Kobold Press Announces 'Cozy' RPG Riverbank

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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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Check out that Limited Edition version!

Oh, and a little more about the Betweentimes and Haphazardry cards :)

Be sure to sign up to be notified when we launch:
https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/67b1a3f2-6637-4c01-a5d3-bd3f22b78591/landing?ref=home-page


ALSO! The Kobold Con 2025 schedule is LIVE!
Learn LOTS more about the RiverBank RPG:

Tea Time on the RiverBank
Friday, March 28
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM PDT

Award winning writer and designer of RiverBank, Kij Johnson, sit down for an hour interview to talk all about the design and rules of the first cozy RPG from Kobold Press.

RiverBank AMA in the Discord
Sunday,March 30
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM PDT

Join us in Kobold Press Discord for a live “Ask Me Anything” with the designer of RiverBank, Kij Johnson.
This is your last chance to get your questions answered before the campaign launches on March 31st to BackerKit!

You can also unearth the story behind the upcoming Necromancer card game! Or join the Steam Forged team as they answer questions and unbox the new Tales of the Valiant Starter Set.

There's 3 days of events (March 28th – 30th, 2025) so check out the Kobold Con 2025 schedule and save those dates!
 

With just a few days remaining until the RiverBank RPG BackerKit launch, Kobold Press is thrilled to announce the perfect add-ons and accessories to enhance your RiverBank gameplay, including:
  • The RiverBank Two Deck Card Set helps you quickly draw for engaging downtime activities and add unexpected chaos to your games.
  • The Rosewood 10-Dice Collection & Dice Bag is designed from top-quality material for the perfect RiverBank aesthetic.
  • The Pother Black Tea and Poetry Herbal Blend teas, created by the fine purveyors at D&Tea. Each comes in a RiverBank-inspired printed tin.





Join us all weekend for Kobold Con 2025, where RiverBank designer Kij Johnson will answer questions live and reveal what you can expect from this new game.

Over the next few days, we will continue to reveal more RiverBank goodness, so be sure to sign up to get notified so you don't miss any of the tea we spill.

Click here to get notified when the project launches on BackerKit!

Happy Gaming!

Kobold Press
 





Welcome to the RiverBank RPG!

With much ballyhoo and tally-ho, Kobold Press presents the RiverBank RPG Preview! This positively pothersome 22-page PDF is the first look at the RiverBank Roleplaying Game ahead of the March 31 BackerKit launch. Within, you'll find answers to your most pressing RiverBank questions: How do you play? What's in the book? Just what kind of place is this River Bank anyway?

Including a regional map of the River Bank, basic character creation rules, and a few delicious seeds of adventure to get you going, the RiverBank RPG Preview is a formal invitation to all and sundry to join a very special Animal adventure!



 





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