Frequently asked questions
The cross-cutting questions about the game, the editions and the purchases. For everything else, each topic has its page: the universe, players, game masters, the books, Nyméria and the free adventure.
The game and the rules
Is Vestiges compatible with 5e?
Yes. The main edition is built on the SRD 5.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0 license): everything you know from 5e works out of the box. A complete parallel edition also exists for the 3.5 SRD (OGL): same universe, converted rules. The content (peoples, classes, spells, creatures) is 100% original.
Do I have to choose between the 5e and 3.5 editions?
No. Every purchase includes both editions: the 5e (SRD 5.2.1) and 3.5 (OGL) PDFs come together, at no extra cost. Same universe, same content; play with the system your table prefers, or switch between them.
Are the core rules (5e or 3.5) included in the books?
No. The Sylkaen books contain the universe: peoples, classes, archetypes, spells, items, creatures and everything a GM needs. The core rules are not reprinted: you need to know them or have them at hand. They are freely available: SRD 5.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0) for 5e, SRD 3.5 (OGL) for 3.5.
Is it suitable for beginners?
The universe requires no prior knowledge, and the Player's Book guides character creation step by step. You do need to know the core rules of your chosen edition, 5e or 3.5: if you have played either, you are ready; if not, have a GM who knows them walk you through your first game.
Can I use Vestiges in my existing campaign?
Yes. The 20 peoples, the classes, the Remnants and the 50 creatures slot into any 5e- or 3.5-compatible world, depending on the edition you use. And for multiverse campaigns, Planescape first among them, Sylkaen fits right in: one more world behind a portal, with its own laws and its own mysteries.
Creation and community
Was AI used to make these books?
Yes, in full transparency: the illustrations were created with AI tools under human art direction. Part of the content was developed with AI assistance, which was also used for proofreading and translations. The whole (universe, rules, texts) was designed, directed, reviewed and approved by its author.
Can I create fan content (game aids, streams, actual plays)?
Yes, and it is encouraged: game aids, streams and actual plays are welcome, free of charge and crediting the universe (©Sylkaen). For any commercial project, just get in touch: the contact address is at the bottom of the page.