A first preview of ‘Dune: Adventures in the Imperium’ a Role playing game
‘Dune: Adventures in the Imperium’, a new role playing game by Modiphius, will be released Spring 2021. Players form their own noble House and can choose from many types of characters to play, incl. Bene Gesserit or Fremen.
Be the first to set foot on Arrakis. The Dune: Adventures in the Imperium roleplaying game takes you into a far future beyond anything you have imagined, where fear is the mind-killer so be sure to keep your wits about you. The Imperium is a place of deadly duels, feudal politics, and mysterious abilities. Noble houses constantly politic for power, influence, and vengeance in a universe where a blade can change the fortunes of millions. Build your house, carve your place in the universe, and fight for the Imperial throne. Take your characters on a journey through the worlds of the seminal Dune sci-fi book series from Frank Herbert, Brian Herbert, and Kevin J. Anderson, inhabiting elite agents working for noble houses where mentats, swordmasters, spies, Bene Gesserit sisters, devious advisors, or even desert Fremen join together to follow your banner.
Whoever you choose to be, remember that those that control the spice control the universe.
An official tabletop roleplaying game inspired by the Dune universe drawing from the beloved novels by Frank Herbert, Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson and upcoming Film and TV adaptations from Legendary Entertainment.
Modiphius’ award-winning 2d20 System will provide the core rules. The system was previously used for Star Trek Adventures, John Carter of Mars, Conan and the recently announced Dishonored roleplaying game.
Modiphius 2d20 game designer Nathan Dowell (Infinity, Conan: Adventures in an Age Undreamed Of, Star Trek Adventures) adapted the rules to the rich, expansive universe of Dune. Alongside Dowell, an all-star team of passionate tabletop writers and designers is working on the game. Key team members include Andrew Peregrine (Doctor Who, Victoriana, Star Trek Adventures) as line manager and Jason Durall (Conan: Adventures in an Age Undreamed Of, Runequest, A Game of Thrones) as line editor.
Together they have assembled a wealth of experienced writers and new voices, including Chris Spivey (Harlem Unbound, Cthulhu Confidential), Mari Tokuda (Achtung! Cthulhu, Malifaux), Rachael Cruz (Conan: Adventures in an Age Undreamed Of, Star Trek Adventures), Jack Norris (John Carter, Marvel Heroic, Mutants & Masterminds), Banana Chan (Dads on Mowers, Terrors Below), Khaldoun Khelil (Vampire 5th Edition, Call of Cthulhu, Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition), Peter Wright (7TV, John Carter of Mars), Helena Nash (Runequest, 7TV), Richard August (John Carter of Mars, Conan: Adventures in an Age Undreamed Of), Ben Woerner (7th Sea, Warhammer 40k) and Simon Berman (Eclipse Phase, Iron Kingdoms).
