Vortex Verlag’s Ben Strack-Zimmermann is designing Shanarel and will use 5e rules.
Serenissima Obscura: Magical Renaissance and Dark Secrets is a massive setting
Vortex Verlag has launched Serenissima Obscura on BackerKit, and the scale of the magical Renaissance and dark secrets of the setting is impressive.
Serenissima Obscura reveals minis & lore with more to come at UK Games Expo
Set in a fantastical 1507 Venice, Serenissima Obscura is designed to be largely system-agnostic, offering stats for 5e and its own universal shorthand system, with additional compatibility for Ars Magica.
Serenissima Obscura: Ready for UK Games Expo with an interview with Vortex Verlag
As with The Straight Way Lost, Vortex Verlag’s 5e fantasy Renaissance Italy, Serenissima Obscura brings the mysterious city of Venice to life for tabletop RPG campaigns.
Serenissima Obscura cover reveal and the horror of Venice
Vortex Verlag has revealed the cover of the forthcoming fantasy horror Serenissima Obscura.
Interview with Vortex Verlag: Serenissima Obscura, Shanarel and life after The Straight Way Lost
Vortex Verlag sent 5e characters to Hell and from a fantasy version of Renaissance Italy.
Where do you go from there?
Go to hell 5e: Vortex Verlag secures a solid start for The Straight Way Lost
The proposed 400-page The Straight Way Lost 5e setting has had a preview on Geek Native and now offers a pitch video to talk potential backers through the benefits of supporting the project.
The Straight Way Lost: A look inside the 5e Fantastical Renaissance Italy between Heaven and Hell
The Straight Way Lost includes historical personalities to interact with, new monsters and foes such as Souleaters, the Malebranche and fallen angels in hell.







