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PHYSICAL ITEMS:
Core Book
Monsters & Fables
Storyteller's Screen
5 Art Prints
Slipcase
DIGITAL ITEMS:
Core Book (PDF)
Monsters & Fables (PDF)
Core Box
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PHYSICAL ITEMS:
Core Book
Monsters & Fables
Forest Warden Dice Set
Adventure Deck
Miniature Standees
5 Art Prints
Storyteller's Screen
Core Box for safekeeping
DIGITAL ITEMS:
Core Book (PDF)
Monsters & Fables (PDF)
Deluxe Box
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Physical items:
Core Book (Deluxe)
Monsters & Fables (Deluxe)
Magic Item Cards
Monster Deck
Forest Warden Dice Set
Adventure Deck
Miniature Standees
5 Art Prints
Storyteller Screen
Deluxe Box for safekeeping
Digital items:
Core Book (PDF)
Monsters & Fables (PDF)
Core Book (Foundry VTT Module)
Monsters & Fables (Foundry VTT Module)
Adventure Deck Digital
Monster Deck Digital
Magic Item Cards Digital
Monster Tokens
Baba Yaga (STL)
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Why Play in Zamanora
ZAMANORA: Ballad of the Witch is a grim rustic fantasy setting for D&D 5.5e and Legend in the Mist, inspired by the myths and folktales of the Balkan and Slavic People.
If you want your campaign to be about rustic horror, desperate heroes, age-old curses, and communities struggling to survive the things that lurk beyond the hearthlight, then this world is for you!
Step beyond the familiar fantasy and into a world of village superstition, old rituals, and unknown dangers lurking just behind the treeline. Zamanora is a land of untamed wilderness, where monsters are born from powerful emotions, and stories follow everyday people struggling to make a living in a strange, dangerous land.
More than 20 Archetypes, alongside new Spells, Species, Backgrounds, and Fabled Relics designed to break away from familiar heroic-fantasy conventions. Slay monsters as a Darkhunter, take up the mantle of a brave Bogatyr to protect your kin, or wield vile magic as a Curse Weaver.
The Lesnik hunts down interlopers to protect its own. The Godling mesmerizes children because it needs a friend. The Midday Wraith feeds on joy to drown its own grief. In Zamanora, each monster is a fable—a riddle to be solved. Bear witness to their own stories, bargain with them, and see the world change with every choice you make.
Zamanora gives Game Masters and Narrators more than just a couple of new options and lore pieces. It includes new Exploration mechanics, Curses, Ceremonial rituals, tools for crafting Sacred Idols, ready-to-play Adventure Locales, Places of Power to uncover, and anything else you might need to run a rustic fantasy adventure.
Zamanora draws from the atmosphere of real-world folktales: beautiful, strange, cruel, funny, tragic, and deeply human. From the mighty Drangue to the lowly Chort, the dreaded Baba Yaga to the kind Poputnik, and from Vasilisa’s Skull Lantern to the sweet Fanouropita, experience true tales of Balkan and Slavic folklore narrated by Own Voices—people who grew up with these tales of yore.
Every piece of artwork in ZAMANORA: Ballad of the Witch is created by a real artist, bringing their own imagination, craft, and passion to this world. Zamanora is built on the belief that fantasy is at its best when shaped by human creativity. By supporting Zamanora, you are supporting real human beings with dreams, passions, and bills.
New Ways to Play!
Created for Two Systems
ZAMANORA: Ballad of the Witch is built from the ground up for both Dungeons & Dragons 5.5e and Legend in the Mist, letting you experience the same world of grim folklore through the system that best fits your table. Having both versions in the same book allows you to see the whole from different perspectives, adding depth and nuance to the setting.
The premier fantasy roleplaying game built around tactical combat, customizable character abilities, exploration, and adventure. Perfect for groups who want a rustic, grim twist on the familiar heroic gameplay.
A rules-light, narrative-driven fantasy roleplaying game focused on character choices, evolving relationships, and dramatic storytelling. If you’re looking for less book-keeping and number-crunching, this is the system for you.
What the experts are saying
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Bob Worldbuilder
A shining example of just how freaking cool the 3rd party 5e industry can be.
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Son of Oak Amit Moshe
It’s super exciting and a little creepy, my favorite combination.
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Deck of DM Things
I love these Balkan and Slavic additions to Legend in the Mist.
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Arlentric
I eagerly await the unique adventures and grim tales that I’ll get to experience with my players.
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Tabletop Gaming News
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Gamesradar+
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World Anvil
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Techraptor
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RPG Drop
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Bob Worldbuilder
A shining example of just how freaking cool the 3rd party 5e industry can be.
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Son of Oak Amit Moshe
It’s super exciting and a little creepy, my favorite combination.
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Deck of DM Things
I love these Balkan and Slavic additions to Legend in the Mist.
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Arlentric
I eagerly await the unique adventures and grim tales that I’ll get to experience with my players.
Balkan & Slavic Lore Seal of Approval
We have worked closely with experts on Slavic and Balkan cultural studies in order to ensure that our content paints an accurate picture of our people’s folklore, while also offering a respectful contemporary twist to tell tales that have never been told before.
What Players Say
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Made By Humans
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For Gamers by Gamers
Designed, written, and playtested by an experienced TTRPG team with 10 titles to its name.
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