Kobold Press Announces 'Cozy' RPG Riverbank

A game of elegant animals, chaos, & whimsy.
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Kobold Press--known for its D&D 5E compatible products--is diversifying into the world of cosy TTRPGs with Riverbank, a game of 'elegant animals, chaos, & whimsy'. The game has a page on Backerkit already, and launches in April.

Illustrated by Kathleen Jennings, and designed by Kij Johnson, the game allows you to attend tea parties, compete at the village fair, and dance at fancy balls. It uses a new game system which utilises a balance between the Animal and Poetry sides of your character.

In a RiverBank game, you join an intelligent society of anthropomorphic Animals and enter their life of cake and teatime by the slow part of the river. Here, the charm of cottagecore meets the whimsy of sophisticated critters as they navigate the intricacies—and often the bedlam—of polite Animal society.

Riverbank is a game about roleplaying, where your character choices directly impact the narrative. Weave farcical or dramatic tales of elegant characters on curious quests as you celebrate friendships, navigate social niceties, and weather the unique dynamics of Animal life. Attend tea parties, stroll through gardens, dance at fancy balls, and win the prize at the village fair—all while trying to keep a stiff upper lip and dodging difficult relatives.
 

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The RiverBank RPG is just starting to arrive in stores and to all the folks that backed the project!

You can check out one of the first reviews!
https://ttrpgfans.com/riverbank-rpg/

From the review:
"Simply put, the RiverBank RPG is visually stunning. The interior art by Kathleen Jennings in particular, is absolutely gorgeous and perfectly captures the vibes of Wind in the Willows and the rural British landscape. The overall layout of the book is also fantastic, and it’s easy to reference and find exactly what you’re looking for.

It’s also worth noting that the writing is exceptional (which isn’t a surprise given the pedigree of award-winning author Kij Johnson), and while the book definitely nails the tone of the setting, it also shines in terms of its description of the rules and makes it easy to wrap your head around some of the key concepts. It’s easily one of the most unique TTRPGs I’ve ever read, and it’s genuinely ambitious in a field crowded with D&D clones and 5e supplement.

The RiverBank RPG is a rare delight, as a roleplaying game that trades swords and sorcery for wit, charm and emotional intelligence. Kij Johnson and Kobold Press have created something quietly revolutionary: a game about manners as mechanics and chaos as comedy. If you’re looking for a much needed break from dungeon crawls and min-maxed power fantasies, RiverBank is a charming, cozy and critter-filled critical hit that puts the “tea” in TTRPG.

Final Review Score: 19 out of 20"
 

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