Guardian of the Night

Introduction

In a forgotten corner of the world, surrounded by dense forests and towering mountains, lies a shadowy village called Ravenmoor. By day, the village seems a tranquil and peaceful place, where the villagers lead simple and diligent lives. However, when the sun sets and darkness blankets the valley, strange things begin to happen.

From time immemorial, the inhabitants of Ravenmoor have told stories of creatures that lurk in the night, of unsettling whispers heard in the shadows, and of mysterious lights appearing in the sky. The oldest villagers remember seeing spectral figures and feeling the presence of supernatural forces that defy all explanation.

Recently, nighttime events have become more frequent and dangerous. The villagers live in fear, dreading what might happen when night falls. In response to this growing threat, the village council has decided that someone must watch over the safety of all during the darkest hours. That someone is you, the Guardian of the Night.

Recently, nighttime events have become more frequent and dangerous. The villagers live in fear, dreading what might happen when night falls. In response to this growing threat, the village council has decided that someone must watch over the safety of all during the darkest hours. That someone is you, the Guardian of the Night.

Guardian of the Night

Guardian of the Night is a solo roleplaying game where you embody a brave inhabitant of the village willing to face the terrifying challenges and mysteries of the night. Armed with a weapon and your skills, you must resolve events ranging from unsettling whispers and spectral apparitions to thunderstorms and lurking creatures.

Game Objective

Survive 7 nights of watch, maintaining your health and the morale of the village while facing supernatural and dangerous events. Use your skills and weapons wisely to protect the villagers and survive the mysteries that lurk in the darkness.

Narrative Participation

Record in your night watch diary the experiences of each night, describing your emotions, thoughts, decisions, and the consequences of your actions. This enriches your gaming experience, creating your own narrative, allowing you to live and reflect on your role as the village guardian.

Game Mechanics

Character Creation: Design your character's backstory, distribute their skill points, and choose a weapon to face the night's challenges.

Determining the Difficulty: At the beginning of the game, choose between normal or hard difficulty. Additionally, at the start of each night, draw a card from the deck to determine the difficulty and the number of events you will face that night.

Oracle: Use a deck of poker cards to determine the nightly events. Each drawn card reveals a specific event that the guardian must face. Luck and strategy combine to create a unique experience each night.

Event Resolution: Use dice rolls and your skills to resolve mysterious and dangerous events. Decide when to use your weapon to gain bonuses on your rolls.

Night Log: Keep a night watch diary where you note the events, decisions, and consequences of each night.

Additional Requirements

To play Guardian of the Night, the player will need:

-1 deck of poker cards

-2 six-sided dice

-A notebook to serve as an adventure log

-Pencil or pen

-3 token markers (plastic cubes recommended)

Guardian of the Night is inspired by the 1999 gothic horror film Sleepy Hollow, directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp, based on the short story The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving.

"Every decision counts, every night is a challenge, and only the bravest can face the secrets lurking in the shadows. Are you ready to become the Guardian of the Night? Don't worry too much—at the end of the week (if you survive), someone else will take your place and you can sleep soundly again... if you can."

Prepare to face the darkness and protect your village in Guardian of the Night!

Originally designed in Spanish, translated into English by AI (translation by Microsoft Copilot).