FREE to Play Fri Nights 8 PM to 11ish PM EST  No experience necessary... we can teach you how to play Dune: Adventures in the Imperium. a 2d20 RPG by Modiphius. Arrakis... Desert Planet.  "Houses of Blood and Sand" The Dune: Adventures in the Imperium 2d20 roleplaying game takes you into a far future beyond anything you have imagined, where fear is the mind-killer... so be sure to keep your wits about you. The Imperium is a place of deadly duels, feudal politics, and mysterious abilities. Noble houses constantly politic for power, influence, and vengeance in a universe where a blade can change the fortunes of millions. Build your house, carve your place in the universe, and fight for the Imperial throne. Take your characters on a journey through the worlds of the seminal Dune sci-fi book series from Frank Herbert, his son Brian Herbert, and Kevin J. Anderson, becoming elite agents working for noble houses where mentats, swordmasters, spies, Bene Gesserit sisters, devious advisors, or even desert Fremen join together to follow your House banner.  Proposed group will be a Minor House on Arrakis, before the events of Dune the Novel, probably non-canon play  for maximum player agency. In the fictional chronology of Frank Herbert's universe, Paul Atreides (later known as Muad'Dib) arrived on Arrakis in the year 10,191 A.G. We will start 11 years prior.  Adventures determined by player choices within the Imperium setting of the year 10,180 sandbox. (11 Years before Paul Atredides arrived in the Canon Frank Herbert Setting.) I will start with a hand-tailored scenario, mixed with a few published modules then go to a full RP sandbox mode as players grow in system mastery. Players so far: (2 total, looking for 3 more) It is expected that the majority of the action will occur on Arrakis, the desert world that controls the Spice Melange, necessary for Interstellar travel...but the players have requested the ability to go to other planets for a variety of experiences on various missions. 18+ Mature themes.  It's probably going to be gritty as befits the setting of Dune.   As long as the people are reasonable and fun to be around, we will welcome you. Looking for three more players, to bring the total to five maximum players. We will be starting Session Zero / House setup, this friday evening, 8 PM EST US Time. Episode 1 is scheduled in a week: EP 1. Shattered Oasis - The Stone of the Fremen.  The desert winds of Arrakis whisper of a grave disturbance. Within the heart of your house's territory, an ancient and revered Fremen artifact has been desecrated. As tensions rise and suspicions brew, you must navigate the treacherous sands and uncover the truth behind this audacious act. Will you restore balance and honor, or will the sands of time bury your house's legacy forever? The fate of your house and the fragile peace with the Fremen hang in the balance. Prepare for intrigue, conflict, and discovery as you delve into the mystery of The Shattered Oasis.