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Blackthorn is a pulp horror roleplaying game about ordinary people attempting to survive supernatural terrors. Characters are likely to die and be replaced by new ones throughout play. Adventures are urgent and dip in and out of high tension. Combat is fast and lethal. And, stories are told collectively using dice rolls and narrative elements to advance the story. The mechanics support high tension one shots, 2-4 hour sessions, and adventures that happen between 1-24 hours of in-game time. The game also fits episodic or sequel play for groups that want to explore the progression or revival of horrors through longer periods of time. Character deaths are always meaningful and an important factor of advancing the story. Characters rise to the occasion and fall short, strategize with no prior experience and are slain by terrors.