Surreal Survival Roleplaying in
a Mythic asian underwolrd
You, like so many others, begin as a victim of circumstance; a humble villager beckoned by fate to sacrifice for the good of the clan. Your entanglement with a mysterious fugitive triggers a cascade of events that pierces the veil between the surface and a forgotten world below. Now you've fallen deeper down than your mind can comprehend with no chance of returning the way you came. You find yourself in a realm of endless gloom, where sleep is impossible, and the spirits deal in dreams.
In this classless tabletop fantasy roleplaying game, players assume the roles of DREAMEATERS, enigmatic outsiders in a mystical subterranean world with totally different rules.
rule number one:
Dreams are power
You must learn to harness them if ever you would ascend the echelons of this vast cavernous world.
Who is this game for?
DREAMEATERS is a TTRPG designed for 1-6 players plus a Game Master and can even be played solo with minimal extra modification. The game supports a single tightly-focused campaign which may last 1-2 years depending on your group’s rate of play. Neither the mechanics nor setting are intended to be compatible with any other game or setting; they are two sides of the same coin.
Overview
To call this game a departure from classic western fantasy is an understatement. Herein, you will find no manticores, airships, or shires. It was built from the ground up to transport players into the pages of a lost far-eastern myth. Hundreds of hours were spent researching the folklore of Asia to ensure a throughly surreal, but deeply believable tone permeated every corner of the setting. When the campaign is finished, players will look at each other and wonder how they can all recall the same dream.
The Realm BelowThis game is inspired by the Old School Renaissance and New School Revolution but isn't afraid to innovate nor amputate the perceived pillars of those design movements in order to manifest its own unique vision. With a focus on exploration, survival, and discovery, it will appeal to classic sandbox and megadungeon fanatics who prize player freedom. However, it approaches these particular flavors of fun from wild new angles.
What kind of RPG is this?
Dreameaters Product Suite
Every group needs at least one copy of the core rules. Unsure whether this game is for you yet? No worries. A bare-bones, art-free, printer-friendly version of the core rules is free to download on the Gramarye Games itch page. If the game grabs you, come back for our gorgeous 6x9 inch leather-bound hardback edition.
Dreameaters Core Rulebook
Game master’s guide, bestiary, and campaign setting split across 5 spiral-bound notebooks (6x9 inch trade size). Each notebook has everything you need to run 2 levels of the campaign so there’s no need to buy them all right now; start at The Bottom, then decide if this game is for you.
Realm of the Dreameaters
Collections of myths to prepare the player characters for encounters in the Lightless Realm. Each classic comes in a 6x9 inch saddle-stitched zine. The classics are not required reading in order to play Dreameaters but their impact on player immersion is substantial; we highly recommend them.
Classics of the Four Clans
Cards to aid in the tracking of player inventory, wounds, and more. These card decks are optional but help cut-down on book-keeping and add a tactile touch to the game.
Dreameater Decks
To play Dreameaters, each player and GM needs 2 standard sets of polyhedral dice which can be found at any friendly local game store. However, for those with especially exquisite taste… but we do offer some custom Dreameaters dice and other accessories.
Dreameater Dice & Accessories
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Resources
Companion pieces to the game available for download
Get the DREAMEATERS mobile app
Download Character Sheets
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