Oath: Chronicles of Empire and Exile

Let’s have some straight talk: if you’re reading this, you probably had an imaginary friend growing up. Heck, maybe you even invented your own secret language that you called “Doorknob.” It’s your imaginary play land, why not? Maybe you threw on a homemade quilt and paraded around the house chanting, “I am Heavily Armed [and] Guarded,” or some other shenanigans. We don’t need to dwell on the minutiae as everyone’s imaginary fantasy world is slightly different. But what if there were a board game that captured the essence of an imaginary fantasy land where almost anything could happen? Some rules and boundaries apply … because, well, because board games. But what if you could document your fantasy adventure? Make it your own, weave in and out of it, reset it, change it, and add new players whenever you want? Well, you can. Enter: Oath: Chronicles of Empire and Exile (2021), designed by Cole Wehrle, illustrated by Kyle Ferrin, and published by Leder Games. Join Pete as he unboxes this grand narrative adventure that has plots, tricks, and beautiful artwork—and is a cardboard interpretation of the collective unconscious of all fantasy imaginations from childhood to adulthood—all in one epic box.