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In the Shadow of Glory

Flawed Heroes and Broken Villains

In the Shadow of GloryĀ is a two-player epistolary Tabletop Role-Playing Game (TTRPG) of flawed heroes and broken villains. One player is a hero who has gone unmatched, and the other player - their arch nemesis. Both have been unable to thwart the other, and have resigned to coexisting. Explore the nostalgic relationship between two long-lost foes as they both struggle with the weight of ultimate power.

Contains:

  • adaptive rules for playingĀ long and short games
  • extensive tables for uniqueĀ character creation
  • evolvingĀ prompt tablesĀ to drive the narrative
  • anĀ exampleĀ play running through the entire book
  • adviceĀ and tips for letter writing.

You'll loveĀ In the Shadow of GloryĀ if you like:

  • morally greyĀ protagonists
  • melancholyĀ stories of isolation and connection
  • superhero narratives that focus onĀ charactersĀ rather than epic fight scenes.

40 page, 6 x 8.25 inch, full color, perfect-bound book

Does not include digital version. Please reach out to the publisher with proof of purchase if you would like a digital copy. This is not a guarantee.

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Flawed Heroes and Broken Villains

In the Shadow of GloryĀ is a two-player epistolary Tabletop Role-Playing Game (TTRPG) of flawed heroes and broken villains. One player is a hero who has gone unmatched, and the other player - their arch nemesis. Both have been unable to thwart the other, and have resigned to coexisting. Explore the nostalgic relationship between two long-lost foes as they both struggle with the weight of ultimate power.

Contains:

  • adaptive rules for playingĀ long and short games
  • extensive tables for uniqueĀ character creation
  • evolvingĀ prompt tablesĀ to drive the narrative
  • anĀ exampleĀ play running through the entire book
  • adviceĀ and tips for letter writing.

You'll loveĀ In the Shadow of GloryĀ if you like:

  • morally greyĀ protagonists
  • melancholyĀ stories of isolation and connection
  • superhero narratives that focus onĀ charactersĀ rather than epic fight scenes.

40 page, 6 x 8.25 inch, full color, perfect-bound book

Does not include digital version. Please reach out to the publisher with proof of purchase if you would like a digital copy. This is not a guarantee.

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