M. A. R. Barker

Bethorm: the Plane of Tekumel Rpg M. A. R. Barker

Spacefaring humans and aliens conquer the lush planet Tékumel. Then a disaster casts the entire star system into a pocket dimension! Cut off for millennia, the survivors revert to savagery - while mastering the magic which operates in their new universe. Strange creatures prowl the wilderness. Mighty heroes battle in the arena. Underground chambers hold vast treasures. Pirates prowl the steaming seas. Automatons guard ancient technological wonders. Enemies plot the overthrow the Empire. Hostile aliens seek the destruction of Mankind. The Undying Wizards guard and manipulate the timeline. Nexus points open to the Demon Realms. And the Pariah Gods seek the end of existence itself! Powered by the skill-based Pocket Universe system, PCs can have almost any combination of abilities. Join a legion or hire your sword to the highest bidder. Become a sorcerer mastering ancient spells. Engage in foreign intrigue, seek adventure, study secrets of the ancient past... Tékumel is a world of exotic adventure!