zairoo
THE FIRST PAN-AFRICAN FANTASY TABLETOP ROLEPLAYING GAME
Sango Nini! Welcome to the land of Zairoo, an immersive, original world based on African and New Afrikan mythologies and histories. We invite you to explore a universe where memory, myth, and identity are preserved through original storytelling and community-driven creation. Zairoo is the world’s first Pan-African fantasy a ttrpg, blending Afrofuturism, powerful mysticism, and intricate technology in a narrative-driven d6 dice game.
- Discover a World Forged from Ancient Roots
Zairoo presents a unique setting where advanced steam technology collides with deep-seated mysticism. This vibrant world is inspired by ancient African legends, which shape the gods, monsters, and foundational stories of the realm. Prepare to embark on an unparalleled adventure in a definitive tabletop roleplaying game experience.
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Spread Harmony
Shape Discord
ANCIENT ROOTS
Five Distinct Kingdoms & An Evolving Mythos
Explore five unique realms, each shaped by its own culture, history, and balance of power. Zairoo is a living world where ancestral echoes inform new legends, allowing every story and character to honor the past while forging a bold future.
Steam & Magic
Witness the fascinating intersection of sophisticated steam technology and potent, ancient mysticism that defines this steampunk rpg.
Rich African Mythology & FANTASY TTRPG
The world is built upon a foundation of authentic African legends through the diaspora, creating a truly immersive and educational narrative.
- What Makes Zairoo’s World Truly Unique
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Core Features of the Zairoo Experience
ANCESTRAL RECORD
Zairoo is an evolving mythos where ancestral echoes inform new legends. Every story, class, and culture is crafted to honor the past while imagining bold futures yet to come.
WORLD ARCHIVE
CHRONICLES: ORIGINS
AGE OF ORIGINS
CHRONICLE
ABOUT: THE LOREKEEPER
ERA OF AWAKENING
Zairoo Kickstarter Reaches Halfway Stage
A Pan-African fantasy tabletop roleplaying game where myths come alive.
A Pan-African Steampunk TTRPG Worth Wishlist
Pan-African Steampunk Fantasy RPG
Players step into a land where science, spirituality, and the supernatural intertwine.
This Week We’re Backing Zairoo on Kickstarter
Zairoo is a Pan‑African fantasy RPG set in a richly reimagined vibrant world.
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In The Press
IMMERSIVE WORLD
PLAYER-DRIVEN PATHS
LORE-BUILT SYSTEMS
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THE ZAIROO EXPERIENCE
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WATCH THE GAME TRAILER: The Ultimate Steampunk RPG Adventure Awaits
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Zairoo is more than just a game; it is an ancestral record in motion. Every class, culture, and chronicle is meticulously crafted to provide a deeply engaging experience. As a groundbreaking fantasy ttrpg, it offers players the chance to step into a land where science, spirituality, and the supernatural intertwine. This unique tabletop roleplaying game challenges you to shape discord or spread harmony across its sprawling, imagined landscapes. The world of Zairoo offers a captivating steampunk rpg setting inspired by the rich cultural tapestry of Africa.
270+ exhibition preview
Where every frame captures a century of wonder.
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WATCH THE GAME TRAILER
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Step into Zairoo and witness history come alive. Every story, character, and legend moves with ancestral power, playable myth, and living world detail.
270+ exhibition preview
Where every frame captures a century of wonder.
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Jofura
Jǫfura are the embodiment of valor and honor on the battlefield, known not for their brutality, but for their unparalleled courage and leadership in the heat of combat. The Jǫfura are not just fighters—they are symbols of unshakeable resolve and bravery.
Bravery
Channel ancestral courage for advantage on Strength checks and saves, and boost your attacks with a scaling Bravery die.
Courageous Attacks
Unyielding Presence
Inspire allies and intimidate foes, standing as the unshakeable center of the battlefield
Illustration: Gutembergue do Nascimento Pereira
Jofura
Their strength comes from within, drawn from a deep connection to their heritage and the spirits of their ancestors. On the battlefield, they are a force of nature, their every move calculated to inspire their comrades and strike terror into the hearts of their enemies.
Bravery
Channel ancestral courage for advantage on Strength checks and saves, and boost your attacks with a scaling Bravery die.
Courageous Attacks
Deliver fearsome blows that can frighten enemies, but failure leaves you vulnerable to counterattacks.
Unyielding Presence
Inspire allies and intimidate foes, standing as the unshakeable center of the battlefield.
Illustration: Gutembergue do Nascimento Pereira
Nkotobek
Nkotobek are elite survivalists and master marksmen, renowned for their unmatched precision with the Moukahla firearm. Known as “the one that doesn’t miss,” these warriors are highly respected guides, fluent in many languages, and skilled in navigating the diverse and dangerous terrains of Zairoo. They are equipped with the best survival gear from every culture across the continent.
Marksman
Take deadly aim with your Moukahla, embodying the phrase “the one that DOES NOT miss.”
