Embrace the Soul of Gaming
Overview
Game Phylactery is a small, dedicated group of Game Masters and organizers that believe that games are essential as a friendship building and storytelling medium above all others. we come from many walks of live, but we all unite to bring you the best experiences we can, and we hope you will enjoy our games.
Origins 2026
Check out our games at Origins this year: Origins Catalogue
RPGs
Mortal Plane Improv
“But John!” I hear you say, “Aren’t all RPGs a form of Improv?” Now look here kiddo, there’s improv, and then there’s Improv. In this game, you will get to put me, the GM on the spot, and see how I adapt to your demands on the fly. The rules are simple. each player will be asked, in a circle, for a number of elements. they can say anything their heart desires. then after all elements have been written down, the players will create characters, and we will begin playing. I, as the game master, will need to incorporate all your elements into a coherent and enjoyable one shot, or your money back (this is a free event.). You up for a wild and reckless time? (The mortal plane is a high fantasy setting, but it is flexible if you desire to introduce off the cuff elements.)
LARPs
Murder of the Transcontinental
A murder has happened, and no one has gotten off the train, will this be the last Murder on the Transcontinental?
Speakeasy of Lies
It’s the roaring 20s, the booze flows free (under the table, obviously), the economy is booming, and the US is poised like never before as a world superpower. within the city of New York, a small speakeasy has a steady business and a stern overlord. What will happen this night? only time will tell…
No Fighting in the War Room
When the fate of humanity is on the line, can our Fearless Leaders™ work with the Best and Brightest™ to prevent the End of the World?
The Trouble at Pub 2
It’s Halloween night, the business trickle into Pub 2, and everyone is gearing up for a relaxing evening, and a little more wheeling and dealing, with any luck nothing will go wrong, or perhaps it already has and no one has found out yet?
Boardroom of Lies
Ahead of the most consequential shareholder meeting in the history of Volkov Industries, numerous parties vie for control in backroom deals.
The Seance of Drake Manor
a remote hotel is hosting a seance attracting spiritualists, fortune tellers, witches, and the mystically inclined to attend from all over the world. Last week the mysterious disappearance of a Miss Dianne has caused a small stir, where did she go, and if foul play is at hand, who dissappeared her?
The Once and Future Regicide
The King is dead. or at least he will be by the end of the night, or so the Oracle says. Against all advice the king has proceeded with the royal gala, he considers the politics at play here to be more important than even his own life. Who will make the deals they need? Who will make a grab for power? And will anyone be able to stop… The once and future Regicide
Archived Games
These are some games from past cons, feel free to read about them, and look for us at Origins 2025 and River City Con 2025
RPGs
Star Wars: A Simple Job
a simple job, what could possibly go wrong?
The Fall of King’s Step
The city of King’s Step is about be attacked by an unstoppable hoard, who will be? Saviour? Oportunist? Dictator? all will be revealed during the Fall of King’s Step
Manor of Lies
Infiltrate a party, find the leak, and plug the leak. should be simple for spies of your calibur
Sea of Lies
Gain access to the cruise ship, find the lost inheritors of the Volkov fortune, and gather any intel you can.
Daemon’s Reach
In the grim darkness of the 41st millenium, there is only war. Even withing the borders of the Empire, Heretics and Demonic cults seek to undo the light of the God Emperor. You, new initiates, are all that stands between humanity and the forces of choas.
House of Betrayal
Explore a sinister and mysterious house on the hill. Face horrors, betrayals, and fears in this explorative, horror themed RPG adventure where anything can happen.
Mountain of Lies
An agent, thought lost has resurfaced, can you rescue him before he disappears again? do you have what it takes to scale The Mountain of Lies?
LARPs
all are being played currently
Other
Yu-gi-oh: Draft of Ages
It’s time to Duel!