The Wailing
On Quisicosas since 12 February 2025
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12 February 2025 (on Substack)
What it is about
The Wailing: A Solo TTRPG of War, Regret, and Moonlit Horror
The Wailing is a solo tabletop roleplaying game of moonlit horror set amidst the French invasions of Portugal in the early 19th century. You are cursed, a werewolf wandering the war-torn slopes of Serra da Estrela, where the howls of the Beast echo the savagery of men. Each transformation lashes your conscience with regret, as the moon’s pale light threatens to consume your humanity.
In this hauntingly atmospheric game, you will:
Create a Cursed Character: Let the tragic archetypes like the Haunted Shepherd, the Reluctant Conscript, or the Vengeful Guerrilla, each with their own struggles and ties to the land, guide you - or create your own.
Navigate Moral Dilemmas: Wrestle with the weight of your choices as you balance survival, redemption, and the ever-present hunger of the Beast.
Experience Transformation and Body Horror: Chronicle your descent into monstrosity, with each transformation bringing new horrors and consequences.
Explore a War-Torn Setting: Wander the desolate villages and mist-shrouded mountains of Serra da Estrela, where the horrors of war mirror the savagery of the curse.
Use Oracles and Random Tables: Shape your story with evocative tables for character backgrounds, village encounters, and the aftermath of the Beast’s rampages.
The Wailing is a game of sorrow, savagery, and fleeting hope, where every choice carries weight and every howl echoes with meaning. Will you find redemption, succumb to the Beast, or become a legend whispered in fear by the villagers? The answer lies beneath the moon’s cold gaze.
