Satheru, the Mayhem Beast — A solo TTRPG, coming to Crowdfundr this Feb!

You're on board... Adventure didn’t call you, but life’s paths led you to this ship, setting sail across the chaotic waters of the Altos sea, in search of a mythical creature—the sea dragon. Now, there’s no turning back. You must survive with the crew, learn and adapt, and finally, under the command of a mad captain, face Satheru, the Mayhem Beast.

Satheru, the Mayhem Beast is launching on Crowdfundr on February 1st! This is a solo game where you set sail on a ship in search of the mythical sea dragon, Satheru. Using random prompts, you’ll chronicle your daily adventures in your journal, following a structure to reflect on how each event shapes your journey: what happened, how it happened, and how you felt about it.

With the help of a Major Arcana tarot oracle, you can also create unexpected paths and play with luck when making decisions, with each card holding meaningful influence. Additionally, when you don’t feel like writing in your journal, you can write on loose cards that will be kept—or even draw or express yourself however you feel—these work as messages tossed into the sea inside bottles.

Features

• CREATE YOUR OWN PATH: Embark on a maritime journey where ordinary and extraordinary events blend together. In the vast ocean, you'll have the chance to forge friendships, rivalries, loves, and alliances. Record every moment of your adventure in a personal journal. For the secrets you cannot share with anyone, write them in a letter, seal it in a bottle, and cast it into the sea, trusting destiny to deliver it anonymously to the world.
• CARD-BASED: You will draw from a deck of Major Arcana Tarot cards to shape an unpredictable destiny. Each card carries unique values that come into play during challenges, alongside powerful keywords and effects that influence your path and decisions throughout your misadventure.
• RULES-LIGHT: Simple rules, yet enough to bring excitement to your game, where survival in this misadventure is never guaranteed. You'll need to make clever decisions to avoid the consequences of your stats and reach your goal. This game can be played in a single session, over several days or weeks, and can even be adapted to fit your campaign.
• GO SOLO OR NOT: A solo adventure for a single session or an extended play (adaptable for campaigns). You will need a copy of this game, a deck of Major Arcana Tarot cards (or a random number generator), a pencil, and a journal or something to take notes.

The game will launch on Crowdfundr on February 1st and can already download the playtest version on itch.io.

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About the author

Uoshi is a multidisciplinary designer, passionate about storytelling and the arts. Currently pursuing a master's in Cinema and Video Arts, an independent filmmaker, and creating small games as a one-man publisher at Odd Press.