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Candlelight Inquisition RPG

@candlelightrpg.bsky.social
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Upcoming Gothic Noir Tabletop RPG candlelightinquisition.com Join us on Discord! discord.gg/4wHxSdqDPY Game Design : Will Fisher Art : Anton Gerasimov (artstation.com/aa07)

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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The time is come. Candlelight Inquisition shipped out Kickstarter backer rewards today!
Shipping boxes and material scattered in a dining room.Shipping boxes in the back of a car.
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Something is here.
Book titled "Candlelight Inquisition" with boxes behind it.
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Candlelight Inquisition is now part of its first bundle: RPGTrader's d6-only bundle. Check it out!
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
A reminder that my TTRPG about investigation, intrigue, and introspection in a gritty, industrial empire of conspiracy and occult mystery is available now in digital format. www.drivethrurpg.com//product/577... Learn more + other store links at CandlelightInquisition.com
[Text] Candlelight Inquisition, New Indie Investigation RPG, Core PDF Out Now [Image] A book cover featuring a woman in uniform standing with a candle in the foreground, as shadowy robed figures gather and sneer around a table in the background.
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
itch.io/s/197691/can... The 25% off launch sale ends TODAY at midnight! (CT)
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Candlelight Inquisition PDF Launch Sale by Black Mouth Cur Gamecraft
A bundle by Black Mouth Cur Gamecraft, $17.50 for Ouroboric Rail [Casefile for Candlelight Inquisition: Quickstart] [PDF], Candlelight Inquisition [PDF]
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
We raised $74.50 for local Austin charities at our TTRPG's launch party! Thank you to everyone who came and participated, and thanks again to Tiny Minotaur for the space.
[Text] At Candlelight Inquisition's launch party raffle, we raised $74.50 for local Charities. -$33.53 to Mobile Loaves and Fishes, -$33.53 to Central Texas Food Bank, -$7.45 to Austin Pets Alive! [Image] Blurred image of handdrawn art on a table
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
The Core PDF is launching today, and we are celebrating with a launch party hosted by Tiny Minotaur, ATX. There will be demo games, a charity raffle, a chance to pre-order the hardcover. Starts 7 PM CT at 2701 E. Cesar Chavez Austin, TX 78702. www-tinyminotaur-com.filesusr.com/html/e571ad_...
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
youtube.com/shorts/3vKVq... The core PDF of Candlelight Inquisition, our gothic-noir investigation RPG, is coming out August 5th (that's tomorrow!) To celebrate, we having a launch party hosted by Tiny Minotaur in downtown ATX at 7 PM. Details in comments.
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Candlelight Inquisition PDF and Launch Party TOMORROW (Aug 5th)
YouTube video by Black Mouth Cur Gamecraft
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Continuing my quest to bring Candlelight Inquisition: Quickstart PDF to more storefronts. The Quickstart of my RPG [ rpg-trader.com/products/782... ] and the casefile Ouroboric Rail [ rpg-trader.com/products/782... ] are both now available on RPGTrader.
Candlelight Inquisition: Quickstart [is] now on RPGTrader [Shows digital store front with two RPG book covers "Ouroboric Rail" and "Candlelight Inquisition: Quickstart"]
https://rpg-trader.com/creator/1478/black-mouth-cur-gamecraft
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
While the hardcover got delayed, I'm on a mission to put our PDF games on every storefront. Today is one of the biggest RPG storefronts. Candlelight Inquisition: Quickstart and the Ouroboric Rail casefile are now on DriveThruRPG! www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Sad News: The hardcover of Candlelight Inquisition will NOT be releasing August 5th as originally planned. Due to major problems with our printer, it will be shipping out late September at my estimate. But the PDF will still release Aug 5th! More details in thread. www.youtube.com/shorts/uSs-C...
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Candlelight Inquisition TTRPG | Printing Problems...
YouTube video by Black Mouth Cur Gamecraft
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Badly promote your TTRPG: "Candlelight Inquisition" is an RPG about being sad after learning about politics.
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
www.youtube.com/shorts/LilPt... Continuing my short-form series on how to play the Candlelight Inquisition Quickstart. I'm still new to this format, but I think its a good way to spread word about the investigation RPG. Let me know if you all have any advice to make these videos better!
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Ctz. Ixhanv teaches Edge (3/X) | Candlelight Inquisition: Quickstart | #ttrpg
YouTube video by Black Mouth Cur Gamecraft
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Storytellers Forge @stforgestudios.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Check out our latest blog post, a written interview with the creator of Candlelight Inquisition, Will Fish! www.storytellersforge.com/blog/2bmuuzj...
