
Ikezu-ishi (Malicious Rock)
Published 27 November 2024 · On Quisicosas since 26 March 2025
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26 March 2025 (on Substack)
What it is about
Now you can get your very own PHYSICAL copy of Ikezu-Ishi on Amazon! Broke? Wanna try before you buy? Scroll down for a Community Copy! Ikezu-ishi Collection: <a href="<a href="https://serialprizes.itch.io/locations-of-adventure">Locations" class="redactor-linkify-object">https://serialprizes.itch.io/locations-of-adventure">Locations</a> of Adventure by Serial Prizes</a> <a href="<a href="https://serialprizes.itch.io/kuroru">Kuroru" class="redactor-linkify-object">https://serialprizes.itch.io/kuroru">Kuroru</a> by Serial Prizes</a> <a href="<a href="https://serialprizes.itch.io/gishiki">Gishiki" class="redactor-linkify-object">https://serialprizes.itch.io/gishiki">Gishiki</a> - Magic in Ikezu-Ishi and any other system by Serial Prizes</a> - - - " Fall seven times, rise eight." - Japanese proverb Ikezu-Ishi (Malicious Rock) is a feudal Japan inspired RPG for one or more players. Players are citizens of a land in the midst of war and fear, with some seeking riches, others seeking thrills, but many just trying to get by. "Ultimately you must forget about technique. The further you progress, the fewer teachings there are. The Great Path is really no path." - Morihei Ueshiba Built on the rules-lite Cairn by Yochai Gal and Into the Odd by Chris McDowall, and borrowing from Block, Dodge, Parry by Lars Huijbregts, Ikezu-ishi provides rules and tables to help players create a vibrant setting and adventure for one or many play sessions. Ikezu-ishi's tables can also be used in other games or settings, allowing players to bring the flavor into their favorite systems. " Yes, the cherry trees put this truth very plainly: none of the glory of blossoms and autumn leaves lasts long in this fleeting world." - Murasaki Shikibu from The Tale of Genji While this game is inspired by Japanese mythology and feudal society, it is by no means meant to be a history book and can be quite anachronistic, mixing political, social, and cultural elements from the Kamakura Period (1192-1333) through the early Tokugawa (Edo) Period (1603-1868). Efforts have been made to avoid stereotypes, orientalism, and interchanging Asian cultures, though there are some existing historical influences from China, Korea, Mongolia, and other cultures. Online Generators to Help Your Game: Ikezu-ishi Character Generator And need a name? Male or Female ? Adventure Hook Generator https://jasonkenney.github.io/Ikezu-ishi/adventure.html





