Savants are the smartest folks in Shadow City, or at least the ones that insist on everyone knowing it. It’s hard to keep such prodigious minds from wandering across a multitude of disciplines, and even the most strait-laced among them pick up a tremendous store of clever tricks. #ttrpg

Live tonight at 9 PM ET on Twitch and YouTube. Special House of Skye episode of Shadow City Mysteries featuring one-on-one sessions with Matthew Bell as Farank and Matt Walsh as Ignatus. In character play, out of character discussion, and Level 3 subclass choices live. #ActualPlay

In the game, characters may consult these very same monochrome cards to glean insights about conspiracies and hidden plots. Meanwhile, on your own table, you can replicate that experience by performing actual Tarot readings. Read more 👉 https://playonwordsstudios.com/dev-blog/f/dev-blog-5-spotlight

Join us tonight at 9 PM Eastern on Twitch and YouTube for a special episode of Shadow City Mysteries: House of Skye. GM Christopher Mifsud runs two one-on-one sessions blending in-character play with out-of-character discussion. Katie Downey joins first as Quinn, followed by Mandy as Raven.

Makers are some of the toughest people around. It’s hard to make a living in Shadow City without long nights and grueling days. Those folks that would take the mantle of “artisans” and build things that seem safe have put blood, sweat, and tears into their works. #TTRPG

Every #ttrpg game inspires me to say something wild out loud that I have never said before. See what we say TODAY on @playersandbook.com with @dcimmerian.bsky.social @latiajacquise.com @dreamwisp.bsky.social @goblinkatie.com & me! #dnd #teeth Live at 3pm PT on twitch.tv/playersandbook

Jalithai Winters is the polished face of the Society of Ravens, a politician who can move between council chambers and glittering galas without missing a beat. Born into wealth and privilege, she has never known a day without comfort, and she wears it like armor. #TTRPG

Infiltrators are the people you call when you need something done unnoticed and unseen. There are a lot of laws, rules, and understandings in Shadow City, and some of them are meaningfully enforced. If you need something on the other side of one, then it’s important that nobody ever finds out #TTRPG

Heavies are the strongest people on the streets of Shadow City. While everyone that has to work for a living may need to use their two fists to get them through from time to time, for Heavies it’s their first choice. #TTRPG

Mystics shouldn’t exist, at least according to modern scientific thought. Certainly people that believe in the mystical exist (there’s whole factions full of them, after all), but modernity demands that religion is metaphor. #TTRPG

Tonight at 9 PM ET on Twitch and YouTube. Special episode of Shadow City Mysteries: House of Skye featuring one-on-one sessions with Winston C as Peryn and Ariel Kasten as Reggie. A mix of in-character play, out-of-character reflection, and live Level 3 subclass choices. #TTRPG

Faces love to talk. Anybody that freelances on the streets of Shadow City learns to use their words before their fists if they want to survive long, but, for a Face, conversation is their first, second, and third choice. Even in a shootout, their lips are still flapping. #ttrpg

Your Patron and contacts show up immediately. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AmXkn #ActualPlay #ShadowCityMysteries #TTRPG

Supernatural – Finally, embrace the hidden magic and cosmic secrets of the world. By the time your party steps into this tier, they’ll be ready to face the city’s most arcane threats. Read more 👉 https://playonwordsstudios.com/dev-blog/f/dev-blog-3-spotlight-on-the-roleplaying-game

Episode 11 tonight. The Family pushes deeper, and the Skye legacy begins to demand answers and sacrifices. Live at 9 pm Eastern on Twitch and YouTube. www.twitch.tv/playonwordss... www.youtube.com/@PlayonWords... #ShadowCityMysteries #ActualPlay #HouseOfSkye

The Face’s silver tongue becomes a blade of soft words that soothe frightened "spirits" or an incantation that unravels a "demon’s" resolve. Read more 👉 https://playonwordsstudios.com/dev-blog/f/dev-blog-11-the-face%E2%80%99s-role-in-shadow-city-mysteries

Back to our normal schedule with Episode 10. The Family digs deeper into the truth behind the Skye legacy and what it demands in return. Live tonight at 9 pm Eastern on Twitch and YouTube. https://www.twitch.tv/playonwordsstudios #ShadowCityMysteries #ActualPlay #HouseOfSkye

Facing a clockwork horror animated by turnstone, they trigger Maven, granting two allies Superiority Dice, fueling their attacks or checks just when hope seems lost. Read more 👉 https://playonwordsstudios.com/dev-blog/f/dev-blog-12-the-savant%E2%80%99s-role-in-shadow-city-mysteries

