[SIGIL & SHADOW] New Myths on Old Streets

2022-08-16 Sigil and Shadow R.E. Davis

All artwork on this post was done with Midjourney AI

When Sigil & Shadow was in the brainstorming phase, Bill Logan mentioned a line from the movie Queen of the Damned — “Old gods on new streets”. That’s been something pinned in my head for years, but as the game finally manifested into its final form I felt it may have actually flipped polarity.

While ancient horrors and elder gods definitely have a place in the dark parallels, I personally became more interested in the ideas of emergent powers in a century of new magic — modern mythos awakening in an age of confusion, hyper disinformation, and dreams of infinite possibilities while the world watched itself collapsing.

[SIGIL & SHADOW] The Stained Artist

2022-08-09 Sigil and Shadow R.E. Davis

All artwork on this post was done with Midjourney AI

This is a character write up inspired by the Sigil & Shadow Play-by-Poll I ran over on the Osprey Games Twitter. Every decision voted on not only steered the events of the story, but the development of this persona. Granted, after the fact I filled in some blanks according to my own interpretations of events.

[SIGIL & SHADOW] Factions & Stature

2022-03-04 Sigil and Shadow R.E. Davis

Header Art by Luis F. Sanz

Sigil & Shadow strives to cover the tropes of urban fantasy and modern horror – hunting down monstrous threats, investigating paranormal mysteries, researching hidden magic and communing with powerful entities. But it also allows players to become monstrous individuals, treading down paths of power that often put them at odds with both the cities they live in and the others who haunt its streets. While “Scooby gang mysteries” are a staple of the genre, so to are stories of ancient feuds, dark conspiracies, and rivalries that litter the streets with blood and fire.

Today we’re taking a dive into using factions as part of a Sigil & Shadow campaign.

[SIGIL & SHADOW] Invoking the Fanbase

2022-02-21 Sigil and Shadow R.E. Davis

Header Art by Luis F. Sanz

First off, apologies for the delay on anything new regarding Sigil & Shadow.
While I’ve been distracted trying to get my act together going forward in 2022, some really cool peeps have put together some handy stuff for Sigil & Shadow!

INTERMIXX - an RPG Mash-Up

2022-02-19 ChaosGrenade Games R.E. Davis

INTERMIXX is an RPG Mash-Up – a remix of cool ideas and styles to create a fun gaming experience all its own. This is a minimalist, DIY rules set. I assume if you’re reading this you’re already familiar with role-playing games and how they work. I also assume if you find any rules lacking, you know how to steal ideas from other systems or fill in the blanks yourself. So go grab yourself two six-sided dice, something to write on, and some friends. Think up a setting or genre you want to play. Brainstorm, improvise, and most of all: have fun.

Mud & Blood: SIGIL & SHADOW Actual Play!

2021-11-01 Podcast R.E. Davis

I was honored to have the chance to run SIGIL & SHADOW for the Mud & Blood podcast’s Halloween Special! Just a fun note: this episode essentially counts as Part 5 of The Wythe Case!

[SIGIL & SHADOW] Resources

2021-10-19 Sigil and Shadow R.E. Davis

This post will be constantly updated with useful documents, play aids and character sheets for Sigil & Shadow as they become available. Check back often, and feel free to email me any cool homebrewed content you wish to share.

Gonzo Mutoids -- Pocket Edition!

2021-10-17 ChaosGrenade Games R.E. Davis

PURCHASE ON ITCH My love letter to bat-shit crazy, kitchen sink, post apocalyptic settings is now available as a tiny pocket RPG – this time powered by TRICUBE TALES! All you need is three six-sided dice, some spare tokens and scratch paper. The base game consists of two tiny booklets (the core game, as well as a bonus GM booklet) that you may print out and fold using the Pocketfold method. Continue reading

The Wythe Case, Part 4: A Shattered Nightmare

2021-09-26 Sigil and Shadow R.E. Davis

The entity paralyzing Samantha pays no attention to Julia, continuing to attempt to suffocate her with a swarm of shadowy bugs that bleed out from its outstretched hands. Julia hurriedly gestures her spell and screams “By my will, I demand you be banished from this place!” In a flash, ghostly arms wisp out and grab the horror, dragging it into the mirror as it howls in anguish. Julia rushes to Samantha’s side as she finally wakes up, sitting straight up and screaming. Continue reading

The Wythe Case, Part 3: Dead End Friends

2021-09-26 Sigil and Shadow R.E. Davis

Samantha couldn’t sleep the nights following her encounter at the Wythe Estate. Any time she closed her eyes, that wretched man-bug with the hollowed eyes was there… its severed and inhuman teeth. When she was awake, especially on the nights following, something else was there. It hid in plain sight – even when she meditated and gazed across the curtain into the Echo, it was only there the edges of the periphery. Continue reading

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