tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68049099939482074752024-03-14T06:51:55.354-07:00Shadows of Esteren - Medieval Horror RPGShadows of Esteren is the most awarded French RPG, a world of gothic horror and dark romance, somewhere between Ravenloft, Game of Thrones and Call of Cthulhu.Esterenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09412935543149249643noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6804909993948207475.post-32269877670651553192022-04-25T13:59:00.001-07:002023-06-22T07:09:32.515-07:00Shadows of Esteren : New Releases in April 2022<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Now that backers have received their packages, it's time for the new Shadows of Esteren books to hit the stores! 6 new items will be available in the stores from this Monday, April 25, 2022! Enjoy!</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhGlSn4pRsrv6K7N_2g1QjkFOijgiKGSOeyerG_qE5hnfcCEnNS1cICmHIOdwTRyM0KWfC9yKWT-mBZz9gauGv76I-pE_QPafN1oRam99bT9WsnltUdumtaxVsyeWj9HWgtMcVSrACbtfbJvUmbc_ANn01ILebQ9K5wlUDRFNJBdT2IJoEH8X9bSmO/s3000/mRxiqDuA.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="3000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhGlSn4pRsrv6K7N_2g1QjkFOijgiKGSOeyerG_qE5hnfcCEnNS1cICmHIOdwTRyM0KWfC9yKWT-mBZz9gauGv76I-pE_QPafN1oRam99bT9WsnltUdumtaxVsyeWj9HWgtMcVSrACbtfbJvUmbc_ANn01ILebQ9K5wlUDRFNJBdT2IJoEH8X9bSmO/s16000/mRxiqDuA.jpeg" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><br /></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;">DARK ROMANTICISM</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">In this artbook, you will find what constitutes the essence of the world
of Esteren through more than 200 artworks, including many yet-
unpublished ones. Get ready for a new journey, diving into an intimist,
sublime atmosphere... </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Amidst centennial forests and across the moors, mist spreads through the circles of stones. From their monasteries, the followers of the One turn to the almighty power of faith for solace as they fight terrifying sorcerers. In the kingdom of Reizh, the Magientists seek to reshape the society of today to pave the way for tomorrows of discoveries and progress. Everyone struggles against the mysteries of a dangerous world, populated with monstrous creatures— Feondas—and threatened by the proximity of Limbo. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipcVzLKIBtQavtcH0Ak2I_RDvOJ0bosIi1g2g4Mt_1s77HGlh_dnV3NBV5en6O6dEMY-MAxV9qBiqI15Z0oJYAuXyIk1kB9cqjG6-HXtmaFLJHQZpeDm6t7lHvKeSZ2aLmogVRwnhkGUicR_dRJeesGOuMtHhiHtSc9P6Lo5UZNskn32XibqmPIAwt/s1411/ESTE_DarkRomant_STD.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1411" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipcVzLKIBtQavtcH0Ak2I_RDvOJ0bosIi1g2g4Mt_1s77HGlh_dnV3NBV5en6O6dEMY-MAxV9qBiqI15Z0oJYAuXyIk1kB9cqjG6-HXtmaFLJHQZpeDm6t7lHvKeSZ2aLmogVRwnhkGUicR_dRJeesGOuMtHhiHtSc9P6Lo5UZNskn32XibqmPIAwt/s16000/ESTE_DarkRomant_STD.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: justify;">Retail Price : $50</b></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;">MELWAN</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">Intended for Game Leaders and Players, this Shadows of Esteren book Through a narrative exposition, Melwan takes you on a journey with Neala the focuses on Melwan, the vale adjacent to Dearg’s. Half-RPG supplement, half- bard as your guide. As a typical mountain vale, Melwan’s landscape is varied, made artbook, it will take you to the heart of a Tri-Kazelian land, in an atmosphere at the of cliffs, forests, and swamps dominated by an ancient castle. Travelers who stop at same time intimistic and mysterious. the village’s inn for a night or two only have the faintest idea of what is going on in the region.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This supplement includes plentiful worldbuilding material and many game aids, such as:</div><blockquote style="border: medium none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;">• <b>Tales of Fur and Feathers</b>. Old classics of the peninsula told by bards for the delight of both children and adults, these moral or satirical tales depict animals going through stories that reflect human situations and preoccupations.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• <b>Fauna and Flora</b>. The locals have developed many ways of gathering and fashioning food, clothes, and utilities from their environment, adapting themselves to the current season and surrounding biomes.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• <b>Concocting Potions</b>. Gwylmith, Morphene, Searbhase, and Tearmane are some of the typical medicinal plants of Tri-Kazel. A game aid dedicated to herbalism provides several examples of therapeutic concoctions that Players can make and use.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• <b>Supply Incidents</b>. In Tri-Kazel, a simple shopping anomaly can become the starting point of a veritable adventure.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• <b>Bestiary of Melwan</b>. Learn more about the local fauna, and discover the powerful Mórbear and the murderous Guilthas Man—a Feond.<span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div></blockquote><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXm_xVv5wt8vINz36XwNQGvbJsZaRFsih4shVpOuOXa3mKaBxac9JKLAj03NCNuIUiFLABv1FSZr-q5F9ySB1wE30mmKj_OOcL9Or6D5x4QA5D1RM5hZ9QAZ3iBEAUz_C83MIfnydmIclHCqRwsjz3HD3reKNID8GdqdoU7ykWcS6gboBOUp7jiE3q/s1434/ESTE-Melwan-STD_US.