WINGS OF VALOUR

Welcome to ‘Wings of Valour,’ a solo role-playing adventure set against the backdrop of World War I. In this unique experience, you play the role of a soldier in charge of messenger pigeons. You eagerly send messages from the front line, and crack the enemy's codes when they are intercepted. You will use your knowledge of code-breaking and intelligence to decipher the messages. Your decisions will shape the fate of the war, and the lives of your fellow soldiers.

You are recruited to bring 6 pigeons to the front line to send vital information back to Colonel Blackwell, a stern military commander overseeing the war effort. You will be in charge of decrypting and encrypting messengers. You must develop your own encryption and take control of pigeons as they fly over an active warzone.

When the trenches are inundated with enemy fire, your General is captured. You must go on a mission to locate him and return him safely. 

When the war comes to your front door, you are positioned to keep the pigeon coop operational. You will enter a tank and help you navigate away from danger. You will release pigeons from a plane, 30,000 feet in the air and you will have to become a soldier quickly, as your life depends on it.

The Battle of Marne fought from September 6-12, 1914 was a pivotal engagement in World War I. It took place northeast of Paris, France, and marked the culmination of the enemy's advancement of France. Primarily compromised of French and British forces, troops were taxied in from Paris to help with the battle as the enemy descended upon the Marne River. The battle saw the use of trench warfare, artillery, and mobile warfare strategies. 

Presented in A5 format, Wings of Valour has over 100 pages of story, puzzles, encryption, and choices to make. Fill in your character sheet, and roll a six-sided dice for all outcomes. 

Stretch Goals include a storyline gamebook where you play as the opposition, training Hawks to attach messenger pigeons and Propaganda posters, reminiscent of World War I posters.