





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.






















