is a premier independent tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) publishing house founded in 2017 by critically-acclaimed designer Kelsey Dionne . Known for its "terse and evocative" writing style, the company focuses on creating highly usable, low-prep adventures and systems for both Dungeons & Dragons 5E and the Old School Renaissance (OSR) movement. The Shadowdark Revolution
Forget everything you know about traditional libraries. There are no shushing librarians here. The Arcane Library does not enforce silence; it enforces respect . The books do not sit quietly on shelves. They murmur. They argue. Occasionally, they scream. the arcane library
Imagine a place where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur, where the whispers of the past converge with the mysteries of the universe. Welcome to the Arcane Library, a labyrinthine repository of forbidden knowledge, ancient tomes, and cryptic manuscripts. This enigmatic sanctum has captivated the imagination of scholars, mystics, and adventurers for centuries, drawing them into a world of wonder and discovery. is a premier independent tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG)
Today, we open the heavy oak doors and invite you into the stacks. Wipe the dust from your coat, mind the candlelight, and welcome to a place where stories are not just written—they are enchanted. There are no shushing librarians here
For those brave enough to venture into the Arcane Library, the rewards are immeasurable. Scholars and researchers have spent lifetimes poring over the texts, uncovering hidden patterns and connections that have reshaped our understanding of the world. Others have sought to unlock the secrets of magic, delving into the forbidden tomes and grimoires in search of power and enlightenment.
The Arcane Library is home to an astonishing array of texts, including: