Savants are the smartest folks in Shadow City, or at least the ones that insist on everyone knowing it. It’s hard to keep such prodigious minds from wandering across a multitude of disciplines, and even the most strait-laced among them pick up a tremendous store of clever tricks

Live tonight 9 PM ET on Twitch & YouTube. Special House of Skye episode of Shadow City Mysteries. One-on-one sessions with: Winston C as Peryn Ariel Kasten as Reggie Story reflections, Level 3, subclasses revealed live.

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. Read more 👉 playonwordsstudios.com/dev-blog/f/dev…

Makers are some of the toughest people around. It’s hard to make a living in Shadow City without long nights and grueling days. Those folks that would take the mantle of “artisans” and build things that seem safe have put blood, sweat, and tears into their works that non-crafters

Live tonight 9 PM ET on Twitch & YouTube. Special House of Skye episode of Shadow City Mysteries. One-on-one sessions with: Matthew Bell as Farank Matt Walsh as Ignatus Level 3. Subclasses revealed live.

Join us tonight at 9 PM Eastern on Twitch and YouTube for a special episode of Shadow City Mysteries: House of Skye. GM Christopher Mifsud runs two one-on-one sessions blending in-character play with out-of-character discussion. Katie Downey joins first as Quinn, followed by

Lieutenant-Colonel Alston Siskin (retired) is known across the city as the Union Boss, a title he carries with the same weight and authority he once wore in uniform. A decorated war veteran, he served multiple tours of duty in the Third Military Group, earning a reputation for

When a rival faction clamps down on the party’s influence project, Sneaky Influence spends Sneak Attack dice to reclaim Progress, undermining competitors without ever picking a fight in broad daylight. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/AnGgc #ShadowCityMysteries #TTRPG

Mystic (Wisdom) Spellcaster of the unseen: you tame the monochrome magic of Shadow City, attuning between stances to unlock otherworldly powers. Read more 👉 playonwordsstudios.com/dev-blog/f/dev…

Known only by his title, the Rat King is Soreta’s underworld leader and the most feared criminal in Shadow City. His rule was built on brutality, precision, and an understanding of power that leaves little room for mercy. Few would dare challenge him, and fewer still would

Elys Swift is the owner of the Curiosity Shop, a narrow little place tucked away on a street that seems to appear only when you are looking for something you cannot name. A devoted member of the Cult of Tenebrous, she trades in rare artifacts, strange books, and the kind of

Queenie was the undisputed leader of the Court of Rats, a title she earned through equal parts cunning, brutality, and patience. From the maze of tunnels beneath the city to the rickety rooftops and crumbling warehouses along the waterfront, her influence spread like shadow,

Prismatic alignment at level 20 lets them invoke multiple color effects at once, granting invisibility to allies whose minds are unprepared while unleashing Prismatic Spray on a horror beyond sight. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/AnVnp #TTRPG #ShadowCityMysteries #GameDesign

🎉 Our latest spotlight shines bright on Malta’s vibrant gaming industry! Play on Words Studios is redefining narrative depth across games & tabletop RPGs with Shadow City Mysteries. A great example of cross-media indie storytelling. Read More on: news.playcon.eu/gaming/local-g…

The Society of Ravens is Shadow City’s hidden aristocracy, few in number but unrivaled in wealth and influence. Membership is usually inherited, but exceptional newcomers can earn an invitation. Read more 👉 playonwordsstudios.com/dev-blog/f/dev…

staying in my lane and recommending a TTRPG! 🥰

An urban legend given flesh, The Smoker is the whispered puppeteer of Shadow City, his “case files” detail every secret, scandal, and power play. Read more 👉 playonwordsstudios.com/dev-blog/f/dev…

House of Skye weaves high society politics with the grit of street-level desperation. Grand balls echo with whispered betrayals and carefully veiled threats while back alleys churn with rumors that could topple dynasties. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/An3FU #ActualPlay

Farank Tern (he/him) New to the job and eager to make a good impression, Farank reads the room, keeps conversations cool, and works to steer the family clear of trouble while keeping his own head above water. Played by Matthew Asa Bell. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/An58v

Great article about some of us “less big” TTRPG actual plays! Really lovely to have High Rollers in there and spoken of so highly!!