Savant (Intelligence) Intellectual trickster: your superior intellect “performs” like magic via Superiority dice, and you lean on cunning over raw might.
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Disruption can disable turnstone engines in a haunted factory, halting spectral machines in their tracks. The Mystic Ward absorbs arcane backlash, anchoring the party when the veil between worlds tears.
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The coins were not currency. They were invitations… or warnings.
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In the game, characters may consult these very same monochrome cards to glean insights about conspiracies and hidden plots. Meanwhile, on your own table, you can replicate that experience by performing actual Tarot readings.
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At high levels, late game, the Infiltrator faces horrors that lurk in the warped corners of the city. Evasion becomes life or death against shadowy blasts. Success means no damage, but failure means half.
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Madame Rose did not smile. But something behind the mask did.
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Every sealed box carries a question. Opening it might answer it. Delivering it might start something worse.
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Monochromatic Magic Spells and spell lists are specifically created for practitioners of Shadow and Light, who operate subtly in a world of polite skepticism.
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You help decide what the city cares about before scene one.
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If you’ve ever wondered how certain criminal factions or power structures gained prominence in Shadow City, this is your chance to shape that narrative firsthand.
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Your version of the Rat King is not predetermined. You decide how he is built, how he survives, and how he dominates.
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You can now check out our cinematic trailer to see how we’re blending noir aesthetics with shadowy intrigue and clockwork elements. It’s a taste of what awaits in the full game, and we think it captures the gritty charm of Shadow City perfectly.
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Dev Blog #11: The Face’s Role in Shadow City Mysteries
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Savants blend Intelligence and Dexterity saves, light armor, ranged weapons, and either Thieves’ Tools or a Disguise Kit into a toolkit unmatched for versatility.
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I had empanadas tonight from the place I’ve been getting them from since I was twelve, and reader, they genuinely are one of the best foods on the planet.
(LA folks, Mercado Buenos Aires in Van Nuys is worth the trip. Please support them.)
Files and Fragments is live.
Episode 22 of our Shadow City Mysteries Actual Play dives into hidden records, strange phenomena, and unsettling discoveries at Gentle Hearts Sanitarium.
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New episodes every Tuesday.
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Step Behind the Shadows.
Episode 1 of our new behind-the-scenes series is live.
Creative Director Christopher Mifsud talks vision, noir storytelling, and building the Shadow City Mysteries universe.
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New episodes every Sunday.
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Our ultimate goal is to create interactive worlds that leave a lasting impact on players and fans alike.
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Some allies will rise with you. Others will be discarded. A few will never forgive you.
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In Rise of the Rat King, you do not observe history. You shape it. You take on the role of the Rat King long before the title inspires fear. Before the city whispers his name.
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Here, the Heavy’s role transforms again: they become the bulwark against forces that twist both metal and mind.
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Church of Astra (Light): Blessed or burdened by divine favor, Nyla channels miraculous insights to read minds or bend emotions. Their faith both guides their steps and sparks friction with the city’s skeptics.
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Church of Astra (Light): Blessed or burdened by divine favor, Nyla channels miraculous insights to read minds or bend emotions. Their faith both guides their steps and sparks friction with the city’s skeptics.
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Here, the Heavy’s role transforms again: they become the bulwark against forces that twist both metal and mind.
Read more 👉 playonwordsstudios.com/dev-blog/f/dev-blog-10-t...
In Rise of the Rat King, you do not observe history. You shape it. You take on the role of the Rat King long before the title inspires fear. Before the city whispers his name.
Read the full article: Dev Blog #19: Case Files – Rise of the Rat King Demo
▸ https://lttr.ai/AodoF
We are just happy to have you be a part of it all and are always supportive of anyone needing to take a mental health break. We are looking forward to having you back in the shadows with us soon.
The demo is a tight, focused snapshot of Chapter One. About twenty minutes of play. No filler. No safety net. Just enough time to feel the weight of the city, the pressure of choice, and the cost of ambition.
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