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1434" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXm_xVv5wt8vINz36XwNQGvbJsZaRFsih4shVpOuOXa3mKaBxac9JKLAj03NCNuIUiFLABv1FSZr-q5F9ySB1wE30mmKj_OOcL9Or6D5x4QA5D1RM5hZ9QAZ3iBEAUz_C83MIfnydmIclHCqRwsjz3HD3reKNID8GdqdoU7ykWcS6gboBOUp7jiE3q/s16000/ESTE-Melwan-STD_US.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: justify;">Retail Price : $29,90</b></div></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">HAUNTED HOUSE</span></h3><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;">For years, the Reizhite medium Ysvan has traveled the roads of Tri-Kazel to find his sister. Accom- panied by his assistant, a young woman named Lelyandra, he will venture into the sinister abandoned home of the Mac Grym family. No one has dared set foot within these cursed walls since the tragic, maddening events that took place there. Yet, this is where Ysvan will go, never mind the dangers he may face and the ugly truths he may uncover. Cross the threshold of Kaer Skarden and open your senses to the unfathomable. Ysvan’s journey will take you beyond the boundaries of sanity for a hair-raising read!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguFksXtCTw-wjUNkEyhzTyaNcbMHBS2LK9vO9fjHFRyoTPgvkT0chq8TLBqG7pSWtzeO43qAQbLYiW-5uFXo3pQrwFHDBxKbya_OGvas3ymatiCjYK1XR4ALe67qp4V_ByODWyeUBLWEMyIBItF7Yo3GMnJuHaXxyuvo1W6G_FGQqmo3A-AdrkZhGd/s1000/ESTE_couv-MH_US.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="611" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguFksXtCTw-wjUNkEyhzTyaNcbMHBS2LK9vO9fjHFRyoTPgvkT0chq8TLBqG7pSWtzeO43qAQbLYiW-5uFXo3pQrwFHDBxKbya_OGvas3ymatiCjYK1XR4ALe67qp4V_ByODWyeUBLWEMyIBItF7Yo3GMnJuHaXxyuvo1W6G_FGQqmo3A-AdrkZhGd/s16000/ESTE_couv-MH_US.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Retail Prince : $14,99</b></div></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">SIDE PATH</span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><i>“You are now only one day’s walk away from your next destination, the village of Esen. It is late spring, and the wind and rain keep you company in the heart of the woods you are progressing through. You follow signs left by Varigals, invisible or incomprehensible to untrained eyes, and at dusk, you reach a small wooden cabin where you decide to spend the night.”</i></div><div><br /></div><div>Yldiane is a young Varigal who has just left her mentor to follow her own path. On her way back to her native village, she makes a halt in a shelter in the middle of the woods, unaware of what she is about to be embroiled into. What should have just been a short stop on the road becomes an adventure that will require Yldiane to shed light on ancient secrets and on a fiendish conspiracy brewing in this peaceful region of Reizh.<br /></div></div> <br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Explore the Shadows of Esteren universe through a Choose-Your-Own-Adventure interactive story. Be brave, be discerning, and most of all, be wise if you want to overcome the obstacles, mysteries, and enemies awaiting you!</div> <br /><div style="text-align: justify;">To play, all you need is this book and something to keep notes on.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtDt_EUD19EUAivpRmz1Q8zrIOzF5tjLVi5vFJ1-lQX7kXG-CM7B3LzLZg6JmgQw0Y5Vne5IOPJ4SeSXYfdAzf5Yt5pwlpj5S5b4rrAT2xcESa6IAkhs50weBzL9whCIyE26MutbHoVCvYW3yjkwzDK-vw59CoNR1WqiSVGLPW3kn8W-znQ6zs48tS/s1000/ESTE_couv_ADVEH_US.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="611" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtDt_EUD19EUAivpRmz1Q8zrIOzF5tjLVi5vFJ1-lQX7kXG-CM7B3LzLZg6JmgQw0Y5Vne5IOPJ4SeSXYfdAzf5Yt5pwlpj5S5b4rrAT2xcESa6IAkhs50weBzL9whCIyE26MutbHoVCvYW3yjkwzDK-vw59CoNR1WqiSVGLPW3kn8W-znQ6zs48tS/s16000/ESTE_couv_ADVEH_US.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: justify;">Retail Price : $19,99 </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">YLDIANE</h3>Yldiane is a 16-page graphic novel that tells the story of Yldiane's return to Melwan.
Yldiane is written by Emmanuel Roudier and co-written by Nel, author of Shadows of Esteren.<div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpzu-B41VRxKlBYu3k6DVw71ARyfwTo7M-MI50Eb4pgnhj_swA2YcMS3FHraYizZwmVuTwh23k_UJk0U61y_JM7dDJ_lJcWsrziy8roTHITtl4AfA3zXgKmgtRgcOWoNcv6ZLqDWDMHD6Cz9LXsE2_i7hoc5e8BVcx6Gm15ZnTctT_4pLmOka6Y0Se/s1434/ESTE-Yldiane-STD_US.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1434" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpzu-B41VRxKlBYu3k6DVw71ARyfwTo7M-MI50Eb4pgnhj_swA2YcMS3FHraYizZwmVuTwh23k_UJk0U61y_JM7dDJ_lJcWsrziy8roTHITtl4AfA3zXgKmgtRgcOWoNcv6ZLqDWDMHD6Cz9LXsE2_i7hoc5e8BVcx6Gm15ZnTctT_4pLmOka6Y0Se/s16000/ESTE-Yldiane-STD_US.jpg" /></a></div><b style="text-align: left;">Retail Price : $4,99</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">ADELIANE</span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;">Adeliane is a music album inspired by the universes of Philip Glass, Agnes Obel, and David Darling. It is one more window to the world of Shadows of Esteren, a medieval world filled with dark romanticism, where ghastly horror and awe-inspiring beauty go hand in hand.
Adeliane is one of the main characters of the Shadows of Esteren saga. A young woman crushed under the weight of a tragic past; a strong, brave young woman on a quest to shed light on the mysteries that haunt her nightmares.
This album tells her story.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It is composed by François Rousselot, the composer of the OST of Mr Hublot, a short film that won the Oscar for best short animation in 2014.
