Far to the south of the continent of Nedresita, beyond the temperate climates and beautiful
landscapes of Regis-Kasteel and Pan Korbo, the sprawling tropics of Little Amazon, and the
pristine waterfalls and shimmering rivers of Bella Lagos, lie the Broken Steppes.
An arid and forbidding wasteland of dust and secrets, the Surienta Simio region of the Broken
Steppes is as inhospitable as it is barren. Marked with volcanoes and the ghostly ruins of the
Old World, it is a savage and desolate place that all but the hardiest of folk avoid.
But there are people who call the Broken Steppes their home. From the Flat Top-riding Spears
of Highguard and the enterprising populations of Lotus Canyon, to the inhabitants of Trench City
and the Conduits who live alongside some of the region’s most dangerous predators, the
natives of Surienta Simio have found ways to not only survive amidst the jagged peaks and
harsh deserts, but to thrive.
But the world is changing. Conduits – called “Thralls”, and feared by most Everans – are being
forced from their homes all across Evera Prime, bringing them ever closer to Everan
communities. In addition to this, the Surienta Simio region does not rest easily. Deep beneath
the surface, Evera Prime’s seismic wrath is ever growing, and threatens to scourge the Broken
Steppes clean with volcanic fury. Centuries ago, a group of researchers built the city of
Trisagasimio to study this activity; what secrets – and dangers – could await there?
All this and much more can be found within the pages of the Broken Steppes Setting Guide, the
latest expansion for Dreams and Machines. With myriad new options for players to create vivid
characters, as well as a trove of resources for gamemasters, this book is a must-have for
anyone looking to further personalize their adventures on Evera Prime.
The 128-page full-colour, hardcover Broken Steppes Setting Guide features:
● A complete overview of the Surienta Simio region of the Broken Steppes, including
detailed location guides so you can seamlessly slot these places into your ongoing
Dreams and Machines adventures.
● Brand-new character creation options so players can create their own unique Conduit
characters, utilizing a selection of Conduit-specific talents and Advanced Archetypes to
help you immerse them in their way of life.
● Conduit-themed locations to provide suitable backgrounds for new characters, or
settings for adventures beyond the Broken Steppes.
● All-new rules and guidance for player-run settlements, enabling players to create their
own bespoke communities filled with NPCs, allies, and services, and grow them into
warm villages that act as hubs for downtime and roleplay opportunities.
● New GLIFs, talents, and equipment, including Conduit-specific gear and rules for
harnessing some of the creatures of Evera Prime as ground mounts.