Winchester Tales: Demonic Incursions and Ecumenical Matters. Careful Now.

Norman conquest, Saxon kings, and now demonic incursions, Winchester's medieval streets have seen it all, apparently. Two Starving Gnolls deliver a new supplement for The Exorcist's Codex™ that relocates the game's structured demon-hunting to 1890s Winchester and its surrounding countryside and featuring eleven scenarios, exploring the city's layered history of faith, corruption, and demonic scheming. Down with that sort of thing, presumably.

Built on Chaosium's Basic Roleplaying System, the supplement expands the core game's framework of Exorcism, Exploration, and Exposure (which we covered earlier in the year here) whilst adding new mechanical depth:

Demonic Items with corrupting properties
Holy Artifacts designed for protection and healing
Relics that carry both power and consequence
Introducing new Archdemons and their realms

Launching on BackerKit, with stretch goals including a custom Christmas scenario at $15,000 and a full atmospheric soundtrack at $25,000. Early backers receive discounted access to the Core Rulebook and GM's Guide (which we covered during the successful March campaign), whilst a free scenario is available now.

Images and text courtesy of Two Starving Gnolls

A figure in a dark coat and hat stands with their back to the viewer, facing a large, gothic-style church illuminated by a single light in the upper window. The scene is set in a rainy atmosphere, with droplets visible in the air, and the church is surrounded by a wrought-iron fence, adding to the ominous ambiance. The overall color palette is dark and moody, enhancing the sense of mystery and foreboding.

A physical copy of "The Exorcist's Codex" Core Rulebook features a striking cover illustration of a large, menacing bat-like creature with outstretched wings, set against a dark, atmospheric backdrop of shadowy figures in a medieval city. Next to it, a digital version of the same book is displayed on a tablet, showcasing a different cover design that includes a skull and mystical symbols. Both versions prominently feature the title "The Exorcist's Codex" and the subtitle "Core Rulebook."

A group of five characters stands side by side, each dressed in distinct attire reflecting a mix of historical and fantastical elements. On the left, a robed figure holds a ceremonial object, followed by a woman in a white cloak with a symbol on her chest, suggesting a role in exorcism or protection. Next, a man in a dark coat and hat carries a suitcase, while a woman in a flowing white dress adorned with jewelry stands beside him. Finally, a man in formal attire reads from a book, indicating a scholarly or magical role. The overall composition conveys a sense of mystery and adventure, fitting for a demon-hunting narrative.

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