Zamanora: Ballad of the Witch Brings Slavic & Balkan Folklore to Life in a New Fantasy TTRPG Setting
Eren Chronicles has launched Zamanora: Ballad of the Witch, a new tabletop role-playing game setting inspired by Slavic and Balkan folklore, on Kickstarter. The campaign, which went live on Tuesday, has already surpassed $120,000 in funding within its first day, making it one of the most notable Dungeons & Dragons 5e campaigns of the year.
Zamanora transports players and Dungeon Masters into a world of rural communities, dark forests, and vengeful witches. The setting is designed to support both Wizards of the Coast’s Dungeons & Dragons 5e and 2024 editions, as well as Legend In The Mist, the rustic fantasy RPG from Son of Oak Game Studio that was recently voted the Most Anticipated TTRPG of 2025.
The Zamanora setting draws heavily from Slavic and Balkan folklore, offering players a chance to explore a world where cautionary tales come to life. Players can create characters from fantastical local creatures such as the mischievous Chorts and the spectral Huants. The setting also introduces unique subclasses, including the Bogatyr fighter, Guslar bard, and Hearth-domain cleric, allowing for thematic storytelling deeply tied to the region’s traditions.
Two new magic systems are introduced in Zamanora: Poppet Magic, a manipulative form of spellcasting, and Ceremonial Magic, which enables non-casters to perform magical rituals. These systems provide fresh ways for players to engage with the game world.
The setting features a variety of mythical creatures familiar to fans of Slavic and Balkan folklore, such as the leshy, baba yaga, and kikimora. These beings are joined by a host of other monsters, each accompanied by detailed descriptions and lore.
The Zamanora Kickstarter offers a range of rewards for backers, from digital PDFs to deluxe collector’s editions. Pledge tiers include options for digital content, physical books, and various accessories. The Core, Deluxe, and Collector’s Boxes include items such as dice, a GMless adventure deck, Baba Yaga miniatures, a DM screen, a monster deck, an illustrated slipcase, and a hand-knitted plushie.
A free demo of the Zamanora setting is available for download on the Kickstarter page, allowing potential backers to explore the world before committing to a pledge.
For more information or to support the project, visit the Zamanora: Ballad of the Witch Kickstarter page.
