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Step into the role of a Mystic, Guardian, or Cloak—each with skills that can be honed—and make choices that will ripple outward, revealing new stories to those with patience and courage.
Cloaks
Mystics
Guardians
A little less rigid.
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A little more customizable.
A little less rolling.
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A little more playing.
A little less peril.
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A little more belonging.
A little less baffling.
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A little more cozy.
A little less dark.
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A little more fantastic.
A little less violent.
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A little more creative.
A little less Eurocentric.
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A little more global.
A little less colonizing.
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A little more resistance.
A little less dark.
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A little more hopeful.
THE
CORE SYSTEM
The basic rules to play Hinterdom are friendly, simple, easy to understand, and designed for a pretty quick start. Designed with younger players and newer players in mind.
The rules are intuitive and streamlined, making it easy to learn and quick to play, while its light use of dice keeps the focus on character-driven moments and shared creativity. Plus clear guidance on crafting your own species, equipment, skills, and magic invite players to participate in creating the world they want to play in.
Welcome
In the land of Hinterdom, magic flows like quiet currents through shadowed forests, sunlit plains, and ancient cities carved into stone. The character who ventures here finds their path shaped by the forces of nature, their own resilience, and whispers of an older wisdom that tethers them to the present.
Hinterdom is a vast and richly diverse land, inhabited by sentient, anthropomorphic animal species who live alongside their traditional animal counterparts.
Ambystis
Sarcosians
Loxani
Phoenicis
Bovinus
What Type of Game is This?
A roleplaying game designed to invite curiosity, Hinterdom unfolds through a balance of simple mechanics and intricate possibilities, inviting players to craft spells, forge alliances, defeat oppression, and navigate the layered tensions of a land where past and present deeply intertwine.
With each roll, you’ll grow closer to an understanding of Hinterdom’s untamed spirits, its conflicts, and its delicate hopes for a balanced future. Rich with myth and possibility, this game is a quiet invitation to those ready to listen and imagine, blending story and strategy in an unforgettable game to share with friends.
Familiar enough to pick up, different enough to be worth picking up
Hinterdom is a tabletop role-playing game designed for immersive storytelling and meaningful player choices
Coming Spring 2025!
THE
ENHANCED SYSTEM
More Depth. More Strategy. Same Breathtaking World.
Building on the Core Rules Manual, this manual adds layered combat mechanics, species-specific movement, and intuitive skill clusters designed to reward careful planning, flexible tactics, and nuanced character builds.
From biting, clawing, kicking, and ramming your way through injustice to managing exhaustion and Focus points, the Enhanced Manual introduces a flexible framework to balance of risk, endurance, and opportunity.
