Menagerie Press is creating Westlands, a 2D6-based fantasy RPG with streamlined mechanics based on the Sword of Cepheus open game license system reference document. The 2D6 fantasy system (Traveller, Sword of Cepheus) has a true sword and sorcery feel, allowing exploration and adventure in a savage land. Action resolution is quick, putting an emphasis on story, not rules.
When the mercenaries arrive in Neo-Tokyo 2100, they are greeted by a country determined to cling to tradition and ignore the growing urban blight. Shadowy work is available everywhere in Japan’s sprawling metropolis. The team can interact with a wide range of fixers and connections, ranging from the Triad’s Three Toes Chao and the retired Yakuza boss, Matsuo “Boss” Shige, to Genji Corporation’s co-CEOs, the mysterious brothers Yoritomo and Yoshitsune Genji.
A Murder in Coal City is a stand alone adventure meant to be run as a one-shot in 4-6 hours for 3-5 players plus the GM. Inside, you’ll find everything you need to run a satisfying Gumshoe murder investigation with no additional prep; including in-depth write ups of eight persons of interest, a breakdown of the murder, a list of custom skills for your investigators, and a comprehensive step-by-step guide of the plot to help you pace your game.
Paragon Playset: On the distant world of Riknoumi, the Sea Kings reign supreme after the Age of Destruction, where ancient pirates unlocked the secrets of ascension through legendary treasures and birthseals. These marks destined generations to traverse the seas in pursuit of power and glory, ultimately leading to the rise of eight Sea Kings who now challenge the world with a daring proposition: conquer their islands and ascend to join them. As a pirate born with the birthseal, you must gather your crew and embark on a journey of freedom, adventure, and the quest for ultimate power. What will the pirate life mean to you?