As you advance through each act, you’ll have a limited number of actions to build up certain skills—maybe you’ll choose to intimidate your way to the top, or perhaps you’ll hone your talent for making slick deals. Read more 👉 https://playonwordsstudios.com/dev-blog/f/dev-blog-3-spotlight-on-shadow

Quinn Copperpaw (they/them) A street-forged fixer who solves problems with their fists. Loyal to the Court of Rats, they keep a wary eye on their new family and measure every promise against its usefulness. Played by Katie Downey. Faction: Court of Rats Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AlVYn

The Demo for Shadow City Mysteries: Case Files – Rise of the Rat King is live. A Clockwork Noir mystery filled with secrets, danger, and choices that matter. Play the free Demo on Steam. https://store.steampowered.com/app/4196300/Shadow_City_Mysteries_Case_Files__Rise_of_the_Rat_King_Demo/

But conspiracies demand more than confrontation. When whispered rumors suggest a turnstone shipment intended for the Court of Rats, the Heavy might lead a midnight raid on a hidden dock. Read more 👉 https://playonwordsstudios.com/dev-blog/f/dev-blog-10-the-heavy%E2%80%99s-role-in-shadow-city-myste

Iron Union (Iron): Forged in the city’s factories, Nyla’s iron prosthetic grants brute strength and industrial savvy. They can rip through barricades or negotiate union favors, always ready for the gears of power to spin in their favor. Read more 👉 https://playonwordsstudios.com/dev-blog/f/dev-blo

Culture: Encourage creativity, inclusivity, and collaboration so every voice can shine. Read more 👉 https://playonwordsstudios.com/dev-blog/f/dev-blog-1-welcome-to-play-on-words-studios

The specialized knowledge and unique perspectives you gain unlock different lines of questioning and alternate paths, ensuring that every revisit to Shadow City feels fresh. Read more 👉 https://playonwordsstudios.com/dev-blog/f/dev-blog-2-spotlight-on-shadow-city-mysteries-a-clockwork-noir

Veyra “Raven” Drellick (she/her) A shadow stepper whose calling card is never being where you expect. Raven collects secrets the way others collect trinkets. Played by Mandy S. Faction: Cult of Tenebrous Class: Infiltrator Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/Al87U #ActualPlay #TTRPG

Known simply as “the politician,” Jalithai hails from the Society of Ravens but sees opportunity in the Rat King’s momentum. With a silver tongue and a ledger of debts, Jalithai offers elite influence at a price. Read more 👉https://playonwordsstudios.com/dev-blog/f/dev-blog-8-spotlight-on-rise-of-

Even those from beyond Soreta’s walls find themselves drawn into the delicate dance of favor and survival, learning that in this city loyalty is a commodity as precious as any heirloom. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AiSyl #ActualPlay #ShadowCityMysteries #TTRPG

Affiliate unlocked. Join us on Twitch and hit Follow. House of Skye streams Tuesdays at 9pm Eastern, with bonus streams on other days. Thanks for being awesome. https://tr.ee/HouseOfSkyeTwitch #TwitchAffiliate #ActualPlay #TTRPG

Farank has strong feelings about walking. Let’s just say… he’s not a fan. #ShadowCityMysteries #HouseOfSkye #ActualPlay #TTRPG #NoirHumor #PlayOnWordsStudios #TabletopRPG #TTRPGClips #RPGMoments

Reggie: “It’s not Either/Or… it’s Yes and Options.” When improvisation meets investigation in Shadow City Mysteries: House of Skye. #ShadowCityMysteries #HouseOfSkye #ActualPlay #TTRPG #NoirFantasy #NoirHumor #PlayOnWordsStudios #TTRPGClips #RoleplayMoments

Skilled Sneak lets the Infiltrator add a die to a Stealth or Investigation check on the fly, even after seeing a poor roll, ensuring they slip through hidden backdoors or spot the hidden ledger. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AgmG5 #ShadowCityMysteries #TTRPG #GameDesign

Neoma does these incredibly cool stained glass illustrations based on characters. She makes each one custom to the character and can even put them on things like mugs, tumblers, etc. 10/10 absolutely recommend.

