# Empire of the Petal Throne tags: #game/rpg/empireofthepetalthrone ![[Empire of the Petal Throne (cover).png|300]] Empire of the Petal Throne is a fantasy role-playing game that transports players to the exotic world of Tékumel. This rich and complex setting is inspired by a blend of Mesoamerican, Indian, and Middle Eastern cultures. ## Summary The game is set in the city-state of Tsolyánu, a place filled with political intrigue, ancient traditions, and arcane magic. Players take on the roles of adventurers, soldiers, scholars, and spies, navigating a world filled with ancient ruins, mysterious creatures, and powerful factions. ## Core Die Resolution Mechanics At the heart of Empire of the Petal Throne is a percentile dice system. Players roll two ten-sided dice to generate a number between 1 and 100. The result is then compared to a target number that represents the difficulty of a task. Rolling under the target number means success, while rolling over means failure. Some actions may require additional dice rolls for damage or special effects. Combat is tactical and rich, employing a combination of character attributes, skills, equipment, and situational factors. Magic is unique and highly thematic, with spells and rituals that reflect the lore of Tékumel. ## References - Empire of the Petal Throne - Tita's House of Games | DriveThruRPG.com: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/91110/Empire-of-the-Petal-Throne - Empire of the Petal Throne - M.A.R. Barker | RPGGeek: https://rpggeek.com/rpgitem/43762/empire-petal-throne - Empire of the Petal Throne: The World of Tékumel - Tékumel Foundation: http://www.tekumelfoundation.org/ - Empire of the Petal Throne Review - Grognardia: http://grognardia.blogspot.com/2008/12/retrospective-empire-of-petal-throne.html - Empire of the Petal Throne Gameplay Overview - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=examplelink