Welcome to the Magical Renaissance!

Vortex Verlag presents stunning books and supplements, that are mostly system-agnostic, but contain rules for several systems. All works come with detailed background information, incredible art and new character creation options.

Serenissima Obscura

… is one half setting guide for fantasy gaming in a dark version of renaissance Venice and the other half a modular adventure filled with conspiracies and terror.

▶︎ The setting guide details life in this most mysterious of all cities and offers a ton of information about the historical and mystical background of the Magical Renaissance in 1507.

▶︎ 27 gripping adventure modules are set in a dark version of Venice and focus on investigation and horror. Combine them to create a massive campaign, or use them independently for shorter sessions!

▶︎ Rules for 5e, Narrative, Freeform + Rules-Light Systems and Ars Magica.

Large-scale Street-Maps, Battle-Maps and many more add-ons will enrich the roleplaying experience.

▶︎ Serenissima Obscura will go live on Backerkit on May, 27!

The Straight Way Lost

… features a massive sourcebook for the year 1492 and an epic voyage through Heaven and Hell inspired by Dante’s Divina Commedia. It was published in 2023 for 5e and will be available during the UKGE for a discount price at stand 3A-758!

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