Pilgrimage of the Sun Guard
A downloadable Solo adventure game
Quests in King Arthur stories are about ideals, conflict and temptation.
Pilgrimage of the Sun Guard is a solo prompt-based journaling game where you create a Sun Guard and travel alone on a quest, attempting to hold to your Code until you reach the end, facing trials and complications along the way.
You are the last Sun Guard. Will you take up the mantle and ride the ancient roads?
About the game
Pilgrimage of the Sun Guard is a solo prompt-based roleplaying game about being a person of virtue going on a quest and enduring trials while attempting to hold to your Code. The PDF is fully bookmarked for ease of play.
Pilgrimage of the Sun Guard was created, designed and laid out by Amanda P.
What folks are saying about the game
PixeltheDM played the game on Twitch.
The Weekly Scroll reviewed the game:
"It was a delight to see the Sun Guard ascendant, and I look forward to playing it again! One of the first times a journal game caused me to sit back and re-read something I'd written again and again in awe.” - Pixel Harman
@Seedling Games: “ What’s really cool about this one is it captures a sense of the heroic and mythological that often doesn’t actually come through in TTRPGs. A lot of TTRPGs are nominally about going on a quest, but this one is really about going on a quest.“ - SeedlingGames
“I love this game! The character creation was one of the high points for me: you have 4 archetypes, heavily inspired by traditional knight tales and legends, and each of those with a clear distinction from one another, described in a minimalistic and yet effective and compelling way...On a mechanical level, it’s a rules-light yet deep game; on a narrative level, you get all the tools to give flesh to your character with simple steps; a beautiful game with an amazing theme that’s carried in every single detail.” - Armanda
Pilgrimage of the Sun Guard has a playlist
Thank you to Samantha Leigh (Blinking Birch Games) for the excellent playlist.
The playlist is available on:
Purchase
In order to download this Solo adventure game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $7 USD. You will get access to the following files:
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Community Copies
If you can't afford a copy of this game, help yourself to a community copy.
- Each PDF sale adds 1 copy.
- Every $5 of tips adds 1 copy
Ratings and reviews are always appreciated.
Development log
- Thank you for supporting this ZiMo ProjectFeb 28, 2022
- Character SheetFeb 21, 2022
- Major Update: Proofreading and SuchFeb 18, 2022
- Pilgrimage of the Sun Guard marches onFeb 13, 2022
- Thank You ☀️Feb 06, 2022
- Today is the First Day of Zine MonthFeb 01, 2022
- Available now!Jan 31, 2022
- Pilgrimage of the Sun Guard - Comes out TomorrowJan 30, 2022
Comments
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I really have been enjoying this game, however, I purchased a printed copy from LFOSR and they never sent me the copy; apparently LFOSR has gone out of business? Is there any other source to obtain a printed copy of this game? It sucks to be out the money for printed copy, but it is even more sad not to be able to purchase a printed copy in general.
Thank you for reaching out. I just followed up with my contact information for LFOSR because that’s unacceptable to me. In terms of Pilgrimage going back into print, I am looking at Lulu potentially for print on demand.
Update! I received a notice and tracking number for my order of Pilgrimage of the Sun Guard from LFOSR, so they are fulfilling the order finally after 3 and a half months, but I'm so happy to know that I'll soon be receiving a physical copy. LFOSR quality is one of a kind, so I know that actual item will be first class.
Awesome. I messaged him directly to address it. I am still sorry you had this happen but am glad it’s resolved.
Chose this Solo TTRPG as the first for my new actual play series and had a wonderful experience!
that’s awesome! thanks for letting me know
This was really fun to play, a guide to an epic tale of a solemn pilgrimage and the deeds performed in its undertaking. A very enjoyable journaling game.
that’s wonderful! I am glad you enjoyed it.
This was a neat game. I just finished a playthrough, though I flavored it by imagining the Sun Guard as a tribe of Mandalorians and the various stages as planets in the galaxy. It worked out rather well! Looking forward to trying this again!
That’s such a neat idea and makes so much sense! Thank you for sharing this with me. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
This game is awesome, thank you for making it ❤
Thank you! I am so glad you enjoyed it.
Hi Amanda! I purchased your game two months ago as part of the TTRPGs for reproductive rights bundle. I just tried to downlod it from itch.io and I don't find it! I only have access to the character sheet... Could you please help me ? My email is lbanguet@gmail.com
I accidentally made the downloadable file hidden, fixed now
this solo ttrpg is very well designed and simply drips with personality. The vibes are immaculate and very fun. Reminds me of the Green Knight !
Thank you for your kind words! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
I really enjoyed playing Pilgrimage of the Sun Guard, especially the difficulty of trying to decide if i should continue my task but break my code.
I made a short video review:
A very flavorful and engaging journaling game. The resource management and variety of scenarios to run into made me excited for each journal entry. My only critique is that with a good roll of resources plus your 6 units of time, it's fairly easy to avoid breaking your code. I also wish the penalties for corruption were more punishing, but the optional rules the game includes can help increase difficulty in that regard.
Overall though, totally worth a try for the journey it allows you to tell.
Thank you for this feedback! Glad you enjoyed the game overall and thank you for checking it out
Playlist created by Blinking Birch games.
Thanks to the Weekly Scroll for featuring Pilgrimage of the Sun Guard