Seducer's Song for Sickest Witch with the Solo Combat Tower

A Solo Prequel to Salt of the Earth 

In Seducer's Song, you will play as your own ancestor who is an apprentice to Claire of Black Branch "The First Witch". You will learn about the origins of the Sickest Witch magic as well as how desperate Claire is at tracking down Elizabeth Rose before she becomes too powerful. Wheat Boy's creation is also revealed. 

What if I Don't Like Solo RPG?

Don't worry. Since this project is very narrative, I am currently finishing a novella adaptation of Seducer's Song. It is like reading a player's journal of their solo experience. It is absolutely for adults only. I will release it on crowdfunding soon after this campaign is over and will likely be an add-on for this campaign since reading it after you play the solo mode will also be compelling. 

Mature Content

Seducer's Song has optional adult scenes that you can experience or skip entirely. These scenes add context both to the Seducer class, but, more importantly, Claire's mental state as she grows more powerful and engrossed with her mission. There are also scenes of intense body horror, but if you are familiar with Sickest Witch, that should come as no surprise. The book does not contain any overtly erotic illustrations -- for that, visit the Patreon. 

How Does It Work?

Ennie Nominated Severed System

Sickest Witch was nominated for Best Rules (as well as Best Game and Best RPG Related Product). This means you will be using the widely respected rules from the core rulebook as the basis for all actions with the addition of the Solo Combat Tower (detailed below).

Heirlooms 

Since you play as your ancestor, any important items you collect in Seducer's Song can be passed down to your current character in Sickest Witch. 

Solo Combat Tower

Imagine the complete, untouched wood tower as your body. It is solid and firm. As you pull blocks from it, holes appear. Your soft tissue is stressed and torn. Your bones ache. As it becomes less stable, your body is compromised. This is a totem symbolizing your physical form, both visually and symbolically. 

This does not represent precise measurement of proximity since “you” take up 3x3 squares or inches on the map. This is just a rough approximation of distance that add tension and variability in solo combat. If you wish to represent precise measurements, you could have a battle map or terrain on a separate space while you engage the Solo Combat Tower. 

Pay What You Want Now to Check It Out

We have made the Solo Combat Tower PDF available now on DriveThruRPG if you want to give it a try. 

Compatible Games

The Solo Combat Tower was made for the Sickest Witch RPG (specifically the solo adventure Sender’s Song), but it could be used to enhance solo combat in other tabletop games. The tower does not replace anything. It only adds a layer of tension to combat with a stamina mechanic. This is meant to be a simple add-on that adds dynamic action without interfering with the game’s original intent.

What the Solo Combat Tower Does

• Creates tension by adding a stamina mechanic to solo combat
• Offers tactical choices when reacting to defensive tests 
• Randomizes enemy location and their attack advantages
• Creates enemy AI (flanking)

Can I Make My Own Solo Combat Tower?

Yes, it would be pretty easy :)

Book Content

Full illustrated by Justin Sirois with maps, items, and more. 

Book Specs

• Offset Printed Softcover
• Full Color
• Copper Foil Cover
• Sewn Binding 
• 60 Pages
• A5 Size
• Fully illustrated by Justin Sirois, creator of Sickest Witch

Solo Tower Specs

• Thick, Square Double Sided Map (dungeon/castle tiles and grass/outside)
• Thick, Circular Double Sided Spinning Base (dungeon/castle tiles and grass/outside)
• Instruction Booklet
  
  *Does not come with a wood block tumbling tower. An estimated 90 million block towers have been produced by the leading branded game maker alone, not to mention generic towers. There's no need to cut down more trees.

Add-Ons

Small Party minis are perfect for the Solo Combat Tower and they will be available in the pledge manager once the campaign is over. All other Sickest Witch loot will also be in the shop.

Praise for Sickest Witch 

Sickest Witch mention starts at 11:08

"I love this game with its unique magic system where witches cast spells by cutting off the body parts of their victims."  -- Professor Dungeon Master  

"Sickest Witch is creepy fun that makes magic feel dangerous and makes resource management actually fun... if you have a good dark sense of humor." -- Professor Dungeon Master  

Shipping

Shipping, taxes, and international VAT/duties will be charged after the campaign ends via the pledge manager. All international backers of shipments must provide all needed information for their country's taxes and fees including codes (example, Brazil needs a CPF code). Severed Books is not responsible for packages with missing information. You will be able to provide those codes and other information in the pledge manager. 

Estimated shipping

• U.S. $6 to $8 depending on weight and number of add-on items
• Canada, and Mexico $21 to $24 depending on weight and number of items - VAT taxes may apply
• UK $35 depending on weight and number of items - VAT taxes will apply
• EU $39 depending on weight and number of items - VAT taxes will apply
• The rest of the world $45 depending on weight and number of items - VAT taxes may apply
• Brazil $60 - sorry, shipping to Brazil has gotten out of control