The Federalist
Designer’s notes, field manuals, and the complete lore compendium for Amerius.
▸ Designer’s Notes
Long-form Field ReportsEvery Forged in the Dark Game Worth Playing in 2026
A curator's guide to the FitD lineage, by a designer in it.
How to Run a Heist in a Tabletop RPG
The planning trap, the flashback fix, and the systems built for it.
The Best Dystopian Tabletop RPGs to Play in 2026
Cyberpunk, surveillance, post-collapse — sorted by mood.
Games Like Blades in the Dark
Sorted by what you actually loved about it.
▸ Codex of Amerius
Intelligence DatabaseDark Matter and the End of Resource Wars
Dark matter usurped the need for incessant energy creation and resolved resource depletion, ostensibly ending warfare — but some individuals experienced extraordinary abilities.
Degens: The Off-Grid Resistance
Degens have forsaken the technocracy, living off the grid and off N.E.S.T. Labeled terrorists, they operate in total secrecy with their own Ozium-based economy.
N.E.S.T. — Neuro-Electron Synchronic Transmitter
Surgically implanted into every citizen's brainstem within the first 48 hours of life, N.E.S.T. forges a symbiotic link with its host, bestowing advancements — and absolute control.
NoXx: The Designer Drug Reshaping Amerius
A new designer drug has hit the streets and every gang is trying to get their hands on it. The Widow King holds the only known recipe — and The Syndicate wants it at any cost.
The Federation
The controlling government apparatus of Amerius, forcing generations of humans into population control campaigns. Four mega cities connected by trade routes controlled by a fascist government.
The Social Score System
Street Credit determines relationships, jobs, territory and advancement. Your standing determines access to districts, movement between zones, and your ability to survive.