The Shadows Beneath

Beneath the waves of shadowed gloom,
A fishing crew sets sail to doom.
In twilight waters, dark and deep,
Secrets wake from ancient sleep.

A whisper from the haunted shore,
Eldritch truths that hearts implore.
With lines cast in the moonless night,
They seek the depths devoid of light.

Their vessel creaks with ghostly sighs,
As unseen terrors start to rise.
In ports where shadows blend with fear,
The veil 'twixt worlds grows thin and sheer.

Through murky tides where nightmares cling,
They face the wrath of unseen kings.
The fish they seek, both foul and fair,
Reflect the darkness in despair.

To chart the seas of mystery,
And delve into history’s misery,
The crew must brave the unknown's wreath,
In The Shadows Beneath.

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"The Shadows Beneath" is a tabletop role-playing game where players take on the roles of Anglers, fishing in eerie New England waters. The game emphasizes exploration, player-driven narratives, and confronting eldritch horrors. Players must balance the allure of knowledge with the ever-present threat of awakening ancient, terrifying forces. The game features mechanics for handling social, mental, and physical challenges and incorporates a unique Certainty system, where players must manage their character's grasp on reality as they encounter the game's terrifying elements. 

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Designer Note: The PDF is 40 pages,  full black-and-white, and can be printed in Booklet form and saddle-stapled at home.