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7QmG5rJZ2NSbr5JhwvdhvRlxI1eFcsRiHxRTytwZxrQBZmWSoNkwDQEnPcjn9AkZm25eSyoWzRhArLiwGR4w2lQOBfPc4wgW_TosdWnAVN7FUXgyWC0BWNEbIsQOeDkLI6yhjzONtJUSeix--5_kkqwT86L3nCtJPLJ5at2I_Jtm2h8RSSfAn0P0U/s3988/pochette_adeliane-album.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3988" data-original-width="3626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7QmG5rJZ2NSbr5JhwvdhvRlxI1eFcsRiHxRTytwZxrQBZmWSoNkwDQEnPcjn9AkZm25eSyoWzRhArLiwGR4w2lQOBfPc4wgW_TosdWnAVN7FUXgyWC0BWNEbIsQOeDkLI6yhjzONtJUSeix--5_kkqwT86L3nCtJPLJ5at2I_Jtm2h8RSSfAn0P0U/s16000/pochette_adeliane-album.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Retail Price : $20</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you want to order these items, two solutions:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><blockquote style="border: medium none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;">-You are a US store : <a href="https://studio2publishing.com/pages/contact-us">contact our distributor, Studio 2 Publishing</a> ;</div><div style="text-align: justify;">-You are a European store : <a href="https://www.studio-agate.com/en/contact">contact us</a>.</div></blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Take care! </div></div></div>Vincent L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05681741206908631292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6804909993948207475.post-38243971936248696762021-02-19T03:54:00.004-08:002023-06-22T07:09:17.793-07:00Esteren ruleset becomes a generic game system<p>We are very happy to announce that the Shadows of Esteren game system will become a generic RPG system so that it can be adapted to other universes! Its working title is the "Narrative Arc System" to emphasize roleplay, emotions and the evolution of the characters, all at the service of storytelling. <br /><br />We have many projects for the Narrative Arc System and we are very excited to announce one of the first in co-production with our friends from Mighty Boards: the Posthuman Saga RPG! This is going to be based on their flagship character development and narrative board game Posthuman Saga, an ongoing adventure with a very rich backstory that unfolds with every expansion.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0hCH1MJKfljO9Z3VfN5jr7Zp73fGMW7pmR0h1g_XKcT5Nz2axFgd0AeNYmK0ijxldnK-ul3va8rDKZmB_zx8ZoF5Ry2pD8EOdJHYf5sYt7661e_tqEEdyIMG2vsrYdCKusfAK5ywunGc/s800/phs-rpg-twitter-800x450.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0hCH1MJKfljO9Z3VfN5jr7Zp73fGMW7pmR0h1g_XKcT5Nz2axFgd0AeNYmK0ijxldnK-ul3va8rDKZmB_zx8ZoF5Ry2pD8EOdJHYf5sYt7661e_tqEEdyIMG2vsrYdCKusfAK5ywunGc/s16000/phs-rpg-twitter-800x450.jpg" /></a></div><p><i>" In Posthuman Saga you play as one of the last human survivors in a world where nature is reclaiming the planet and our mutated offspring are working to eradicate us. Just over a year ago all you wanted was to find the Fortress, the last human bastion in a region overrun by mutants. Today, you’re being sent out beyond the safety of its walls on a journey into the uncharted Wilds. There’s a dozen survivors for every mouth the Fortress can feed. It’s time to earn your place within its walls once and for all."<br /></i><br />Quite a program, huh? Posthuman's universe, writing and artistic direction are really very inspiring! If you want to discover the Posthuman world, now is the time, because our friends have a Kickstarter in progress for their board game... it ends in a few days, don't miss it! <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mightyboards/posthuman-saga-and-the-journey-home-expansion/">You can check it out over here. </a><br /><br />And here is the complete <a href="https://www.mighty-boards.com/blog/news/posthuman-saga-rpg-reveal">press release about the Posthuman Saga RPG. </a><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsuQF18cUTsPWaDlvA1IS1QZqxnLBHdGquW_PJOCy506ZAVECPvJun2KikLUJ0wjrr6Whmodb58xOclUwESpmr9AEZKsyqIwNPyDTRpAOsSySXmrQQDqu0BGMgyapZ1JTElia6TULtFmk/s1024/PHS-RPG-cover-1-708x1024.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="708" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsuQF18cUTsPWaDlvA1IS1QZqxnLBHdGquW_PJOCy506ZAVECPvJun2KikLUJ0wjrr6Whmodb58xOclUwESpmr9AEZKsyqIwNPyDTRpAOsSySXmrQQDqu0BGMgyapZ1JTElia6TULtFmk/s16000/PHS-RPG-cover-1-708x1024.png" /></a></div><p> </p><p></p><p><br /></p><br />Shadows of Esterenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02589231683217142316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6804909993948207475.post-23217478920406779972020-10-17T12:57:00.003-07:002023-06-22T07:08:49.918-07:00Ten Years<p>Ten years ago, the very first Esteren book was released in France. We had planned a nice party with our friends musicians, brewers and artists... but the current crisis prevented us from making happen this very special date of the Esteren Tour. Of course, it's only a postponement! And we will perhaps celebrate the 10 years of the English version, in 2022? <br /><br />Thank you for having accompanied us during all these years. Esteren continues to live, it is also thanks to you. We will soon enter the cycle of Secrets as Dearg's cycle comes to an end. For now, we are just happy to be still here.</p><p>Take care!<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Eo-mxp9MwAha9s0-DK8OCq9JFfpR3RfFWnXu9Xa1GjNP3ZTVPDwG2jciFB-w25Yqm4XcgZ7574By7YW_yWTNaLg09vT0FiSThTdSjOL68hXKdSmej2axfb3e5wYf4uKeiqSyccSsUGLq/s1512/E3C44B0E-E2D9-46C0-BD80-02A5EC427D35.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="1512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Eo-mxp9MwAha9s0-DK8OCq9JFfpR3RfFWnXu9Xa1GjNP3ZTVPDwG2jciFB-w25Yqm4XcgZ7574By7YW_yWTNaLg09vT0FiSThTdSjOL68hXKdSmej2axfb3e5wYf4uKeiqSyccSsUGLq/s16000/E3C44B0E-E2D9-46C0-BD80-02A5EC427D35.JPG" /></a></div><br />Esterenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09412935543149249643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6804909993948207475.post-90642744170684008102020-04-23T13:08:00.002-07:002023-06-22T07:08:37.149-07:00Overview of the Shadows of Esteren seriesMany Esteren items have remained unavailable at retail or out of stock for a long time. Since conventions have been canceled, we’ll be making available the stock that was reserved for those dates <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1176616619/shadows-of-esteren-rpg-dark-romanticism">during the upcoming Kickstarter</a>. <br />
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Several books are almost out of stock, such as Book 1 (the core rulebook) or Book 3 (the official campaign). These bundles are 50% off, so don’t hesitate!<br />
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Here is an overview of the series: <br />
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<b>Book 0 – Prologue:</b> This seminal book includes an overview of the universe, the essential elements of the game system, six pregenerated characters, and three adventures, which stand as spin-offs of the official campaign and introduce some of its main themes. Perfect to get started! <br />
