Arcane Manifold
@arcanemanifold.bsky.social
Tabletop role-playing games (TTRPG) company, based in Europe. First titles coming in 2026.
We've released the first version of the AME SRD! arcanemanifold.com/2026/02/19/a...
Arcane Manifold Engine (AME) System Resource Document (SRD) – Arcane Manifold
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February 19, 2026 at 11:51 AM
We've released the first version of the AME SRD! arcanemanifold.com/2026/02/19/a...
Next up in our list of Esper Talents from the #23rdLetter is arguably the most devastating (and cinematic): Pyrokinesis! All psychic abilities are hard to control, but this is probably the only one that takes on a life of its own after it's unleashed.
February 18, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Next up in our list of Esper Talents from the #23rdLetter is arguably the most devastating (and cinematic): Pyrokinesis! All psychic abilities are hard to control, but this is probably the only one that takes on a life of its own after it's unleashed.
This is so true, and one of the things we worry about as a tiny independent publisher.
As I contemplate writing more TTRPG business posts, I feel the need to state outright: How good a game is has almost no effect on how much money it makes, and how big a company is has almost no effect on how good their games are. The main reason players should care about revenue is game survival.
February 17, 2026 at 4:19 PM
This is so true, and one of the things we worry about as a tiny independent publisher.
Why did we create our own game engine? We didn't initially intend to, but after heavily customizing the Year Zero Engine, we realised that we wanted to go a few steps further and thus the Arcane Manifold Engine was born! Find out more about why on our blog: arcanemanifold.com/2026/02/17/a...
Arcane Manifold Engine: why? – Arcane Manifold
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February 17, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Why did we create our own game engine? We didn't initially intend to, but after heavily customizing the Year Zero Engine, we realised that we wanted to go a few steps further and thus the Arcane Manifold Engine was born! Find out more about why on our blog: arcanemanifold.com/2026/02/17/a...
Given that Regent was mentioned in the last #23rdLetter excerpt, we'll talk about that Esper ability next! Where Telepaths read other people's thoughts, Regents dominate them, and thus walk very close to the line between hero and villain ...
February 13, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Given that Regent was mentioned in the last #23rdLetter excerpt, we'll talk about that Esper ability next! Where Telepaths read other people's thoughts, Regents dominate them, and thus walk very close to the line between hero and villain ...
One of the most common psychic talents depicted in the sources that inspired The #23rdLetter is Telepathy. Being able to know what other people are thinking is part of it, but Telepaths are capable of so much more.
February 12, 2026 at 10:34 AM
One of the most common psychic talents depicted in the sources that inspired The #23rdLetter is Telepathy. Being able to know what other people are thinking is part of it, but Telepaths are capable of so much more.
Our first partnership! Late Gaming is publishing the excellent 'Shifters', using the Arcane Manifold Engine. Shifters is a modern occult horror RPG where players slip into the Gloom, a decaying echo of our world, hunting reality-warping Residues at the cost of their own identity. Check it out!
February 10, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Our first partnership! Late Gaming is publishing the excellent 'Shifters', using the Arcane Manifold Engine. Shifters is a modern occult horror RPG where players slip into the Gloom, a decaying echo of our world, hunting reality-warping Residues at the cost of their own identity. Check it out!
In 1995, Crucible Design published its first RPG title called 'The 23rd Letter', and after the first edition sold out, followed it up with a second edition in 1997. We are excited to be bringing the third edition of this game to the market in 2026, featuring an entirely new system and mechanics!
February 10, 2026 at 3:13 PM
In 1995, Crucible Design published its first RPG title called 'The 23rd Letter', and after the first edition sold out, followed it up with a second edition in 1997. We are excited to be bringing the third edition of this game to the market in 2026, featuring an entirely new system and mechanics!
Getting started on our journey as a TTRPG company! Who are we? Two best friends who've been gaming together for 30 years, and building and writing games and backgrounds as our hobby. Now trying to see if at least one of us can earn a living at doing what we love!
February 6, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Getting started on our journey as a TTRPG company! Who are we? Two best friends who've been gaming together for 30 years, and building and writing games and backgrounds as our hobby. Now trying to see if at least one of us can earn a living at doing what we love!