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Beyond the Veil: Community stream - The Raspberry Man
Brotherhood of the Dice took Beyond the Veil for a live spin in a community play test that showcased how intuitive the Prologue rules are. Guided by Overseer Lee, the investigators plunged into the mystery of the Raspberry Man. Watch the stream and see how the story unfolded.
Wrenegade Studios
5 days ago1 min read
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Beyond the Veil: A Modern Alternative to Call of Cthulhu
Call of Cthulhu defined investigative horror for over forty years. Beyond the Veil takes that legacy and reimagines it for modern players. With flexible horror levels, streamlined mechanics, and cinematic storytelling, Beyond the Veil is the perfect alternative for those who love mystery but prefer accessibility and faster play. Discover a new face of investigative horror - uncover the truth and survive the unknown.
Wrenegade Studios
Nov 103 min read


Less Crunch, More Flavour in Beyond the Veil: A Supernatural Investigative TTRPG
Beyond the Veil is a supernatural investigative TTRPG that strips away complex rules for fast, story-driven play. With its unique Fear system, classless design, and focus on mystery, it delivers less crunch and more flavour. Perfect for newcomers and seasoned players alike, Beyond the Veil keeps the tension high while giving you freedom to tell unforgettable stories.
Wrenegade Studios
Sep 292 min read


Manifest Destiny - Items and the Environment in Beyond the Veil
In Beyond the Veil, the concept of manifest destiny keeps gameplay fast and flexible. Instead of tracking long inventories, players make reasonable assumptions about items and environments, while Overseers guide the results. From tools and weapons to secret passages, if it makes sense in context, it exists. This system balances structure with creativity, letting your table shape each investigation together.
Wrenegade Studios
Sep 224 min read


Is Beyond the Veil suitable for kids?
At Tabletop Scotland we were often asked: “Is Beyond the Veil suitable for kids?” The answer is yes. With an age recommendation of 7+, this supernatural mystery TTRPG can be as light or as dark as you want it to be. From Scooby Doo style fun to Stranger Things inspired investigations, Beyond the Veil was created with families in mind and is the perfect way to introduce young players to the world of roleplaying games.
Wrenegade Studios
Sep 102 min read


Survival of the fittest: Fighting in Beyond the Veil
In Beyond the Veil, fighting is not about honour or tactics but survival. Investigators are rarely trained warriors, and conflict is messy, frantic, and dangerous. Learn how the system balances chaos, improvisation, and teamwork while reminding players that violence is never the only option.
Wrenegade Studios
Aug 253 min read


Character Creation in Beyond the Veil: Build-A-Believer (or Sceptic)
Beyond the Veil takes a classless and levelless approach to character creation. From day jobs and phobias to unique talents and reflexive actions, you can shape your Investigator in any direction. Whether a sceptic, believer, or something in between, your story begins here.
Wrenegade Studios
Aug 184 min read


Vitality and Staying Alive in Beyond the Veil
In Beyond the Veil, danger is never far away. The Vitality system tracks your Investigator’s physical state across defined thresholds, forcing hard choices and rewarding careful planning. Whether you're bruised, broken, or on the brink of death, the system turns every injury into a storytelling moment.
Wrenegade Studios
Jul 284 min read


Reality checks - Measuring success in Beyond the Veil
How do Reality Checks work in Beyond the Veil? Learn how this supernatural TTRPG blends dice mechanics with storytelling to create unforgettable moments and dramatic tension.
Wrenegade Studios
Jul 144 min read


Do one thing every day that scares you - Fear in Beyond the Veil
Very early in the design of Beyond the Veil we decided that fear shouldn’t just be for flavour. It should be a fundamental mechanic that...
Wrenegade Studios
Jul 73 min read


Beyond the Veil - Mechanic focus: Lend a Hand
Explore Beyond the Veil’s standout ‘Lend a Hand’ mechanic — a powerful, flexible rule that inspires collaborative play, cinematic scenes, and team-driven storytelling. A UKGE playtest favourite!
Wrenegade Studios
Jun 233 min read


An Uncertain Mystery: A Free Introductory Investigation for Beyond the Veil RPG
In preparation for our upcoming Prologue release, we wanted to provide free introductory companion material to ease both players and Overseers into the world of Beyond the Veil.
Wrenegade Studios
Apr 141 min read


The Prologue is Coming – Get Ready to Step Beyond the Veil
We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming release of our new ‘quick-start’ introduction to the Beyond the Veil universe; the Prologue.
Wrenegade Studios
Mar 312 min read


Incremental mechanics development - Introducing traps
As part of the Silent Nightmare one-shot release, we found a new section of the rules that required some distinct mechanics, traps!
Alex Thut
Dec 16, 20232 min read


TTRPG systems go! – An overview of the Wrenegade System
There are many dice systems in use across the TTRPG landscape, from a classic d20 to the fickle success measurer of FATE dice. Each one...
Wrenegade Studios
Jan 30, 20235 min read


The Fear Factor: Adapting a mechanic in Beyond the Veil
When we first added a mechanic to manage the mental state of our brave investigators there was little doubt about the gold standard in...
Wrenegade Studios
Oct 31, 20224 min read


Evolution of an idea: The story of “Beyond the Veil” TTRPG
Sometimes things change… In today’s blog we are going to discuss the evolution of our initial idea for Haunted: Beyond the Veil and its...
Wrenegade Studios
Apr 26, 20225 min read
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Occupational Hazard – A Haunted DevBlog [8]
As we develop Haunted – Beyond the Veil we want to maintain the core ‘real life’ element of the game. While the content may be...
Wrenegade Studios
Feb 5, 20222 min read
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Wrenegade’s got Talent(s) – A Haunted DevBlog [7]
We’ve talked1 a lot about the various aspects of what defines the individual characters in Haunted: Beyond the Veil, and hinted at yet...
Wrenegade Studios
May 29, 20212 min read
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Dicing with Death 3: This Time its Personal – A Haunted DevBlog [6]
Ok, it’s been a hot minute since the last update but Wrenegade Studios finally let me out of the underground bunker where they’ve been...
Wrenegade Studios
May 1, 20212 min read
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Skill Challenges – A Haunted DevBlog [5]
The majority of game play in an RPG comes from a character’s interactions with the world around them; whether through physical...
Wrenegade Studios
Apr 3, 20213 min read
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