Kobold Press has launched a BackerKit campaign to crowdfund a cozy new, anthropomorphic animal RPG. Designed by Hugo and Nebula awards winner Kij Johnson, RiverBank is for three to five players who wish to immerse themselves in a whimsical world where animals navigate friendships, garden parties, social dramas, and lots more. There are a variety of pledge levels but you can reserve a copy of the hardcover (with PDF) for a $49.00 pledge or grab just the PDF for a $25.00 pledge through April 30th. Expected delivery is late 2025.
You can take a peek at a preview PDF right here.
About the project:
In a RiverBank game, you join an intelligent society of anthropomorphic Animals and enter their life of cake and teatime by the slow part of the river. Here, the charm of cottagecore meets the delight of sophisticated critters as they navigate polite Animal society.
In the RiverBank RPG, your character choices drive the story. Weave farcical or dramatic tales of elegant characters celebrating friendships, navigating social niceties, and weathering the unique dynamics of Animal life. Attend tea parties, stroll through gardens, and win the prize at the village fair—all while trying to dodge difficult relatives and keeping a stiff upper lip.
Kobold Press is offering a brand-new, highly playable system for the RiverBank RPG. The game is optimized for 3 to 5 players, using standard dice to resolve player decisions while balancing the characters’ Animality and Poetry sides. Fall too far into one side or the other, and total disaster may follow! Grab your friends and get ready for a waltz of whimsy, a hint of hilarity, and a dollop of drama in the RiverBank RPG!
