Once upon a time in the infinite and ever-changing Great Library, there lived a fairy tale in search of being told, for that is how such stories survive and grow. It was the tale of an impossible theft, so it found a target, it found a thief, and soon after that, the Scryptwyrm found that a vital song had been stolen from its mind.

Song of the Scryptwyrm is a solo mystery game that slowly reveals the culprit as you gather clues from people, places, and things around the infinite Great Library. It can be played it as a stand-alone game or as a sequel to the CRIT Award-winning RPG The Librarian’s Apprentice, continuing your journey to becoming a Librarian.

1. Immerse yourself immediately in the story, learning the rules as you play.
2. Gather clues with the aid of your training as a Librarian's apprentice, your familiar, and your Collection - a small oracle deck that reinforces the themes of the Library.
3. Craft a ritual for reading your Collection and use it to flavor your experiences.
4. Populate the Library with provided characters and locations or create your own using generator tables.
5. Explore the game itself for secret messages.

This game is a hack of the Hints & Hijinx solo mystery game system from Pandion Games and uses only human-made art, including elements from Alderdoodle, Galen Pejeau, Emily Entner, and the public domain. 

The Limited Edition Card Deck includes a pack of 10 unique, tarot-sized cards specially designed by Dan Bronson-Lowe for playing Song of the Scryptwyrm.

Playing the Game

“The song must be recovered before the twelfth chime,” the Scryptwyrm warned. “Fail, and terrible consequences will follow.”

Song of the Scryptwyrm is a 60-page, full color zine that contains:

1. Just-in-time instructions that teach you the rules as you play
2. 36 potential suspects, contacts, or witnesses, plus generators for creating your own
3. 18 locations, plus generators for creating your own
4. Tables of motives, methods, and opportunities
5. Ephemera from around the Great Library

In addition to the game, you'll need three 6-sided dice and a deck of playing cards.