The Cyclopean Obol
A downloadable game
Inspired by the funerary practices of certain cultures to place coins on the eyes of the dead, the Cyclopean Obols were created to keep portals to dark dimensions sealed. Crafted from precious metals and imbued with powerful magics, the coins keep the gateways sleeping but also attract those seeking magical power at any cost...
The Cyclopean Obol was created for the 2023 CoinSides Adventure Sparks Jam. It is system-agnostic, and can be inserted into any campaign that allows for the existence of magic, supernatural forces, and extraplanar travel.
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This is really clever! I really like how this paints a picture of a world without specifically diving into the world itself. It just creates these mysterious obols, the discs that seal them, and two opposing forces that revolve around them, then lets the players (and GM) roam free in all of it. It's really fascinating, and I love how the party can side with the Cabal, the cult, or even just be neutral and decide to steal one for their own gain or require entrance to an obol for their own purpose, which could upset either or both parties.
- ✨Beth