Cults of RuneQuest: The Lunar Way

• 15 new playable Lunar cults.
• Unique magic governed by the phases of the moon.
• Detailed rules for career progression.

This expansion for the Cults of RuneQuest series offers a detailed look at the empire and its dark history. You only need the core RuneQuest rules to play.

The Power of the Red Goddess

Choose one of fifteen cults for your companions. Worship the goddess herself or unleash chaos with the Crimson Bat 🦇. Each faction provides unique abilities, skills, and Rune magic.

Magic in the Rhythm of the Sky

Master a completely new magic system. Your power waxes and wanes exactly according to the phases of the moon. This new mechanic brings unexpected twists and tactical advantages to your game.

The Path to Absolute Power

Develop your hero from a simple initiate to a mighty Rune Lord. This manual gives you precise rules for career progression. Forge a warrior who will reliably impose the empire's will upon your enemies!

The book is in English.

I believe in the Red Goddess, Mistress of Life and Death

Cults of RuneQuest: The Lunar Way is the player’s guide to the deities of the Red Moon. Each cult dives deep into the mysterious and misunderstood Lunar gods, and provides mechanics for each of their cults to create your RuneQuest adventurer.

15 brand new cults, including Jakaleel the Witch, the Goddess of Youth Teelo Norri, the Chaos demon known as the Crimson Bat, and the Red Goddess herself—all playable for the first time!

An expanded treatment of the cult of the Seven Mothers.

Rules to create brand-new RuneQuest adventurers belonging to these cults, detailing the skills, passions, spirit magic, and Rune magic each cult offers.

Details of the unique organization, history, and nature of each cult.

A new and unique Lunar magic system, plus expanded rules for Lunar sorcery, and the unique way Lunar Rune spells are affected by the phases of the Red Moon.

Rules for how your adventurer can grow into a God-talker, Rune Priestess, or even a mighty Rune Lord.

The history of the Lunar gods, the Lunar Empire, the Red Emperor, and details for adventuring on the surface of the Red Moon itself.

This supplement can be used with the RuneQuest core rules, or combined with other Cults of RuneQuest books to create a RuneQuest adventurer belonging to multiple cults.