First off, we'd like to apologise as things have fallen a bit behind schedule. The editing process has taken a bit longer than expected, but we wanted to make sure we were getting the right level of polish before we release the game.
Sisterhood Core Rulebook: Accessibility Version Release!
On that, we are happy to say that editing on the Core Rulebook is complete, and we are releasing our plaintext Accessibility Version today! You should receive an email shortly and have this distributed to your BackerKit accounts, ready to check out.
Progress Updates
So, where are we with the rest of the project so far? Here's a quick overview:
Dice sets are in production!
Final files for the Screen, Battlemaps and Token Sheets are with the manufacturers in China, about to head into production.
The Core Rulebook layout is being finalised (hoping to have a PDF version released soon)
The Five Horsemen and The Last Judgement are in Editing
As always, thank you for your patience. We are working hard to make sure this is the best game possible, and want to make sure it does these hardboiled nuns justice.
Final day of Ion Heart Multiplayer!
If you're looking for more roleplay games, we are in our final day of crowdfunding for Ion Heart Multiplayer! Head over and check it out below. If you back now, you'll receive a free Mech Miniature!
Remember to join our community Discord to hang out with us and an awesome community of folks: https://discord.gg/StcqgYjv7u.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support. Until next month! Team Parable
Now live on Backerkit, ION Heart Multiplayer RPG is the follow up to last years ION Heart Solo RPG. In spite of the name, ION Heart Multiplayer will feature Multiplayer, Solo, and a GM-Less group mode. There's something for everyone!
"Prepare to blast off into the stars with your friends! Explore the universe with your mech-companion in this cosy TTRPG where conflict can be resolved as much with warmth as weapons.
Following the release of the ION Heart Solo Roleplaying Game, this campaign launches the lo-fi Mech-filled world of ION Heart into Multiplayer hyperdrive. Step back in time to the direct aftermath of the Emergence War, where you will help your Mechs, and each other, find a place in this new post-war world."
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We are still moving along all according to plan, but wanted to share an exciting production update with you all. Sisterhood Dice have gone into production! After finishing up the tooling process, we've looked over the custom engraving and approved for these to go ahead.
These colours are not final, but we should be receiving updated samples soon, so we can show off the marbling effects soon:
Test Samples of the Nun Dice
Test Samples of the Demon Dice - Colours not final!
Tests Samples of the Angel Dice - Coliurs not final!
We're also very close to placing the other accessories into production, including the screen, token sheets and battlemaps, so hopefully we will have more to show you soon!
Remember to join our community Discord to hang out with us and an awesome community of folks: https://discord.gg/StcqgYjv7u.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support. Until next month! Team Parable
The team has been hard at work, writing, testing, and murmuring blessings as work continues on the books! A quick update on where we are at - the core rulebook is currently in its second pass of editing and we are hoping, after this is complete, to release a plaintext accessibility version of the game. We are very excited for you to get your hands on the full game and to start punching some demons.
We are getting The Five Horsemen and The Last Judgement prepared for editing as soon as the Core Rulebook is complete, and wanted to give you a preview of what's inside. Our first sneak peek is taking a look at War and the Mission in the Five Horsemen expansion. Here's a quick synopsis of what to expect:
“The land belongs to the people, and the people to it. We must fight to keep it this way.”
Laywoman Joan Vérany
The war tore the land and its people apart, leaving wounds that may never close. An unassuming French town calls for an end to War’s continued advances, and the Sisterhood answers. Home to the holy relic and symbol of hope, the pommel of Joan of Arc’s sword, it is closely guarded at the heart of this walled town, and the Hounds of War are ready to lay siege in order to claim it. Can the Sisters prepare the town in time and repel the invaders?
We were very excited to bring a siege story to Sisterhood, where players could interact with the town in a variety of ways to stage their own heavy metal version of The Seven Samurai. Its a departure from the more clandestine operations of the Sisterhood and will see the Sisters having to step up to lead the locals against an array of apocalyptic forces led by the Army of the Apocalypse. The mercenary nature of this cult means they are not above outsourcing violence, and have taken a warrior from their counterpart cult of the Bloodhounds - a Beserker.
Looking for that 'they have a cave troll' moment, this musclebound giant is a titan of violent rage andextremely dangerous on the battlefield. Will your Sisters be able to stop them?
That's all the heavy metal horror we have for you right now, but will have more updates soon! Remember to join our community Discord to hang out with us and an awesome community of folks: https://discord.gg/StcqgYjv7u
Want more TTRPGs to play? Check Out Ion Heart Multiplayer!
The Launch Party for Ion Heart Multiplayer has been updated with new information, artwork, and an option to reserve your pledge for an extra reward! Ion Heart Multiplayer is a tabletop roleplaying game where you take on the role of a Pilot and Mech in a post-war galaxy. Jet off to new worlds, explore the far reaches of the Astral Union, and fight back against evil corporations and biomechanical aliens to help preserve the newfound peace. Want to know more? Check out the link to Launch Party below:
Over the festive season, we have taken a bit of a break and now are back and racing to get your games to you. The Sisterhood rulebook final testing and editing is underway. As we’ve progressed the game and had your feedback (on our discord here: https://discord.gg/StcqgYjv7u), we’ve made a tonne of improvements that mean the final development has taken us a bit longer than expected - we will provide an updated delivery as soon as we can.
Both story books, The Five Horsemen and Judgement Day, are being finished up with sacrilegious ruin and holy showdowns aplenty, with our art team finishing up the last pieces to bring these books to life.
Production-wise, the longest leadtime items, the CROSS Combat Kit and dice, will be starting production very shortly in China, with our trusted partners primed to make these kick-ass components.
As well as the release of SISTERHOOD, 2026 is shaping up to be a really exciting year at Parable Games.
Full Releases
ION Heart: A Lo-Fi Solo Mech TTRPG - Relax into your own story of interstellar exploration. Create a pilot and their mech best friend and sail the stars with. Discover planets, solar systems and cultures of your own making in the peaceful galaxy of the Astral Union. Currently shipping out to our last backers and will be released at retail in the coming months.
SHIVER: Corporate - The latest, and craziest, Shiver expansion sees you take on an intern role at the horrifically dystopian Cornwell Consolidated. Grab your lanyard and discover the literal colleagues from hell. Due for release Q2 2026
The Grim Gazette - Play the life of a Victorian adventurer from cradle to grave in this haunting 5-part story. Set in a Gothic Victorian world where danger lurks in every shadow. Due for release Q3 2026
Upcoming Crowdfunding Campaigns
ION HEART: Pin Badges- Want to show your mech support in style? These premium enamel pin badges are coming to Backerkit as part of Pintopia 2026 in just 3 weeks!
AND MORE! We have two exciting new, unannounced, projects coming later this year. The first will make you Shiver with excitement as the veil thins, whilst in the second you will really want to gang up with friends as the cosmos trembles!
As a small company, we really appreciate all of your support - whether it is backing our projects, talking about our games on social media, coming to see us at shows, or, more importantly, just playing our games! The coming year is going to be the BIGGEST year ever for Parable Games, so it is amazing to have you all on the journey with us!
