The Singing Palms by Brian Hardy(Critical and Fumbles)
A child has disappeared.
For three nights, a woman has been heard singing beyond the last houses of Kampung Pinang. The villagers blame a spirit. But the tide is rising, fear is spreading through the village… and something beneath the palms has been disturbed.
Welcome to Temasek Tales Playtest A: The Singing Palms.
Temasek Tales is a high-fantasy setting centred on a fictionalised Temasek and inspired by the landscapes, histories, folklore, material cultures, and storytelling traditions of Southeast Asia.
In The Singing Palms, fighting is only one possible answer.
Investigate the village. Follow the evidence. Speak with spirits. Protect the innocent. Use local knowledge and ritual. Prepare for what waits beyond the boundary. And when the truth finally emerges, you decide what kind of heroes you want to be.
🎲 Level: 6
👥 Players: 4–6
⏱️ Duration: Approx. 4 hours
🧭 Style: Mystery • Roleplay • Exploration • Supernatural Horror • Combat
🌐 Language: English
📜 Pregenerated characters provided
💵 Entry Fee: Rp. 40.000 (Pay on the spot)
The palms are singing.
Will you listen before it is too late?