The Exorcist's Codex – (Basic Roleplaying System)

The Exorcist's Codex – (Basic Roleplaying System)

by Two Starving Gnolls

GM's Bundle

Includes 4 items

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    The Exorcist's Codex - Core Rulebook (Hardcover)
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    The Exorcist's Codex - GM's Guide (Hardcover)
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    The Exorcist's Codex - Core Rulebook (PDF)
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    The Exorcist's Codex - GM's Guide (PDF)
This pledge includes both the Core Rulebook and the GM Guide, giving you everything needed to play and run The Exorcist’s Codex!

Both are premium hardcover books in US letter format, with pages of vibrant, full-color content on matte 100gsm paper, wrapped in a gloss-laminated silk-coated cover for durability and elegance.

The GM guide is approximately 200 pages and provides everything a Game Master needs to run campaigns and scenarios in The Exorcist’s Codex. It is divided into six key sections:

Part 1: Game Master Tools:
Instructions, tips for running the game, and guidance on managing game mechanics such as the Demon Dice, Demonic Interference, playing Possessed Hosts, etc.

Part 2: Demonic Elements:
Details demonic realms, portals, items, and powers, providing the tools needed to design challenging encounters.

Part 3: Cultists and Rituals:
Explores cultist operations, hierarchies, and skills, along with rules for incorporating dark rituals into gameplay.

Part 4: The Demonicon:
Features detailed descriptions of Grand Demons, Lesser Demons, and Demonic Entities, offering a comprehensive guide for adversaries.

Part 5: Creatures and NPCs:
Includes a bestiary of monsters, infernal creatures, and non-player characters to enrich the game world.

Part 6: Scenarios and Adventures:
Provides guidance on crafting scenarios and includes three pre-written adventures, each focused on a different type of mission: Exorcism, Exploration, and Exposure.

Also included: PDF Version of the GM Guide.

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The Core Rulebook - both in print and PDF
It has over 300 pages and provides everything needed to create characters, learn the system, and explore the world of The Exorcist’s Codex. It is divided into three main parts:

Introduction:
  • Timeline of Demonic Conflicts: A historical overview to set the stage.
  • Terms: A glossary of essential concepts and mechanics used throughout the game.

Part 1: Characters:
  • Character Creation: Step-by-step instructions for building characters, including attributes like Strength, Constitution, Dexterity, and Power. Derived values include Spirit Points, Power Points, and Hit Points.
  • Professions: Features 12 defined professions, each with its own skill set and abilities.
  • Backgrounds: Adds depth and mechanical bonuses to characters, alongside motivations that provide goals and context for roleplaying.
  • Skills: Over 40 skills, categorized into professional, personal, and Codex-related options.

Part 2: System:
  • Combat and Actions: Detailed rules for combat encounters and general actions.
  • Damage and Healing: Clear systems for managing harm and recovery.
  • Situational Rules: Covers various in-game scenarios and modifiers.
  • Gear and Resources: Rules for acquiring and using equipment.

Part 3: The Codex:
  • Divine and Demonic Lore: Essential knowledge for understanding the spiritual framework of the game.
  • Rituals: Over 20 detailed rituals, ranging from basic blessings to advanced exorcisms, with clear mechanics for preparation and execution.
  • Divine Powers: Rules for wielding divine energy to overcome challenges.
  • Holy Items:  Covers Blessed Items used in rituals, Charged Talismans that store Power Points, Holy Artifacts as powerful versatile tools, and Relics as extremely powerful, scenario-critical items. 
  • Scenario Guides:  Clear instructions for players on understanding and performing their roles in scenarios. 

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