Mentions of Death
The Broken Tower
You’ve ridden for days in pursuit of the raiders who stole your tribe’s cattle and murdered your kin. Sent by Zarah, the clan‑chieftain’s wife, you and your companions hunt the culprits—identified as Greydogs led by the bitter Danakos—toward their home territory in Lismelder lands, seeking to reclaim what was taken and deliver justice for the bl... continue reading
Fantasy Violence
The Blight of Lonebridge
The village of Lonebridge is prosperous. The animals grow fat and healthy, the crops are abundant, and the people never seem to fall ill. The villagers know they owe their good fortune to the brook that runs through Lonebridge and the spirits in the mountains from where the brook flows; they leave offerings at a small altar near the wellspring ... continue reading
Gore, Violence
The 23rd Letter
The 23rd Letter is a technothriller where players are a Cell in The Network, an underground organisation dedicated to protecting Espers–people with psionic abilities. Players will take on the role of Espers (or not, as they choose!) and play as the entire Cell, working together to try to complete a covert mission. Players will also receive a pla... continue reading
Themes of Body Horror, Themes of Experimentation
Terraforming Mars: The First Martian Revolution
The megacorporations came to Mars promising to make a better world, but all they’ve built is a mining camp, a company store that keeps the native Martians oppressed and desperate. The partial pressure of oxygen in the atmosphere might still be too low to breathe, but the flames of revolution are burning. Lead the Martian revolt - or die free on ... continue reading
Spears of the Church
"”Moon Drunk Monster, beautiful and strange, howl your melancholy question, and tell me, which you dread more; the echo or the answer?”” Something terrible stalks the streets of Luyarnha, preying upon people and beast alike. Efforts to kill the creature have failed, and upon the night of the descending Eldritch moon, none but the most crazed or ... continue reading
Body Horror, Gore, Intense Threat
Room at the Top
“Psst… Did you hear the news?” “Of course, it’s been years since adventures got this far. My money’s on floor 14 getting them.” “No! Quite, listen. They killed her yesterday. Then they killed The High Arch Lich whats-its-face today!” “What!!!” “SSSHHHH! Then the adventurers set up a campsite in whats-its-face’s throne room. They are still there ... continue reading
Cartoon Villainy
Ratnarök
Ratnarök approches. Rumbling within sewers that shouldn’t be there portend the end of days is soon. Loki strains to break free from his chains and the Fenris Cat will devour all. Rataclysm is coming. continue reading
Body Horror
Orientation Day
“Hello, and Welcome to the first day of your life and lifelong career at Nu Life! We are the leading company in Genetically Engineered Life Forms, or GELF. Just dry off the residue from the growth vat and we can start your orientation of the 0-Felt Labs! Any questions? Yes, you?” “What are the red lights and alarms for?” “…You have all been sele... continue reading
Body Horror
One Page One Hour RPGs
In short - I’ll sit down at a table for a slot or two with a giant bunch of Grant Howlitt’s one-page RPGs https://rowanrookanddecard.com/product-category/game-systems/one-page-games/?v=25400724d737 and run a one-hour game for whoever shows up. continue reading
Murder Most Fowl
Ah, the seaside. So beautiful this time of year, and much warmer than the cold mountains you just came from. After your harrowing journey here, you’ve decided to relax and take it easy in the late summer sun, and rejuvenate yourselves. What makes things even better, is that the humans have been ripe targets for stealing the choicest food from, ... continue reading
Murder, Death, Body Horror, Birds
Isaac Newton Must Die
It’s the 1920s, and in the aftermath of the great war the Technocracy (a brutal and oppressive organisation of superscientists) has begun consolidating global power. Only the Mystic Traditions truly stand against them to keep magic in the world, a battle they’ve been losing since the Renaissance. Rumour is that a respected and powerful Technocra... continue reading
Mature Themes, Violence, Alcohol, Drugs, Horror
Godforsaken: The End of the New World
Arkham, 1692. You are accused of witchcraft. Your choice: face the judgement of your fellow Puritans or undertake a dangerous mission to the nearby town of Kittery. Kittery, a town overlooked by God, trapped in an endless night. Where a new charismatic preacher has come to town… continue reading
Religious themes, Body Horror, Slavery
Glimmer Gang: These Winterland Woes
Being a magical teen is weird. You have friends now… sort of. I mean, mostly you spend time together fighting beings of negativity and delusion, but you do eat lunch together. The festive season has come. It’s not always easy. To some it’s a delight, others a nuisance, and to a few a grim reminder of when things were worth celebrating. These f... continue reading
Burnout, Grief
Down the Witches Road
A witchcraft and dark magic campaign during the witch hunts and based on folk magic and rural beliefs in the supernatural. continue reading
Black Magic, Monsters, Demons, Body Horror, Torture, Murder, Blood
Cattle Raid!
You must stop a pair of sabre-toothed cats that have been menacing the sacred cattle of a local clan. A rival clan also threatens to take the cattle! How you handle this confrontation determines whether there will be a bloody feud between two clans – or even tribal war… Bronze-age fantasy adventure with a gritty old-school flavour. Newcomers w... continue reading
Fantasy Violence
Beneath a Frozen Sea
It is the coldest winter the region has ever seen. No small boast for a land this far north. The very sea has frozen over to the very horizon! To add this strangeness, beneath the ice, it can be seen that the tides have gone out further than ever before. It is known that there are many shipwrecks along this coast. Their treasures are un-plundere... continue reading
Beginner's Luck
The infamous Rainbow Beetle Casino is the place where wallets go to die. The key to this establishment’s upkeep is the fact they claim their games are the least rigged games in the world. This is, of course, false. While they don’t employ the traditional methods of keeping money in the house’s pocket, they still have an ace up their sleeve. Rumo... continue reading
Gambling, Violence
Abused Powers
Modern day US. “Why did you join the clearly evil cult that is actively trying to unwind reality?” “Magical health benefits. ALL my chronic pain was literally hand waved away.” “….so are you still recruiting?” “But exposing your mind to magic will unravel your soul, leaving you only with despair!” Waves vaguely at the state of the world. “That s... continue reading
Body Horror, Villain Protagonists, Current Events, Violence
A Rough Landing
The city of Jonstown is in turmoil after the recent victory over the Lunar Empire. Nothing except a battle lost can be half so melancholy as a battle won! Some unruly trolls drag the adventurers into trouble, leading to the authorities assigning them a simple task… Simple? Bronze-age fantasy adventure with a gritty old-school flavour. Newco... continue reading
Fantasy Violence
A Dream of Free Goblinia
For centuries the Goblins have toiled in thrall to their Dark Elf masters. Only the Dark Elves know the secrets of the Casting Ceremony, through which Goblins achieve their full potential. Without it, they are cursed to forever be imps: cruel and capricious with no concept of society. Any village that rebels is simply not visited by the Casting ... continue reading
Slavery