The Council

About

The Council is a narrative-driven RPG where your choices shape a story steeped in deception and high stakes. Set in 1793, you play as Louis de Richet, a secret society member lured to a remote English island by a mysterious host. Historical figures like Napoleon and George Washington mingle with personal stakes, your missing mother and a guest list full of schemers. Conversations and skill checks determine alliances and outcomes, with no second chances for missteps. The plot twists rely on reading motives and navigating moral gray areas, all while the environment grows increasingly tense. This game leans into its murder mystery bones with a cast that blends real and fictional characters into a web of hidden agendas. The episodic structure lets the story breathe, unfolding through dialogue and investigation rather than combat. Player decisions lock in permanently, altering relationships and outcomes in ways that feel weighty but never forced. While the 2018 release date meant some technical hiccups at launch, the atmospheric writing and branching narrative have kept it a quiet favorite among fans of suspenseful, choice-heavy tales. The mix of history and fiction feels fresh, even when the island’s secrets start to pile up.

Storyline

"THE COUNCIL begins in 1793, with players taking the role of secret society member Louis de Richet after his invitation to a private island off the shores of England by the enigmatic Lord Mortimer. Joining him are a number of high profile guests, including Napoleon Bonaparte and President of the newly-formed United States of America, George Washington. The strange nature of this private reception goes beyond just the prestigious guests –Richet’s own mother has recently gone missing on the island, while each and every one of the colorful cast seems to have their own hidden agendas."