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<b>Book 1 – Universe: </b>This core book details the peninsula of Tri-Kazel and contains the complete game system and character creation mechanics. It also includes six unique pregenerated characters, who are central to the Dearg campaign. It is also our most awarded book, having received ENnies for Best Art, Best Production Values, and Product of the Year. It has enjoyed several print runs, but is now unavailable at retail. Through the present Kickstarter campaign, you can order the last remaining copies! <br />
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<b>Book 2 – Travels: </b>A book for Game Leaders, Travels is a veritable toolbox featuring: a chapter on noteworthy locations of the peninsula, additional rules and game aids related to traveling, a detailed gallery of NPCs from across the peninsula, a collection of 5 mini-adventures, a mini-campaign titled “A Life Choice,” and a short bestiary. <br />
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<b>Book 3 – Dearg: </b>A complete adventure path spanning two volumes, Dearg is the official Shadows of Esteren campaign, a tragic fresco of twenty scenarios that will lead your Players to unearth terrible secrets about themselves and the world. Dearg introduces several unique mechanics, such as narrative arcs and Focuses, for the purpose of more intense sessions and more engaging role-playing. Several of the present campaign’s rewards include the first volume of this campaign, with the second one currently in the works. <br />
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<b>The Monastery of Tuath: </b>This book is showcases the inner working and beliefs of the Temple faction and the life of monks. At its heart is the densely packed investigation scenario “Vengeful Words.” This homage to The Name of the Rose can be played as a standalone or as part of the Dearg campaign. <br />
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<b>Black Moon Handbook:</b> This supplement is a guide to occultism that can be found in-game by the Player Characters. Written by the NPC Steren Slaine, it offers many game aids to play an occultist, additional rules, 5 mini-adventures on the themes of ghosts and possessions, and a small thematic bestiary. <br />
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<b>Hauntings Pocket Book:</b> Some of the pledges include this collection of fiction. Its 5 short stories will immerse you in Tri-Kazel’s life and will introduce you to its occult folklore.<br />
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This PC demo (available in French and English) will let you play the game’s first chapter and experiencing its gameplay. You just need to download the .zip and launch the .exe within.<br />
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Keep in mind that this is a demo and may include bugs. If you encounter any, our apologies! In this case, please report them on <a href="https://discord.gg/8GmFqmr">our Discord</a>. If you get stuck, you can also ask for help there! This is our first video game, so don’t be too hard on us :)<br />
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About the Video Game Project</h3>
The Mac Lyrs’ Legacy is in line with classic point'n'click games such as Broken Sword or Monkey Island. It is rooted in the beginnings of the Esteren project, back in 2009, and depicts Yldiane upon her return to her native village of Melwan. The game’s events follow those of the <i>Side Path</i> gamebook and <i>Yldiane</i> comic, which are part of the Melwan project. To stay in touch with us and be informed of the launch of our next Kickstarter, <a href="http://eepurl.com/diCiqH">subscribe to our mailing list.</a><br />
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<span class="tlid-translation translation" lang="en"><span title="">We are always looking for people to help us move forward on this project or a publisher with whom to associate.</span> <a href="https://www.studio-agate.com/en/contact"><span title="">Feel free to drop us a line here.</span></a></span><br />
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<span class="tlid-translation translation" lang="en"><span title="">About Shadows of Esteren</span></span></h3>
<span class="tlid-translation translation" lang="en"><span title="">Shadows of Esteren is a medieval world with horrific and gothic overtones in a dark, low fantasy
setting. Drawing inspiration from Celtic myths, this universe has a subtle fantastic side hidden
under a bleak, realistic surface. With the focus of its adventures being investigation and
survival, Shadows of Esteren favors immersion and interaction among the players.
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<span class="tlid-translation translation" lang="en"><span title="">Shadows of Esteren is the work of Studio Agate. It exists through
various media: a tabletop role-play game, music, board games, and even
video games. <br /><br /> Innovative and crossmedia project, Shadows of
Esteren is the first French creation of its kind to have obtained a
dozen of prices internationally, including four Ennie Awards at
Indianapolis GenCon in 2013 and 2016. </span></span> Shadows of Esterenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02589231683217142316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6804909993948207475.post-82363762377517555962019-11-13T13:57:00.000-08:002019-11-13T13:58:38.504-08:00Adeliane is on BandcampOur fourth album <a href="https://esteren.bandcamp.com/album/adeliane">Adeliane is available on Bandcamp.</a><br />
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Adeliane is one of the mort important figure of Shadows of Esteren's universe.<br />
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<i>You take your body on these paths
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The rhythm of your heart
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Of your steps
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This body of pain <br />
You walk further
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Deeper within yourself
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Travel these landscapes <br />
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All becomes clear and so bright
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As you fall asleep
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And fall again
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Is it the time of great changes
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The time where things rise
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And quietly die
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Travel these landscapes
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And travel them again
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What do you find on this journey
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The wind is blowing
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Your face
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Your gaze
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Adeliane
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Adeliane
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What do you find on this journey</i><br />
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Credits <br />
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Composed by François Rousselot.
