From publisher blurb:
In the depths of space, the newly independent planet of Varoq III spins in a delicate balance between freedom and chaos. Once a backwater world under the oppressive thumb of the Trinity Pact, Varoq III has tasted the sweet nectar of autonomy, but that sweetness is quickly turning bitter. As the dust settles from the war for independence, three factions rise, each with their own vision for the planet’s future, their ideologies clashing like titans in a brutal arena of ambition and greed. The air crackles with tension, a prelude to the storm brewing beneath the surface, and you, a key player in this game of power, stand on the precipice of a conflict that could reshape not only the planet but the entire galaxy. The Arashii Brotherhood, a faction of former soldiers turned mercenaries, seeks to establish a brutal regime of order and control, leveraging their military might to impose their vision of stability on the war-weary populace. Opposing them is the Unity Coalition, a loose alliance of civilians, traders, and defectors from the old regime, yearning to build a society rooted in democratic ideals and communal strength. Lastly, there’s the Shadow Syndicate, a cunning network of smugglers and thieves who thrive in the chaos, their true motivations cloaked in secrecy and deception. Each faction has its sights set on the rich resources of Varoq III, each claiming to have the best interests of the planet at heart, but their true motivations are buried deep beneath layers of ambition, betrayal, and greed. You are drawn into this escalating conflict, tasked with navigating the treacherous waters of diplomacy and deception. Will you ally with the Brotherhood and impose a new order, or will you fight alongside the Coalition for a brighter future? Or perhaps you’ll play the shadows, manipulating events from behind the scenes, feeding the fire of chaos while seeking your own gain. The choices you make will ripple across Varoq III, affecting not just the factions but the lives of its citizens. And as the three powers vie for control, secrets from the planet’s past will surface, revealing dark truths that could threaten the very fabric of this newfound independence.
In this Solo Adventure you assume the role of a Character in a Dark Science Fantasy setting. You will require The Haven Fallen Core Rulebook (CRB), and any associated Expansions you wish to use to assist you, along with a pen and paper or word-processing document, to play.
The story is set up with an Introduction, a handful of location details and a few pertinent Story Points. The rest is down to you and your imagination.
The Actions you take should depend on who and what you see, and how you wish to interact. Keep a record of your story and adapt it as per the result of each Action. As you progress you will see that you are behaving as your own Storyteller, creating the interactive world in which you are playing.
Use the Character Creation section of the CRB to create your Character and use the Storyteller section of the CRB to assist with generating NPCs.
Once you have familiarised yourself with the following few pages, you are ready to begin.
THE BONUS DIE
When allowed to roll a Bonus Die, roll two of the same required Dice and choose the most beneficial result.