Survivalist
Wayfarer
Nkotobek
Nkotobek are patient, calculating warriors who can wait hours or even days for the perfect shot. Their travels and experiences across Zairoo make them invaluable members of any group, capable of handling the continent’s wild beasts, harsh climates, and supernatural threats with ease. Their knowledge of the natural world is unparalleled.
Marksman
Take deadly aim with your Moukahla, embodying the phrase “the one that DOES NOT miss.”
Survivalist
Master tracking, hunting, and using your environment to your advantage in any terrain.
Wayfarer
Gather vast knowledge of languages, cultures, and the natural world, becoming the go-to expert for navigating Zairoo’s dangers.
Qori Ismari
Qori Ismari are Animalbound Guardians who possess a deep connection to the natural world, allowing them to control, summon, and enhance animals to aid them in battle and in their guardianship of the wild. They are revered as protectors of the natural world.
Shapeshifter
Transform into various animals, harnessing their abilities to adapt to any situation and overcome challenges.
Beastmaster
Control and summon animals to fight alongside you, using your connection to nature to command their actions.
Wild Enhancer
Empower animals with your druidic magic, enhancing their natural abilities and turning them into formidable allies.
Illustration: Gutembergue do Nascimento Pereira
Qori Ismari
Qori Ismari have the ability to bond with and command animals making them unique and powerful guardians. Whether leading a pack of wolves, soaring on an eagle, or unleashing the fury of the wild on their enemies, the Qori Ismari are the kings/queens/themperors of every jungle.
Shapeshifter
Transform into various animals, harnessing their abilities to adapt to any situation and overcome challenges.
Beastmaster
Control and summon animals to fight alongside you, using your connection to nature to command their actions.
Wild Enhancer
Empower animals with your druidic magic, enhancing their natural abilities and turning them into formidable allies.
Illustration: Gutembergue do Nascimento Pereira
Gao's ǃõab
Gao’s ǃõab are individuals who have harnessed the forbidden powers of the Onirowo (the ones who challenge or contradict in Yoruba). Masters of twisted magic, they channel the energies of their patrons through ancient masks that manifest with each spell.
Spell Weaver
Unleash powerful, corrupted spells through the manifestation of your Anti-God’s mask.
Fate Breaker
Defy the destiny imposed on you, bending reality and rewriting your fate.
Soulbound
Forge an unbreakable bond with your Anti-God patron, drawing on their immense power and influence.
Illustration: Yeala Grimes
Gao's ǃõab
These casters are feared and revered for their ability to warp reality, defy fate, and manipulate the very fabric of existence to serve their will.
Spell Weaver
Unleash powerful, corrupted spells through the manifestation of your Anti-God’s mask.
Fate Breaker
Defy the destiny imposed on you, bending reality and rewriting your fate.
Soulbound
Forge an unbreakable bond with your Anti-God patron, drawing on their immense power and influence.
Illustration: Yeala Grimes
Sufi
Sufi are spiritual warriors who have purified their inner selves to such a degree that they have removed the barriers between the divine and humankind. As Astral Dervishes, they are constantly surrounded by a shimmering aura.
Astral Veil
Cloaked in a mystical aura, you partially exist on the cosmological plane, making ranged attacks against you almost ineffective.
Divine Spin
Wield bladed with deadly precision, your strikes empowered by the divine, turning your martial prowess into a dance of lethal grace.
Mystic Martial Arts
Combine one-handed martial arts with your spiritual power, delivering blows that are both physically and cosmically devastating.
Illustration: Yeala Grimes
Sufi
Sufi use their astral veil to partially step into the cosmological plane, rendering them nearly immune to ranged attacks. Their mastery of scimitars and one-handed martial arts is unparalleled, with each strike augmented by the divine energy that flows through them.
Astral Veil
Cloaked in a mystical aura, you partially exist on the cosmological plane, making ranged attacks against you almost ineffective.
Divine Spin
Wield bladed with deadly precision, your strikes empowered by the divine, turning your martial prowess into a dance of lethal grace.
Mystic Martial Arts
Combine one-handed martial arts with your spiritual power, delivering blows that are both physically and cosmically devastating.
Illustration: Yeala Grimes
LEGENDS COME ALIVE
Step into Zairoo and witness myth, magic, and ancestral power unfold before your eyes. Every story moves, every legend breathes.
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What Makes The Zairoo FANTASY TTRPG Unique?
Zairoo has been recognized for its innovative approach to world-building and narrative design. Players do not just play a game; they become part of a living history. From the Age of Origins to the Era of Awakening, the Chronicles of Zairoo provide a deep well of lore for endless adventures. This is your opportunity to engage with a truly original fantasy ttrpg that has captured the imagination of players and critics alike.
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ZAIROO ANSWERS
YOUR QUESTIONS
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Check our Kickstater to pledge, join the discord, and the patreon.
Choose from diverse classes, ancestries, and abilities to craft a unique hero in the Zairoo wiki.
All gamebook content is available through kickstarter. Lore is in the wiki, questions can be asked on discord or social media.
Dive into the Zairoo library, our Patreon archives, or the official wiki to read stories, character guides, and world histories.
You can join Zairoo’s world by pre-ordering the core rulebook today via our Buy Now page.
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