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Performed by Clarisse May and the Budpapest Symphonic Orhestra.</div>
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released September 19, 2019
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Production : Benjamin Torval | Mix : Marc Gueroult | Mastering : Marc Gueroult | Art : Gawain | Layout : Benjamin Torval
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Esterenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09412935543149249643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6804909993948207475.post-52010278414433568262019-05-28T22:58:00.002-07:002023-06-22T07:08:07.710-07:00Meet us at UK Games Expo For the 7th year, we will be at UK Games Expo this weekend in Birmingham. <span class="tlid-translation translation" lang="en"><span class="" title="">We will introduce our new book: Dearg. Please visit us at our<b> booth 1-251 in the main hall</b>.</span></span><br />
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Esterenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09412935543149249643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6804909993948207475.post-78647852799738472232019-01-25T12:18:00.000-08:002023-06-22T07:07:59.117-07:00Happy new year ! There we are! We have barely celebrated the eighth anniversary of Esteren and already 2019 has come!<br />
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What is there in store for this new year? Several projects of the Shadows of Esteren universe are reaching completion, such as Dearg, the official campaign, or Adeliane, the latest music album. Others are in progress, like the famous book of Secrets, the comic book, a fifth album… and many others, some of which may bring Esteren to new heights—though it is too soon to talk about it yet. 2019 promises to be a fruitful and eventful year. The adventure goes on with you, the community that has kept supporting us year after year. For that, we thank you deeply, we feel truly blessed.<br />
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A very happy new year to all of you. If you happen to be in France in February, come see us at the Festival des Jeux de Cannes for the first date of our 2019 tour :)<br />
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As you may already know, there will be a Shadows of Esteren booth at <a href="https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/">UKGE 2018</a> in England and at <a class="postlink" href="http://www.gencon.com/">Gen Con 2018</a> in the US, which will be run by some members of the team.<br />
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However, these big game conventions are a lot for a small team to handle, which is why we are going to need some extra support... a support which <strong class="text-strong">YOU</strong> may provide!<br />
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<span style="font-size: 150%; line-height: 116%;">Running the Booth</span></h3>
You'll have to do what you must have all seen booth holders do: stick
around, be all smiles, and be ready to provide a rundown about the
universe and answer questions!<br />
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► You will remain with us at the <b>Shadows of Esteren booth</b> for the
most part of the days. You will be given one hour or two to go
around, grab a bite, chat with friends, check out other booths, etc. but
we will be counting on you to stay with us most of the time.<br />
<br /> ► Since the books we've released so far will be our main products,
you will be expected to have<b> reliable knowledge</b> about them, so that you
can describe them and answer questions about them, the most important
one being of course Book 1, the core book.<br />
<br /> ► What's in for you? You will be
given some gift at the Shadows of Esteren booth, and you
will be cordially invited to come with us at the end of the day for a
few drinks and some merry chatting. You also will get a precious<b> exhibitor badge.</b><br /><br />
And of course, once more, only offer your help if you are <strong class="text-strong">certain</strong>
that you will be available. Not getting any help would be a bummer, but
being promised help that will not come in the end would be a major pain
in the butt.<br />
<br /><b>That's it! If you wish to volunteer for a convention, please <a href="https://goo.gl/forms/JymLqYjTlP34X36B2">fill this form</a> and we will get back to you.</b><br />
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For any additional information, <a href="mailto:shadowsofesteren@gmail.com">do not hesitate to contact us</a>; we'll do
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Esterenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09412935543149249643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6804909993948207475.post-87224675217185810422017-11-02T05:10:00.001-07:002023-06-22T07:07:37.697-07:00Back from Essen SPIEL<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here we are, back from a memorable journey! This Essen SPIEL was marked by an unforgettable new concert of Adeliane, performed by 4 musicians and singer Clarisse Mây, all lit by candles, with special guest Benjamin Loomes of <a href="https://syrinscape.com/">Syrinscape</a>. Strong emotions...!<br />
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A big thank you to the organizers of Spiel who supported us as well
as the publisher Matagot.
Thank you to our volunteers and friends who participated in the booth
throughout the show. You are jewels! Thanks to all our community,
publisher friends and great people we met there.<br />
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See you nerxt year! <br />
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Esterenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09412935543149249643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6804909993948207475.post-22613583220942883992017-10-05T17:42:00.001-07:002023-06-22T07:07:27.243-07:00Pre-order for Shadows of Esteren: Dearg on BackerkitPlease take a second to check out our recently launched <a href="https://shadows-of-esteren-dearg.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders">Shadows of Esteren pre-order page on BackerKit</a>. You can pre-order the campaign DEARG, some previous books and some limited edition items with nice discounts. If you missed the Kickstarter, this is the perfect moment to join :) <br />
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Esterenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09412935543149249643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6804909993948207475.post-57854413056079410932017-09-14T08:27:00.001-07:002023-06-22T07:07:15.334-07:00Ticket Sales Open For Shadows of Esteren Concert at the Internationale Spieltage SPIEL - FRI 27th OCT 4PMThis October, enjoy a unique classical music concert at the International Games Event SPIEL! <b>You can book your ticket on <a href="https://shadows-of-esteren.ticketbud.com/adeliane-spiel">Ticketbud</a>.</b> The singer Clarisse Mây and four musicians will be performing Shadows of Esteren’s fourth album: ADELIANE. As of now, this concert is a one-time-only event in Germany.<br />
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ADELIANE is a music album inspired by the universes of Philip Glass, Agnes Obel, and David Darling. It is one more window to the universe of Shadows of Esteren, a medieval world filled with dark romanticism, where ghastly horror and awe-inspiring beauty go hand in hand. ADELIANE is composed by François Rousselot, the composer of the OST of MR HUBLOT, which won the Oscar for best short animation in 2014.<br />
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The SPIEL concert will feature special guest Benjamin Loomes, renowned composer and creator of Syrinscape, the award-winning sound app for tabletop games, who will be filing the venue with the sounds of vicious storms, vast landscapes and other moody environments.<br />
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Note that you will need to attend SPIEL to enter this concert, as it will take place in the Saal Europa room, located inside the Messe Essen convention center.<br />
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<a href="http://bit.ly/2xnm6oE">Buy your tickets for the SPIEL</a> <br />
<a href="https://esteren.bandcamp.com/">Listen to the Esteren's first three albums on Bandcamp</a> <br />
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See you there 😊🎹🎻🎤🎼<br />
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<br />Shadows of Esterenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02589231683217142316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6804909993948207475.post-17713654435657217152017-08-24T21:35:00.001-07:002023-06-22T07:07:06.436-07:00Gen Con 50<span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="">We are back from Gen Con and it was intense. We lived </span></span><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="">unforgettable moments.</span></span><br />
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<span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class=""><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en">Thank you to all the people who came to see us and to participate to make this edition an exceptional year!</span></span></span><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class=""><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"> </span></span></span><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class=""><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="">This edition was our sixth year and it is also friends that we found there: we miss you already!</span></span> We fell so lucky and we are already looking forward to next Gen Con. </span></span></span><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="">Our next conventions abroad will be the Spie</span></span><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="">l in Essen, Germany and Dragonmeet in London, UK.</span></span><br />
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Shadows of Esterenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02589231683217142316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6804909993948207475.post-69603473661903253102017-06-06T04:43:00.002-07:002023-06-22T07:06:54.864-07:00Back from UK Games ExpoSuch great memories, thank you everyone for your goodness, all the members of our community, so supportive and kind. <span class="text_exposed_show">Thanks
so much to our volunteers for their generosity. There are not all here
on this picture but we do not forget : Keith, Gary, Rob, thank you so
much. Those moments mean so much. </span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show">Thanks also to the UKGE and <a href="https://syrinscape.com/">Syrinscape</a>
crews</span><span class="text_exposed_show">. And of course many thanks
to our composer François and all the musicians who made the live <span class="text_exposed_show">concert Adeliane happen ! </span> We will never forget
this unique evening. </span><br />
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Shadows of Esterenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02589231683217142316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6804909993948207475.post-73867728792161990472017-05-27T08:18:00.002-07:002017-05-27T08:18:47.550-07:00A Brand New Portal For Shadows of Esteren's WebsiteAfter years of loyal service, the Shadows of Esteren portal is due for an overhaul! You can find the <a href="https://portal.esteren.org/en/">new version here.</a>
Developed by Pierstoval, the creator of Esteren maps, and co-designed with Nelyhann, the portal’s characteristics are as follows:<br />
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- Those used to the old version will be in familiar territory. This portal is organized like the previous one, with links to the various aspects of our transmedia project.<br />
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- By registering on the website. You can use the Esteren maps online software, a Google maps-like application for the peninsula of Tri-Kazel.<br />
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- We are still working on an online shop, but it will come. Promise!
