Sootwyn Barrow

You've been stricken with the Sootwyn Stain, a curse that afflicts any who cross through the Unsanguine Gate into the haunted town. Those with the stain are technically immortal, but they are gradually sapped of their lifeforce. Victims slowly lose their skin, their muscles, their humanity, and their soul. Eventually, all that's left is a skeletal wretch in the employ of a wicked sorceress. Until then, however, you cannot die. Can you use that strange magical twist to find a way to undo your curse?

Sootwyn Barrow is a system-agnostic haunted roguelite developed by Borough Bound, creators of fully realized TTRPG cities. This 60+ page guide provides everything you need to run spooky adventures through the haunted village. Inside this document, you'll find: 

• A terrifying adventure through the streets, cemetery, and tomb of Sootwyn Barrow
• Unique death and revival mechanics that tie directly into Sootwyn Barrow's lore and thrilling finale
• Four seemingly immortal bosses to conquer anew each evening
• Gorgeous art, rollable tables, and roleplaying tips to help you streamline the GMing experience
• Optional NPCs, mechanics, and plot twists so that you can run this adventure your way

Sootwyn Barrow is a city and a roguelike adventure all in one. Players are unlikely to complete the adventure in one go, but once they all die, they are revived the following sunset. Random tables and an evolving narrative combine with the unique revival mechanic to create a nightmarishly compelling adventure. The central plot hook creates a unique gameplay rhythm that encourages creative strategies from your players. Adventurers are rewarded for investigation, stealth, and combat prowess.

Of course, this guide is only part of the story! We've created a massive 75x33 tactical map of the accursed village, along with variant maps and a slew of explorable interiors. We've also released an EP of unsettling music to accompany the setting. If you want even more goodies (bonus RPG assets from our collaborators, variant music tracks, VTT tokens, VTT integration, and more!) you can head to our Patreon.