Blades in the Dark

Blades in the Dark

Crime. Betrayal. Survival in the shadow of industry.

Blades in the Dark is a roleplaying game about a group of daring scoundrels building their own criminal syndicate in the dark, foggy, ghost-haunted streets of the industrial city of Doskvol. Between robberies, chases, risky deals, and bloody conflicts, you decide how far you are willing to go for power, wealth, and influence.

Your crew fights for its place in a city full of dangers: rival gangs, powerful noble families, corrupt Bluecoats, vengeful ghosts, and the temptations of your own vices lurk around every corner. Rising to the top is possible, but the price is high.

What awaits you

This book contains everything you need for a narrative and exciting game:

• Rules for creating characters and crew archetypes

• A system that puts story and decisions at the center

• Mechanics for fast heists without long planning phases

• Alchemy, gadgets, and occult powers

• Options for playing ghosts and other unusual beings

• A comprehensive guide to the city of Doskvol with maps, factions, NPCs, and sandbox content

A game about risk and consequences

Blades in the Dark combines a dark atmosphere with dynamic, narrative gameplay and lets you experience stories full of tension, intrigue, and moral choices. Every heist changes the city and your future.