Originally created in the 1980's with a public release during '93 & '94, Immortal Invisible War is the 3rd Edition of the role-playing game developed by artist and writer Ran Valerhon. Characters discover that they are part of an ancient race of shapeshifters with the power to alter reality itself. Immortals have the ability to literally reinvent themselves through a special form of reincarnation-like evolution; The character may have been an ancient god, mythical creature or legendary hero in ages past. Reborn into the modern world, the character and other immortals wage war against dark forces to save your last bastion in the universe, Earth.

Background

Millions of years ago the dragon immortals known as the Abzulim enslaved nearly all other immortal creatures. They created an empire spanning the cosmos and made war with the Primals: elemental entities older than the universe itself. When the war ended, the Abzulim fled this world and the Primals all but vanished from existence. Now freed, the various himsati species of slave immortals wandered in groups called Prides until the coming of humanity. Both blessed and cursed by mortal faith, the immortals were transformed into human-like guises; they were exalted as gods, monsters and supernatural heroes by the infant human race. But internal strife and hatred between the Pantheons led to their own wars and the end of their stewardship over humanity. The immortals went into seclusion for eons until they eventually filtered back out amongst humanity, in secret, several thousand years ago.

Upon their return, they fought against other immortals who served dark ancient powers from before the dawn of time. After many bitter defeats, and with scar-laden souls, they beat back their enemies and thought they had finally won; it was only the beginning. Somewhere out there the Deepwalkers, mightiest of the Abzulim, have returned to Earth and evolved beyond the ability of normal immortals to see them for their true selves. Now the Twelve Tribes of the himsati race -- descendants of their own mythical past -- wage war against the Droves, groups of dark twisted mortal creatures and their immortal leaders known as the Progeny. Possessed of supernatural powers and the ability to shapeshift into primordial forms of animal, plant, and element, the immortals must wield their awesome powers in order to save their last refuge, Earth. All the while the mortal world continues on close to what we have always known, unaware of the invisible war that transpires around and within.

The players discover that their characters are part of an ancient race of immortal, shapeshifters known as the Himsati that have the power to alter reality with the power of their voice. The weight of immortality causes these beings to literally reinvent themselves through a special form of reincarnation-like evolution called Lethe. You may have been an ancient god, a mythical creature or legendary hero in ages past but reborn into the modern world. You and other immortals wage war against to save your last bastion in the universe, Earth. The Immortals battle each other immortals and mortal agents both normal and twisted by the dark powers of the mighty Abzulim. The Abzulim are a draconian race known to be the first immortals; former masters of all the other immortals who they enslaved for millions of year. But the end of the modern world draws near as the facade of the myths humanity holds dear begin to crumble; ancient gods, myths and legends are rising from their secret places to fight this final war against the forces of darkness. A new age of legend is dawning, terrible, magical and breathtaking. Centuries ago, a small handful of immortals were chosen; to be the last salvation, or damnation, of the immortal race.

The Twelve Tribes

• Arachne (The Fates) - These spider himsati embody fate, destiny and luck.
• Eremites (The Seekers) - Dedicated to humility, service and devotion. They frequently have primate himsati.
• Hemari (The Muses) - Made up of the remains of tribe Anopheles, they embody desire, emotion and artistic expression.
• Magdalen (The Whisperers) - knowledge, scholarly pursuits and intellectualism.
• Morrigan (The Paladins) - warriors devoted to honor valor and duty.
• Osiri (The Necromancers) - They seek to penetrate the mysteries of dying and existence beyond death.
• Peri (Bearers of Justice) - they embody justice and purity and seek to right the wrongs of the world.
• Phoenix (The Shining Ones) - bright immortals devoted to self-knowledge.
• Protean (The Changers) - shape shifters who hear the call of the primal wilds.
• Sharakai (The Dragons) - are devoted to balance and self-enlightenment.
• Terat (Dreamwalkers) - populate the collective dreams of humanity guiding them away from dark forces.
• Tuatha - (The Fae) - are in harmony with nature and seek to protect the natural world.

Publication History

The game was created in 1980's with a public release in 1993 as Immortal: Invisible War by Precedence Entertainment

Precedence Entertainment

Precedence Entertainment was a publisher of collectible card games and role-playing games. Games produced include the Tomb Raider collectible card game which was nominated for an Origins Award in 1999,,...

. Due to issues with the original publisher over the creation of Immortal: Millennium (2nd Edition), the game's original creator took back control of the product and a decision was made to continue on with a 3rd Edition to clarify and rectify those issues. Immortal: The Invisible War (3rd Edition) was released via the game's website as a free PDF.

External Links

• Official Website (includes downloads of latest edition and other resources).
• Artist and Author, Ran Valerhon's website. Contains many images used in Immortal.