Sinking Cities

When the flood came, it took everything. The ground shook and cracked, and the waters rose from within, submerging the cities of mortals and sparing only the lucky and the strong. Now humanity lives in isolated pockets, adrift in what remains of what was once the world, while the waters belong to the things that came from those depths. And of course, the Salvagers, individuals brave or foolish enough to go to those places that already made themselves clear: 

"This world is ours now. If you come, you do not leave."


Sinking Cities is a one page, double-sided TTRPG designed for 1 Guide (the GM),  and 2-5 Salvagers, in a system made for exploring the world lost to the rising tides.  In a simple roll under system for conflict resolution, Salvagers will become more and more adept at facing challenges as their die shrinks, but also grow closer to being claimed by the Cities. Will your Salvager find riches? Glory? Satisfy the Drive that has pushed them to explore this forsaken place? Or will they too sink into the depths, to join what is left of the world they once knew.  

Credit to John Harper for the Position mechanic, and their amazing game Blades in the Dark, which can be found here: https://johnharper.itch.io/blades-in-the-dark 


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