MortalSphereRPG v0.5 Draft

What is MortalSphere RPG?

MortalSphere is a unique tabletop roleplaying game focused on the profound connection between player-controlled gods and their mortal champions. It blends a rich, original setting with an intuitive core mechanic, offering a distinct play experience.

Key Features You'll Find Inside:

• You Are the Deimon: Your choices as a Deimon influence your Champion's path, their powers, and the very narrative of the world. Witness your mortal proxy navigate challenges, fulfill ancient Prophecies, and rise from obscurity to legend.
• A World of Celestial Cycles: Explore the MortalSphere, a world constantly influenced by the celestial dance of its two co-orbital moons, Deiome and Pteros. Locked in a precise 125-day cycle of dominance and eclipse, these celestial bodies dictate not just the skies, but also the flow of power, fortune, and societal prominence.
• Races Forged by the Divine: Encounter peoples with unique origins tied directly to the Deimon:
  • Humans: The numerous inheritors of the Deimonic age, their civilization built upon their historical role as the world's primary agricultural providers, making them central to trade and sustenance.
  • Dwarves: Forget your typical mountain dwellers! These stout, resilient folk were uplifted from bears by the Deimon to be master miners. Now dwelling in highly matriarchal clans within sprawling tundra warrens, female dwarves are highly prized and hold immense political power. They are an aloof, self-reliant people, known for their unique craftsmanship and their spectacular trade caravans that traverse human lands for coveted grains, beef, and ale.
  • Elves: From the mysterious High Elves, few in number and guardians of ancient knowledge, to the reclusive Wood Elves, deeply connected to the wild and wary of outsiders, each elven lineage holds unique traditions and secrets.
  • Gnomes: The once-overseers of the dwarves, gnomes maintain a naturally rough relationship with their former charges, a subtle tension that permeates their interactions.
• Intuitive d6 Dice Pool System: Experience a straightforward d6 dice pool system that keeps the action flowing. This core mechanic allows for dynamic resolution of Tests and Challenges, where outcomes can range from resounding Success to dramatic Catastrophe, always driving the narrative forward.
• Prophecies Drive Your Champion's Arc: Your Champion's journey is defined by Prophecies, divine directives from you, their Deimon. Fulfilling these Prophecies earns them Karma, shaping their destiny and unlocking their full potential.

What's in this Draft?

This "Pay What You Will" download includes the core rules you need to get started:

• Champion Creation: Detailed steps for building your mortal Champion, including Attributes, Pools, Aegises (your Deimon's mark), Backgrounds, and Skills.
• Core Mechanics: The fundamental dice pool system, how to resolve Tests and Challenges, and the concept of Risk.
• Basic Rules for Play: Understanding Rounds, Turns, Actions, Impairment, and Overcoming Challenges.
• Glimpses of Lore: An introduction to the unique world of MortalSphere, its celestial bodies, and the distinct races that inhabit it.

This is a living document, and your feedback is incredibly valuable as I continue to refine and expand the world and its rules.

Download MortalSphere RPG (Pay What You Will) today and begin forging your Champion's legend!