{"product_id":"the-almanac-of-sanguine-paths-scratch-dent","title":"The Almanac of Sanguine Paths [SCRATCH \u0026 DENT]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis copy of The Almanac of Sanguine Paths has minor damage\u003c\/strong\u003e such as a bent corner or worn cover. The zine is otherwise unread and and in Like New condition. \u003cstrong\u003eAll sales final on Scratch \u0026amp; Dent.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eListen to the (were)wolf within...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...and delve deep into the Almanac of Sanguine Paths. Reveal its mysteries, communicate with others of your kind, and discover what sacrifices you'll make in pursuit of your ambitions in this journaling and epistolary game for 1-2 players. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Almanac of Sanguine Paths\u003c\/em\u003e is a journaling game where your letters drive the action. Choose your genre, build your world, and discover the joys of corresponding as a werewolf via a secret society with unknown motives. This game can be used alone or in conjunction with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/montfordtales.itch.io\/dead-letter-society\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDead Letter Society\u003c\/a\u003e (Honorable Mention, \u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.igdnonline.com\/groundbreakers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2023 Indie Groundbreaker Awards\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGet both supernatural letter-writing games \u003cstrong\u003eThe Almanac of Sanguine Paths\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eDead Letter Society \u003c\/strong\u003etogether in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tabletopbookshelf.com\/products\/dead-letter-society-bundle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDead Letter Society Bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e for a special price\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBe (more than) a monster\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Almanac of Sanguine Paths is a guide delivered to werewolves by an unknown benefactor, containing methods of exchanging information between its holders.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Almanac may be an old book filled with information about the phase of the moon and the tides, a newsletter that keeps escaping your junk mail filter, or an indie gaming zine thrust into your hands one day. No matter its format, the origin of this benign text is unknown to you for now. Once in your hands, however, you begin to notice oddities: Pages glisten in moonlight; a sound mimics your favourite bird call; pictures move when you're not looking. You can’t discard the Almanac for long; it always comes back to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou are sure there's more to uncover—either about the book or the person(s) who sent it to you—but you'll need help. The first hidden message you discover tells you how to contact other werewolves with an Almanac: securely, secretly, and—if you choose—anonymously.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTogether, you can find out what it means to walk the Sanguine Paths.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA werewolf journaling game that \u003cstrong\u003eadapts to your preferred play style and genre.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA letter writing game \u003cstrong\u003ewithout the waiting.\u003c\/strong\u003e You've always something to do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarot-driven and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eintention-based\u003c\/em\u003e journaling\u003c\/strong\u003e. Decide what you'd like to do, then draw and answer a journaling prompt to develop the idea. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmersive world and character building.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGame variants for both solo and two-player games.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix pre-built worlds: Modern Day, Rome: Republic to Empire, The Tea Time Detective Club, Gothic, Lovecraftian London, and The Generation Ships.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwelve pre-built characters (two per pre-built world).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwelve  ‘letters of introduction’ to inspire your games, one per pre-built character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200+ (A5) pages, illustrated throughout with wolf- and tarot-inspired handmade artwork, with thorough examples of each section of the game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYou will need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-2 players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety tools of your choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA place to write your letters and journal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA tarot deck or a method of generating random numbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIf you prefer video...\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following videos in this playlist give full examples of each stage of the game, culminating in a playthrough:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLrkhEp2BSlrixl7SRJ5SoIsJHvUVO_-F7\u0026amp;si=Oz0M0ftr6HaQ3NS1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Almanac of Sanguine Paths game guide and playthrough\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTestimonials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eA thought provoking, mysterious epistolary game that inspires the imagination like the full moon inspires a good, long howl. – \u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GothHoblin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e@gothHoblin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Almanac of Sanguine Paths is a journaling game unlike any other. Endless options exist for the creation and exploration of both inner and outer worlds as you face the shadows of your past and present, and exchange experiences that help you define who and what you are. And what you are—is a werewolf.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e–\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SkaldofShenan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e@SkaldofShenan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThis is an incredibly thoughtful game, the fact that it is letter based gives you time to think and ruminate, making interactions incredibly personal and thoughtful.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e–\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/caudipteryx-zoui.itch.io\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTherizinosaurus Cheloniformis\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e100% HUMAN MADE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis game is proudly human made. All of the artwork is made traditionally using pen, brush, and a beautiful handmade ink from Night Forest Botanical that was distilled under a full moon. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e200 page, A5, full color, perfect bound book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes digital package with digital versions, character sheets, and asset sheets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Montford Tales","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45201241669666,"sku":"MONTFSD-003","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/8020\/4578\/files\/almanac_cover_optimized-829405.jpg?v=1762440786","url":"https:\/\/tabletopbookshelf.com\/products\/the-almanac-of-sanguine-paths-scratch-dent","provider":"Tabletop Bookshelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}