Wraith: The Oblivion is the fourth game in the World of Darkness series of horror tabletop role-playing games. They share the same setting – a dark, gothic-punk interpretation of the real world, rife with corruption, where supernatural beings exist. These are featured as the playable characters; in the case of Wraith: The Oblivion, players take the roles of wraiths in the afterlife.[1][2]
The game was first released by White Wolf Publishing in 1994, and was published in new editions in 1996 (second edition) and 2018 (20th Anniversary Edition), which updated the game rules.[2] These have been supported with supplementary game books, expanding the game mechanics and setting.[2][3] The books from the game's original run were published by White Wolf Publishing,[2] sometimes under their imprint Black Dog Game Factory for books considered more adult.[3] Supplements for the 20th Anniversary Edition were published by Onyx Path Publishing, a company formed by ex–White Wolf Publishing staff.[2]
The supplements include the Guildbook series, describing wraith guilds; sourcebooks about character types; books describing locations as they are portrayed in the setting; game guides; and various other books.[3] The line was critically well received for its mood and consistency, but still underperformed commercially during its original run, which led to its cancellation in 1998; the adventure moduleEnds of Empire was published a year later to give the game an ending.[2] On the other hand, the 20th Anniversary Edition was successful, overperforming at Onyx Path Publishing's crowdfunding campaign for its production.[4]
Books
First edition (1994–1996)
Game books for Wraith: The Oblivion's first edition
Sourcebook for shadows, spectres, and the game's setting[51]
Notes
^ abcThe person leading the game is called the "storyteller" in World of Darkness games, a role called "gamemaster" or "dungeon master" in other role-playing games.[1]
^ abcdefghiAppelcline, Shannon (2014). Designers & Dragons: The '90s (2nd ed.). Evil Hat Productions. pp. 7–52. ISBN978-1-613170-84-7.
^ abcdefghijklmColin, Fabrice; Lhomme, Tristan (May 1996). "Loup-garou, Mage, Wraith & Changeling : Les petits frères de Vampire" [Werewolf, Mage, Wraith & Changeling: Vampire's little brothers]. Casus Belli (in French). No. 94. Excelsior Publications. pp. 26–29.
^"Onyx Path". Casus Belli (in French). No. 13. Black Book Éditions. January–February 2015. pp. 34–35.
^ abcde"White Wolf". Casus Belli (in French). No. 82. Excelsior Publications. August–September 1994. p. 15.
^"Convention Calendar". Dragon. No. 207. TSR, Inc. July 1994. p. 38.
^"Players Kit". Guide du Rôliste Galactique (in French). Association du Guide du Rôliste Galactique. 2009-05-08. Archived from the original on 2021-01-01. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
^ ab"White Wolf". Casus Belli (in French). No. 84. Excelsior Publications. December 1994. p. 16.
^ abColin, Fabrice (August–September 1995). "Haunts, Sea of Shadow". Casus Belli (in French). No. 88. Excelsior Publications. p. 26.
^Duvivier, Hugo (January–February 1997). "Midnight Express". Backstab (in French). No. 1. FC Publications. p. 54.
^ ab"Necropolis : Atlanta". Guide du Rôliste Galactique (in French). Association du Guide du Rôliste Galactique. 2009-05-08. Archived from the original on 2021-01-01. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
^ abc"Storyteller's Kit". Guide du Rôliste Galactique (in French). Association du Guide du Rôliste Galactique. 2009-05-08. Archived from the original on 2021-01-01. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
^ abc"White Wolf". Casus Belli (in French). No. 85. Excelsior Publications. February–March 1995. p. 16.
^ ab"White Wolf". Casus Belli (in French). No. 85. Excelsior Publications. February–March 1995. p. 16.
^ abcde"White Wolf". Casus Belli (in French). No. 88. Excelsior Publications. August–September 1995. p. 13.
^Lhomme, Tristan (October–November 1995). "The Inquisition, The Quick & the Dead". Casus Belli (in French). No. 89. Excelsior Publications. p. 26.
^ ab"White Wolf". Casus Belli (in French). No. 89. Excelsior Publications. October–November 1995. p. 15.
^"Dark Kingdom of Jade". Guide du Rôliste Galactique (in French). Association du Guide du Rôliste Galactique. 2009-05-08. Archived from the original on 2021-01-01. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
^ abc"Players Guide". Guide du Rôliste Galactique (in French). Association du Guide du Rôliste Galactique. 2009-05-08. Archived from the original on 2021-01-01. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
^ ab"White Wolf (Loup blanc)". Casus Belli (in French). No. 90. Excelsior Publications. December 1995. p. 12.
^ ab"White Wolf". Casus Belli (in French). No. 92. Excelsior Publications. March 1996. p. 11.
^"Dark Kingdom of Jade Adventures". Guide du Rôliste Galactique (in French). Association du Guide du Rôliste Galactique. 2009-05-08. Archived from the original on 2021-01-01. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
^ abc"White Wolf". Casus Belli (in French). No. 91. Excelsior Publications. February 1996. p. 14.
^ abc"White Wolf". Casus Belli (in French). No. 95. Excelsior Publications. June 1996. p. 11.
^ abc"White Wolf". Casus Belli (in French). No. 96. Excelsior Publications. July–August 1996. p. 11.
^ abc"Buried Secrets". Guide du Rôliste Galactique (in French). Association du Guide du Rôliste Galactique. 2009-05-08. Archived from the original on 2021-01-01. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
^ abc"White Wolf". Casus Belli (in French). No. 102. Excelsior Publications. February 1997. p. 11.
^Tinworth, Adam (March–April 1997). "Shadow Player's Guide". Backstab (in French). No. 2. FC Publications. pp. 52–53.
^ ab"White Wolf". Casus Belli (in French). No. 104. Excelsior Publications. April 1997. p. 11.
^ ab"White Wolf". Casus Belli (in French). No. 105. Excelsior Publications. May 1997. p. 11.