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Candlelight Inquistion
Candlelight Inquisition is a “Gothic Noir” indie tabletop roleplaying game designed for a game master and 1 to 4 players. Engage in investigation, social-political intrigue, and wrestle with your char...
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
I've laminated all the character sheets I had printed - they are ready to send out for backer rewards once I get the books!
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Sword & Key @swordandkey.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Sword & Key is proud to present a game feature of Candlelight Inquisition TODAY at 10am PT / 1pm ET on twitch.tv/sword_and_key @candlelightrpg.bsky.social is a gothic noir indie ttrpg and this oneshot will feature a story using the quick-start rules for the game! #ttrpg #actualplay #ap
Promotional image with a foggy white over black background. The title Candlelight Inquisition: Shadows in the Fog Game Preview is at the top, bracketed by the Sword & Key crossed logo in black and white. Cast photos for Anniek, Baker, Eva, and Lady Dame, plus their names, are below. At the bottom of the image is the text “Sunday at 10am Pacific / 7pm CET. Twitch.tv/sword_and_key”
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
youtube.com/shorts/TD23y... Continuing my first attempt at short form video series: posting them to youtube now!
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Ctz. Ixhanv teaches Archetypes (2/X)
YouTube video by Black Mouth Cur Gamecraft
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Quickstart Tutorial Part 1: Character Sheet Overview. (I'm trying short form video stuff for the first time, so bear with me if its a little silly!)
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
QuickStart here: black-mouth-cur-gamecraft.itch.io/candlelight-...
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Sword & Key @swordandkey.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Sword & Key is pleased to present Shadows in the Fog, a preview of Candlelight Inquisition, a new gothic noir TTRPG of intrigue, investigation, and introspection! Catch this special one-shot this Sunday at 10am PT!
A grey fog swirly background for a game promotion of Candlelight Inquisition called Shadows in the Fog (game preview). The players are Anniek, Baker Eva, and Lady Dame. The game is running this coming Sunday at 10am Pacific/1pm Eastern/7pm CET on twitch.tv/sword_and_key
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Our friends at Sword & Key are streaming a one-shot of Candlelight Inquisition this Sunday. I hear they are planning on orchestrating a conspiracy in game, I'm excited to see how it goes.
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
We will have a Vendor Booth at TFEST, a game con in the greater Austin area, Aug 7th to 9th. This is JUST after our release, so come pick up a fresh hardcover or just to chat. You can also try out the RPG by signing up for a one shot at tabletop.events/conventions/...
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
I about to print a new promotional flyer to use leading up to the full release and after. What do y'all think?
[Flyer intended for print] Candlelight Inquisition: Investigation, intrigue, introspection. A pen & paper RPG, CandlelightInquisition.com
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
We've got the hard proof. Sending it back with some color revisions so the dark images show up better.
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
One premade party of seekers is Occult Crimes Unit XI. Should a sorcerous cabal warp living memories to obscure some grave conspiracy, it is the duty of these inquisitors to find and stop them. They are included with our recently released casefile: black-mouth-cur-gamecraft.itch.io/ourobic-rail...
[Summary] Occult Crimes Unit XI: a squad of inquisitors including the zealous exorcist Kahara, the cynical coroner Oadram Bau, the wise Veteran Ulenhof, and the ruthless detective Vatiaha Tsamis.
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Learn more at bmcur.com
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jimothaniel.bsky.social @jimothaniel.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
My haul from FreeRPGDay. I got to play the bottom one—Candlelight Inquisition—with its lead (and I believe SOLE) designer. He seemed pretty cool, and it seems like a pretty fun game so far, so I’d recommend anyone who’s into RPGs or curious about them to check it out at @candlelightrpg.bsky.social
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
We gave away copies of the Quickstart at Dragon's Lair ATX (they were kind enough to let us use their printer.) I am happy to say all 20 were taken.
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Quick start is now out! You can find more info here: candlelightinquisition.com
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Long Dog Dice @longdogdice.com · 26/06/2026
As I approach the final stretch in finishing the dice for the current Kickstarter project, I realize I never shared the photo of the one I finished in May! 100 d6s for @candlelightrpg.bsky.social all tucked into their box before delivery 🥰
A cardboard box with multiple visible layers of d6 resin dice. The pips are simplistic eye symbols, with a custom stylized logo on the 6 face, all inked in bright silver. The resin is a transparent blueish-grey with wisps of blank ink and an opaque shimmery darker blue swirled throughout.
