1,000 years ago, the gods left us.

400 years ago, our world was buried in ash.

Now, we turn to alchemy to survive and make our own meaning.

This is the

Era of Silence

Team-focused chemipunk action, 1,000 years into the gods’ Long Silence.

Era of Silence is the first tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) from Shrike Tabletop!

From wasteland mutants to zealous fascists—no corner of the world is safe from the monsters of the Long Silence. Grab your team, gear up, and get ready to fight your way through the shattered surface of Vian! Dark, but not hopeless, you will find your reason to keep going in this strange new world. 

Era of Silence is built on a roll-low dice pool system called Thorne, designed to allow different characters to excel at the same task in different situations. Mixed with an interlocking Trait system, the game heavily emphasizes teamwork in the pop RPG structure. 

A streamlined character creation process offers over 15,000 possible character combinations, but can be easily navigated in a single sitting. Play a thief with a penchant for machines, a mage with a military background, a combat alchemist, and more - the sky is the limit! Then, outfit your character with our Template + Mod gear system. With just a few choices, your weapon can become one-of-a-kind, with its own unique effects!

The core of the game is focused on combat. A Stamina focused action mechanic and a State system allow for tactical freedom in a way that's intuitive for both the Narrator and Protagonist Characters. An HPless damage mechanic creates an intense atmosphere where every shot feels lethal and keeps combats short.

The world of Vian is a chemipunk future fantasy setting written by R. Val and Moss Sugarmountains. The book features full-color art by Moss Sugarmountains and Willabee. With layout by F. Dan O'Neill.

The digital starter kit comes with a 197-page PDF rulebook, with hyperlinks between important entries and alternative text for all images. The kit also includes optional rules, a quick reference guide, a form-fillable character sheet, and an introductory story “10 Minutes to North Point.”