Viator

Viator (meaning “Traveler” in Latin) is a rules-lite universal RPG system. Rules-lite means that it doesn’t rely on a huge book of rules; all you need to play is the two page core rulebook and a few six sided dice! Universal means that the game system can work in nearly any style or setting.  Also check out the ten premade settings below for rich worlds and plenty of GM resources!

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The Gilded Empire, the newest suppliment, takes a look at the Mali Empire. While the Mongols terrorized Asia and keep Europe exhausted of supplies, Africa has been able to thrive because of the protection of Cairo. With centuries of peace, mountains of gold, and the introduction of alchemy, Mali has grown and expanded to become the largest power on the continent. But even with all of its power and influence, nothing lasts forever, and Mali stands on the edge of collapse or war. Will the kingdom of gold fall to folly, or will it shed its strife and come out stronger?

The Gilded Empire contain:

• Information about Mali, the Gilded Empire, a powerful but mismanaged kingdom with centuries of history,
• A rival nation in Ife, who took a darker path in their alchemical research,
• Rich rules and explanations for alchemy, along with several different disciplines,
• A timeline of monster experiments that lead from golden golems to homunculi that are indistinuishable from humans,
• And example NPCs and enemies to use during play and inspire creativity!

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Check out the list of settings here!

The Gilded Empire: A bright golden nation in decline, dealing with threats from both outside and within. Travel through the Sahara Desert or sail down the Niger River to see everything that this nation has to offer!

The Labyrinth: A classic dungeon-crawling experience set in an ever shifting maze. It can act as a standalone one-shot generator, or tie the other released settings together with multiversal lore and traveling rules!

Rainy Ruins: Play as post-apocalyptic scavengers in the ruins of Seattle, dealing with several factions each trying to rebuild society amidst flooding and radiation. Gather gear, loot supplies, and get ready to fight, because anything goes in the new world.

Norrvei: A rich setting of political intrigue and mysticism, where players navigate a Scandenatian nation caught between tradition and innovation. Players take on the role of the Blessed, following their dreams at the behest of a curious god.

The Mongolian Plains: Play as survivors navigating a desolate, war-torn world that's been ravaged by the Mongols. Exploration, alchemy, and resistance define this harsh, nomadic landscape, where bandits, monsters, and Mongol patrols are constant threats.

Starbound: You finally have a ship of your own, and you're off to see the stars! Take on dangerous jobs in order to upgrade your vessel and explore vast megacities, abandoned colonies, and mysterious Golden Age structures.

Bordeaux: Set in a single French city, players take on the role of rebels fighting back against the dystopia they find themselves in. Brain eating worms, hauty bourgeoisie, and electrified walls combine into a tense and dangerous story.

Shining Seas: Embark on an adventure across the Aegean Sea, fighting pirates, invading troops, and mythological monsters along the way. Use the random island generator to create hundreds of unique stops, as you search for treasure and deal with problems all across the sea.

Steel March: Suit up and get ready to hit the battlefield, as you play as members of the Holy German Army fighting back against Russian-created warbeasts. Earn your stripes as you go on deployments, and if you're lucky, you may be able to wear a Panzerframe into battle against building-sized beasts.

Spheres of Terror: A satire setting based on the 9/10/2024 presidential debate. It aims to answer one question: what would the world be like if everything Trump claimed was true?