The Exile Princes

The Exile Princes is a story-focused, procedural RPG built for short playthroughs. As a knight in the Exile Realms, you gather companions and fighters to secure victory for your house. You begin in service to the land’s current lords, then build power and influence to put your faction at the head of every city, through strength or guile.

The Exile Realms

Procedurally generated worlds and cities make each playthrough different. Your travels may take you to forest altars, dungeons, fortified manors, ruined chapels, bandit camps and stone circles. As you journey, city-states squabble, hold events, raid and declare wars, changing the world around you.

The setting draws on medieval artwork and includes blemmyes, grotesques, cockatrices, wood sprites and other creatures adapted from medieval imagery. The interface uses text readouts, simple tile-based maps, decision screens and battle-stat displays, with graphics based on medieval artwork.

Lead and rule

Combat uses a simple turn-based system with an exhaustion mechanic, creating quick tactical choices. You can become a city’s leader through election or conquest, then hold court to deliver justice and develop your lands. Tournaments and feasts provide opportunities to increase your prestige and gain skills.

Houses and difficulty

Choose from four factions, each with unique military units and bonuses: the heroic Phoenixes, the exploration-driven Scholars, the militaristic Generals and the wealthy Wyrms. Five difficulty settings range from the relaxed exploration of John Mandeville mode, through the classic Moriaen RPG experience, to the ultra-tough Silence mode for a tougher roguelike-style challenge.

Companions and romances

Generated characters come from six companion classes and have varied traits, stories, quests, interests and opinions about the world. Nameable pets add further possibilities for building a found family of companions and allies. Party members may begin romances with you or with one another, unlocking unique interactions as those relationships develop.

Tavern songs

The game includes a set of 12 tavern songs that give the Exile Realms setting a folkloric soundtrack.