A neon-fantasy setting where idol-warriors fight evil with rhythm, style, and heart.
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Neon Fantasy
Tabletop Roleplay
More collaborative
More cinematic
Where performance is power
THE GAME
WHAT IS AN IDOL?
This is a fantasy world where performance creates power. Here, the greatest heroes are Idols. Performance is what makes them heroes.
Every song, every dance, and every perfectly judged movement resonates with Harmony, unleashing extraordinary power allowing the Idols to defend their city from the darkness beyond.
Built for 5E (2014 & 2024), Idols of the Neon Dark rewards teamwork, spectacular combinations and unforgettable performances.
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WHY YOU'VE NEVER PLAYED 5E LIKE THIS
THE POWER IN HARMONY
Use Reactions and Bonus Actions to Harmonize with your allies, unlocking spectacular combinations and abilities that no hero can achieve alone.
TEAMWORK BEATS SOLO OPTIMISATION
Every character is designed to support the others, rewarding teamwork over going it alone. Make your party more than the sum of its parts.
WIN THE CROWD. WIN THE FIGHT
Your audience isn't just watching. Every performance shapes the crowd's energy, and that energy can be the difference between victory and defeat.
AS SEEN IN
The Idol carves out a space in D&D that stands apart from the Bard. It's unlike
anything else in the game right now.
What's here already feels intentional in a way
that much third-party 5E content does not.
Corey Plante Editor, Tabletop Games
"Built For Ensemble Play" Dave Thaumavore
"Family Gateway To D&D" Comic Book Resources
"Genre-Defying, High-Octane 5E"
Screen Rant
"A Stunning, Unexpected RPG"
Collider
"Deeply Thought Out Themes"
Wargamer
"The Season's Most Ambitious Sourcebook" GameRant
AS PLAYTESTED AT
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Heroes Never Stand Alone. They Rise Together.
WELCOME TO LUMENICA
Where light holds back darkness, hope still shines.
Far beneath the world above lies Lumenica, a fantastical city illuminated by the radiant crystal sun, the Aurelyth.
Beyond its light waits the unknown; monsters, mystery, ancient ruins and deeper places. Every day, Idols stand between it and the people they protect.
In Lumenica, performance is more than entertainment. Every song, every dance and every act of courage reminds people that hope burns bright. The crowds who gather to watch aren't simply spectators. Their belief, their joy and their shared spirit are part of what gives the city its strength.
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WHERE MAGIC SHAPES EVERYDAY LIFE
Ancient handmade buildings stand beside modern ones, shaped by magic rather than tools.
Arcane-neon sigils glow where daylight cannot reach, while giant lanterns drift overhead, carrying passengers between districts.
Every street hums with music and colour. Practice spills naturally into the streets long before a stage is found. It's a place where people gather to trade, create and celebrate, but above all, to be seen.
CLOSER TO THE LIGHT
In Lumenica, light is more than illumination, It is a symbol of prestige.
High above the city, the new floating district of Haneul basks in the brightest glow of the Aurelyth.
Elegant homes, tranquil gardens and the Crystal Palace stand closest to the radiant crystal sun, where the Empress watches over the last great city beneath the world.
A PALACE MADE FROM CRYSTAL
From the Crystal Palace, the Empress guides Lumenica through times of celebration and crisis alike. Revered by many, questioned by some, she carries an impossible responsibility.
ANYONE CAN BE AN IDOL, IF THEY HAVE 'THE SPARK'.
Every great Idol begins with the Spark; the potential to transform passion, talent and perseverance into something extraordinary.
The Spontaneum is where that journey begins. Students from every walk of life come together to train, perform and discover who they are. Some dream of fame, others simply want to protect the people they love, but every one of them learns thesame lesson:
An Idol isn't defined by where they come from, but by who they choose to become, and who they choose to stand beside.
Nollal, the soul of the city; a vast amphitheatre carved into the nest of an ancient dragon.
MEET SOME OF OUR RECENT GRADUATES
BUT THE HARMONY OF LUMENICA IS SHAKING
For two thousand years, the Idols have protected the last great city beneath the world. Now, strange discord spreads through the streets. Cracks scar the cavern walls. Old certainties begin to unravel.No armies march on Lumenica. No monsters gather at its gates. So why does it feel like everything is falling apart?
