On the Way to Chrysopoeia

On the Way to Chrysopoeia is an epistolary roleplaying game written by Morgane Reynier and illustrated by Marion Bulot. Together with a partner you will be writing a four-handed adventure, first by inventing its two protagonists and then by leading them on a legendary journey. It’s a different way to make up a story in your head: you’ll be reinventing objects and places you see every day, turning them into crucial ingredients for a Great Work of alchemy. 

Reality itself and your daily life will bleed into your characters’ fictional journey. What if your favorite museum was the headquarters for a league of mad scientists? What if the path you’re strolling along lead to an unknown city…?

The journey is narrated through the exchange of letters between two characters: the Master and the Disciple. They walk the way of the Athanor— the alchemical Crucible, the pot where explorers melt their research and experiences. Each one is the keeper and judge of their partner’s progress. 

They share a single, ambitious dream: bringing a Great Work to completion and finding Chrysopoeia on the way.

On the Way to Chrysopoeia is a long-form, intimate experience for anyone who loves letter-writing as well as drawing, taking pictures or even cross-stitching, because it has a strong focus on attaching keepsakes to each letter. It invites you to take your time and bring magic to everyday life.

The support of our Kickstarter backers has made the game richer, unlocking a bonus micro-ttrpg called Chrysopoeia & All Around as well as a new 12-page appendix with 3 original illustrations. 

It will also allow us to translate and offer continued support for the Floating Archives, a web repository for player contributions.

The physical edition of Chrysopoeia is available on our website, NessunDove. Purchase of the book includes a free digital copy!

16,5×12 cm pocket-sized travel journal.

• 150 full-color pages filled with art.
• Soft-touch cover. 
• Elastic band and bookmark ribbon.