Prepare your soul for The Exorcist’s Codex. Step into the 1890s and take on the role of an Exorcist, Demonologist, Spiritual Medium, or one of several other paths in the battle against ancient demons.
You are called to exorcize a possessed soul, and what you’ve long feared is unveiled—this is just the tip of a far more sinister scheme. An ancient demon is pulling the strings, and if you fail, countless lives hang in the balance, and the course of history will be stained by demonic influence.
In The Exorcist's Codex, your primary enemies are the Archdemons—ancient beings thought to have been banished ages ago but who, over the last millennia, have silently returned to reclaim the mortal realm and its inhabitants. With the aid of their followers, the cultists, the Archdemons steadily expand their influence and corruption, infiltrating every aspect of modern civilization. They will use every trick at their disposal to grow their power, and it is your task to stop them—or at least hold the demonic resurgence at bay.
The Exorcist’s Codex is a game of high-stakes spiritual warfare set in the 1890s. Players take on the roles of exorcists, demonologists, spiritual mediums, relic hunters, and more, navigating a world where rituals, holy artifacts, lore and faith are your greatest weapons. You’ll be tasked with uncovering dark schemes, finding lost relics, and confronting powerful demons. Each scenario tests your wit, preparation, and spiritual strength. Success demands careful planning, gathering the correct tools and components, and preparing complex rituals—all while grappling with moral dilemmas that could shape the fate of entire nations. In The Exorcist’s Codex, you aren’t just fighting demons—you’re uncovering and wielding the wisdom of millennia to defeat them.
Exorcism Scenario - Stop the Archdemon's Schemes - Art by Mohammad Yousefi
Enter the Demon's Realm (Art by Mohammad Yousefi) - The Demon Realms range from vast, pulsating swamps filled with fleshy, organic growths, to dim, planetary worlds where the sun is faint, casting only minimal light.
From the Demonicon-part (GM's Guide) - Art by Mohammad Yousefi
VTT Support
The Exorcist's Codex will offer free access to character sheets and rules on Virtual Tabletop (VTT) platforms as soon as the books are ready for delivery! To reach as many players as possible, our dedicated team is working to make this available on both Roll20, Foundry, and Alchemy!
While The Exorcist's Codex is primarily designed as a Theater of the Mind experience, we understand that many prefer the accessibility and tools provided by VTT platforms. We're exploring the best way to provide full VTT integration for The Exorcist's Codex.
Exploration Scenario - Search for Holy Items - Art by Mohammad Yousefi
Here are two highlighted pledges available when the campaign launches: the GM's Bundle and the Deluxe Bundle. The GM's Bundle includes high-quality hardcover editions of the Core Rulebook and the GM's Guide, along with PDF versions of both. The Deluxe Bundle features exclusive faux leather-bound editions of the Core Rulebook and GM's Guide, the GM screen, and additional content, all housed in a premium slipcase. The Deluxe Edition is exclusively available through Backerkit. Additional pledge levels will also be offered.
Early Bird Bonus!
Back The Exorcist’s Codex within the first 48 hours, and receive a FREE PDF copy of The Demonic Symphony, a 96-page Exorcism Scenario!
(After the first 48 hours, this PDF will be available for $14.99 USD, but early backers get it for free!)
The Demonic Symphony Cover
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Winchester Tales Complete! Eleven Scenarios, PDF Ready!
The Winchester Tales campaign book is complete! Eleven scenarios for The Exorcist’s Codex RPG, spanning 190 pages of dark investigations and demonic horror. The PDF is ready for delivery this week! There’s never been a better time to start playing The Exorcist’s Codex RPG! Missed the campaign? You can still jump in before the book goes to print: https://winchester-tales-a-supplement-for-the-exorcist-s-codex.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders
Did you miss The Exorcist’s Codex campaign altogether? You can find the books in our shop at: Two Starving Gnolls
And do you like board games? Did you know we’re preparing a campaign for a board game set in the world of The Exorcist’s Codex? With The Possessed, we’ve created a social deduction game centered on exorcism.
One player at the table is possessed by a demon. Everyone knows who it is — but not everyone wants to save them. Who is truly trying to perform the exorcism, and who is secretly helping the demon carry out its dark plan? Join the ritual today!
Books Available Now & a Board Game in the World of The Exorcist’s Codex
Greetings, dear backers and followers of The Exorcist’s Codex!
Thanks to you, The Exorcist’s Codex is now being played all around the world! After all of you received your books a couple of months ago, we opened our sales channels to the wider public this December.
With warehouses in both the USA and Norway, we can now offer shorter delivery times for players everywhere. If you’d like to expand your collection with more books, you can find them in our webshop here: Two Starving Gnolls
We’d also love to see you on our Discord, where you can meet fellow Exorcists, discuss games and scenarios, get the latest news, and download files and resources. We’re closing in on 200 Exorcists strong; join us here: https://discord.gg/8FTpAfbQEP
And finally — we’d like to invite you to something truly special: a board game set in the world of The Exorcist’s Codex!
