In the game, you take on the role of Morkin, who must journey from the Tower of Moon to the Tower of Doom to destroy the Ice Crown.
The mechanics of travel are a key part of the gameplay. It’s worth noting that Midnight is a frozen land, perpetually gripped by the Ice Crown’s influence, making the journey a formidable challenge. You will navigate high mountains, rugged hills, and dense forests, whether on horseback or on foot.
Days in Morkin are divided into several time slots, during which you can perform a single action. These actions include hunting, foraging, fishing, resting, camping, exploring, recruiting various NPCs you meet, and, of course, travelling.
Travel takes place on the map of Midnight, which is divided into hexagons, each representing roughly two miles.
Moving from one hex to another requires careful consideration of factors like the weather, your success in navigating (relying on your Orientation skill), the type of terrain, and more. Additionally, each hex may present unexpected encounters and events to challenge you.
At night, you will also have the option to set up camp. To end the day on a peaceful note, your camping skill will be especially important. And of course, you’ll need to feed yourself as well as your travelling companions!
Morkin is a table-top, solo-player game inspired by The Lords of Midnight, the strategy and adventure epic fantasy game created by Mike Singleton and first released for the ZX Spectrum in 1984. The Lords of Midnight is often ranked among the greatest role-playing and strategy games of the 1980s.
You will step into the role of Morkin as he embarks on his quest to destroy the Ice Crown. Played on a hexagonal map, the game blends role-playing elements with strategic exploration and adventure. All you will need to play Morkin is the book, a pencil, eraser, a few dice and your imagination.
Developed under licence from https://www.thelordsofmidnight.com/
Artwork by Miguel R. Mata (@miguelr.mata)
Layout & Graphic design by Esteban Iglesias (@estebaniglesias_pro) for nonserial (@nonserial_pro)