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Free League Announces The Flowers of Algorab, First Expansion for Coriolis: The Great Dark, Coming February 3

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The Flowers of Algorab

Free League Publishing has announced that The Flowers of Algorab, the first expansion for its science-fiction tabletop roleplaying game Coriolis: The Great Dark, is now available for pre-order in the Free League webshop, with immediate access to a complimentary PDF, ahead of the February 3 release date.

This complete boxed campaign invites Explorers to investigate the mysteries of Ship City, embark on dangerous expeditions, and travel along the Hammurabi Arm in search of long-lost secrets. The journey begins with the death of an old ruin delver and the disappearance of a mysterious stone tablet, setting off a strange chain of events deep within Ship City.

Designed as a full campaign experience, The Flowers of Algorab expands the world of Coriolis: The Great Dark with new locations, stories, and tools for both players and Game Masters. The boxed set includes:

  • Campaign book detailing characters, locations, and overarching plots
  • Expedition booklet with player-facing information on Greatships and the systems of the Hammurabi Arm
  • Large full-color map of the Lost Horizon and Ship City
  • Map of the Charted Sphere
  • Delve maps and handouts
  • Blueprints of the Greatships Akhander and Rigel
  • Blueprints of a Grasshopper shuttle and a Rhino rover
  • Nine base dice and three gear dice
  • Deck of custom cards for initiative, gear, and discoveries
  • Cardboard tokens for Blight, supply, and expeditions
The Flowers of Algorab

Coriolis: The Great Dark, the New Edition of Free League’s Original Sci-Fi RPG, Released Today

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Free League Publishing has officially released Coriolis: The Great Dark, the new edition of their original sci-fi RPG. The core rulebook, alongside a GM screen and custom dice set, is now officially available via the Free League webshop, in digital format via DrivethruRPG and the Foundry virtual tabletop, and soon if not already in hobby stores worldwide.

Inspired by 19th century expeditions, deep sea diving and pulp archaeology, Coriolis: The Great Dark is a roleplaying game about exploration and intrigue. Join dangerous expeditions, navigate the Byzantine schemes of Ship City, and hunt for the keys that unlock the mystery of this Lost Horizon. The core rulebook features:

  • Rules for creating your crew of Explorers, with upgrades such as talents, vehicles, and crew maneuvers to enhance campaign play.
  • Rules for delving into the unknown, traveling on Greatships through the dangerous Slipstream, and trekking across wild planets.
  • A detailed gazetteer of the Lost Horizon, the eleven systems of the Charted Sphere and the asteroid-metropolis of Ship City.
  • The Black Ziggurat, an introductory adventure that will take you deep into an ancient ruin on a distant moon.
  • Tools and rules for solo play, making it possible to explore the Lost Horizon all by yourself.

Coriolis: The Great Dark Coming August 12 – Now On Pre-Order

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After the buzzing pre-release at Gen Con, Coriolis the Great Dark, the new edition of Free League’s original sci-fi RPG, will be officially released everywhere on August 12 – that’s this coming Tuesday!

The new core book, alongside a GM screen and dice set, are already available for pre-order in the Free League webshop, with immediate access to a complete PDF.

Inspired by 19th century expeditions, deep sea diving and pulp archaeology, Coriolis: The Great Dark is a roleplaying game about exploration and intrigue. Join dangerous expeditions, navigate the Byzantine schemes of Ship City, and hunt for the keys that unlock the mystery of this Lost Horizon. The core rulebook features:

  • Rules for creating your crew of Explorers, with upgrades such as talents, vehicles, and crew maneuvers to enhance campaign play.
  • Rules for delving into the unknown, traveling on Greatships through the dangerous Slipstream, and trekking across wild planets.
  • A detailed gazetteer of the Lost Horizon, the eleven systems of the Charted Sphere and the asteroid-metropolis of Ship City.
  • The Black Ziggurat, an introductory adventure that will take you deep into an ancient ruin on a distant moon.
  • Tools and rules for solo play, making it possible to explore the Lost Horizon all by yourself.

Gen Con 2025: Free League’s Coriolis: The Great Dark Gets a Pre-Release

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Ahead of the August 12 official release date, the core rulebook for Coriolis: The Great Dark, the new edition of Free League‘s original sci-fi RPG, was exclusively pre-released at Gen Con.

Inspired by 19th century expeditions, deep sea diving and pulp archaeology, Coriolis: The Great Dark is a roleplaying game about exploration and intrigue. Join dangerous expeditions, navigate the Byzantine schemes of Ship City, and hunt for the keys that unlock the mystery of this Lost Horizon. The core rulebook features:

  • Rules for creating your crew of Explorers, with upgrades such as talents, vehicles, and crew maneuvers to enhance campaign play.
  • Rules for delving into the unknown, traveling on Greatships through the dangerous Slipstream, and trekking across wild planets.
  • A detailed gazetteer of the Lost Horizon, the eleven systems of the Charted Sphere and the asteroid-metropolis of Ship City.
  • The Black Ziggurat, an introductory adventure that will take players deep into an ancient ruin on a distant moon.
  • Tools and rules for solo play, making it possible to explore the Lost Horizon all by yourself.