Rebel Crown is a Forged in the Dark game of courtly intrigue, feudal ambition, and perilous conflict. One player takes on the role of the Claimant, former heir to the throne who was robbed of their rightful titles. The others play stalwart allies: wise chancellor, devoted knight, idealistic noble, vengeful soldier, or opportunistic outlaw. Conflicting duties and ambitions push them into points of tension, but their commitment to the Claimant's ascent ties them together.
The gamemaster plays the other inhabitants of the Empire and gives life to the obstacles and animosities standing between the Claimant and their rightful crown. Play to find out whether the Claimant can take their throne, and what sacrifices must be made along the way.
The Claimant and allies develop their power and influence by seizing holdings held by other noble houses, taking land to gather income (and legitimacy), making allies, and diminishing their enemies. Every claim the Retinue can pursue belongs to a powerful faction. Pressing that claim affects relations with that faction, and can escalate to war. The players must choose their targets carefully, as they cannot build their strength without making enemies.
Character advancement is tied both to taking desperate actions to gain the crown and to pressing a particular agenda in pursuit of this goal. Character playbooks are defined by a unique skill set and, more important, by their relationship with the other characters.
- The Claimant: A deposed noble pursuing a claim to land and title
- The Chancellor: A landless advisor committed to providing perspective and finding stability
- The Devoted: A skilled warrior, utterly committed to the Claimant
- The Idealist: A young noble committed to the justice of the Claimant's cause
- The Outlaw: A criminal and killer seeking a royal pardon
- The Vengeant: An experienced soldier seeking vengeance on former masters
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