{"product_id":"the-hidden-isle","title":"The Hidden Isle","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-italic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Hidden Isle—an A4-size, gold-foiled, hardcover book of roughly 230 pages—contains the complete game rules, sections describing Dioscoria and the world of the sixteenth century, and all character classes and supplementary tables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-italic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Hidden Isle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eis a pen and paper RPG that uses Tarot cards instead of dice, \u003c\/span\u003eset in the 16th century on the secretive island of Dioscoria. It focuses on\u003cspan class=\"bold\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e roleplaying and collaborative storytelling. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a game about\u003cspan class=\"bold\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e swashbuckling adventures \u003c\/span\u003eacross Europe and the Middle East, stealing forbidden texts from oppressive regimes, protecting an island of outcasts using\u003cspan class=\"bold\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e ancient magic\u003c\/span\u003e, and\u003cspan class=\"bold\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e toppling empires\u003c\/span\u003e with just the right speech at just the right time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eNarrative heavy\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003erules light.\u003c\/span\u003e While the game does have rules, their purpose is to enrich and drive your narratives. The game is designed as a collaborative storytelling experience. \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003ePlay and character growth intertwined. \u003c\/span\u003eEach character has a burden—an emotional weight they carry—and an ideal to live up to. Become your truest self, or succumb to your worst impulses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eA vibrant 16th-century world. \u003c\/span\u003eDioscoria is described in loving detail, as are major cities of the time such as London, Istanbul and Venice. No historical knowledge is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eA wide array of characters. \u003c\/span\u003ePlay as an Illusionist, Scoundrel, Occultist, Prowler, Champion or Hunter. More characters are planned for stretch goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eGM can plan or improvise. \u003c\/span\u003eScenarios can be planned ahead of time by the Seer, or improvised at the start of a session for GMs short on time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eTarot cards instead of dice. \u003c\/span\u003eThey’re used for everything from scenario inspiration, to character backstories, to divination, to skill checks. No Tarot experience is required and any deck can be used.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mysite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54403825041701,"sku":"9783950557107","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/0302\/1093\/files\/hidden-isle-01.png?v=1793961719","url":"https:\/\/tiananycolefunyllc.store\/products\/the-hidden-isle","provider":"TIANANYCOLEFUNYLLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}