What You Need to Play Narateer

You bring the story. Narateer brings the spark.

Narateer: Forging Legends Together is a game of epic choices, character-driven consequences, and unforgettable stories set in the fractured world of Shatterholme.

Before you begin, here’s what you’ll need—and what to expect—as a player or Guide.

Player Roles: Narateers

Each player is a Narateer—a hero navigating a broken world, making decisions that drive the adventure forward.

As a Narateer, you will:

Create a Character

Choose your Bloodline, Origin, Skills, and Class. Define what drives you, what you fear, and how you shape the world.

Engage the Story Through Action

Use Action Dice and Skill Checks to take risks, survive challenges, and shape your fate.

Collaborate with Your Party

Work together to solve problems, confront adversaries, and pursue your collective goals.

Steer the Story Through Choices

Your decisions shape outcomes. Whether you charge into danger or negotiate peace, your path helps determine what happens next.

You shape the world through every choice you make.

One Player Steps Up: The Narateer Guide

The Narrateer Guide runs the world of Shatterholme—its mysteries, factions, threats, and twists. They prepare scenes, control NPCs, manage pacing, and respond dynamically to the party’s actions.

As the Guide, you will:

Present the World

Reveal regions, ruins, and histories drawn from the lore of Shatterholme.

Roleplay Allies and Adversaries

Bring characters to life—scheming gods, lost spirits, desperate warlords, and more.

Frame Encounters & Dynamic Scenes

Use Narateer’s systems to turn player momentum into cinematic story moments.

Facilitate Fairness and Flow

Interpret rules, track Action Dice, and ensure each player's impact is felt and balanced.

The Guide shapes the stage where outcomes come to life.

What You’ll Need to Play

Required

• Pen and Paper
  For tracking characters, notes, and vital choices.

• Narateer Dice (D8s)
  Every player will roll custom 8-sided dice to resolve actions. You can easily make your own Narateer dice by using the printable templates at the end of the manual.

• Character Sheet & Action Cards
  Organize your stats, skills, and dice flow easily.

• Comfortable Play Space
  A table, a living room, or a virtual tabletop—anywhere you can gather and focus together.

Optional Extras

• Narateer Guide Screen
  Quick-reference rules and story cues for behind-the-scenes flow.

• Scene & Campaign Templates
  Useful for planning encounters, plotting story arcs, or managing NPCs.

• Atmospheric Tools
  Music, visuals, or even printed lore maps to bring Shatterholme to life.

Safety and Accessibility

Narateer encourages a safe and welcoming table.

Before play begins, consider using tools like Lines and Veils, X-Cards, or Session Zeros to establish boundaries, build trust, and support everyone’s enjoyment.

The game is designed for flexibility, but if players need accommodations—visual aids, alternate character formats, etc.—Narateer Guides are encouraged to adapt openly.

Getting Started

All you need is:

• 2–6 players (Narateers)
• 1 Game Master (Narateer Guide)
• Dice, character sheets, and imagination
• A shared space to play

Choose your characters. Open the world. Begin your legend.

Whether your first steps take you into an ash-choked ruin or a crumbling temple of thunder gods, remember this:

The rules are your compass.
The world is your canvas.
The story belongs to all of you.