The Ravensridge Press
In the Shadow of Glory
At a Glance
Duet (2 players)Medium (1-2 hours)Ages 13-17 (Teen) and Ages 18+ (Mature/Adult)Mechanics (System): Letter-writing, Journaling, and Playing cards (Custom)Genres: Superhero and DramaComplexity: Beginner
Flawed Heroes and Broken Villains
In the Shadow of Glory is a two-player epistolary Tabletop Role-Playing Game (TTRPG) of flawed heroes and broken villains. One player is a hero who has gone unmatched, and the other player - their arch nemesis. Both have been unable to thwart the other, and have resigned to coexisting. Explore the nostalgic relationship between two long-lost foes as they both struggle with the weight of ultimate power.
Contains:
- adaptive rules for playing long and short games
- extensive tables for unique character creation
- evolving prompt tables to drive the narrative
- an example play running through the entire book
- advice and tips for letter writing.
You'll love In the Shadow of Glory if you like:
- morally grey protagonists
- melancholy stories of isolation and connection
- superhero narratives that focus on characters rather than epic fight scenes.
40 page, 6 x 8.25 inch, full color, perfect-bound book
Does not include digital version. Please reach out to the publisher with proof of purchase if you would like a digital copy. This is not a guarantee.
