Whispers of the Woods

 120.00

A minimalistic game inspired by 18th-century history, Slavic and Germanic legends, the art of Arthur Rackham, and von Goethe’s writing.

47 in stock

Description

This is Whispers of the Woods. A minimalistic role-playing game in which players will fill the shoes of 18th-century villagers on a journey into mysterious, dark woods. The game is focused on storytelling, making difficult decisions, and weaving a collaborative, intertwined narrative. Beautifully illustrated with art based on old linocuts, and filled with tones of story hooks, tables, and plot points, it’s a unique tool for creating memorable, atmospheric stories.

On 90 pages you’ll find:

  • 7+ roles, like the Hunter, Artist, Crone, or Child,
  • Character creation, filled with random tables for Secrets, Sickness, Abilities, and more
  • Collaborative rules for fighting and resolving issues,
  • Solo and GM-less play rules,
  • Tools for the Gamekeeper to create intriguing, deep stories based on legends and real natural phenomena,
  • Hex map generator with dozens of encounters supported by random tables and plot hooks.