The Wisteria Road (Solo Journaling TTRPG)
A downloadable game
The Wisteria Road
A Solo Journaling TTRPG Through a Dying World
The kingdoms have crumbled. Towers sink beneath ivy and wisteria. Forgotten spells hang like frost in the air. You are a Scribe — a solitary traveler walking the last road through sorrow, silence, and strange beauty. With only your journal, your memories, and the roll of your dice, you will wander until you reach the Bloom of Stone... or lose yourself to the road entirely.
The Wisteria Road is a solo journaling RPG set in a world where time is unraveling, and memory is as fragile as breath. Using 2d20 and your own words, you’ll chart a melancholic pilgrimage through ruins, spirits, beasts, and blooming sanctuaries.
Features:
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evocative journey prompt system (Horror, Mystery, Sanctuary, Overwhelming Magic)
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A simple but powerful Memory system to track your fading identity
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Reflective journaling gameplay that blends exploration, sorrow, and creativity
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Richly illustrated with custom, painterly artwork
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Printable or playable digitally
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Perfect for quiet nights, creative inspiration, or introspective solo play
What You Need:
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A notebook or digital journal
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Two 20-sided dice (2d20)
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A quiet space and time to reflect
Will you reach the Bloom of Stone?
If this game moves you, helps you reflect, or passes a peaceful hour, you’ve already reached what was meant to be found.
Thank you for walking the road.
Disclosure: Some elements of this project were carefully curated with A.I.
Status | Released |
Category | Physical game |
Author | Longblade Publishing |
Genre | Adventure, Interactive Fiction, Role Playing |
Tags | Dungeons & Dragons, Fantasy, Indie, journaling, Singleplayer, Tabletop role-playing game, zine |
Download
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Development log
- Edits and versions37 days ago
- Physical Zine Version44 days ago
Comments
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Having fun so far with the journal entries. It’s a great way to jump into a world with only a die roll and my imagination.
Some things could be explained a little better or tweaked but overall a solid journaling game.It’s a good contrast to the “cozy” themed journaling games out there.
Thank you so much for the feedback! I appreciate the support.
Any suggestions on how to handle Mysteries?
The game will be getting an update in the next 48 hours that details more in depth how to tackle mysteries. Thanks for reaching out!
Examples of how to navigate each catagory of prompt are now available in the newest version of the PDF!
I just played through this. It was raining softly outside as I traveled the Wisteria Road. Charming and refreshing! Perfect slice of melancholic escapism, reminiscent of the Banner Saga Trilogy or the Road Warden game, where a happy ending can be rare but truly satisfying if achieved.
If you enjoyed this project, please leave a positive rating!