Al’Aradi Al-qatima
THE BLIGHTED LANDS
Set against the backdrop of an alternative medieval Arabia, where ancient primordial gods from beyond the veil of the cosmos, have crept into our world, wreaking havoc on our reality and distrusting our very understanding of the universe, faith and sanity.
Explore 3 Magnificent Cities at the Height of Their Splendor
Step into a golden age Arabia teetering on the edge of annihilation where glittering cities pulse with ancient power, political intrigue, and creeping cosmic dread. Your choices, your alliances, and your courage will determine whether civilisation endures or is swallowed whole by the eldritch darkNESS.
Damascus
The multicultural heart of commerce and diplomacy, Damascus is alive with bustling souks, ambitious travelers, and cunning merchants who manipulate fate from the shadows. Witness the grandeur of the Umayyad Mosque, the Great Citadel, and the Via Recta as you navigate a city where fortunes are made, and destiny is shaped amidst growing cosmic threats.
Baghdad
A city fortified against the rising tide of chaos, Baghdad stands as a beacon of defiance. Here, remnants of Gog and Magog survive on the fringes while the celestial rupture of the veil threatens humanity's existence. Marvel at the Tower of Babel, reimagined as a vigilant sentry against the void, and unravel the secrets of the universe alongside scholars in the legendary House of Wisdom.
Mecca
Reimagined as a fortress of light powered by arcana-infused steam, Mecca is sustained by the eternal Zamzam Well. The final SANCTUARY OF humanity where Supreme Imams imbued with divine energies struggle to restore sanity to a fractured society beset by eldritch horrors.
A World Where Philosophies & Ideals Are Shaped by Intellect
The Golden Age of Arabia has faded into legend, but the thirst for knowledge burns brighter than ever. With the veil between worlds torn asunder, scholars and warriors alike seek to unravel the universe’s deepest secrets—mastering both the mind and the blade in their relentless pursuit of power and understanding.
The School of Thought Mechanic
Knowledge of the occult and mastery of science, mathematics, and engineering are the ultimate weapons in humanity's fight against madness and annihilation. With the new School of Thought mechanic, pursue mastery in one of the great intellectual disciplines to graduate from the House of Wisdom as a wise and noble adventurer, armed with power of knowledge as a cunning warrior of the mind and body.
Play Using Mechanics You Already Know
VEIL OF THE TWISTED SANDS IS fully compatible with Fifth Edition Dungeons & Dragons. no new systems to learn, no steep learning curves, just seamless adventure from the moment you open the book.
Every mechanic, every stat block, every RULE has been carefully designed to MASTER FROM SESSION ZERO. Whether you are a seasoned GAME Master or rolling your first character, everything you already know carries over. The foundation of 5e WAS CHOSEN because THE best stories shouldn't be gated behind complexity, THEY SHOULD BE AN EXTENSION OF YOUR CREATIVITY AND THE MEMORIES YOU MAKE AT Your table.
Get Battle-Ready. Defend Your Soul. Guard Your Sanity
In AL’ARADI AL-QATIMA, death is not your greatest enemy. what lurks beyond the veil is. Steel your mind, fortify your spirit, and stand resolute against horrors so vast and incomprehensible they will test the very foundations of what you believe to be real.
Battle eldritch abominations across ancient skies, face creatures of Arabian myth in the shifting desert dunes, and steel your mind against the corrupting whispers of malevolent forces that hunger for your soul. Navigate a world teetering on the brink of oblivion BY forging alliances with secretive factions, sailing treacherous waters, and fighting on every front to keep reality from unravelling entirely.
All New Classes and Subclasses. Ready to Play
Inspired by an age of intellectual curiosity and mysterious occult practices, Play as two original classes: the studious Astrologer and the revered Mystic and bring an entirely new dimension of roleplay to your table.
Alongside these, a wealth of bespoke subclasses await, including the tale-weaving Hakawati, the enigmatic Pact of the Sealed One, and the selfless Oath of Humanity, among many others crafted to immerse you deeper into the world of ancient Arabia.
Play Who you were Born to Be
Channel the energy of your noble ancestors, represented fully as the ethnic originators of the middle east and see yourself come alive in a way never experienced before.
Choose from a rich array of races and backgrounds drawn from the diverse cultures of the Arab world and beyond, each crafted with unique abilities, feats, and distinct play options to breathe life into your character and inspire your reason for being. Whether you embody the noble heritage of your ancestors or play as a wandering outsider lost far from home, every choice shapes who you are in the world of Al’Aradi Al-Qatima and the story only you can tell.