Once upon a time in the infinite and ever-changing Great Library, there lived a fairy tale in search of being told, for that is how such stories survive and grow. It was the tale of an impossible theft, so it found a target, it found a thief, and soon after that, the Scryptwyrm found that a vital song had been stolen from its mind.
Song of the Scryptwyrm is a solo mystery game that slowly reveals the culprit as you gather clues from people, places, and things around the infinite Great Library. Play it as a stand-alone game or as a sequel to the CRIT Award-winning RPG The Librarian’s Apprentice, continuing your journey to becoming a Librarian.
- Immerse yourself immediately in the story, learning the rules as you play.
- Gather clues with the aid of your Librarian apprentice training, your familiar, and your Collection - a small oracle deck that reinforces the themes of the Library.
- Craft a ritual for reading your Collection and use it to flavor your experiences.
- Populate the Library with provided characters and locations or create your own using generator tables.
- Explore the game itself for secret messages.
Includes
- Just-in-time instructions that teach you the rules as you play
- 36 potential suspects, contacts, or witnesses, plus generators for creating your own
- 18 locations, plus generators for creating your own
- Tables of motives, methods, and opportunities
- Ephemera from around the Great Library
In addition to the game, you'll need three 6-sided dice and a deck of cards.