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Geek Native @geeknative.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Candlelight Inquisition brings atmospheric gothic noir and psychological investigation to the tabletop with a sharp, narrative system. Here is an early look at this bleak indie RPG. #TTRPG
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Candlelight Inquisition review: gothic noir and collaborative mystery
An early look at Candlelight Inquisition, an independent horror RPG from Will Fish that swaps tactical combat simulation for collaborative, psychological mystery.
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
@geeknative.bsky.social was kind enough to write us a review! www.geeknative.com/238617/candl...
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Candlelight Inquisition review: gothic noir and collaborative mystery
An early look at Candlelight Inquisition, an independent horror RPG from Will Fish that swaps tactical combat simulation for collaborative, psychological mystery.
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
On June 27, we will be at Free RPG Day at Dragon’s Lair ATX. There will be copies of the Quickstart booklet given away. Additionally we have a special announcement coming soon, stay tuned! Learn more at CandlelightInquisition.com
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Ghosts
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
I am learning a lot about the printing process as we near production of Candlelight Inquisition. Its been a challenge, I started the process getting quotes like $40 a book. But its been satisfying to see how learnings and negotiation have dropped the price substantially.
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Clocks!
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
As we get closer to launch, I'm ramping up the community building on our DISCORD. discord.gg/4wHxSdqDPY. Join to follow development more closely, talk design, and create mysteries together.
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Join the Candlelight Inquisition RPG Discord Discord Server!
Gothic Noir Indie RPG - Follow Candlelight Inquisition's development and converse with other Seekers | 46 members
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Here’s some upcoming events!
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
The designer's curse of having a project go into print. The game is about to go to public but ideas on how to make the design better keep going. They say "Perfect is the enemy of good." Its a good game and its going out there. But maybe I have some ideas for a second edition if the game succeeds 💭.
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
"It's been a minute since I've read through a game that made me want to play it this quickly." — Nicholas, Indie Press Revolution @ipr.bsky.social (quoted with permission)
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Chupacabracon xii went wonderfully! Players seemed to universally have a positive experience and I also got some interesting design ideas and criticisms, so I'd say it went about as perfect as it could. Thank you to all the Seekers who joined me in solving case of Outpost Barrowpass.
Table in convention center, covered in papers and materials for the game Candlelight Inquisition. Two men sit to the left, the one in front is holding up a notebook and making a playful hand gesture. To the right, a man and woman sit. These four people are players of the game.
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Player set up at chupacrabracon. The new character sheet design by @alderdoodle.bsky.social is really awesome in print.
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
First day of Chupacabracon xii went very well! Looking forward to running some more Candlelight Inquisition games and meeting fellow creators tomorrow
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
About to head out to ChupacrabraCon and run some games... now with Final* version of the rules and finalized character sheet! Is anyone else here going?
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
The final character sheet design for Candlelight Inquisition. Graphic design by @alderdoodle.bsky.social. I really like how the willpower tracker turn out, both aesthetic and functional. What is your favorite part?
Candlelight Inquisition Character Sheet, a fillable form for the features and stats of a character in this indie RPG.
Top Row:
Name, Caste, Wealth, Player, Archetype, VM.
Left Column:
Willpower tracker. Features a graphic of candle stands and a gas lantern, with diamonds that can be crossed out. Candles numbered +0, +1, +1, +1, +2. Gas lantern labeled Temp.
Top Middle Box:
Attributes, Endurance, Ego, Focus, Resource, many small boxes to represent attribute resource
Top right box:
Resist points, From
Middle Box:
Professions, with several rows of boxes to fill in professions
Left box, 3 up from bottom:
Bonds
Right box, 3 up from bottom:
Wounds
Left box, 2 up from bottom:
Other Edge
Right box, 2 up from bottom:
Ideals, Ideal Flaw
Left Box at bottom:
Favors & Affliations
Right Box at bottom:
Scars & Flaws
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Skit T. Bell @skittbell.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
tabletop.events/conventions/...
Candlelight Inquisition will be running games at Chupacabracon XII, may 29th–31st @ San Marcos, TX
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Candlelight Inquisition is now playable! All Kickstarter backers who pledged $15 or more will receive a pre-release of the core rules. Looking forward to hearing about the conspiracies you weave...
PDF Pre-Release
Core Rules PDF available for all Kickstarter backers Acolyte tier and above.
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Big milestone tomorrow...
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Candlelight Inquisition RPG @candlelightrpg.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Dream Ritual - WIP by the artist of Candlelight Inquisition
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