THE ASCENDED

A post-apocalyptic tabletop RPG where humanity's salvation became its downfall.

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🌌 The World

Three hundred years ago, humanity deployed Aetherion—a miracle radiation-absorbing material— to protect Earth from a catastrophic gamma ray burst. The shield worked.

Then the irradiated material fell back to Earth as deadly meteorites, devastating civilization and permanently altering life itself.

In the ruins of the old world, three kinds of humans now survive:

• Normal Humans — Relying on skill, training, and scavenged technology
• Aetherion Tolerant — Able to channel Aetherion at great personal risk
• The Ascended — Born with supernatural abilities, hunted by those who fear them

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🖥️ The Platform

The Ascended is more than a rulebook—it’s a fully integrated web-based tabletop platform.

For Game Masters

• Create and manage campaigns
• Invite players and track characters
• Post campaign news and updates
• Interactive map maker with grid-based combat
• Initiative and combat tracking
• Complete, searchable rules documentation

For Players

• Interactive character creation and advancement
• Built-in XP calculator with skill and stat costs
• Aetherion charge tracking
• Real-time HP and injury status
• Digital character sheet with abilities and equipment
• Sync characters across devices

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🌍 Become Canon — Your Stories Shape the World

The world of The Ascended is alive and evolving. Your campaigns don’t end at the table—exceptional stories can become official canon.

After completing a major campaign arc or story milestone, groups can submit their stories through the platform. Selected events are integrated into the official lore.

What Can Become Canon

• Major Events — Stop a Church plot, trigger a regional crisis, uncover lost history
• Legendary Characters — Heroes or villains referenced in future material
• Locations — Settlements, ruins, or factions added to the world map
• Artifacts — Unique weapons or Aetherion devices become legendary items
• Political Shifts — Your actions can reshape the balance of power

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⚙️ The Tech

• Fully web-based — No downloads, play anywhere
• Secure authentication — Google OAuth and email login
• Cloud hosted — Azure-backed infrastructure
• Responsive design — Desktop, tablet, and mobile

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🎨 The Aesthetic

Mystical post-apocalyptic. Ancient symbolism layered over shattered technology. Aetherion’s violet glow stains the world where civilization once stood.

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📖 What You Get

• Complete core rules (creation, combat, advancement)
• Extensive ability compendiums
• World lore and timeline
• Digital character management tools
• Campaign coordination features
• Interactive map maker

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🚀 Getting Started

1. Launch the platform
2. Create an account (or sign in with Google)
3. Read the rules in Source Materials
4. Create a character or start a campaign
5. Invite your group and begin play

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🎯 Perfect For

• Groups who enjoy tactical, crunchy combat
• Players who love deep character customization
• Game Masters who want powerful tools without subscriptions
• Fans of post-apocalyptic settings
• Anyone tired of rigid class systems

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⚠️ Content Warning

This game includes themes of:

• Post-apocalyptic survival
• Radiation and contamination
• Religious persecution
• Violence and warfare
• Societal collapse
• Generational trauma

Recommended for mature audiences.

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🔮 The Story Begins

In the ruins of North Amur, the Church of the Pure hunts those born with Aetherion in their blood. You are one of the Ascended—gifted with power, cursed to hide it.

Your story begins now.

--- ▶ **[Launch The Ascended Platform](https://ascended.ow-games.com)** Character creation • Campaign tools • Rules • Playtesting ---