Miss the premiere of Shadow City Mysteries: House of Skye? Catch the VOD on Twitch, YouTube, or Spotify and then join us live Tuesdays at 9 PM ET for more mystery. https://tr.ee/HouseOfSkyeTwitch https://tr.ee/HouseOfSkyeYouTube https://tr.ee/HouseOfSkyeSpotify #ShadowCityMysteries #HouseOfSkye #A

The wait is almost over... Join the Family. Shadow City Mysteries: House of Skye premieres Tuesday, October 7 at 9 PM ET Watch live on Twitch and YouTube. #ShadowCityMysteries #HouseOfSkye #ActualPlay #TTRPG

Dev Blog #17: Building Shadow City Together: https://lttr.ai/AjhG0 #ActualPlay #ShadowCityMysteries

Start with your Patron, add player characters, their key contacts, one notable NPC organization, and one interesting item or event (McGuffin). Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AjhG1 #ActualPlay #ShadowCityMysteries #TTRPG

Connect them with short notes that explain who owes who, who protects who, and who wants what. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AjlYM #ActualPlay #ShadowCityMysteries #TTRPG

You may have seen references to this deck in our upcoming projects, Shadow City Mysteries: A Clockwork Noir and the Case Files series. Within those titles, the Tarot serves as a thematic and storytelling device. Read more 👉 https://playonwordsstudios.com/dev-blog/f/dev-blog-5-spotlight-on-the-tarot

When Progress in a Gladhanding project stalls, Superior Manipulator (adding a die to Influence rolls) pries open a tight-lipped official. Suddenly, coded documents surface, and the conspiracy’s underpinnings crumble. Read more 👉 https://playonwordsstudios.com/dev-blog/f/dev-blog-12-the-savant%E2%80

Faction Reputation: Your standing with various groups, corrupt officials, and shady organizations will open (or close) doors. Decisions you make in forging alliances, double-crossing partners, or crushing rivals directly affect story branches. Read more 👉 https://playonwordsstudios.com/dev-blog/f/d

🕰️ Step into the shadows… Tuesday, September 22, at 9 PM ET — Join us for Shadow City Mysteries: House of Skye – Behind the Scenes: Intro to Farank. 📺 Twitch & YouTube 🎧 Spotify Discover the faces behind the noir. #ActualPlay #TTRPG #ShadowCityMysteries

🕰️ Shadows deepen… Thursday, September 24 at 9PM ET — Join us for Shadow City Mysteries: House of Skye – Behind the Scenes: Intro to Raven. 📺 Twitch & YouTube 🎧 Spotify Every secret has a price. #ActualPlay #TTRPG #ShadowCityMysteries

🕰️ Every choice shapes the City… Saturday, September 27, at 9 PM ET — Join us for Shadow City Mysteries: House of Skye – Behind the Scenes: Intro to Peryn. 📺 Twitch & YouTube 🎧 Spotify A man of the cloth, walking in shadows. #ActualPlay #TTRPG #ShadowCityMysteries

Every great Shadow City Mysteries campaign starts with a table full of ideas. Our City and Relationship Map system turns those ideas into a living blueprint for intrigue, allies, and trouble. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AjTFs #ActualPlay #ShadowCityMysteries #TTRPG

🕰️ The underworld has teeth… Tuesday, September 30, at 9 PM ET. Join us for Shadow City Mysteries: House of Skye – Behind the Scenes: Intro to Quinn. @goblinkatie.com 📺 Twitch & YouTube 🎧 Spotify A Heavy in the Court of Rats. #ActualPlay #TTRPG #ShadowCityMysteries

🎧 Want to keep up with the intrigue of Shadow City Mysteries: House of Skye wherever you are? Follow us on Spotify and never miss an episode: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OgHZ474wj47pXiYd0lrnm?si=WQPD1OsGQRmBhrm6RarQmA

Conspiracy – Power up to uncover the deeper machinations that lurk in the city’s corridors of power, blending high stakes with daring plots. Read more 👉 https://playonwordsstudios.com/dev-blog/f/dev-blog-3-spotlight-on-the-roleplaying-game

🕰️ Blood runs deep… Thursday, October 2 at 9 PM ET — Join us for Shadow City Mysteries: House of Skye – Behind the Scenes: Intro to Ignatus. 📺 Twitch & YouTube 🎧 Spotify A cousin of House Skye, bound by family and shadow. #ActualPlay #TTRPG #ShadowCityMysteries

📺 Step into the shadows of Soreta. Watch Shadow City Mysteries: House of Skye on YouTube. Subscribe, like, and share to help spread the mystery: https://www.youtube.com/@PlayonWordsStudios