Skyrealms of Jorune
| Publisher(s) | SkyRealms Publishing, later Chessex |
|---|---|
| Publication date |
1984 (1st edition) 1985 (2nd edition) 1992 (3rd edition) |
| Genre(s) | Science fiction, Science fantasy |
1984 (1st edition) 1985 (2nd edition)
Skyrealms of Jorune is a science-fantasy role-playing game. It is set among the Skyrealms – floating "islands" of earth levitated by mysterious crystals in the crust of an alien planet. Three editions of the game were published from 1984 until 1992, but all are currently out of print. The buildings, races, and bizarre creatures of Jorune were brought to life by the realistic artwork of illustrator Miles Teves.
Skyrealms of Jorune was based on a science-fantasy background (of the planetary romance subtype) created by Andrew Leker, initially for a high school writing assignment. The setting was somewhat comparable to the Barsoom of the John Carter novels of Edgar Rice Burroughs, in that it was a barbaric fantasy world populated by sword-wielding heroes who encountered strange alien beings and technologies. It also has elements of the intricate fantasy worlds of Jack Vance.
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