Divine power awaits those brave enough to claim it. Today marks the launch of our public playtest for Godflesh: Cycle of Inheritance, inviting you to explore a world where mortals can ascend to godhood – if they survive the journey.
A World Shattered by Divine Power
Once unified under a single mountain deity, the world of Thaal fractured when mortals first consumed divine flesh and ascended to godhood themselves. Now, islands of ordered reality – Divine Domains – stand as bastions against the chaotic Wildlands that stretch between them.
Your band of adventurers will brave the untamed Wildlands to uncover powerful relics of fallen gods, while your actions forge alliances and create enemies among the world’s competing factions. As you journey, you’ll harvest precious materials to craft extraordinary treasures that enhance your capabilities, all while facing the ultimate temptation – consuming godflesh to gain tremendous power at the risk of your very humanity.
The Chrysalis Quickstart
The playtest packet equips you with everything needed to begin your divine journey. The Chrysalis Quickstart includes complete core rules covering character creation, gameplay mechanics, and advancement systems. You’ll find diverse character playbooks for every playstyle, from the enigmatic Magus to a battle-scarred veteran, each offering unique ways to interact with the world.
Essential moves form the backbone of gameplay, giving you tools for exploration, combat, recovery, and faction interaction. Rich setting information immerses you in a world where gods walk the earth, and our included starter adventure allows you to immediately begin your first expedition into the Wildlands.
Join the Divine Cycle
Ready to stake your claim in the cycle of inheritance? Begin by downloading the Chrysalis Quickstart from our Ko-Fi page on a pay-what-you-want basis.
Then join our Discord community to connect with us and fellow playtesters, where you can share experiences and provide valuable feedback. For regular development updates and announcements, follow us on Bluesky.
Gather your adventuring band of 2-5 players plus a Godmaker (GM) and embark on your journey. We encourage you to share your adventures through videos, streams, actual plays, or social media—just be sure to note that you’re playing the playtest version so viewers understand the game is still evolving.
Your Feedback Shapes the Divine
This playtest represents a crucial phase in our development. Your experiences will directly influence the final form of Godflesh. We’re particularly interested in your thoughts on game balance and pacing, especially how different character types perform in various situations. Rule clarity and accessibility remain paramount concerns – wherever you find confusion, we want to know.
We’re eager to hear how your group engaged with the setting and themes, and especially about those memorable moments where the game truly captivated your table. Just as important are your insights about areas where mechanics didn’t deliver the intended experience, allowing us to refine the system before final release.
Support the Development
If Godflesh resonates with your group, consider supporting its evolution. Create content showcasing your adventures – we actively encourage actual play recordings and streams that bring the world to life for others. Provide detailed feedback in our Discord’s dedicated channels, helping us identify both strengths and areas for improvement.
For those who wish to support us directly, our Ko-Fi page offers options for tips or membership. Above all, spreading the word to your gaming communities helps build the foundation for a thriving game ecosystem where more players can experience this unique world.
The Future Awaits
The complete version of Godflesh: Cycle of Inheritance will build substantially on this foundation. We’re developing additional character options to expand your adventures. A comprehensive bestiary of divine creatures will populate the world with worthy challenges, while detailed regional guides will bring domains and Wildland areas to vivid life.
Players can look forward to complete rules for character transformation and ascension, charting the path from mortal to divine. Expanded faction mechanics will support long-term campaigns where your influence shapes the world around you in meaningful ways.
The Wildlands call, adventurer. Ancient relics whisper promises of power, and the cycle continues its endless turn. Will you brave the chaos between ordered domains? Will you resist godhood’s temptation, or embrace the transformation?
Download the Chrysalis Quickstart today and take your first steps into a world where every scar tells a story, and even mortals may grasp at divinity.