RPG Sales of 2026

Even in fantastical worlds, average people want escapism. And while tales of bold knights and powerful wizards are likely the fodder of the day, it's very likely that more adult stories are what would end up as the most popular titles among the reading public. Whether it's leather-bound books containing centuries-old elven love poems (which are really only scandalous to those who understand the full scope of the elder tongue), or the throwaway smut of the day (such as the tale of a witch summoning ever-more-impractical creatures from the void to slake her lusts), chances are good people are going to come across these books in any place that literature is sold.

Some of these books are practical guides to lovemaking, others are insights to the religions of various gods and goddesses of love and romance. Others are merely the indulgent tales one tends to dive into late at night in their cabin on a sea voyage. On the one hand, these books can be used as commentaries on what is considered "normal" in this fantasy world in terms of sex and romance, even going as far as acting as plot points if the book stirs up riots, book burnings or restrictive laws that curtail publishing and speech. On the other hand, they can just be little pieces of scenery included in a game as décor in a brothel, or perhaps as an Easter egg in a noble's bedside drawer to imply they might not be quite as stuck up and stodgy as they appear.

How you choose to use these titles in your game is up to you!

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• Her Majesty's Lover: Queen Lanorenth is the third to bear the crown after the last two queens died under truly tragic circumstances. Her husband Taroth, who has been king for decades, is a broken mountain of a man who is given to fits of paranoia and rage, in between bouts of lusty appetites his body is not always capable of seeing through until the end. Lanorenth knows her position is precarious, and is largely dependent on her bearing an heir to the throne. However, the king seems incapable, and other male members of his line are thin on the ground between exiles, executions and willing departures from court. When she stumbles across a black knight who has the same countenance as the king in his younger years, though, he just might become her salvation... or her downfall, if they two of them are found out!
• Under The Hills: A Halfling's Memoir: Adrianna Underhill was an infamous halfling prostitute who (according to her memoir, at least) lived quite an unusual life. From servicing notable nobles (including a rather infamous pair of twins), to entertaining bandit lords, and even seducing her way out of being kidnapped and ransomed, the stories she tells in her book are extremely colorful, and more than a little bit bawdy. Then again, A Little Bit Bawdy was the name she performed under for years, and it's a name she only recently bequeathed to her protege, who folks are already saying will release a book of her own once she's collected enough fresh, saucy stories to share.
• A Gardener's Guide to The Flowers of Love: A book written by the aasimar Nirana Heartslily, the text flows poetically, and the book is often read aloud because of how smoothly the lines drip off the lips. Despite the title, though, this book is a guide to the feminine form, and how to properly pleasure it. Considered required reading for many young people who are coming of age, the book has had 13 different editions since it was first printed decades ago.
• A Devil's Playground: A controversial book written by Black Tom Tanniger, the tiefling's tale is one of hedonistic indulgence, and drug-fueled debauchery. A well-known traveler and storyteller whose whole persona is that of a charming devil, there are more than a few people who have questioned the authenticity of this book, and the tales told within its pages. However, that speculation seems to have only fueled the volume's popularity as more and more readers buy copies of their own to see for themselves what all the fuss is (or isn't) about.
• Where Darkness Meets The Light: Elarra has heard whispers in the darkness her entire life, but one voice began to rise above the others when she reached adulthood. It was a voice that guided her to a place that sat on a border of two worlds; an old, abandoned house that held a secret forgotten by most who were still living. The dark mirror sat in the basement, pristine, surrounded by rot and ruin, and when Elarra looked into it she saw a face that was not her own looking back. The pale white countenance was drawn, and the dark eyes were full of pain that the whispering voice could barely express. Erannor is bound to the mirror with shadowy shackles, but as long as Elarra is there he's less alone than he was. Elarra wants to believe his words, the dreams he sends her, and the body that steps from the mirror, even if they have to make love in the dark. Part of her says he was bound here for a reason, though, and it is that part of her that says if she manages to truly free him that he'll do something terrible, and it will all be her fault.

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Welcome to the proud steam boat
Belle of the Bog!​

A mirthful adventure site for Dragonbane and other old-school roleplaying systems. Join the strange captain and mysterious crew of the raucous steamboat that just made harbor in the fishing village of Cypress. There's lavish prizes to be won for those brave enough to roll the dice.

“Gosh, Belle of the Bog is a damned good module. I’m really impressed, given this is the author Tom Lagier’s first major effort. The unique setting is refreshing, it’s well organised, it’s interactive and full of fun and interesting characters, the visual design and especially the maps are excellent.”

- Idle Cartulary on the Playful Void

All Aboard the Belle!

The players begin in the fishing town of Cypress during the triennial spring festival, the Fête Debenet. On the first night of celebrations, a strange boat makes harbor and her captain invites revellers aboard.

The party-goers that return talk of elaborate cocktails, a hoppin' jazz band, delicious food, and abundant gambling. But something seems a little off about the festivities. Some townsfolk have gone missing, and others don't seem quite right after their time aboard.

The adventure begins on the third and final day of the Fête, as your players board the Belle of the Bog to get to the bottom of things.

What's in the book?​

• 77 A5 pages of enchanted steamboat adventure.
• Hand-drawn maps of the four-decked Belle of the Bog paddle-steamer, including VTT-ready player maps.
• 28 keyed locations throughout the boat, with minimap.
• 14 whimsical NPCs with full details on behavior and motive, each with a background and quest hook.
• Two D20 random encounter tables for different circumstances on the Belle.
• 6 hooks to get the adventure going.
• Two different procedures for escalating circumstances on the Belle to keep the pressure high.
• Tables for random gamblers and crew members.
• 4 new monsters, including the bogmangler and skin-changing beaudag.
• Two gambling games - Bugs & Brutes, played with dice, and Guts, played with cards.
• 9 fully detailed magical items for navigating the land of the fae.
• 8 fabulous prizes for gamblers (or thieves) skilled enough to win them.
• Random tables for trash, trinkets, plants, food, and drink.
• An additional procedure for fishing, including a full page of fishables.
• Four pregenerated characters, with more available in an included PDF.
• 25 original black-and-white illustrations.
• PDF is bookmarked and internally linked.

What inspired this module?

Mark Twain, especially Life on the Mississippi, ghost and swamp tours in New Orleans, boo hag stories from the Gullah Geechee culture, Vaesen, the Brothers Grimm, Anansi stories.

About Taller Tales​

"The Belle of The Bog" is my first full-length adventure module. It's been a passion project born out of my love for the Dragonbane system, my desire to tell some classic American stories, and my passion for lighthearted and whimsical characters. New Orleans is one of my favorite cities and the romance of classic steamboat adventures blended with a fairytale backdrop is something I think people will really enjoy.

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Inns of Hârn is a collection of five detailed inns, suitable for any roleplaying campaign.

Details are provided about each inn’s accommodations and services, as well as its menu, staff, and regular clientele. Additionally, each inn features detailed floor plans and several adventure hooks.
Included:

• Aranoal’s Inn: A run-down inn in the city of Coranan, popular with locals. It has a reputation as a place where visiting travelers can disappear.
• Blue Bell Inn: Located near the pier in the Chybisan town of Geda, this little inn services river boatmen and a few locals.
• Fox and Duck Inn: Once a popular place for Thardic Legion officers, this inn is now a common stopping place for pilgrims bound for Araka-Kalai.
• Green Wyvern Inn: Standing in the shadow of Caer Shira, the Green Wyvern is favored by Shiran’s gentle folk.
• Lamp Inn: Travelers on the Genin Trail find welcome respite here after surviving hostile Pagaelin territory. The inn offers warm beds and a stout palisade wall for protection.

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