The Return of the Headless Horseman

Sleepy Hollow RPG by Kids in the Attic

He rides again.

For years, Sleepy Hollow has lived in the shadow of an old story—half warning, half superstition. A headless rider. A lonely bridge. A night no one speaks of for long. Most have learned to laugh it off. Others know better.

Something has changed.

The whispers have grown louder. The dead do not rest as easily. Strange rites stir in the woods, and the line between memory and truth is beginning to wear thin. What was once a tale told to frighten children is becoming something far more real—and far more dangerous.

The Return of the Headless Horseman is the climactic conclusion to the Sleepy Hollow series. This is not a simple mystery or a passing horror. This is the reckoning. The moment where everything comes due.

Inside, you will find a full-length adventure designed to bring your campaign to its final, dreadful peak. Long-buried secrets come to light. Loyalties are tested. Survival is no longer guaranteed.

The Hollow has been waiting.

And this time, the rider does not pass by.

• Includes 5 Pre-generated Characters

Sleepy Hollow delves into the eerie and unsettling atmosphere of the village of Sleepy Hollow and surrounding area in 1810, where the boundary between the Natural and the Supernatural is thin. The small, isolated village is steeped in traditions, haunted by tales of spectral riders, witches, and dark pacts made in the Dead of Night. The residents are deeply superstitious, their lives intertwined with the land, the ancient woods, and the unseen forces that dwell within.

In a game of Sleepy Hollow, the Players take on the roles of Characters navigating this world, uncovering the mysteries that have plagued the village for generations. They will encounter haunted woods, cursed artifacts, and malevolent spirits, each with their own stories to tell. As they investigate, they must make difficult choices, balancing their survival with the need to protect Sleepy Hollow and its residents from the ever-encroaching darkness, and possibly themselves.

The Sleepy Hollow core rulebook is a complete and immersive folk horror role-playing game, fully equipped to transport players to the eerie world of 19th-century Sleepy Hollow. Utilizing the Year Zero Engine from Free League Publishing, this system is known for its intuitive mechanics and narrative-driven approach, allowing for a seamless and engaging gameplay experience. The game offers a rich blend of history, folklore, and horror, meticulously crafted to provide both depth and flexibility.

The Return of the Headless Horseman is available through DriveThruRPG in PDF.

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