Oberon
Gaming
Where strange new worlds take root.
About us
Oberon Gaming is an independent tabletop studio focused on mythic, character-driven roleplaying. We build systems that care about consequence, atmosphere, and the pleasure of good design.
Our flagship project, Catalyst: Heart, Shadow, and Crown, is a narrative-first fantasy RPG shaped by shattered gods, human grit, and the quiet power of choice.
We work small so the work can be sharp. Every rule, every image, every page is shaped with intention. No bloat. No noise. Only what deepens the play.
Catalyst Demo
The beta ruleset for Catalyst: Heart, Shadow, and Crown. This edition includes the foundation game mechanics, character options, core rules and GM guides to run the game in the Eschaton setting.
This PDF is a living document shaped by active playtests and ongoing design.
The world is raw and strange, the system is sharp, and your feedback helps refine the final shape.
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The gods are dead, the world remembers them, and magic twists through ruin and dream. Creatures, cults, and mysteries are built to create tension, wonder, and atmosphere without drowning play in crunch.
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Every roll has weight. Outcomes land on a clear ladder of triumph, success, complication, or escalation, so the fiction keeps moving and the stakes stay sharp without piling on rules.
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Characters evolve through Heart, Shadow, and Crown, guided by personal milestones and narrative rites. Advancement feels earned because it comes from decisive choices, not checklists.
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Catalyst uses intention and approach to determine action flow. Scenes move at the speed of the story. Resolve fuels every choice, and danger escalates when ignored rather than waiting its turn.