Thirsty Sword Lesbians
Thirsty Sword Lesbians is a roleplaying game for telling queer stories with friends. If you love angsty disaster lesbians with swords, you have come to the right place. A sword duel can end in kissing, a witch can gain her power by helping others find love, and an entire campaign can be built around wandering matchmakers flying from system to system.
Originally created by April Kit Walsh
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How to Play Thirsty Sword Lesbians
When certain situations arise in the story, you pause the conversation to roll dice. This is called making a move, and each move has a different trigger condition. Each PC has access to the same basic moves, plus a few moves and features that are specific to the playbook they choose.Whenever you roll, roll two six-sided dice and add them up, for a number between 2 and 12. You often add a stat, like Daring or Grace. This is denoted by “roll +Daring” or “roll +Grace.” So if your Daring stat is 1, roll +Daring means roll two six-sided dice, add them up, and add 1. Each move gives different results depending on whether you roll a total of 10 or more (10+), 7–9, or 6 or less (6-). A 6- is also known as a down beat, 7–9 as a mixed beat, and 10+ as an up beat. These terms refer to the narrative tone that follows from each result. In this game, there is no roll result that means “nothing happens.” Something interesting is going to happen—you roll to find out if it’s good or bad for the PCs.
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The Beast
The Beast follows their truth and their passions, which puts them in conflict with civilization and civilized norms. Unless they give up what makes them special and powerful, they cannot make themself acceptable to that civilized society. Their central conflict is living their truth versus fitting in with a dominant social order.
The Chosen
The Chosen playbook revolves around special status, relationships across social strata, and the crushing expectations of fate, family, or the adoring public.Their central conflict is inner truth versus crushing social expectations.
The Devoted
The Devoted is a selfless protector, committed to a person or a cause. Their central conflict lies in pitting this devotion against self-care.
The Infamous
The Infamous once participated in wicked deeds, but they've become fiercely righteous in trying to atone. Their central conflict arises from the lasting consequences of their past actions and beliefs versus their new convictions. Will they repair the harm they caused, will they seek forgiveness, or will they despair? Will they find a new place to belong?
The Nature Witch
The Nature Witch is deeply connected to their environment and less experienced when it comes to people. They're either new to socializing or are newly exploring what it feels like to socialize as their true self. Their central conflict revolves around the growth that their explorations will require from them and those who love them.
The Scoundrel
The Scoundrel is a hero of action and intense physicality. Their sword fights are punctuated by banter and flirtation and end in kisses as often as they end in bloodshed. Their central conflict lies in their urge to explore new horizons versus committing to purpose or security.
The Seeker
The Seeker comes from a toxic society and has found a new community in which to belong and grow. Their central conflict pits tradition and upbringing against justice and developing their personal values.
The Spooky Witch
The Spooky Witch is a weirdo who does their own thing while craving connection. They've found that many monsters are quite friendly if you give them a chance, but befriending them brands you a monster, as well. Their central conflict lies in navigating pressures to conform versus their own desires or those of their monstrous friends.
The Trickster
The Trickster is devious and calculating. They fear closeness, sincerity, and vulnerability. If they show you the truth of their heart, they'll be wearing a mask to do it. Their central conflict lies in desiring closeness while fearing vulnerability.