The complete rulebook for SAKE (Sorcerers, Adventurers, Kings, and Economics) is now available. Alongside this release, a free Basic Edition has been introduced, providing an accessible entry point for new players.
SAKE is a tabletop roleplaying game that combines traditional RPG elements with strategic gameplay. Set in an early-modern fantasy world, the game features a detailed d20 point-buy system and includes mechanics for domain-building and overseas trading. Players can assume roles such as rulers, merchant princes, pirate lords, or adventurers aiming to rise to power. The game offers a variety of activities, including dungeon exploration, trade, political intrigue, and warfare, all set against a backdrop of magic and divine influence.
Character development in SAKE is driven by a point-buy system, where players use EXP earned during gameplay to purchase skills and abilities. The game is designed to be modular, allowing players to start with simpler rules and gradually incorporate more complex systems as they become more familiar with the game. The setting is an early-modern fantasy world, blending elements like muskets, plate armor, cannons, and galleys with the rise of capitalism and the decline of feudalism, all enriched by the presence of magic and gods.
While SAKE includes its own setting, the Asteanic World, it is also adaptable to other early-modern fantasy worlds or historical periods. The game supports serious and immersive campaigns, encouraging players to navigate political challenges, make moral decisions, and explore the consequences of their actions.
The full SAKE rulebook, which includes all necessary maps, sheets, and table systems, is now available for Print on Demand. For those interested in trying the game without committing to the full rulebook, the free Basic Edition offers a streamlined version of the rules. This edition provides an opportunity to experience the core mechanics and setting of SAKE in a more accessible format.
