Al-Shams World: A Solo Player RPG Setting

Imagine this: you are on the edge of a vast desert, where the sun shines with relentless fury, casting long shadows on the dunes that stretch endlessly towards the horizon. It is not just any wasteland: it is Al-Shams, the land scorched by fire and reborn from its ashes. It is a world where every grain of sand tells a story, where the ruins whisper secrets of a forgotten era and where survival depends not only on strength, but also on wit, courage and, perhaps, even a little luck.

Before the Great War, this was Qadim: a realm of golden temples and bustling markets, where scholars debated philosophy under starry skies and poets sang odes to the beauty of existence. But now? Now it is a post-apocalyptic sprawl, its cities reduced to rubble, its people scattered among the sands like grains lost in time. Yet amid the devastation, life persists. Factions rise from the ashes, each forging its own vision of what comes next.

As you enter this world, know that your journey will be far from simple. Al-Shams offers no easy victories or tidy resolutions. Instead, it challenges you to traverse its treacherous landscapes, confront mutant beasts and supernatural threats, and unravel mysteries buried deep within its sands.

But beware: the desert is unforgiving. Water is scarce, food is precious and trust is as fragile as a dry reed. Every decision is important and determines the fate of your character.

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Al-Shams provides everything needed to create your adventures: deep lore in History and Geography chapters, Factions and Cultures to explore, a resource-driven Economy, compelling Characters, Bestiary and Technology, plus ready-to-use Adventure Seeds, adaptable Rules & Mechanics, and practical Survival tips with gameplay examples. While the book includes mechanics for those who wish to dive right into the setting, it is system-independent, meaning you can adapt it to your favorite solo rpg rules.

Of course, the real magic lies in the choices you make. Do you choose to fight for justice, even if it costs you dearly? Do you accumulate knowledge, believing it to be the ultimate power? Or do you forge alliances, knowing full well that they can crumble under pressure?

In Al-Shams there are no right answers, only consequences, and sometimes those consequences will kill you or make you survive... one more day.