Tabletop Gaming recently carried a long interview with Mark Truman about the upcoming Root #RPG. It was interesting to read how enthusiatic about the boardgame he is and what influence things like Mouse Guard are having on the design thinking. However it also mentions that it is highly likely to stick to the Magpie #PbtA formula and as someone who is not a massive fan of Masks I think that's a bit disappointing.

The factional relationships might be a good fit though so I guess it is just wait and see unless anyone knows what the playtesting plans are?

The Golden Bees

The Golden Bees are a commoner clique that provide a network of mutual support and aid in the drowned world. Refugees from the oceans arrive at the last city with no support or family other than the crew they arrive with, if that.

The Golden Bees provides a way to survive, a place to build new relationships and ultimately it is to be hoped families.

Members of the Golden Bees benefit from their large numbers (which includes many of the common people of the last city) and the gossip that flows through the group. In particular news from new arrivals means that the Bees often hear of events from distant places before those in the palace.

The Golden Bees are allied with the Hydromancers who maintain the defences of the last city and in open conflict with the Hidden Wave who seek to let the sea water rule all the land.

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