Labyrinth for the Not-Dead

You are on a quest that takes you to the underworld... while you are still alive. To get there, you must get through the labyrinth, an immense structure created by the God of the Underworld to test the spirits that pass through. You were taught one of the paths a long time ago by your family, and this knowledge from your childhood is essential to reaching the end in one piece.

It's a shame you forgot it all....

But there are many paths through the labyrinth. You are sure to find one that will work!

… Probably!

One way or another, your quest will lead you to the God of the Underworld. You must find a way through the labyrinth so you can find the God who oversees it, but the gate will only open for you if you complete enough trials.

Features

• Mythology! Inspired by mythological stories of heroes descending into the underworld.
• Easy setup. Easy to setup and play at any time.
• Light on the rules. Prompts are kept vague and open to interpretation to allow player creativity.
• You control the story. You are the hero of the story, and heroes always win against the impossible! What matters most in this game is how you get there.
• No character death. Although there are risks and dangers in the labyrinth, no prompt will force your character's death.
• No combat system, no rolling for skill checks. The player decides what happens when in danger.

Always remember: There are no wrong answers. You control what happens.

Download Includes

• Labyrinth for the Not-Dead (16 pages total)
  • Instructions (5 pages)
  • Quick Reference Sheet (1 page)
  • Charts (8 pages)
  • Worksheets (2 pages)
• Black & White printer-friendly version
  

Requirements

• Tarot deck (Major Arcana only)
• 2 six-sided dice (or roll one twice)
• 3 tokens or coins.
• Pen and paper for journaling

No Tarot Deck?

No problem! Try using an online random number generator for numbers 0-21. The number for each tarot card is marked in the charts.

Content Warnings

Warnings include: Death of others, spirits passing to the afterlife, violence, injury, emotional or mental stress, religious or occult themes.

If you become uncomfortable, you are always welcome to choose another option or redraw.

Game Jams

Submitted as part of the Myths, Fables, and Folklore TTRPG Jam and Code Orange TTRPG Jam game jams.

License

"Labyrinth for the Not-Dead" is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.