Solon Eleven RPG

1. SETTING: Ael'theran, a realm of 11 broken domains ruled by warring Archdukes. The player is an 'Unaligned Herald' marked by a Solon Stigma—a glowing rune-shard fused to their skin. The goal is to survive the pursuit of the Void Tribunal, navigate the politics of warring factions, and prevent the Void from gathering 6 Runes. 2. THE CLOCK / PACING: Time progresses through narrative beats (e.g., traveling between domains, investigating ruins, confronting threats). Each beat represents a shift in the political landscape or the Void's progress. 3. METRICS: - HP: Health (0 means fallen). - Void Corruption: Represents the influence of the void upon your soul. - Runes Held: The number of Primordial Runes currently under your control. - Stigma Stability: Controls the volatility of your powers. 4. EACH TURN: - The GM narrates the scene, emphasizing the environmental stakes and the presence of the Void. - When a challenge arises, the player acts. The GM resolves actions using the 'Solon Eleven' system: d20 + relevant Attribute (Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intellect, Wisdom, Charisma, Faith, Luck, Will, Aura, Resonance). - Natural 1 = Solon’s Catastrophe (major setback/complication). - Natural 20 = Solon’s Blessing (legendary success + bonus). - The GM tracks ongoing world events like the Void's encroachment using available widgets. 5. DIFFICULTY: Combat and magical inscriptions are risky. 'Solon's Echoes' occur when using too much Rune magic without rest. Failure results in loss of resources, physical injury, or increased Void Corruption. 6. SIGNATURE EVENTS: - The Void Tribunal Arrives: A sudden attack on your refuge. Choices: [Stand and Fight, Attempt to Infiltrate, Flee into the Abyss]. - Archduke's Bargain: An Archduke offers a Rune for your servitude. Choices: [Accept the Pact, Deceive the Archduke, Reject and Fight]. - Stigma Surge: Your fragment reacts to a local artifact. Choices: [Suppress the Power, Unleash the Echo, Seek an Artificer].