- You can listen to Esteren’s OSTs on Soundcloud, download Book 0 directly, and access many other handy subjects and features.<br />
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Enjoy and feel free to give us your feedback :)<br />
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The link to the new portal: <a href="https://portal.esteren.org/en/">https://portal.esteren.org/en/</a><br />
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Esterenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09412935543149249643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6804909993948207475.post-76340725884104476372017-05-19T08:07:00.000-07:002023-06-22T07:06:22.004-07:00Adeliane : Our New Kickstarter is Live! Today is the start of <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/agate/adeliane-album-and-tour" rel="noopener" target="_blank">a new Kickstarter campaign</a>, a small one that will last a dozen days. Yep, just like that, without warning!<br />
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core purpose will be to complete the production of the upcoming music
album, Adeliane, and to offer you a physical CD version, as well as a
limited edition vinyl one for music fans.</b> Instead of making Adeliane
available as a preorder via Backerkit, we have chosen to make this
quick Kickstarter campaign in order to get the news out.. The artists
involved have been working on it for several months, and it would be a
shame for their efforts to go unnoticed!<br />
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tickets for two concerts are also available through this campaign: one
in England, in June, and one in Germany, in October. </b>We hope to see many of you there! In addition, you can also <b>preorder a limited edition of the graphic novel Yldiane</b>, which is ready to be printed. Last but not least, this Kickstarter includes <b>a
new book, halfway between an artbook and a role-playing game sourcebook
that we have been thinking about for some time: Melwan.</b><br />
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Concerning this book:<br />
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Shadows of Esteren series includes several supplements (The Monastery
of Tuath, The Black Moon Handbook, Occultism…) that explore specific
aspects of its universe. Melwan’s focus is the eponymous vale from which
Adeliane and her sister Yldiane hail. This hardcover artbook of about
60 pages is written from the perspective of an in-universe character,
just like how the Black Moon Handbook was written by Steren Slaine.
Here, the author is Neala, a shepherdess and Caernide breeder from
Melwan. She talks about Yldiane (through a CYOA-like story), describes
Melwan and the surrounding vale (which takes the shape of a game aid
dedicated to the region’s noteworthy locations, personalities, and
flora), and covers the local fauna, as well as more unusual creatures
(in the form of a bestiary).</i><br />
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<b>Find out more at: <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/agate/adeliane-album-and-tour" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/agate/adeliane-album-and-tour</a></b><br />
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Meanwhile, we are still working on Dearg; Volume 1 is almost complete!<br />
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Thank
you from the bottom of our hearts for your staunch support. With your
help, we can keep going further and, year after year, go on with giving
our all and making this series the best it can be.<br />
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Esterenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09412935543149249643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6804909993948207475.post-4609844258213696052017-03-29T05:58:00.000-07:002023-06-22T07:06:07.457-07:00Suspense and Tragedy in RPGThe english translation for the first part of <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1176616619/shadows-of-esteren-a-medieval-horror-rpg-dearg/">Dearg, Shadows of Esteren’s official campaign</a> is over. This first part will include some game aids and inserts with advice concerning how to handle the system of narrative arcs and Focuses, which is introduced and used in Dearg. <a href="http://shadowsofesteren.blogspot.fr/2016/11/on-focuses-narrative-arcs-and-asides-in.html">This system was detailed in a previous post</a>.
Here is a sneak peek at one of these new game aids:<br />
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Suspense and Tragedy </h2>
The motor of a typical role-playing session is suspense: as they progress through the story, the Players remain unsure of what will happen next, anticipating plot twists and looking out for danger. Just like spectators following a movie, they are eager to know what will come next and fear for their Characters.<br />
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With the aforementioned introductory Focuses, things are different. Since these scenarios explore the PCs past, they tell a story that is already part of the Characters’ backgrounds and therefore cannot be changed. For example, in Eoghan’s Focus, Mael will die, no matter what the PCs do. This also applies to Finn’s, Adeliane’s, and Joris’s stories: Players who have read Book 1 – Universe will already be aware of decisive elements of their backstories.<br />
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As such, suspense cannot be the story’s motor or the source of the Players’ interest. Instead, the introductory Focuses draw from a different genre: tragedy. Since the Players may already know what their Characters are in for, what matters is not what is going to happen, but how. Experiencing the story becomes more important than the story itself or its conclusion. As a result, the Players and Leader can focus on the Characters, their feelings, and their development.<br />
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Esterenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09412935543149249643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6804909993948207475.post-16557533754942853592017-03-07T01:38:00.002-08:002023-06-22T07:05:48.707-07:00Looking for a female singer for the album AdelianeWe are currently looking for a female singer for our next original soundtrack: Adeliane.<br />
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This upcoming album will be entirely composed by François Rousselot, the man behind the orchestral arrangement of Dearg, but also the original soundtrack for Mr Hublot, winner of the Oscar for best animated short film in 2014. Adeliane is inspired from the universes of Philip Glass, Agnès Obel, and David Darling.<br />
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This new album will contain a dozen tracks, at least four of which will require a singer. Here are two digital samples (which are not intended to include sung parts) that are far from the intended final result, but will give you an idea of the album’s mood:<br />
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<b>We plan to organize several live sessions in 2017 and 2018</b>, including June 3rd 2017 in Birmingham, England and October 27th 2017 in Essen, Germany. Two other dates are planned in France (in mid-October 2017 and November 2017) <br />
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<b>Whether your style is similar to Dead Can Dance, London Grammar, is gospel-like, or lyrical, you can send us demos or videos <a href="mailto:shadowsofesteren@gmail.com">at this address</a>. </b><br />
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All profiles are accepted, from beginners to professionals. Payment is negotiable. Please tell us the country and and area where you live.<br />
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If you want to listen to the three albums we have released so far, you can visit our <a href="https://esteren.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp page</a>. <br />
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Esterenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09412935543149249643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6804909993948207475.post-5150578678625327762017-01-04T05:10:00.002-08:002023-06-22T07:05:34.371-07:00Esteren music albums on Bandcamp<span id="p7428159719895659273">You can listen and buy our music albums on Bandcamp : https://esteren.bandcamp.com/ </span><br />
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<b>To book your ticket for the concert, <a href="http://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/bookevents.php?category=liv">go to this page.</a></b><br />
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Sales are handled on the UK Games Expo website. To enter this concert, you must also be attending the convention and have a UK Games Expo ticket. <br />
