The Secrets of Cats - A World of Adventure for Fate Core

by Richard Bellingham

Cats are magical; cats understand sacrifice and the power of names. A decapitated mouse left on the doorstep or pillow is a powerful ward, and a spell wailed by the cat chorus confers even greater protection. When evil is on the rise and the safety of the neighbourhood is at stake the Parliament of Cats is there to stand firm against the darkness.

Take Silver Ford, for example, a sleepy tourist town near a played-out old silver mine. When kids messing around in the mine accidentally rouse an ancient evil on All Hallows’ Eve, the secret and magical cats of the neighbourhood are the only thing protecting their special people from the things that go bump in the night.

This 50 page Fate Core adventure provides everything you need to play from character generation to plot and setting ideas, including a new feline magic system based on true names and sacrifices made to protect your human Burdens.

The Secrets of Cats. Sharpen your claws and prepare to defend your territory!

Genres: Role Playing Games, Fantasy, Gaming, Games

54 pages, ebook

First published January 1, 2014

Reviews

[William · Rating 3 out of 5]

An intriguing take on FATE where you play magical felines. This book has a lot good going on for it.
High Point: the tables to randomly generate an adventure and/or characters. Normally I hate this kind of table, but this is amazing and useful.
Low Point: the example adventure is not presented in a pleasant or appealing way.

[Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good background using Fate as the system. I was considering using with my kids but I think the magic system is a little more complex than I would like for them. Otherwise it is a great book and one shot.

[Fran Gómez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mundo Fate muy curioso para los amantes de los gatetes. Además lleva una pequeña aventura.

[GM Raphi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun writing, gorgeous art, beautiful and readable, skimmable layout. Excellent book. Is it an excellent adventure/game? I don't know yet!

[Nick · Rating 5 out of 5]

I haven't yet read the Fate Core rule book so I can't claim to fully understand the rules laid out in the secrets of cats, but the setting and flavour come through very clear. A mix between the moster-of-the-week style stories of shows like the x-files or supernatural, and the stylings of the musical "cats", this book very cleverly combines the behaviours of cats we all recognise with a new set of motivations and powers to provide an engaging and unique setting.

As magical cats, the players must defend their territories and their human charges from threats both natural and supernatural, whilst somehow managing to work together as best they can.

Highly recommended for any rpg fans looking for a new style of fantasy game beyond the usual dungeoneering.

[Adam Gutschenritter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute idea and will be a great introduction for my cat loving girls into the world of RPGs