Magpie Games
Defiant RPG: Core Book
The Defiant Role Playing Game core rulebook features:
• 8.5" x 11" Hardcover Book With Full Color Art
• Lore and Worldbuilding on the World of Defiant
• Dozens of Personal, Court, and Marital Themes For Character Creation
• Rules + GM Materials
Defiant RPG is an urban fantasy game about the mighty, modern-day supernaturals who rebelled against their destiny and, instead of destroying the world, decided to protect it. By enforcing a demanding set of rules, the Defiant aristocracy empowers protective seals around their cities, making them the only safe havens in a world ravaged by the Apocalypse.
The Player Characters are the Defiant blue-bloods, leading the supernatural society of fallen angels, demons, ancient gods, and dragons. They are powerful rulers with their own Holdings (like clubs or luxurious mansions) and faithful subjects.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬:
• Complete game rules that will let you play exciting games in the world of Defiant
• A comprehensive description of the intriguing Defiant universe
• Two robust chapters for the Game Master, focusing on preparing and running the game, with Basic and Advanced rules to choose from
• Ready-to-play Province with dozens of NPCs, locations, and two Story Arcs
• 4 Origins available to play: Angels, Deava, Infernals, and Leviathans
• 20 Personal Themes for the Characters, with dozens of Traits to choose from, Theme Questions the Players can ask during the game, and special powers
• 9 Marital Themes with the rules on how to navigate the chosen marriage
• 9 Court Themes with multiple subjects to govern and problems to deal with
• 12 Great Houses the Characters may come from, with their own Creeds and Sacred Traditions
• 6 Holding Themes, enabling you to choose and customize your Character’s home
• 9 Flairs and 6 Achievements to make the game even more engaging!
𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:
• There’s no simple “You succeeded” or “You failed” outcome. There’s always a choice, an obstacle, or some trouble involved, but also bonuses, unexpected benefits, and lucky turns of events.
• Players can influence the story by using different Theme Questions tailored to playing their chosen Themes. The “Gem” Character can ask, “How am I the center of this event?” or the Guide can ask, “Who approaches me about my teachings?”.
UPC/ISBN: 5904858943302
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