This post gives you a look between the covers of the forthcoming Into the Deep sourcebook for Numenera. Into the Deep comes out in 2016, but you can pre-order it through the Into the Ninth World Kickstarter, running through September 9th.
Earlier this week we gave you a look between the covers of Into the Night. That was, frankly, pretty easy, because Into the Night has been completed and goes on press this week—in contrast, Into the Deep is in the earliest stages of writing and development.
Nonetheless, with the Kickstarter campaign having safely passed its funding goal, we are in writing and development, and even have some of the first artwork in. So it’s not too early to share a bit of that book’s content with you!
On and Below the Ninth World’s Waters
If you imagine the wild and crazy creatures and discoveries that exist in our oceans today—and then crank up evolution, technology, and general weirdness—you start to get a sense of what might exist in the watery depths of the Ninth World.
We knew we wanted to give players a chance to discover this whole new area of the world for themselves. Thus began the idea for Into the Deep, our in-depth look at the cities, structures, creatures, and more that thrive and strive beneath the surface.
Here are just some of the amazing wonders you might discover as you travel Into The Deep:
Means of Travel
How does the Ninth World traveler safely leave the continent and make her way into the watery realms? This section explores traveling options—vehicles, mounts, and structures that sail, fly, dive, swim, and transport. Hire on for passage aboard the Silent Nyek, a hydrographic sub that drills along the ocean floor for a mysterious but valuable substance known as pallarin. Drop down through the deep-submergence door into the underwater city of Aropholis. Discover the hidden port in Kaparin, part of an ancient route of autonomous seafaring vessels.
Close to Shore
Some of the ocean’s wonders are close to the land. The Bauble, a half-submerged sphere-city, floats off the western shore. Further out, the Island of Undoing closes its jaws around its secrets every night, and opens them every morning to entice new treasure seekers. Ships bearing opportunities and supplies traverse these waters, but so do those carrying much more dangerous cargo.
Out to Sea
Those who are willing to travel further from shore can in return reap great knowledge and rewards. Follow the deep-sea orbit of Joria, the city that’s built on the shell of the behemoth grathu, a creature that rises to the surface only once every 50 years. Attempt to find the Nullified Harbor, which promises respite—and long life—for weary travelers. And enterprising characters may discover just how far the Octopoidal Queen’s tentacled palace truly reaches.
Unfathomable Depths
Sink down to the ocean floor and beyond, and that’s when things begin to get truly weird. Travel to the broodcities of Onisteles—living, growing cities that protect their inhabitants in a symbiotic relationship. Brave the sunken ruin of the City of Rust, where numenera lies fallow and enemies lie in wait. Ask the Violaceous Eye the meaning of life, and see if it answers you or destroys you.
Get the PDF with the Book!
Into the Deep comes out in 2016, but you can get a great deal on pre-ordering it through our current Into the Ninth World Kickstarter campaign, running through September 9th. Order the print book at the regular price and get the PDF version as well, along with an exclusive poster map (in print and PDF) and a special PDF supplement. Simply choose the JUST A BOOK backer level.
You may also be interested in the LOVER OF ALL BOOKS level, which offers Into the Deep plus a bunch of our forthcoming Numenera titles, along with a ton of great stretch goals we’ve already hit (and we’re adding more almost daily), at an incredible price.
Don’t Forget the Into the Night Free Preview!
Have you downloaded the free preview of Into the Night? We’re still months away from being able to share something like that for Into the Deep, but if you haven’t checked out the Into the Night preview it’s very much worth it. In addition to giving you a great sense of what the Into the Ninth World books are going to be like, it includes content, such as two complete creature descriptions, that you can use in your game right now!
