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Beyond the Veil DevBlog: Expanding Detection, Reputation, and Entity Vitality
In this Beyond the Veil DevBlog, we lift the curtain on what the team is developing right now. From expanded detection mechanics to a refined approach for Reputation, Rewards, and Entity Vitality, we are hard at work fine tuning the Wrenegade System ahead of our 2026 Kickstarter launch. Take a look at the latest behind the scenes updates as we prepare new modules, short investigations, and more for the community.
Wrenegade Studios
4 days ago3 min read
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Beyond the Veil DevBlog: Expanding Detection, Reputation, and Entity Vitality
In this Beyond the Veil DevBlog, we lift the curtain on what the team is developing right now. From expanded detection mechanics to a refined approach for Reputation, Rewards, and Entity Vitality, we are hard at work fine tuning the Wrenegade System ahead of our 2026 Kickstarter launch. Take a look at the latest behind the scenes updates as we prepare new modules, short investigations, and more for the community.
Wrenegade Studios
4 days ago3 min read


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
Nov 171 min read


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


Rolling Dice, Finding Friends: Why Tabletop RPGs Might Be the Community You’re Looking For
Loneliness is something many of us face, but joining a tabletop RPG community can change that. From Dungeons & Dragons to Beyond the Veil, these games create spaces for friendship, creativity, and belonging. Learn how rolling dice together can build lasting connections and help you find the people you’ve been looking for.
Wrenegade Studios
Nov 33 min read


Beyond the Veil: Why We’re Moving Our Kickstarter Launch to 2026
For almost six years we have poured our hearts into building Beyond the Veil, our supernatural investigative TTRPG. Every rule and every...
Wrenegade Studios
Oct 12 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


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


Join the investigation at Tabletop Scotland with Beyond the Veil
Join Beyond the Veil at Tabletop Scotland 2025 for exclusive horror tabletop RPG playtests, dev insights, and a chance to meet the creators behind the game.
Wrenegade Studios
Aug 41 min read


TOP 5 Ghosts, Cryptids, Aliens
Delve into fifteen of the most legendary supernatural and extraterrestrial encounters ever recorded, as documented by the late Professor Charles Stephenson. From Bloody Mary to Bigfoot and beyond, these sightings can all be explored in Beyond the Veil, a paranormal TTRPG of mystery, danger, and the unexplained.
Wrenegade Studios
Jul 3117 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


Behind the Doors of 50 Berkeley Square: Inside the Supernatural & Paranormal Society
Hidden behind a Georgian townhouse in Mayfair lies the beating heart of the Supernatural & Paranormal Society. From its Victorian origins to wartime secrets and modern investigations, we explore the people and legends that shaped 50 Berkeley Square.
Wrenegade Studios
Jul 243 min read


Reality checks - Overseeing success in Beyond the Veil
In Beyond the Veil, Reality Checks do more than determine success or failure — they help shape the story. This guide explores how Overseers can set dynamic, flexible RCs to build suspense, reward player creativity, and maintain narrative flow across investigations.
Wrenegade Studios
Jul 214 min read


Beneath the Stones: The Woldchester Henge and the Great Fracture
Beneath the University of Woldchester lies a relic of unknown origin: a henge older than Stonehenge, tied to ley lines and strange phenomena. But in 1664, something stirred—splitting the city in an event still whispered about today. Discover the truth behind the Woldchester Henge and the Great Fracture.
Wrenegade Studios
Jul 174 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


Welcome to Woldchester: A City of Secrets
Woldchester is no ordinary city. Steeped in folklore, paranormal activity, and ancient mystery, it’s the perfect setting for your next Beyond the Veil investigation. From ley lines to local legends, uncover the hidden heart of this fictional Yorkshire city.
Wrenegade Studios
Jul 103 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


The Vanished Historian: The Legacy of Professor Charles Stephenson
Professor Charles Stephenson was a historian, investigator, and mentor within the Supernatural & Paranormal Society. His chilling final journals and mysterious disappearance in 1973 still haunt the Society today. Known as the Vanished Historian, his legacy guides every modern paranormal investigation.
Wrenegade Studios
Jul 34 min read


UKGE 2025: The Benefit of hindsight!
What did we learn from exhibiting at UKGE 2025? From branding and budgeting to staff planning and signage, we share real lessons and practical tips to help new and returning creators get the most out of conventions like UKGE.
Wrenegade Studios
Jun 308 min read
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