In Gloam, you play as bold human adventurers pushing back against a growing darkness. You travel through bogs, heaths, and dark forests, encountering rustic village folk, strange mischievous fey, and grim monsters of myth.
- Designed for a referee and 1-4 players
- Engaging mechanics using Tarot cards instead of dice
- A push-your-luck action resolution mechanic
- A rich and intuitive Lifepath system using the Tarot symbolism
- Characters defined by their Goals, Instincts, and relationships
- Two different magic systems: practical Folk Magick and powerful Arcane Magick
- Beautiful, easy-to use control panel layout
- Rules for Carousing, Hirelings, and Downtime
- Tactical, fast-paced combat
- Wound-based damage system—no hitpoints
- A bestiary of 21 folklore-inspired monsters
- Dungeon, Wilderness, and Settlement generation and exploration rules
- Solo-play Tarot oracles and random tables
- and more!
Details
- Publication Date
- Jul 6, 2026
- Language
- English
- Category
- Games
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
- Contributors
- By (author): Sam Helms
Specifications
- Pages
- 59
- Binding Type
- Hardcover Case Wrap
- Interior Color
- Black & White
- Dimensions
- A5 (5.83 x 8.27 in / 148 x 210 mm)