A corrupt fantasy city where investigation is as deadly as swordplay. The Snake Sword fuses the logic of detective stories and the brutality of sword & sorcery, with intrigue, dark magic and morally uncomfortable decisions.

Snake Sword is an urban fantasy role-playing game that combines the sword and sorcery genre with DETECTIVE-based investigation rules mechanics. The game takes place in a corrupt, decadent fantasy city where political games, secret deals and outright violence go hand in hand.

The focus of the game is not on random rolls, but on recognizing and connecting clues. The system ensures that the characters always notice key information, and the real tension comes from what they do with them. Investigations often lead to obviously dangerous situations where the price of decisions is blood, influence or moral compromise.

The world was shaped by literary influences such as the works of Fritz Leiber, Terry Pratchett, Mercedes Lackey and Robert E. Howard. Accordingly, the Snake Sword can be dark, ironic, brutal and human at the same time. Magic is not a pure resource, but a bargain, a sacrifice, and a consequence. The city's factions are alive, dangerous, and react to player decisions in the long term.

The original English edition, Swords of the Serpentine, uses an improved version of the GUMSHOE system, specially adapted for an action-packed, urban sword & sorcery game. Combat is cinematic, social conflicts are as prominent as gun battles, and characters shape the city through their relationships and reputations.

The Snake Sword is an ideal choice for those who:

- They are looking for investigation-oriented adventures in a fantasy setting
- They like morally gray decisions
- They want a game full of urban intrigue, factional battles and consequences

The offer of the Snake Sword role-playing game:

- Unique fantasy city with maps, magic, politics and intrigue
- Fast and efficient character creation
- Cinematic, heroic combat system
- Prominent role of social clashes, manipulation and threats
- Strong alliances and dangerous enemies in factions of the city
- Flexible skill system resulting in fully customizable heroes
- Rules that actively encourage collaborative world building while playing