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A free tabletop RPG where technology meets magic.

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Emberwatch Beta

Published: July 30, 2025

Welcome! We're still in Beta. We're still putting pieces together behind the scenes. Expect bugs, broken links, and new things popping up all the time—poke around and enjoy the ride!

What Is Emberwatch?

Published: July 30, 2025

Emberwatch is a tabletop roleplaying game set in the world of Kamaran—a land where nature didn't just reclaim the earth—it declared war on it.

Centuries ago, civilization stood at its peak. Vast cities thrived on natural energy. Then came The Disruption: electricity failed overnight, machines stopped, and the world was thrown into chaos.

The Wilds surged in, reclaiming everything. Forests devoured cities. Creatures twisted into monsters. And from the ashes, a fragile recovery began. Now, 500 years later, steam-tech and magic stand side by side—and Emberwatch stands in secret, protecting what remains and preparing for what's to come.

How Emberwatch Plays

Emberwatch is built for storytelling. Every mechanic supports bold character moments and real narrative growth. Whether you're new to tabletop games or a seasoned GM, the system is designed to get out of your way.

Roll, Surge, Keep

  • Roll your pool by pairing a Skill and an Instinct.
  • Surge when you roll 6s, boosting your potential.
  • Keep the best dice based on your Skill, and total the result.

Driven by Instinct

In Emberwatch, your stats aren't just numbers—they're reflections of your character's personality and values. Instincts like Curiosity, Protection, and Aggression shape how you act, react, and grow.

  • Encourage roleplay and expression at every turn
  • Evolve and shift based on your story choices
  • Support both new and experienced players

No Classes. No Limits. Just Growth.

Characters in Emberwatch aren't locked into classes or fixed paths. You grow by choosing talents, learning magic, and leaning into your instincts. Change directions mid-journey. Mix roles. Become exactly who your story needs.

A Platform for Play

Emberwatch is fully digital, with a fast and intuitive platform that puts everything at your fingertips. From rules to character sheets, everything is searchable, shareable, and built for play.

  • Character builder
  • Encounter planner
  • Spell and item creators
  • GM dashboards and player toolkits

Stories Worth Telling

Emberwatch is more than dice and stats—it's about who you become when the world pushes back. Whether you're building a character, running a game, or just exploring, you're part of something still taking shape.

Thanks for being here. — Rasp