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GNAT Gamebooks

Welcome to the homepage for the GNAT Gamebook line, a series of pen-and-paper adventure gamebooks written using the GNAT System.

GNAT is a simple and lightweight rule system for solo adventure gamebooks, with an emphasis on fast play and minimal recordkeeping. I'm using GNAT for my Paldoria gamebook series, but it's free for anyone to use. Check out the Core Rules below for more about the system and its licensing.

Gamebooks

Grave of the Kraken

Grave of the Kraken

David Donachie, 2024

In a world only just recovering from the devastating wizard's war, you are given the task of brokering peace between two rival city states, but the road to Heldad bears dangers you could never anticipate, and an evil rising from the war-torn past.

In this open-world, post (magical) apocalypse game, you will explore sunken ruins, contend with sinister slavers and ancient ghosts, learn the history of a devastated empire, and tangle with the demon of Allunar, the Kraken itself. Danger awaits in every nook of this drowned city, but even death will not end your adventures here, only deepen them ...

This game is set in the World of Paldoria and is compatible with all other Paldoria adventures.

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Temple of the Skull God

Temple of the Skull God

Paul Partington, 2024

Welcome to the Kingdom of the Sky, a land of adventure and opportunity. Discover the secrets of the lost city, hidden in the teeming jungle. Explore remote islands with fierce monsters and even fiercer warriors. Face evil demons in their underwater temple. Challenge a mighty dragon who is laying waste to the countryside. And finally, if you are brave and resourceful enough, confront the priests of the death god before they can bring ruin to the kingdom.

In this adventure gamebook you decide where to explore, which dangers to face and which quests to pursue. With over five hundred sections and a complete game system, are you brave enough to enter the temple of the skull god?

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City State of Treysham

David Donachie, 2024

Treysham, city of Mages, city of the golden towers, has opened its gates after the long war and ushered in a new age of prosperity and madness. Emboldened, you can seek fortune in the ruins, glory in the arena, or death amongst its insane wizards.

City State of Treysham is designed as a hub adventure to be played between other Paldoria games. A place to resupply, gain XP, and accumulate rumours that will lead you to other games. While you can definitely play it as a standalone game, it is at its best as a place to resupply and progress between other adventures.

This game is set in the World of Paldoria and is compatible with all other Paldoria adventures.

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Escape from the Tower of Stars

Escape from the Tower of Stars

David Donachie, 2023

Crossing the snow-covered Attarkund mountains in search of the fabled ruins of Pannagor, the attack of a wild beast sends you running for cover, and into a new sort of danger you could barely imagine.

Escape from the Tower of Stars was an entry in the 2023 Lindenbaum short gamebook contest. It is avaible as a free download.

This game is set in the World of Paldoria and is compatible with all other Paldoria adventures.

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GNAT Rules