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<b>Shadows of Esteren: A Transmedia Adventure </b></h3>
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Music has always been a big part of our transmedia approach.<span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class=""> Since 2011 we have released three albums.</span></span> An
eclectic mix of artists have contributed to these albums, each with
their own interpretation of the Shadows of Esteren universe: dark ambient for the first (Of Men and Obscurities), symphonic for the
second (Dearg), and at the same time contemplative and electric for
the third (Rise).<br />
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The Esteren Tour began in 2010, spanning many different conventions and
including several concerts that unquestionably stand among the greatest
and most moving moments of the Tour.<br />
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2017 will see the release of our fourth album: ADELIANE. In order to
introduce this new album, the 2017 Tour will include three concerts: one
in France, one in England, and one in Germany.<br />
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<b>Shadows of Esteren concert at UK Games Expo on June 3rd 2017 in Birmingham</b></h3>
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The first concert will take place in Birmingham, during UK Games Expo,
on Saturday, June 3rd at 8 PM. It will be a very special event!<br />
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For two hours, a ten man orchestra will play our new album, ADELIANE, with François Rousselot as the conductor.<br />
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François Rousselot is a French conductor and compositor. He composed the
original soundtrack for Monsieur Hublot, winner of the Oscar for best
animated short film in 2014. He was the conductor for the DEARG concert
in 2013, and has composed several of this new original soundtrack’s
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<span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="">For this new album, we will look for melancholy and beauty. </span></span> Our main inspirations will be Agnes Obel, Philip Glass, and David Darling.<br />
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<b>See you in Birmingham</b></h3>
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It will be our great pleasure to see you at UK Games Expo, which we will
be attending for our fifth year in a row. Feel free to come to our
booth and get your books signed! And from 8 PM on Saturday, June 3rd,
we’ll meet again for what will certainly be a memorable evening!<br />
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<a href="http://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/">UK Games Expo</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/bookevents.php?category=liv">Booking your tickets </a><br />
<a href="https://soundcloud.com/esteren">Esteren’s Soundcloud page</a>
Esterenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09412935543149249643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6804909993948207475.post-62221912350815694952016-12-17T08:18:00.001-08:002023-06-23T08:19:05.680-07:00Occultism is on DrivethruRPG <p>Our new release, "Occultism", is <a href="http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/200866/Shadows-of-Esteren--Occultism?affiliate_id=449713">available on DrivethruRPG</a>!</p><p><br />This Shadows of Esteren add-on, intended for Game Leaders, focuses on occultism. Who are the representatives of this strange science? How are they organized? What do they seek? Beside the mystical powers of the Demorthèn and of the priests of the Temple, is there another source of supernatural power? In exploring these questions, the Characters will face mysteries that may shake their innermost convictions!<br /><br />Contents include:<br />
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This introductory chapter is a complete overview of occultism in Tri-Kazel. Leaders will find many details about the skills of occultists, the forbidden arts of sorcerers, or the mysterious visionary powers of mediums. New Disciplines are introduced, as well as additional rules on sanity.<br /><br />
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The second chapter describes a characteristic occult organization: its modes of operation, its objectives, and its core members. Whether the Circle of Emergence is intended to become the PCs’ patron or their mortal enemy, this game aid is certain to be valuable for Leaders who wish to bring occultism to the forefront of their campaign.<br /><br />
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When a young girl from a low-class district, enchanting and beloved by all, disappears, the locals are in a commotion. Searches are quickly organized: people comb through vacant lots, back streets, and dumping grounds. Even the sewers and canals are explored over the course of several days... to no avail. “A Tidy Room” is a large scenario written by Iris that will confront the Player Characters with occult and supernatural dangers. It comes with many game aids, including a comprehensive description of the scenario’s locale: the Weavers’ District, a perfect setting for any game in an urban environment. Finally, two new creatures are included: the Bogeyman and the Diwelank. <br /><br />
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A colored map showing the district where the « Vengeful Words » adventure is set.<br /><br />
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A dozen of colored game aid sheets for the adventure, included in this supplement. Some Clue Cards and technical sheets which will allow Leaders and Players to optimize their gaming experience.<br /><br />
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<span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="">Since the beginning in 2010, the tour has accumulated more than 170 dates all over the world. </span></span><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="">The tour will continue in 2017 and enter a new dimension, more news in January.</span></span><br />
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<span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class=""> </span></span> Esterenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09412935543149249643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6804909993948207475.post-2548470610512861542016-11-07T13:25:00.000-08:002023-06-22T07:04:36.083-07:00On Focuses, narrative arcs, and asides in the kitchenDearg introduces several additional rules, including the system of narrative arcs and that of the Focuses. These elements make this campaign a one-of-a-kind gaming experience, but they may also surprise the Players. Before we get into the bit about asides in the kitchen, here is how we define narrative arcs and Focuses:<br />
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<b>- Narrative arc. </b>A narrative arc is a story that focuses on one Character in particular, while remaining part of the overall plot. In addition to detailing a series of events that will form a great tableau, Dearg develops several narrative arcs. One of them embodies one of the campaign's major themes: Love. You can <a href="http://shadowsofesteren.blogspot.fr/2016/11/narrative-arcs.html">learn more here</a>.<br />
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<b>- Focus. </b>Dearg introduces a new type of scenario: Focuses. Although the PCs are all involved in the same quest (the main story of Dearg), each member of the party has their own history and motivations. The Focuses explore each PC's intimate story. These particular scenarios follow a pattern different from a regular session: only one Player plays their Character, while the other Players play as important people in the PC's life, helping the Game Leader steer the story.<br />
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In Dearg volume 1, the birth of this system is described thus:<br />
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By convention, tabletop role-playing depicts the actions of a party of PCs, with the existence of each individual PC being less important than that of the group as a whole. This is because there is (usually) only one Game Leader: should the GL detail each PC's actions one after the other, the other Players would get bored and the story would move at a snail's pace. This is why the game focuses on the resolution of a scenario where all the PCs are involved at the same time, setting aside the PCs' personal stories. However, it is a fact that role-players love their Characters, and sometimes go as far as to write a thorough backstory, going over the PC's personal history, dreams, ambitions, wounds, etc. And of course, a Player loves nothing more than to see said backstory come up during the game. <br />
