The world of Onyx Shards is a realm of boundless adventure. Maps remain incomplete, ancient ruins await rediscovery, and terrifying monsters ravage the land. Chaos and evil run rampant, while magic lies within reach, ready to be harnessed by those daring enough to wield it.
In Onyx Shards, you brave this perilous world, seeking fame and fortune, delivering righteous justice, exploring treacherous wilds, and uncovering the long-buried secrets of magic.
A world on the edge of chaos, Onyx Shards abounds with danger and intrigue, offering adventures limited only by your imagination.
Powered by the second iteration of the Onyx Engine, Onyx Shards lets you focus on the heart of your adventure: telling immersive collaborative stories and creating thrilling game experiences.
This free player version of Onyx Shards, from the ENnie award-winning designer of Onyx Sky, Hero Kids, Forge Engine, and Heroes Against Darkness, is:
Core Rules: Rules for character creation and development, attribute tests, skills, exploration, combat, downtime, and travel.
Player Content: Everything to create, develop, and run characters; traits, general skills, martial skills, magic skills, and equipment.
Full Color: Clean layout and presentation, with full-color illustrations.
No Wasted Words: Tightly written and jam-packed with gameable content.
- from the publisher's blurb