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The Deep Roads are a vast network of tunnels begun by early human settlers to connect twilight belt settlements to night-side geothermal zones. During the consolidation period of Duskaran civilization, many sections were abandoned due to resource constraints a...

Duskara is not a combat-focused game, but conflicts (physical, social, or environmental) are inevitable. This section provides structure for resolving meaningful confrontations. Conflict Types Physical Confrontation Direct action between characters or against ...

As the Game Master (or "Facilitator" in GM-less play), your role is to voice the world: its settlements, dangers, mysteries, and inhabitants. You're not the author imposing a predetermined narrative. You're the steward of a living world that responds to player...

This extended example demonstrates how Duskara plays at the table, showcasing the interplay of fiction, mechanics, and collaborative storytelling. The Setup GM: "You're standing on the observation platform at the top of Aetherion' central spire. The wind is st...

Duskara adventures emerge from the setting's inherent tensions and opportunities. This section provides frameworks, settlement templates, and inspiration for building engaging campaigns. Design Philosophy Player Choice and Consequence Your role is not to railr...

These works capture the spirit of Duskara: planetary romance, environmental adaptation, psychic evolution, and the struggle to thrive in extreme conditions. Books Science Fiction: Dune by Frank Herbert (planetary ecosystems, psychic abilities, cultural adaptat...

Key: [term] - Definition (See line XXX for detailed explanation) Core Mechanics Action Die: The main die rolled in any uncertain situation. Always a single d6. Present in every roll. (See line 845) Automatic Success: If advantages clearly outweigh obstacles, t...

CORE MECHANIC: Frame action as closed question Build dice pool: 1 Action Die + Chance Dice - Risk Dice Roll the pool, keep highest die Resolve outcome (1=No and..., 2=No, 3=No but, 4=Yes but, 5=Yes, 6=Yes and...) Describe result in fiction DICE OUTCOMES: Roll ...

Use this template to create your character. Write your character's name and details in each section. Each Tag adds Chance or Risk Dice as noted. CHARACTER NAME: _________________________________ WIND-KIN CLAN AFFILIATION: (optional) ___________________________...

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Names follow the sounds of Duskaran Creole (see the Language Handbook). Five vowels: a, e, i, o, u. No y as a vowel, no ae. Simple syllables: consonant plus vowel, with an optional final consonant (Tan-ko, Mei-lin, Ka-li-naw). ŋ is the sound of "sing". j is th...

A personal name comes from one of three stocks.

Names from Swahili and Hausa, the languages of the settlers. They are the most common stock on the surface. From Swahili: Alia, Amani, Amira, Asha, Bakari, Baraka, Daraja, Eshe, Faraji, Furaha, Hamisi, Imani, Jabari, Jafari, Jelani, Juma, Kesho, Kesi, Kibo, Ki...

Names from Mandarin and Tagalog, the languages of the crew. They are most frequent in the old technical lines, among Archivists, and in the fortified cities of the north. From Mandarin: An, Bo, Feŋ, Hua, Jiŋ, Jun, Kai, Lan, Lian, Lin, Mei, Meilin, Min, Piŋ, Re...

Names made of Creole words. They are the newest stock and the one that grows. A Duskaran name records a circumstance of birth or a wish for the child. Name Meaning Given when Tufani storm born in a storm haven Angataa aurora born under a strong aurora Sori sta...

A bonded animal has one short name, nearly always a Creole word: Kasi, Wimbi, Taa, Shimu.

A line name passes from parent to child. Either parent's line may be chosen. There are three kinds.

Family names that came from Earth. They no longer show what a person looks like or where a person lives: after eight hundred years, every Duskaran has ancestors from all the peoples of the ship. Chinese: Chen, Gao, Hu, Jao, Jaŋ, Li, Lin, Lu, Shen, Shu, Sun, Ta...