{"product_id":"thieves-of-the-tome","title":"Thieves of the Tome","description":"The horrid wizards have stolen magic from every realm. They stole our spells, our destiny, and it's time to take it all back. Thank goodness you're here — a thief, cunning and resourceful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou may not know how to cast magic, but you will cast magic nonetheless! Revel in the consequences of infinite arcane power and finite knowledge. For every spell that shrinks you to the size of dead skin, another will grow mountains in your foe's stomach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImprovise and twist every wretched spell effect into something that can help you escape. Use every tool at your disposal to beat the wizards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDo as Na'zar intended and embrace your destiny. Become a Thief of the Tome.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis explosive RPG is played using real books. You read that right, real books. You will bring a book from your shelf and turn it into a spellbook for another player to cast from. The GM will bring a book for you to dive into, shaping the world around you and the obstacles in your way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNumber of players: 2-5 + a GM (Game Master)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGame length: 2-4 hour one shot (or two!)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional necessary materials: One book per player (anything off your shelf), Character Sheets, Spell sheets, and GM sheet (all available free), and a handful of D6.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA one of kind spell casting system using real physical books. Thieves don't know how to cast spells and neither do you. ;It will be hilarious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA simple D6 pool resolution mechanic that always ties back to the Tomes. Quick, easy to learn, and adaptable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacter creation that is fast, literary, and prophetic. (Of course it uses books. What do you expect at this point?)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA system called Doom \u0026amp; Destiny that foretells your character's worst demise and most towering victories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRules for the GM to create a module based on the book they bring to the table, setting the game in nearly any genre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14 pieces of living marginalia, which the GM can throw into any game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Games Unlimited, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52058620002584,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/6868\/5681\/files\/8d7117a8-4fad-4a86-b936-c46c114017a5.jpg?v=1778698299","url":"https:\/\/gamesunl.com\/products\/thieves-of-the-tome","provider":"Games Unlimited, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}