A downloadable ttrpg


You have been invited to the funeral of the High Queen at The Portal Tomb for a historically inspired TTRPG of fantasy court drama in a mystical Iron Age Ireland.  Everything you need to start playing  can be found in this playkit: 

  • Setting information for life on the Isle of Mists.
  • Complete rules for hosting a one-shot experience.
  • Instructions for making your own Ogham runes
  • Five playbooks of mythic icons (The Tanist, The Bard, The Druid, The Witch, and The Wanderer)
  • Eight rituals to foster interpersonal drama (3 Queen's Rites, 5 Guest Rites)
  • The Queen, her tools, and her Rites
  • Print and play materials for hosting a group of 4-6 players

The Portal Tomb is the perfect system for a one-shot game of entangled relationships, intrigue, and magic. Compelling mechanics that divine the fate of the players' Guests of Honor using Ogham runes. Brief but evocative choices allow for fast character creation and a ready-to-play experience. Once the tale begins, build your experience from modular mini-games known as Rituals. And then chart the twists and turns of your eventful night on to the Casting Circle, collaborative creating a unique piece of art shared by your table. 

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PortalTombPlaykit.pdf 1.1 MB
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HostMaterials.pdf 187 kB
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GuestPlaybooks.pdf 863 kB
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RitualsAndOgham.pdf 84 kB

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