omensworn design documentation
Welcome to the Omensworn Rules Update section, where we keep you informed about the latest developments and adjustments to our tabletop RPG system. As staunch proponents of the Old School Renaissance (OSR) movement, we are committed to refining and enhancing the gaming experience while staying true to the essence of classic roleplaying. Here, you'll find a repository of current and future updates for Omensworn, ensuring that your adventures remain fresh, dynamic, and deeply immersive. Whether it's tweaking mechanics for smoother gameplay, introducing new character options to fuel your imagination, or fine-tuning the balance of power between heroes and adversaries, we strive to maintain a delicate equilibrium that fosters excitement and creativity at every turn. Omensworn is effectively an updated and modified version of the Mortis setting. Sharing many of the same races, nations, and locations.
OMENSWORN | RULES UPDATE VERSION 1.0
OMENSWORN | dreadbound issue #1
OMENSWORN | DREADBOUND ISSUE #2
OMENSWORN | THE WORLD OF AYOTHaIn the shattered world of Ayotha, the remnants of a once-great civilization struggle to survive amidst the ruins. Here, ancient powers and hidden truths lurk in the shadows, and the line between myth and reality is thin and easily crossed. Magic, a force so alien and dangerous that it threatens to tear the fabric of reality asunder, is both feared and coveted by those who dare to wield it. The Night of the Vacant Throne, a cataclysmic event that sundered the world and left it in chaos, serves as a grim reminder of the price of meddling with forces beyond comprehension. In the wake of this devastation, factions rise and fall, each vying for power and control in a world on the brink of collapse. The Grey Cabal, a secretive order of witch hunters led by the enigmatic Elyana Blackwood, seeks to protect the innocent from the corrupting influence of magic, while the Slender Crown, an elusive figure, weaves an intricate web of intrigue that threatens to ensnare all who come too close. Yet, amidst the darkness and despair, hope remains. Adventurers from all walks of life rise to the challenge, driven by their own convictions, seeking to make a difference in a world teetering on the edge of oblivion. As the struggle between light and darkness unfolds, the fate of Ayotha hangs in the balance, and the choices made by those who dare to shape its destiny will determine whether it finds salvation or succumbs to the darkness that threatens to engulf it. |
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The Design AestheticOMENSWORNDesign Aesthetic Overview:
Omensworn is a dark fantasy tabletop game that immerses players in a brooding, dread-filled atmosphere, marked by the terror of the unknown, alien magic, and the darkness of humanity. The design aesthetic of Omensworn should reflect the eerie, unsettling environment that the game is set in, and evoke a sense of unease and uncertainty in players. Color Palette: The color palette for Omensworn should lean heavily on darker, muted tones, with occasional bursts of color to represent the alien magic and the rare moments of hope. Shades of black, gray, and deep purple would dominate the overall visuals, with splashes of crimson and sickly green to signify the presence of otherworldly forces. Artwork: The artwork of Omensworn should emphasize the foreboding atmosphere by featuring twisted landscapes, monstrous creatures, and haunted, deteriorating structures. Character designs should reflect the darkness within humanity, with flawed, desperate, and corrupted individuals adorning the game components. Striking the balance between grotesque and captivating, the illustrations should draw players into the world and encourage their curiosity and fear of the unknown. Typography: Typography for Omensworn should be easily legible while also enhancing the sinister feel of the game. Gothic and antique-style fonts that evoke the sense of a long-lost, haunted world would be most fitting. The use of weathered, distressed text would further emphasize the decay and despair present in the game's setting. |
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OMENSWORN | THE LIVING CAMPAIGN
Living campaigns are a shared campaign setting with a codified set of rules for the campaign that govern how to build and advance characters as well as how the campaign will handle rules elements of the setting. Campaign staff create, distribute, and manage new adventures in that campaign setting, and quite often administer a player database and promote various products. A living campaign lets players build and advance characters, develop their personalities, and forge relationships. Living campaign games are run at conventions, game days and other gatherings. The rules for character tracking allow a player to take their PC they created for the campaign to any of these meetings and play it in the adventures offered. In this instance the OLC or Omensworn Living Campaign is an online living campaign centered on using the programs Discord & Roll20.net to create a living, breathing world where multiple game masters and players can come together to build a shared universe. Players can create characters and take them to multiple games to go on different adventures or explore dark dungeons as they present themselves. Always keep in mind however that actions have consequences and those consequences can affect the world around you! |
OMENSWORN OPEN LICENSEThe open content Omensworn license is a non-commercial content license specifically designed for the Omensworn tabletop game. This license allows individuals or entities to use, reproduce, display, and create derivative works based on Omensworn for non-commercial purposes, as long as they provide proper attribution to the original creator and adhere to the terms and conditions laid out in the license.
The open content Omensworn license is created with the intention of fostering a vibrant and collaborative community around the game. By providing a framework for fans and enthusiasts to create their own content based on the Omensworn universe, it encourages creativity, innovation, and engagement with the game's lore, mechanics, and design. Benefits for gamers include:
The open content Omensworn license is useful to others, such as content creators and fans, for several reasons:
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omensworn commercial license
Are you a small publisher interested in using Omensworn to create commercial products? Read over our commercial license here. |
free game assets archive
Tokens, token borders, game assets, and other free resources for those interested. These resources are constantly updated so feel free to check back often. |
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DESIGN WORK: IMAGESThe design principals below are specific to the Omensworn logo designs and adverts found on Roll20 and in Discord. In addition, some of the elements are found throughout some of the online articles, banners, and reading materials found on this website.
Unique Colors:
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FREE QUICK PLAY RULES - DOWNLOAD HERE!
If you're interested in checking out the rules for Omensworn, you can download the rules above. It's a short, four page PDF.
