Embark on a thrilling journey to the brink of sanity, where every choice carries consequences and twisted secrets lurk in the shadows. Torment of the Old Gods is an immersive tabletop roleplaying game that plunges you into an oppressive world inspired by the chilling cosmic horror of H.P Lovecraft.

This quickstart guide provides everything needed to begin playtesting a harrowing tale where investigations unravel into pulpy action punctuated by lethal combat. Character-driven storytelling sits at the heart of Torment, with your decisions shaping the course of events. Each investigator's skills and deadly tactics are pushed to the limits against threats born from weird fiction.

Customize your investigator through deep character creation tools. Define their talents, fears, desires, and standing within enigmatic organizations. Every facet of your investigator's persona carries weight, impacting the unfolding narrative. Even the relationships forged create a living network tied to the fate of reality.

Your mission is to pierce the shadows that engulf this realm, uncovering esoteric clues and artifacts that unveil the disturbing truths lurking beneath the surface. Ancient rituals, possessed allies, paranoid conspiracies, cursed relics, and grotesque monsters all cross your investigator's path. Keep your wits about you and trust no one—the horrors are far stranger than they first appear.

Each grueling encounter tests both your physical and mental resilience. Surviving lethal combat requires mastering environmental advantages and understanding your enemies' otherworldly powers. But beware, for death is often the gentlest fate that awaits those who gaze beyond the veil.

Now is the time to gather staunch allies, steel your nerves, and let your imagination run wild. The complete Investigator's Journal provides expanded guidance and customization options to begin your full descent into darkness when you're ready.

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