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Sometimes, during a game, a Player may ask to speak with the Leader alone to explain their Character's specific actions or to develop their story... which may have nothing to do with the current scenario. Who has not experienced something of the sort? The Leader takes the Player aside to answer their request in another room; typically, the kitchen. They are both aware that they must keep things short, as the other Players are waiting. These particular moments can be very exciting for the Player: after all, this is about their PC, and the story they have designed for them! It is understandable that they are at least as interested in this as in the ongoing scenario, which may be entirely unrelated to the PC's backstory. Unfortunately, the classic tabletop role-playing style does not lend itself to such moments, which have to be handled quickly... when they are handled at all.<br />
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Such experiences have given birth to this system of narrative arcs and Focuses. The idea is simple: what if we could turn these rushed asides-in-the-kitchen into the focus of an entire session? That way, each Player could, in turn, develop a story of their own, in fitting conditions, without it turning into a drag for the other participants. Meanwhile, the other Players could experience a new gaming style, halfway between improvisational theater and acting as co-Game Leaders. For a time, the focus would be on one member of the party rather than on the group as a whole, in order to explore the Character's inner world and personal story more deeply.<br />
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<br />Esterenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09412935543149249643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6804909993948207475.post-31486308845235186162016-11-05T11:12:00.000-07:002016-11-05T12:41:23.986-07:00Narrative arcs: Making a Character the focus of the story<i>Dearg introduces a major component of Shadows of Esteren's gaming system: narrative arcs. Most of this article is quoted from the first volume of the campaign book, to give you a clearer idea of what this new mechanic consists of. </i><br />
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A narrative arc is a story that focuses on one character in particular, while remaining part of the overall plot. In addition to detailing a series of events that will form a great tableau, Dearg develops several narrative arcs. One of them embodies one of the campaign's major themes: Love.<br />
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The first volume of Dearg includes everything needed for the Leader to create their own narrative arcs, as well as game aids to play Dearg with pre-existing characters. This official campaign has been designed to make the PCs personally involved in the story, and to smooth out the Leader's part.<br />
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Main arcs and secondary arcs</h2>
Dearg introduces a total of eight narrative arcs, four of which are main arcs. To follow the plot of the official campaign, it is important that these four main arcs are distributed among the Players, the major one being Love.<br />
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The four secondary arcs are less deeply woven into the framework of the central story than the main arcs, but they still have a lot of dramatic potential for the Players who choose them. They will possibly be detailed as spin-off adventures in upcoming releases.<br />
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Finally, it is possible that a Player is not interested in any of the established arcs. The chapter “Creating New Narrative Arcs” deals with this possibility and provides the Leader with tools to help find a solution.<br />
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Distributing the narrative arcs</h2>
This choice can be made by agreement between the Players, or randomly. The first solution is preferable, so that each Player can pick the arc that inspires them the most. However, some groups may enjoy the challenge of having to roll with a story they have not selected, similar to using pregenerated Characters. In this case, randomization can be a good idea. The Leader will start with the main arcs and, number of Players permitting, follow up with the secondary arcs.<br />
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Main narrative arcs</h2>
Love, Ethics, Adoption, and Guilt are the four main arcs of Dearg, inspired by classic iconography. Of note:<br />
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- Each main narrative arc is connected by default to a pregenerated Character from Book 1 – Universe. If a Player creates a brand new Character, they should feel free to draw from the relevant profile to design their own Character.<br />
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- Some arcs are related to a particular faction by default. However, the Player is free to pick another faction for their PC if they wish so.<br />
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- The theme gives a general idea of the narrative arc’s stakes.<br />
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- Each arc involves several narrative constraints, detailed in the “Prerequisites” section, which the Player will have to incorporate into their PC’s background.<br />
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By way of example, here is the entry for the arc of Love:<br />
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Narrative arc of Love</h4>
This narrative arc is the central one of Dearg and should take priority during distribution. The card shows Eoghan holding a gold ring and Céliane sitting next to a basket with two turtledoves. These symbols represent the hope of mutual love and a happy future.<br />
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- Profile: Eoghan (see Book 1 – Universe, p. 184).<br />
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- Faction: Any.<br />
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- Theme: This narrative arc is built around the universal theme of love. It depicts a tumultuous story between the PC and Céliane, a young Dàmàthair from Fearìl. The arc also portrays the relation between the PC and Mael Mac Govrian, tinged with friendship and romantic rivalry.<br />
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- Prerequisites: The PC has powerful feelings for Céliane, a young Dàmàthair from Fearìl. His relationship with Mael Mac Govrian is ambiguous, mixing friendship and rivalry. The PC can also be the son of Dearg’s Ansailéir, Maorn, though this is optional.<br />
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When the narrative arc goes beyond the Character</h2>
The second part of this article covers an eventuality that can occur in any role-playing campaign: the death of one of the PCs. In Dearg's case, due to the use of narrative arcs, such an event can have unusual consequences. Here is some food for thought and tips on the subject.<br />
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Making a Character the focus of the story</h4>
Making a Character the focus of the story–that’s a challenge for any role-playing game campaign! There is nothing like the intensity of a scene where the PCs are directly involved in what they are experiencing. However, such a commitment requires some thought, as well as unambiguous agreement between the Players and the Leader before starting the game.<br />
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Shadows of Esteren features a harsh world, where death can occur at any time. This is a problem for the Leader: considering that the campaign rests on the PCs’ narrative arcs, what happens if they abruptly die?<br />
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To overcome this issue, Players starting a Shadows of Esteren campaign should keep in mind that choosing a narrative arc goes beyond their current Character. In fact, they choose this arc for the entire duration of the campaign, and what is at stake is not the survival of their Character—which is subject to chance—as much as the final resolution of the chosen narrative arc.<br />
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For example, if a Player chooses the narrative arc of Love, they will be tied to Céliane. Should the PC created at the start of the campaign die before the resolution of the narrative arc, the new Character that the Player would then create would inherit the deceased Character’s arc. This new Character will not necessarily be in love with Céliane, but they will have a strong connection with her; powerful enough to carry the narrative arc of Love through to its conclusion. The Character could thus be someone close to Céliane, a relative, a friend, etc.<br />
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