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what is challengers
Challengers of the Realm is a strategic trading card game set in the Kingdom of Ileydria, where players build decks using Heroes, Tools, Banners, Instants, and Locations to outmaneuver their opponents. The game features a unique resource system called Grace, which fuels powerful abilities and determines a player’s ability to act each turn, adding a layer of tactical decision-making. Decks range from 40 to 80 cards, following specific rarity and guild composition rules, ensuring balanced and dynamic gameplay. With four distinct guilds offering diverse playstyles and a blend of familiar and innovative mechanics, Challengers of the Realm delivers an immersive and competitive TCG experience.
just the beginning
The World of Ileydria is expanding! Our team is bringing Challengers of the Realm to life through a digital trading card game, an animated series, novels, comics, and more. With immersive lore, dynamic gameplay, and an ever-growing universe, fans can dive deep, uncover hidden connections, and theorize about the future of this epic fantasy world for years to come!
novel #1 out now!
It’s official! You can start your journey into Ileydria with the first novel in the series! The paperback version is available via Amazon, Advantage Books, and coming soon to retail stores.
Synopsis:
For a thousand years, the Kingdom of Ileydria has flourished under the blessing of the Everlight. The ancient power of Incada flows, strengthening weapons, powering cities, and binding the four guilds in unity. Envoys, Originators, Weavers, and Bringers work as one, guardians of a peace forged from the ashes of the dark times.
Every year, Guild members compete in the Challengers of the Realm Tournament—a spectacle that draws crowds from across the kingdom. The trials are legendary: individual duels that test raw skill, cooperative events that forge unbreakable teams, and the grand Battle Royale where only one guild can claim ultimate victory.
Four first-year students will face every challenge the tournament can offer. The training is relentless. The competition is fierce. And in the grand arenas, they'll discover what it takes to become champions.
In a kingdom built on the foundation of ancient power and hard-won peace, the next generation is about to prove themselves.
Play now on tts!
Battle, strategize, and master the game on Steam! Jump into CotR on Tabletop Simulator, build your deck, and challenge friends or rivals. Ready to prove your skills?
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TEAM
Hunter Fowler
CEO
Billy Parsons
Lead Game Designer
Ted Anthony
Art Director
Eric Skeldon
Founding Partner