Adventures in a world of magic and progress The old emperor has died, the new one is young and inexperienced, the elector counts struggle for power. The civil war has left Finsterland in chaos. People try to keep to the old ways, but technological progress is marching on faster than ever. The corset of social conventions is about to break as new ways of life develop. Giant airships and the smoke of the factories darken the skies. Mighty magicians, greedy politicians and secret conspirators - every faction tries to triumph and shape the world along its goals. In the darkness, an ancient evil awakes.This is a time of heroes!Play as a dramatic husar or a tough veteran, a brilliant detective or a cun-ning master thief, mysterious magician, charming dilettante, fascinating rogue or bizarre machinator! Create your own character and let him or her live epic adventures!Finsterland is a role-playing game for three or more players. It takes place in a world not unlike Europe on the verge of the twentieth century, but with magic, monsters and revolutionary technology. • Game world with complete setting • Simple game system that can be expanded according to the wishes of the group • Open character generation • Ready antagonists, monsters and beasts • Complete introductory adventure The shining gaslight extinguishes the stars.The world holds its breath and we take the torch from God’s dead hand.