Category Archives: World of Calamity

Raven Steals the Light

Happy Winter Solstice everyone. Tonight is the longest night of the year. Worldwide, interpretation of the day has varied across cultures, but many have held a recognition of rebirth, involving holidays, festivals, gatherings, rituals or other celebrations. For the tribes north of Kanata, the daylight will last less than six hours. The Wheel Walkers of these…
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Crossing the Mississippi – February 1877

In late 1876 word comes across the Mississippi that gold has been discovered in the Whispering Hills of Arkansas. With the river again passable, thousands begin to look west to try to strike it rich, or make a new start. With the dissipation of The Fog, the river is again patrolled by ironclad steamboats from…
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Mysticism, Magic, and the Supernatural in the World of Calamity

There have been some questions about the perception of magic and mysticism in the world of Calamity, the following is meant to help convey our vision of how the world at large views supernatural concepts. We intend for this to help guide players when creating character histories and interacting with the supernatural in game. In…
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The Landscape of Calamity

The world of Calamity resembles what you may have learned in history class, but in our world things have taken a turn for the worse. Specific details will be released over time in a series of newspaper articles, but we felt it was important to paint a brief picture of America post Calamity. This will…
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