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Darkness Falls

Darkness Falls is a roleplaying game created by Derto, based on the YaRS engine (Yet another RPG System). Set in a low-fantasy medievalesque universe, take on the role of a simple inhabitant of the Realms and carve your name in a living, breathing world by talking, mingling, fighting, scheming, crafting and bartering.

Based on a hybrid d10 and d6-pool systems (with the options of using cards coming soon!), enjoy a fleshed-out combat and skill system, multiple exciting classes and paths, a narrative-first travel and exploration system and a magic system you're not expecting (trust me, you are not!) and embark on adventures always paying attention to the terrible Night, that instantly kills whoever is not in a shelter when the sun sets.

Right now, Darkness Falls and YaRS are in an alpha state: come back later to see its development. See you in the Realms! If you want to dip your toes in the lore of Darkness Falls, feel free to read my short stories available on this website.

Play for free using YaVTT, a free, open-source and self-hosted virtual tabletop. Source code available on Codeberg.

AI disclaimer:

Darkness Falls and YaRS have zero AI-generated content. AI was never used either in the creative or in the executive process of the setting and the game engine.

New stories

The City of Dexia

Before jumping to the mission at hand, familiarise yourself with the city of Dexia, its peculiarities, its inhabitants, and its geography. Dexia is a small mining city, built by the Republic of Primia after uncovering a large vein of iron...

An unexpected night encounter

‘And so, the great paladins are on the hunt!’ said Philip. ‘Please. Just stop.’ He looked at his companion. Her auburn hair perfectly encapsulated the permanent annoyed expression on her face. ‘Come on, Alethia. Live a little.’ ‘I would want...

The Realms

It’s year 684 PN (Post Night, the supposed event that made the Night lethal), in the Principles’ Calendar. The Empire of the Red Eagle, led by its young leader Emperor Levante the Second Falconis, has finally stopped its expansion, crashing...