Pythòs Starts Kickstarter Campaign
Pythòs, a fantasy game that merges mythologies and ancient cultures with innovative tactical combat mechanics, has landed on Kickstarter. Pythòs is set in a high-magic fantasy campaign setting, but one shrouded in a mysterious veil of powers beyond mortal control. Gods are most certainly real, but their powers are limited and their ways unknown. Very few mortals can grasp their intentions, but everyone has their own beliefs, many of them conflicting. The practice of every form of worship (or lack thereof) can likely be found somewhere.
Even more terrifying than the gods, titans of colossal size and enormous power have existed since before the first dawn on Pythòs, longer even than the gods themselves. Many believe them to be physical embodiments of the forces of nature; their immense presence is only ever felt when they awaken from slumber for short periods of seemingly mindless destruction.
The people of Pythòs, referred to as mortals, are as diverse as the people of Earth. Mortals vary as widely as humans do in size, features, skin color, temperament, and ideals; even more so with the existence of magic and mysterious racial heritages. There is also a great deal of cultural and technological diversity, with only a couple civilizations having discovered the strength of steel, while others having not yet realized the utility of iron or even bronze.
Describing the world of the game, the developers have said:
“Much of this world was inspired by mythologies and ancient cultures on Earth. Some names of locations, peoples, monsters, gods, and titans can be easily recognized by those of you with an eye for history and culture, while other influences are more subtle. The result of this melting pot of ideas is a unique world where many mythologies come together to bring out fantastic stories of heroes and legends, war and magic, terrible devastations and glorious triumphs.”
You can find the game on Kickstarter here.