The air in Kage no Shima is thick with the stench of blood and the promise of violence.
It is a world where factions war over scraps, and the only honour to be found is in the sharpened edge of a blade.

But there is more to this land than the split guts of its warriors.
It is a place where the line between life & death is blurred, where the spirits of the dead walk with the living, and where the eclipse casts a shadow over all.

About the book:

Welcome to RŌNIN, a rules-lite tabletop RPG set in a mythical, samurai-inspired world. Based on the system, RŌNIN is a game of honour, combat, and adventure. In a world ravaged by an eternal eclipse and overrun by supernatural creatures known as yōkai, players take on the roles of forgotten ronin, shinobi, onmyoji, and more as they seek to restore their honour and defeat the forces of darkness.

With intuitive mechanics and a focus on fast-paced, cinematic action, RŌNIN is the perfect game for both new and experienced players. Our unique system of honour, resurrection, parrying, and survival adds depth and strategy to combat, while our tenets of bushido and other character-specific honour tenets offer a range of options for roleplaying and exploration.

What's in the Book?

Kage no Shima - A richly detailed island that blends Edo Period Japan with fantasy elements, creating a unique and immersive world that is perfect for players of all levels.
6 Brand New Classes - Erudite Samurai, Forgotten Rōnin, Drunken Monk, Corrupted Shinobi, Onmyoji (Hermit Spell-caster) and Bakuto (Yakuza). All with unique honour tenets and abilities!
New Mechanics - Parrying adds a new layer to combat, Seppuku let's you regain your lost honour, Resurrection gives you a new chance at life but only if you can overcome a great foe, Honour allows you to follow strict tenets encouraging decisions and moral dilemmas which even influence your next character! Haiku, Meditation, Blood Feuds, Learning from a Sensei and much more!
Yokai and mythical monsters from Japanese folklore, test out those sharpened blades on things like Kappa, Oni and Skeleton Rōnin...
Lot's of F*@ing Tables - Shrines, Nicknames, Critical Injuries, Encounters, Adventure Hooks, Traps, Weather, Loot and more!
Weapons - It wouldn't be a Kurosawa blood-fest without weapons and we've got 20 unique ones from Katana's and Shuriken to Matchlock Pistols and Steel Fans.
Gorgeous, immersive art that will bring the world of Rōnin to life, featuring illustrations from some of the most talented artists in the industry.

The Team:

Written and designed by Sacha Lightfoot
Art by Brandon Yu, Chema Gonzalez, Tonton Revolver (and some public domain images)
Graphic design and layout by Dominic Riozzi