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by Thom Ryng
(author of The King in Yellow)

Hardcover | Available through Lulu | $50.00

This atlas contains over fifty colour maps of the world of Cruenti Dei, including a world map obtained from the circumnavigation Ingazi Admiral Harran, a description of the celestial orbs, and full regional maps of the continents of Sahûl and Oratoa.

Also available in paperback.

Cruenti Dei is a play-by-mail game of magic, diplomacy, and conquest in the epic fantasy tradition.

Each player rules a Realm preparing for conquest. By force of arms, sorcery and intrigue, the player’s Realm expands, always under the watchful eye of its patron god. Vast armies clash on the field of battle, and steel rings upon steel as eldritch power crackles through the air above.

Who shall prove victorious? You? Or the powers who oppose you? Only time and the gods may tell…

by Thom Ryng
(author of The King in Yellow)

Paperback | Available through Lulu | $35.00

This atlas contains over fifty colour maps of the world of Cruenti Dei, including a world map obtained from the circumnavigation Ingazi Admiral Harran, a description of the celestial orbs, and full regional maps of the continents of Sahûl and Oratoa.

Also available as a deluxe hardcover.

Cruenti Dei is a play-by-mail game of magic, diplomacy, and conquest in the epic fantasy tradition.

Each player rules a Realm preparing for conquest. By force of arms, sorcery and intrigue, the player’s Realm expands, always under the watchful eye of its patron god. Vast armies clash on the field of battle, and steel rings upon steel as eldritch power crackles through the air above.

Who shall prove victorious? You? Or the powers who oppose you? Only time and the gods may tell…

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by Thom Ryng
(author of The King in Yellow)

Paperback | Available through Lulu | $12.50

Cruenti Dei: the Age of Discovery provides rules for Realms with advanced magic and military quality ratings. New Units from musketeers to cannon to supply trains to capital ships are detailed.

The exploration and colonial rules open up a whole new world for the players.

Cruenti Dei is a play-by-mail game of magic, diplomacy, and conquest in the epic fantasy tradition.

Each player rules a Realm preparing for conquest. By force of arms, sorcery and intrigue, the player’s Realm expands, always under the watchful eye of its patron god. Vast armies clash on the field of battle, and steel rings upon steel as eldritch power crackles through the air above.

Who shall prove victorious? You? Or the powers who oppose you? Only time and the gods may tell…

by Thom Ryng
(author of The King in Yellow)

Paperback | Available through Lulu | $20.00

This campaign guide provides a look at the warm and sunny continent of Oratoa. It is a land steeped in mystery and deep in the embrace of an Heroic Age.

Cruenti Dei is a play-by-mail game of magic, diplomacy, and conquest in the epic fantasy tradition.

Each player rules a Realm preparing for conquest. By force of arms, sorcery and intrigue, the player’s Realm expands, always under the watchful eye of its patron god. Vast armies clash on the field of battle, and steel rings upon steel as eldritch power crackles through the air above.

Who shall prove victorious? You? Or the powers who oppose you? Only time and the gods may tell…

by Thom Ryng
(author of The King in Yellow)

Paperback | Available through Lulu | $18.00

Hard Cover | Available through Lulu | $30.00

This compilation of the Chronicle for Turns 0 through 10 details the player-driven history of the world of Cruenti Dei: Sahûl for the years 1445 to 1500.

This volume also includes appendicies containing the Sardarthion Codex for these years and an updated list of universities and of the Emperors of Sahûl.

Cruenti Dei is a play-by-mail game of magic, diplomacy, and conquest in the epic fantasy tradition.

Each player rules a Realm on the continent of Sahûl, preparing for conquest. By force of arms, sorcery and intrigue, the player’s Realm expands, always under the watchful eye of its patron god. Vast armies clash on the field of battle, and steel rings upon steel as eldritch power crackles through the air above.

Who shall prove victorious? You? Or the powers who oppose you? Only time and the gods may tell…

by Thom Ryng
(author of The King in Yellow)

Paperback | Available through Lulu | $10.00

PDF | Free Download

This second rules supplement for Cruenti Dei explores the deep caverns and mysterious civilization of Sahûl’s Underlands. It may be downloaded at no cost as a PDF.

Cruenti Dei is a play-by-mail game of magic, diplomacy, and conquest in the epic fantasy tradition.

Each player rules a Realm on the continent of Sahûl, preparing for conquest. By force of arms, sorcery and intrigue, the player’s Realm expands, always under the watchful eye of its patron god. Vast armies clash on the field of battle, and steel rings upon steel as eldritch power crackles through the air above.

Who shall prove victorious? You? Or the powers who oppose you? Only time and the gods may tell…

by Thom Ryng
(author of The King in Yellow)

Paperback | Available through Lulu | $9.00

PDF | Free Download

This first rules supplement for Cruenti Dei is required for play. It may be downloaded at no cost as a PDF.

Cruenti Dei is a play-by-mail game of magic, diplomacy, and conquest in the epic fantasy tradition.

Each player rules a Realm on the continent of Sahûl, preparing for conquest. By force of arms, sorcery and intrigue, the player’s Realm expands, always under the watchful eye of its patron god. Vast armies clash on the field of battle, and steel rings upon steel as eldritch power crackles through the air above.

Who shall prove victorious? You? Or the powers who oppose you? Only time and the gods may tell…

by Thom Ryng
(author of The King in Yellow)

Paperback | Available through Lulu | $25.00

This is the Players Rule Book for Cruenti Dei and also the campaign guide for the continent of Sahûl.

Cruenti Dei is a play-by-mail game of magic, diplomacy, and conquest in the epic fantasy tradition.

Each player rules a Realm on the continent of Sahûl, preparing for conquest. By force of arms, sorcery and intrigue, the player’s Realm expands, always under the watchful eye of its patron god. Vast armies clash on the field of battle, and steel rings upon steel as eldritch power crackles through the air above.

Who shall prove victorious? You? Or the powers who oppose you? Only time and the gods may tell…