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OMENSWORN

OMENSWORN | THE WORLD OF AYOTHA

In the shattered world of Ayotha, the remnants of a once-great civilization struggle to survive amidst the ruins. Here, ancient powers and hidden truths lurk in the shadows, and the line between myth and reality is thin and easily crossed. Magic, a force so alien and dangerous that it threatens to tear the fabric of reality asunder, is both feared and coveted by those who dare to wield it. The Night of the Vacant Throne, a cataclysmic event that sundered the world and left it in chaos, serves as a grim reminder of the price of meddling with forces beyond comprehension.

In the wake of this devastation, factions rise and fall, each vying for power and control in a world on the brink of collapse. The Grey Cabal, a secretive order of witch hunters led by the enigmatic Elyana Blackwood, seeks to protect the innocent from the corrupting influence of magic, while the Slender Crown, an elusive figure, weaves an intricate web of intrigue that threatens to ensnare all who come too close.

Yet, amidst the darkness and despair, hope remains. Adventurers from all walks of life rise to the challenge, driven by their own convictions, seeking to make a difference in a world teetering on the edge of oblivion. As the struggle between light and darkness unfolds, the fate of Ayotha hangs in the balance, and the choices made by those who dare to shape its destiny will determine whether it finds salvation or succumbs to the darkness that threatens to engulf it.

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THE DESIGN AESTHETIC

OMENSWORN

Design Aesthetic Overview:
Omensworn is a dark fantasy tabletop game that immerses players in a brooding, dread-filled atmosphere, marked by the terror of the unknown, alien magic, and the darkness of humanity. The design aesthetic of Omensworn should reflect the eerie, unsettling environment that the game is set in, and evoke a sense of unease and uncertainty in players.

Color Palette:
The color palette for Omensworn should lean heavily on darker, muted tones, with occasional bursts of color to represent the alien magic and the rare moments of hope. Shades of black, gray, and deep purple would dominate the overall visuals, with splashes of crimson and sickly green to signify the presence of otherworldly forces.

Artwork:
The artwork of Omensworn should emphasize the foreboding atmosphere by featuring twisted landscapes, monstrous creatures, and haunted, deteriorating structures. Character designs should reflect the darkness within humanity, with flawed, desperate, and corrupted individuals adorning the game components. Striking the balance between grotesque and captivating, the illustrations should draw players into the world and encourage their curiosity and fear of the unknown.

Typography:
Typography for Omensworn should be easily legible while also enhancing the sinister feel of the game. Gothic and antique-style fonts that evoke the sense of a long-lost, haunted world would be most fitting. The use of weathered, distressed text would further emphasize the decay and despair present in the game's setting.

Aesthetic Guide

OMENSWORN | THE LIVING CAMPAIGN

Living campaigns are a shared campaign setting with a codified set of rules for the campaign that govern how to build and advance characters as well as how the campaign will handle rules elements of the setting. Campaign staff create, distribute, and manage new adventures in that campaign setting, and quite often administer a player database and promote various products. A living campaign lets players build and advance characters, develop their personalities, and forge relationships. Living campaign games are run at conventions, game days and other gatherings. The rules for character tracking allow a player to take their PC they created for the campaign to any of these meetings and play it in the adventures offered.

In this instance the OLC or Omensworn Living Campaign is an online living campaign centered on using the programs Discord & Roll20.net to create a living, breathing world where multiple game masters and players can come together to build a shared universe. Players can create characters and take them to multiple games to go on different adventures or explore dark dungeons as they present themselves. Always keep in mind however that actions have consequences and those consequences can affect the world around you!

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Omensworn Open License

The open content Omensworn license is a non-commercial content license specifically designed for the Omensworn tabletop game. This license allows individuals or entities to use, reproduce, display, and create derivative works based on Omensworn for non-commercial purposes, as long as they provide proper attribution to the original creator and adhere to the terms and conditions laid out in the license.

The open content Omensworn license is created with the intention of fostering a vibrant and collaborative community around the game. By providing a framework for fans and enthusiasts to create their own content based on the Omensworn universe, it encourages creativity, innovation, and engagement with the game's lore, mechanics, and design.
Benefits for gamers include:

Access to a wide range of user-generated content, such as new scenarios, characters, locations, and gameplay variants, enriching their experience with Omensworn.
Opportunities to share their own creations and ideas with the Omensworn community, allowing for feedback, collaboration, and recognition.
Greater involvement with the game and its development, fostering a sense of ownership and connection with the Omensworn universe.

The open content Omensworn license is useful to others, such as content creators and fans, for several reasons:

It provides a clear legal framework for using Omensworn's intellectual property, reducing the risk of copyright infringement and potential legal disputes.
It encourages collaboration and creativity among the community, leading to the growth and enrichment of the Omensworn universe.
It helps raise awareness of Omensworn and its creator, driving interest and potential sales of the game and related products.
It fosters a positive and supportive environment for fans and creators to engage with each other and the game, enhancing the overall gaming experience and community involvement.

In summary, the open content Omensworn license is designed to promote a thriving, creative community around the game. It benefits gamers by offering a wealth of user-generated content and opportunities to contribute to the game's universe, while providing a useful legal framework for creators and fans to work within, fostering collaboration, creativity, and engagement with the Omensworn universe.

Open License Document

SLENDER CROWN

The Slender Crown vanished, but his presence still lingers and devours the essence of the living.

CITIES OF RUIN

Civilization is on the brink, few sanctuaries remain. Cities are bastions of greed and hate.

OMENS AND FAITH

The gods are silent, but where else are men to turn when the world itself collapses around them?

THE DREAD

When the thieves of light take to the sky and the world darkens, the dread is all that awaits.

DUNGEONS & TRAPS

Men and women travel to foreign lands only to die in forgotten in long lost tombs and crypts.

GRIM SORTS

Violent mercenaries, cruel sorcerers, savage barbarians. The grim sorts of Ayotha.

VIOLENCE AND LOOT

Only the most violent and cunning will survive Ayotha, a sharp mind is just as valuable as a blade.

THERE ARE NO HEROES

This is not a land for noble knights or questing heroes. Survive. That is the goal.

OMENSWORN COMMERCIAL LICENSE

Are you a small publisher interested in using Omensworn to create commercial products? Read over our commercial license here.

FREE GAME ASSETS ARCHIVE

Tokens, token borders, game assets, and other free resources for those interested. These resources are constantly updated so feel free to check back often.

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Free Game Assets

Ohr Games offers free gaming assets in the form of token borders, splash screens, stock art, etc.

DESIGN WORK - IMAGES

The design principals below are specific to the Omensworn logo designs and adverts found on Roll20 and in Discord. In addition, some of the elements are found throughout some of the online articles, banners, and reading materials found on this website.

Unique Colors:

Iridescent hues: Incorporate iridescent colors that change and shimmer depending on the angle and lighting, creating an otherworldly and mysterious effect.

Glowing accents: Use glowing or phosphorescent elements in the artwork and game components, making certain aspects of the design appear to emanate a supernatural light.

Color gradients: Utilize color gradients to create a sense of depth and dimension in the artwork, adding a touch of surrealism to the game's aesthetic.