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In the Shadow of Glory TTRPG by Ravensridge Press

In the Shadow of Glory TTRPG by Ravensridge Press

$24.99 USD
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In the Shadow of Glory is a two-player epistolary TTRPG of flawed heroes and broken villains. One player is a hero who has gone unmatched, and the other player - their arch nemesis. Both have been unable to thwart the other, and have resigned to coexist. Explore the nostalgic relationship between two long-lost foes as they both struggle with the weight of ultimate power.

You'll love In the Shadow of Glory if you like:
  • morally grey protagonists
  • melancholy stories of isolation and connection
  • superhero narratives that focus on characters rather than epic fight scenes.


In the Shadow of Glory is a 40+ page game containing:
  • adaptive rules for playing long and short games
  • extensive tables for unique character creation
  • evolving prompt tables to drive the narrative
  • an example play running through the entire book
  • advice and tips for letter writing.
The core engine that drives In the Shadow of Glory is easy to learn:

Each player takes turns doing the following:
  1. receive a letter from the other player
  2. draw cards to discover the weekly events:
    • a mundane event that will affect your alter-ego identity's life
    • a super-powered event that will affect your super-powered identity's life
  3. resolve a goal action to progress personal goals
  4. write and send a letter to your rival.
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