Everyday Arcana by Evil Genius Games

12/06/2026

How to run adventures in the Shadow Surrounding setting for Everyday Arcana? Here's part 1 of the excerpt on ideas for running adventures in LA. 🪄

The City of Angels, La-La Land, City of Champions, the Big Orange; it doesn’t matter what one refers to the large Californian city, it is guaranteed that at least someone will get the reference. Situated on California’s west coast, this large metro area is home to over ten million people of all types. As many as two-hundred twenty-four languages are spoken in the metro area during the last census count, with as many more being added daily as more Travelers crossed over.

Originally inhabited by the Tongva peoples, the area was later claimed by Juan Rodriguez Cabarillo for Spain in 1542 during the reign of Charles V. It is posited during the time of the Tongva peoples, various and assorted Travelers may have crossed into the region and lived among the First Nations peoples. In 1781, the city was established on the Tongva site known as Yaangva.

11/05/2026

Today we get an excerpt from Shadows Surrounding regarding travelers from other worlds

Crossing Over - Creature vs. Traveler
The vast majority of confirmed crossings have been traced to an area containing a leyline, or where multiple lines intersect. Most of the time these individuals have been referred to as ‘Travelers’, as opposed to the myriad of derogatory names that have floated about various populations. There exist, however, other types that lack sentient thought, which have been referred to as ‘creature’ or ‘monster’.

A multitude of types have been noted, many described as ‘classical fantasy’, such as elves, dwarves, and the like. These individuals possess sentient thought in the traditional sense, and for the purposes of Shadows Surrounding, are considered playable origins. Others are noted as being of classical mythological ‘monsterous’ origins, such as minotaurs or medusa. For the purposes of Shadows Surrounding, these types will be solely encounters for Everyday Heroes.
Memories
Documentation notes prior to the Atlanta Incident that when a Traveler had crossed over, very little of their memory remained, having left it back at their point of origin. Simple information, such as name and age, is carried over; more detailed information such as land of origin or fine details of what they had been doing prior tend to not follow with the Traveler.

Following events in 2014, culminating with the Atlanta Incident, it is believed now post-Atlanta more information is retained by a Traveler, and they simply have temporary amnesia and confusion due to magical energy backlash when crossing realms. Incidents in 2023 recorded by OSPA teams note a return of partial memories by those who have arrived prior to 2014. Travelers arriving post-2014 are being noted with more frequency as having more memories than their earlier counterparts.

14/04/2026

When a mortal dies, their soul travels to the Underworld for processing by the many spirits that live there, but some souls do not cross over easily, and some even return to the land of the living! Play as agents, both mortal and spirit, sent to capture these lost souls, or play as an escaped soul!
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20/02/2026

Hey all! After last week's post about the Baby Duck Cafe, we want to hear about all the cool locations you plan to add to your own games!

What businesses, neighborhoods, hang-out spots, or weird magical loci are you cooking up?

16/02/2026

I have a surprise for you all today! Here is a snippet from Shadows Surrounding - the default setting for Everyday Arcana.

Baby Duck Cafe 🦆
Step into Baby Duck Cafe, a quaint and welcoming coffee shop nestled amidst the hustle and bustle of the bustling modern world. Step inside and be transported to a warm and cozy environment where people from all walks of life gather to enjoy a moment of relaxation and delicious coffee.

However, behind the cafe's unassuming facade lies a hidden secret. Behind a discreet door lies a Speakeasy, a haven for magic. Here, you will find goblins, elves, gnomes, and dwarfs, all seeking refuge from the mundane world. This Speak Easy provides a unique opportunity for those seeking to make connections with others of their kind. It is a space where like-minded individuals can congregate, share their experiences, and forge friendships that transcend the boundaries between worlds.

By stepping into the hidden Speakeasy, you can embark on magical adventures and uncover the secrets that lie beyond. Connect with people from the other side of the realm, expand your horizons, and discover a world of possibilities.

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30/01/2026

Hey, all! I'm thinking about urban fantasy heroes today.

If you could make any hero you can think of for an Everyday Arcana game, what would it be? Would they be magical in nature, or be a normal person in a strange world?

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23/01/2026

As we gear back up for Everyday Arcana, we want to hear from you!

Once you’ve got the rules in your hands, what kind of setting would you want to run at your table? 🕹️🎥📚

Share your ideas in the comments—we’re excited to see what you come up with!

🤔Me personally... I am thinking the Blade trilogy would be great for this!

16/01/2026

Now here's a mash-up: When Everyday Arcana meets Intergalactic Heroes, you get... Intergalactic Arcana?!

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Inspiration art by LiliiaSokolova

09/01/2026

Hey all! We haven't forgotten you or Everyday Arcana. Soon I will be back to work on it, and then I can post more updates for you!

- Goober

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23/06/2025

Last chance! Our Return of the Living Dead Kickstarter ends tomorrow. Pledge now!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/evilgeniusgames/return-of-the-living-dead-official-ttrpg