While roleplaying games are our first love, we’re also passionate board gamers. With The Possessed, we’ve created a social deduction game centered on exorcism.
One player at the table is possessed by a demon. Everyone knows who it is — but not everyone wants to save them. Who is truly trying to perform the exorcism, and who is secretly helping the demon carry out its dark plan?
Unlike many games in the genre, The Possessed unfolds across two distinct phases. First comes the Investigation Phase, where players uncover which demon is responsible and determine the correct ritual components. Then comes the Ritual Phase, where those components must be gathered and the exorcism performed.
Will the possessed be saved — or will the demon unleash its horror upon the world?
Join the pre-launch here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/twostarvinggnolls/the-possessed-a-dark-social-deduction-game
Hello, all! By now, everyone should have received their books or at least a shipping confirmation showing they’re on the way! This marks a big milestone for us at Two Starving Gnolls, and we couldn’t have done it without you!
About Import Taxes In most countries, books are exempt from (or have reduced) import taxes and The Exorcist’s Codex is officially classified as a book. If you live in a country that normally doesn’t charge import tax on books but were still billed by your courier (usually FedEx), you can typically request a refund directly from them. Sometimes couriers apply duties automatically without checking the shipment contents. Unfortunately, this is beyond our control, so any refund requests must be handled between you and the courier.
Join the Community! We hope you love your books! Our living Discord community is the best place to share your thoughts, questions, play reports and to meet fellow exorcists! Join us here: https://discord.gg/ZPVhRwytCX
Each week, we’ve posted a new pre-generated character, we share rules addendums, and host community discussions. You can also find the pre-gens and addendums on our homepage: The Exorcist's Codex - Two Starving Gnolls
Winchester Tales – Now on Late Pledge! Many of you also backed our scenario collection Winchester Tales — now available for late pledge! It includes 11 new scenarios, new Demonic Powers, Holy Artifacts, Relics, Archdemons, insights into Cults and Orders, and a broader look at the eternal struggle between light and darkness. Check it out here: Winchester Tales - a supplement for The Exorcist’s Codex - BackerKit
A Norwegian Recommendation As proud Norwegians, we love seeing new RPGs come from our corner of the world. We’d like to recommend Kvad, a Viking storytelling RPG now live on BackerKit. We’ve played it ourselves with the creator, Karl Otto Kristoffersen, and had a great time! You can find it here: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/game-forlag/kvad-english
Thank you again for being part of this journey. Until next time — happy exorcisms!
Your orders are now officially in the Processing stage! Shipment notices and tracking information will be sent to your registered email address once your package is on its way.
The first backers received their shipping notifications yesterday! All orders are handled by our logistics partner, and there are quite a few being processed right now; thank you for your patience as everything moves through the system!
We’re so proud of what we’ve created, and even prouder of what you’ve helped us bring to life! We can’t wait to see these books in your hands very soon!
Hello, friends! We’ve got several important updates for you today!
Shipping Progress
The goods are on their way! They’re currently aboard ship, with an estimated arrival at the US port on October 7. Fulfillment will begin about a week later, provided everything goes smoothly. We’ll share the vessel’s tracking link as soon as we have it, so you can follow its journey to port!
Address Lock
To make sure every package reaches the right destination, we now need to lock addresses (and any outstanding orders). Please double-check your address in BackerKit to ensure everything is correct; we want to avoid any misdeliveries.
Shipping Charges
We’ve added shipping charges to each pledge. These are calculated by weight, based on the total number of physical items in your order. Here’s how it works:
Each physical reward and add-on is assigned a weight.
Your total weight + shipping address determines the final cost.
Rates are set in cooperation with our logistics partner, eFulfillment Service in Michigan, a company with over 20 years of experience and a 99.9% customer satisfaction rate.
Our goal is to give you a smooth, hassle-free delivery experience — and eFulfillment Service is the perfect partner to make that happen!
What’s Next
With the Core Rulebook and GM’s Guide soon in your hands, don’t forget our upcoming first supplement: The Winchester Tales – a Campaign & Scenario Collection! Follow the prelaunch page now and don’t miss out on early bird rewards when we go live October 1: https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/ea90cbf7-956f-4663-a869-0c38131bd8a3/landing
A Treat for you!
Earlier today, we sent out The Demonologist’s Journal, Vol. 1 to all backers at the Deluxe levels, as well as to those who added it as an add-on. First published in 1888 by the British Demonology Society, this in-world periodical is filled with lore, scenario hooks, NPCs, and curious advertisements; everything to add depth and flavor to your campaigns!
Join the Community
Lastly; thank you all for your incredible support! Don’t forget to join our Discord to chat with us and fellow gnolls daily about The Exorcist’s Codex, our other games, or just general nerdy goodness: https://discord.gg/ZPVhRwytCX
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