And, uhh.... *Lifts the lid from the simmering pot, and takes a little taste. Grabs some setting seasoning. Checks the braise on the backstory.* A little while yet. Can I grab you a snack?
(*Peeks at the mushrooms. Makes a creepy-crawly grimace that will only make sense to the audience after reading the second book. Puts the mushrooms back in their... "fermentation" hole.*)
Your work inspired me to start my own game of Ironsworn and adopt a similar writing format as a result. I greatly appreciate your contribution both as a resource to understanding the game as well as a literary mind.
I look forward to finding out what fates have in store for Proklis (although I've only just finished Session 2 of the book so maybe there's a lot to unpack!)
Hi! Just wanted to express my sincere appreciation for the Unspoken Vow. Picked it up after you posted it on Reddit. I’m a recent Ironsworn convert and your book has been a fantastic resource for learning the game and garnering story ideas. Thank you!! 🤗👍
This was a really cool read! A great play report, a really cool demo of how moves are used in Ironsworn, with some interesting homebrew and wonderful characters and development of elf cultures. Really loved the characters, the fights were intense, and that bear! *shakes fist in the direction of the bear*.
Really looking forward to reading more of Proklis's adventures!
I'm still pouring myself into this story, but had to take a moment to say I LOVE The Unspoken Vow so much! Margot has done an amazing job of taking Ironsworn -- an excellent game -- and fleshing everything out. The story is thrilling and, maybe unintentionally, is a great tutorial in playing Ironsworn. The "loading screens" (the things between the chapters) are so creative. I've got a few more chapters left but HAD to share my thoughts.
Also, shout out to Proklis. That man is going through a lot. lmao
Thank you so much! This means a lot to me, especially knowing it comes from another great writer!
And yes, it was unintentional! I guessed people interested in my book would get curious about Ironsworn, but I didn't expect people curious about Ironsworn would start with my book!
Ah this day has come. Sooner than I expected... The litany of challenges that come with conversion to .epub is a beast I knew I one day must face. For you, fozbaca... I shall brave this challenge.
AHEM I mean--Sure! Bear with me as I learn how to make it look good. I'll send out a big announcement when it's made. I know for sure I can ping everyone following me and everyone who has tipped. I'm pretty sure I can ping everyone who has downloaded, too though. But to make sure, you might wanna follow ^_^
It would be easy to say this is the most robust gameplay report I have ever seen, but it's much more than that. It's a novel - with character developements, changing relationships and twists. Yes, sometimes it could be more polished, but we have to keep in mind that the author didn't have the luxury of knowing how it's going to end - or even how exactly it is going to get to the end! As everyone who played Ironsworn knows, the dice often surprise you and planning the story ahead is usually not a good idea, so I'm not as hard on this book as I would be if it was a "regular" novel. I also like that the author included materials related to the game side of the story - character sheets, assets and rolls. It also makes it easier for people not familiar with Ironsworn to understand what's going on.
Overall - I enjoyed reading The Unspoken Vow, the main character is a sympathetic guy, and I liked the depiction of the elven culture. A lot of effort went into this book, and it shows. I'm looking forward to more of Proklis' adventures.
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It was a fascinating read. Such a rough time for Proklis. Always waiting for the other shoe to drop.
I really enjoyed this, and it was as useful for me getting started with Ironsworn as it was for others :)
That is so wonderful to hear! Thank you <3 I'm really glad it gave you a fun starting point for your own adventure!
Thank you for sharing this! I really appreciate it
Slowly read this after seeing your Reddit post.
So, uh, when next book?
Thank you so much!
And, uhh.... *Lifts the lid from the simmering pot, and takes a little taste. Grabs some setting seasoning. Checks the braise on the backstory.* A little while yet. Can I grab you a snack?
(*Peeks at the mushrooms. Makes a creepy-crawly grimace that will only make sense to the audience after reading the second book. Puts the mushrooms back in their... "fermentation" hole.*)
Your work inspired me to start my own game of Ironsworn and adopt a similar writing format as a result. I greatly appreciate your contribution both as a resource to understanding the game as well as a literary mind.
I look forward to finding out what fates have in store for Proklis (although I've only just finished Session 2 of the book so maybe there's a lot to unpack!)
Hi! Just wanted to express my sincere appreciation for the Unspoken Vow. Picked it up after you posted it on Reddit. I’m a recent Ironsworn convert and your book has been a fantastic resource for learning the game and garnering story ideas. Thank you!! 🤗👍
This was a really cool read! A great play report, a really cool demo of how moves are used in Ironsworn, with some interesting homebrew and wonderful characters and development of elf cultures. Really loved the characters, the fights were intense, and that bear! *shakes fist in the direction of the bear*.
Really looking forward to reading more of Proklis's adventures!
I'm still pouring myself into this story, but had to take a moment to say I LOVE The Unspoken Vow so much! Margot has done an amazing job of taking Ironsworn -- an excellent game -- and fleshing everything out. The story is thrilling and, maybe unintentionally, is a great tutorial in playing Ironsworn. The "loading screens" (the things between the chapters) are so creative. I've got a few more chapters left but HAD to share my thoughts.
Also, shout out to Proklis. That man is going through a lot. lmao
Thank you so much! This means a lot to me, especially knowing it comes from another great writer!
And yes, it was unintentional! I guessed people interested in my book would get curious about Ironsworn, but I didn't expect people curious about Ironsworn would start with my book!
Any chance for a .epub version?
Ah this day has come. Sooner than I expected... The litany of challenges that come with conversion to .epub is a beast I knew I one day must face. For you, fozbaca... I shall brave this challenge.
AHEM I mean--Sure! Bear with me as I learn how to make it look good. I'll send out a big announcement when it's made. I know for sure I can ping everyone following me and everyone who has tipped. I'm pretty sure I can ping everyone who has downloaded, too though. But to make sure, you might wanna follow ^_^
Awesome. Already following and I have a some ePub creation experience if you have any questions.
Oh hell yea! I'll hit you up if I get stuck!
At very long last, Vow Fulfilled.
Thanks!!!
It would be easy to say this is the most robust gameplay report I have ever seen, but it's much more than that. It's a novel - with character developements, changing relationships and twists. Yes, sometimes it could be more polished, but we have to keep in mind that the author didn't have the luxury of knowing how it's going to end - or even how exactly it is going to get to the end! As everyone who played Ironsworn knows, the dice often surprise you and planning the story ahead is usually not a good idea, so I'm not as hard on this book as I would be if it was a "regular" novel. I also like that the author included materials related to the game side of the story - character sheets, assets and rolls. It also makes it easier for people not familiar with Ironsworn to understand what's going on.
Overall - I enjoyed reading The Unspoken Vow, the main character is a sympathetic guy, and I liked the depiction of the elven culture. A lot of effort went into this book, and it shows. I'm looking forward to more of Proklis' adventures.
Thank you so much! I'm thrilled you liked it, and absolutely there is more to come!
"didn't have the luxury of knowing how it's going to end"
Deus Elf Machina.