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    Dark blue book titled 'Candela Obscura' on a table with vintage items.
    Open book with fantasy illustration and text on a table with gaming supplies
Dark blue book titled 'Candela Obscura' on a table with vintage items.
Open book with fantasy illustration and text on a table with gaming supplies
Dark blue book titled 'Candela Obscura' on a table with vintage items.
Open book with fantasy illustration and text on a table with gaming supplies
    Dark blue book titled 'Candela Obscura' on a table with vintage items.
    Open book with fantasy illustration and text on a table with gaming supplies
Dark blue book titled 'Candela Obscura' on a table with vintage items.
Open book with fantasy illustration and text on a table with gaming supplies

Candela Obscura

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Candela Obscura Core Rulebook – Enter the World of Investigative Horror

Step Into the Shadows of Newfaire

Investigators, ready yourselves—Candela Obscura needs you. This tabletop roleplaying game invites you to join a paranormal secret society charged with protecting the people of Newfaire from supernatural dangers hidden just beneath the surface of everyday life.

In Candela Obscura, you and your circle of investigators will confront occult magick, face haunting mysteries, and navigate the treacherous balance between secrecy and survival.

A Roleplaying Game of Mystery and Horror

The Candela Obscura Core Rulebook is the definitive guide to both playing and gamemastering this collaborative investigative horror RPG. It is the first full release from Darrington Press and introduces the Illuminated Worlds System, as featured in the acclaimed anthology series on Critical Role.

What’s Inside the Core Rulebook

The book is designed to fully immerse players and gamemasters in the Fairelands and its secrets. Inside, you’ll discover:

  • 204 richly detailed pages, complete with a satin ribbon marker.

  • Core rules for creating your investigators and forming circles.

  • Over 90 pages of lore, exploring the turn-of-the-century-inspired Fairelands, the bustling city of Newfaire, and the ancient ruins of Oldfaire beneath it.

  • Four full example assignments to begin your journey immediately.

  • More than 30 additional assignments that uncover hidden corners of the Fairelands and the people and organizations within.

  • Comprehensive gamemastering guidance to craft atmospheric and suspenseful sessions.

  • Immersive in-world materials such as sketches, research notes, maps, advertisements, and correspondences to bring the Fairelands to life.

Why Play Candela Obscura?

This game offers more than just rules—it delivers a living, breathing world of investigative horror. Whether you’re a player eager to unravel occult mysteries or a gamemaster weaving chilling tales, Candela Obscura provides everything you need to experience unforgettable adventures.