Introduction
By Gods and Kings is a story that takes place in the fictional realm of Dun-I. Created by men and women who were exiled from a far away realm, these Gods ruled the mortals of Dun-I while living beside them. Overtime, their knowledge was passed down to the mortals and, after a series of events, the knowledge was contained in the Ul’mann, a mystical stone around since creation. The shattered Shards of the Ul’mann give mortals power to do amazing things, whether conjuring magical bolts of energy from their hands or summoning the strength to cleave an entire set of enemies.
In this game, you will collect shards to enhance your abilities and battle the enemies who wish to destroy Dun-I and all of humanity. Each story arc will allow the players to take control of characters of their own creation and they will interact with the story characters to pursue the narrative. By Gods and Kings is an immersive experience that will bring the players into Dun-I, where they will help shape the destiny of the realm.
For a detailed history of the updates made to By Gods and Kings, feel free to check our Version Update History.
Cast-outs, exiles, and criminals from a far away realm, the Gods and their divine knowledge created Dun-I and its people. From the three brothers with the knowledge to create the foundation to the other Gods with their individual knowledge, these men and women are responsible for the landscape to which By Gods and Kings takes places.
Throughout the time in Dun-I, various men and women come to the fore to shape the world. Though you and your allies in adventure are the center of the story, other characters will be central to your success and the overall narrative.
The Scribbcrib Interactive Novel System, of SINS, is the system that By Gods and Kings uses for the players to participate. Utilizing a standard deck of playing cards (minus the jokers) to dictate play instead of dice, SINS gives the players direction to push the narrative while having full interaction with the encounters.
The world created by the Gods where the story takes place. Once a place where the Gods lived with their followers and the inhabitants, Dun-I and its two large continents serve as the setting for the narrative. With several cities, townships, municipalities, and more, Dun-I is a place that is in a constant state of flux where the players will have to navigate the intricacies of the world.
Consisting of only four slots (weapon, off-hand, head, body), equipment is the source for the bulk of all stats that a player has.
The Ul’mann, the stone shattered by Vesya that holds the Gods Latros and Derrien, as well as the knowledge of the remaining Gods, is the source for all magic and abilities.
From how to setup and start the game to playing through various Scenarios, the Rules of the Game are crucial to your overall success.
From the smallest of foe to the largest of boss, the Bestiary is home to any and all foe that you will come across while playing. From Minions to Mega-Bosses, every foe that you will come across can be found here.
Elemental Shards possess the ability to interact with one another to create powerful and unique abilities.
If you’ve got a handle on the game itself already, but want some additional guidance, this is the way to go.
If you’re looking for sheets to help you keep the game organized, you can find those there.
If you’d rather use dice instead of a standard deck of cards, this is a way to do that.
Set for a single player, enjoy SINS and By Gods and Kings on your own.