Heltung Storytelling

Whispers of the Woods

At a Glance

Solo (1 player), Duet (2 players), and Small Group (3-5)Medium (1-2 hours)13+Mechanics (System): Six-sided dice, Map-making, and Collaborative (Custom)Genres: Fantasy, Mystery, and VictorianComplexity: Beginner

An Eerie Hexcrawl

This is Whispers of the Woods: A minimalistic role-playing game in which players will fill the shoes of 18th-century villagers on a journey into mysterious, dark woods. 

The game is focused on storytelling, making difficult decisions, and weaving a collaborative, intertwined narrative. Beautifully illustrated with art based on old linocuts, and filled with tones of story hooks, tables, and plot points, it’s a unique tool for creating memorable, atmospheric stories. 

Contains:

  • 7 roles, like the Hunter, Artist, Crone, or Child,
  • Character creation, filled with random tables for Secrets, Sickness, Abilities, and more 
  • Collaborative rules for fighting and resolving issues,
  • Solo and GM-less play rules,
  • Tools for the Gamekeeper to create intriguing, deep stories based on legends and real natural phenomena,
  • Hex map generator with dozens of encounters supported by random tables and plot hooks.

90 page, 8.5 x 6 inch, black and white, hardcover RPG Book