NOT EVERYTHING GLITTERS
The Karst War shattered more than stone. Three hundred years later, families still live beyond Lumenica's walls in the Shatterways, making the best of hard lives while hoping the darkness never returns.
Every night, the lights of Lumenica shine just beyond reach.
THE LIGHT IS FADING
Beyond Lumenica's light, the world is changing. Once vibrant caverns now give way to silent dead zones, where even the brightest life struggles to survive.
THE STAGE IS SET.
AND LUMENICA NEEDS NEW HEROES
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ONE CITY. FOUR WAYS TO PLAY. START HERE
Volume one
The Idol Class
Magic Items
19 Subclasses
NPCS
4 Playable
Spells
Races
5 Character
Backgrounds
Lumenican History
Discover the brightest city beneath the world, create your own Idols, and build unforgettable adventures in a neon fantasy sandbox
THEN CHOOSE YOUR PATH
VOL 2
THE BRIGHT DARK: FAULTLINES
Continue your journey in a Levels 3-7 campaign where the Harmony of Lumenica begins to unravel.
VOL 3
NEON SPARKS: 20 ONE-SHOTS
Twenty interconnected adventures that take new Idols from their first performance to the opening of the main campaign. Perfect for families, new players and groups of any age
VOL 4
NEVER PLAYED BEFORE?
Everything new players and Dungeon Masters need to begin their first roleplaying adventure together, one step at a time.
ALL FOUR VOLUMES. ONE DEFINITIVE HARDBACK.
A premium collected edition bringing the complete Idols of the Neon Dark experience together in a single hardback.
BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED TO LAST A LIFETIME
RIBBON BOOKMARK
Pick up your adventure exactly where the encore ended.
EXCLUSIVE END PAPERS
Original artwork welcomes you to Lumenica before your adventure even begins.
FOIL STAMPED COVER
A premium metallic finish that catches the light every time it leaves the shelf.
SPOT UV FINISH
Selective gloss brings key artwork and details vividly to life.
SPRAYED EDGES
A collector's finish that makes the Discography look as beautiful closed as it does open.
STORE
Your Pre-Order Includes
✓ Instant access to Alpha 1.0 ✓ Free Alpha updates throughout development ✓ Digital rewards begin arriving from December 2026 ✓ Physical books currently targeted for April 2027
Shipping and applicable taxes collected later
THE DISCOGRAPHY
The Discography Includes:
Inside the 350+ page Hardback:
Vol I - Setting & Idol Class
Vol II - Campaign Adventure to Level 7
Vol III - Kids One-Shots
Vol IV - On-Ramp Tutorial
Premium production
Smyth-sewn binding
Foil-stamped cover
Ribbon bookmark
Spot UV
Full art endpapers
Sprayed edges
$99
CORE DIGITAL EDITION
The standard digital edition. This is the full digital version of Idols of the Neon Dark and the primary digital tier for backers.
Core Digital Edition Includes:
Complete 350+ page PDF
Story Handouts (Digital)
8 Ready-To-Play Origin Character Folios (Digital)
Play-Ready Standees (Digital)
Battlemaps (Digital)
VTT Tokens (Digital)
$32
THE COMPLETE IDOLS EXPERIENCE
The definitive play-and-display edition for tables that want it all.
The Complete Idols Experience Includes:
Includes The Discography (350+ page, 4-Volume Premium Hardback)
Also includes:
Complete 350+ page PDF
Vol I - Setting & Idol Class (estimated 100 pages)
Vol II - Campaign Adventure to Level 7 (estimated 150 pages)
Vol III - Kids One-Shots (estimated 50 pages)
Vol IV - On-Ramp Tutorial (estimated 50 pages)
Table-ready Neon Sparks Acrylic Dice
Physical Story Handouts
8 Ready-To-Play Origin Character Folios
DM Screen
Physical Battlemap Pack (8 maps)
Play-ready Standees
Folded Map of Lumenica (17" x 22")
VTT Access (Foundry, Roll20, or Hedron)
All other play aids included in the Core Digital Edition (5 items)
$219
THE HOARD
For collectors and hobbyists who want the full miniature and art suite.
