{"product_id":"totem-the-spirits-rpg-includes-digital-download","title":"Totem: The Spirits' RPG (includes digital download)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a Narrative Map-Making \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorror Role-Playing Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with simple rules inspired by classics of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGhost Story genre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePoltergeist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eParanormal Activity\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as well as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Ring\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eInsidious\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSilent Hill\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Exorcist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and other such disquieting masterpieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eTotem will guide your group of \u003cem\u003eSeekers\u003c\/em\u003e along a chilling voyage through the uncanny in search of contact with entities populating other planes of reality. You’ll explore haunted houses, exorcize demons, pry into the will of otherworldly entities with the Spirit Board, and even cross the threshold into the farthest reaches of Limbo!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT TO EXPECT\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Game Master (GM) will take on the role of the \u003cstrong\u003eSpirit\u003c\/strong\u003e and introduce otherwordly elements into a collaborative narrative where the players (referred to as the \u003cstrong\u003eSeekers\u003c\/strong\u003e) must sketch the \u003cstrong\u003eMap\u003c\/strong\u003e of the haunted location in an attempt to understand how to exorcise the Spirit. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the investigation, the Spirit will reveal to the players three elements related to the reason for its presence in our world (the \u003cstrong\u003eBindings\u003c\/strong\u003e) and will present chilling challenges that must be resolved by flipping a coin. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith each Failure, the Seekers’ psychological or physical conditions worsen to the point where the Spirit might gain control of the them!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd… yes, you may play with a Spirit Board!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIT’S A MAP-MAKING GAME \u003c\/strong\u003e– after choosing a Scenario from the available options (Haunted Houses, Cursed Hunts, Chained Souls, and many other that could be unlocked as Stretch Goals) and the type of Spirit (Wolf, Moth, Cat, or Crow, each with specific powers), the Seekers, in turn, will decribe what they see and their actions, then sketch the Map of the haunted place. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIT’S RULES-LIGHT –\u003c\/strong\u003e The game fits into the vein of narrative-driven RPGs, offering essential and immersive mechanics to foster interpretation rather than rules-oriented play. It is ideal for 2-3 hour one-shots, perfect even for those completely new to RPGs   \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIT’S INVESTIGATIVE\u003c\/strong\u003e – The \u003cstrong\u003eGM\u003c\/strong\u003e, playing the eerie role of the Spirit, develops the narrative building on the descriptions provided by the players; at the end of each Seeker’s turn, the GM may: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– introduce otherworldly presences or other elements into the location\u003cbr\u003e– ask the Seeker or Seekers to make a Test, assigning Trauma in case of failure\u003cbr\u003e– reveal the presence of a Binding, a crucial clue about the Spirit’s presence\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe adventure unfolds in a cooperative mode with the group of Seekers, who, through the guidance and clues provided in each environment by the Game Master, develop the story to try to undo the 3 Bindings related to the presence of the Spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Officina Meningi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43861436694587,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/7447\/0459\/files\/OFF1004_jpg.webp?v=1784914330","url":"https:\/\/inspiredgm.com\/products\/totem-the-spirits-rpg-includes-digital-download","provider":"InspiredGM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}