Filius Philosophorum

Filius Philosophorum is a solo journaling roleplaying game in which you track the career of an Alchemist as they work to achieve nigh-impossible feats of their craft. Investigate your reagents, perform potentially explosive reactions, and sell your wares on the black market, all as a means to eventually perform a Forbidden Alchemy.

All you need to play is a a journal, a writing utensil, 15 blank index cards, and a 6-sided die. Keep in mind that  Forbidden Alchemy is Forbidden for a reason, so do not expect to achieve it on your first or second attempt.

There is no answer key- If you are confident in a ritual, then it will work. 

Cover art by Calley Odum.

Update 1: A free demo is now available! Patina's Alchimia is a standalone, one-page journaling game that works a simplified version Filius Philosophorum. The game has slightly different mechanics, but is representative of the type of experience Filius aims to offer.

Update 2: Community copies are now available! Scroll down to pick up a free copy while supplies last!