The Hoard Includes:
Includes The Discography (350+ page, 4-Volume Premium Hardback)
Also includes:
Complete 350+ page PDF
Vol I - Setting & Idol Class (estimated 100 pages)
Vol II - Campaign Adventure to Level 7 (estimated 150 pages)
Vol III - Kids One-Shots (estimated 50 pages)
Vol IV - On-Ramp Tutorial (estimated 50 pages)
Table-ready Neon Sparks Acrylic Dice
Physical Story Handouts
8 Origin Character Folios (Physical)
DM Screen
Physical Battlemap Pack (8 maps)
Play-ready Standees
VTT Access Key (Foundry, Roll20, or Hedron)
Plus:
Full STL Miniature Bundle (all STL files supplied pre-supported)
3 Idol Miniatures - 32mm
Idol Heroine - 70mm Display Sculpt
Crystal Dragon Wyrmling - 40mm
Crystal Adult Dragon - Huge 100mm
5 Premium Art Prints
Numbered 17" x 22" Archival Print
Enamel Collector’s Pin
All other play aids included in the Core Digital Edition (5 items)
$275
FAMILY STARTER BOX
Built specifically for parents introducing new players to the hobby. A complete family-ready play experience in one box.
Family Starter Box Includes:
Includes The Discography (350+ page, 4-Volume Premium Hardback)
Also for the Home Play table:
Complete 350+ page PDF
Book III Softcover - Kids One-Shots (estimated 50 pages)
Book IV Softcover - On-Ramp Tutorial (estimated 50 pages)
Colouring Book
Table-ready Neon Sparks Acrylic Dice
Stickers
Folded Map of Lumenica (17" x 22")
Physical Battlemap Pack (8 maps)
Play-ready Standees
Story Handouts
8 Origin Character Folios (Physical)
Premium Box to hold all your treasures
1 Humanoid STL of your choice
You also receive all play aids included in the Core Digital Edition (5 items).
$187
ADD-ONS
FEATURED
Challenge Coin
A premium antique brass-effect metal coin. Use it as a challenge coin for all those 50/50 moments at the table. Also, the coin features in the playable story for both the Adult Campaign, and the Kids One Shots.
ACCESSORIES
$14.00
Collector's Storage Box
A premium Idols of the Neon Dark box for all your books and game components to live in. US Letter size, to fit all books and printed pages safely and snugly.
ADD-ONS
$44.00
Dungeon Master's Screen
An epic 4-leaf Dungeon Master’s screen with panoramic fight scene in the Nollal Theatre on one side, and key DM notes and tables on the other. Each leaf is US Letter sized, to fold up to the same dimensions as the printed books.
ADD-ONS
$44.00
Enamel Heroine Pin
Get a premium Idols of the Neon Dark themed enamel pin.
ACCESSORIES
$8.00
Folded Battlemap Pack (8)
8 premium printed battle maps to bring your Lumenican encounters to life in style. Delivered in US Letter size, the maps unfold to 11 x 17 inches.
ADD-ONS
$38.00
Full STL Miniature Bundle (7)
Map of Lumenica
DIGITAL
$44.00
Map of Lumenica
A full detail map of Lumenica with all districts and points of interest highlighted. Full size is 17" x 22", folded to US Letter size for delivery.
ADD-ONS
$23.00
Origin Character Folios (8)
8 pre generated characters, with art, back story, and unique ties to Lumenica. Play as these characters to unlock unique story beats and roleplay opportunities that may not be open to other character builds!
ADD-ONS
$27.00
Story Handouts (10+)
10+ handouts to enhance play for the guided campaign and one shots.
ADD-ONS
$29.00
Play-Ready Standees (24)
24 chipboard, full color standees to bring your tabletop combat encounters to life.
ADD-ONS
$19.00
Premium Art Prints (5)
5 US Letter sized posters
ACCESSORIES
$20.00
Retailer Bundle A
6 x The Discography (Premium Hardback).
*No digital rewards.*
BUNDLES
$399.00
BUNDLES
Retailer Bundle B
6 x The Complete Idols Experience Set (physical items only).
*No digital rewards.*
$969.00
ACCESSORIES
Stickers (5)
Pack of 5 die cut stickers
$16.00
ACCESSORIES
Table-ready Neon Sparks Acrylic Dice
A classic set of Lumenica-vibed dice that are beautiful yet not too beautiful to let a young person play with! (Dice have firm but not sharp edges) Note that these are not the hand-poured set being made by Jamie from Colorspray Creations.
$26.00
DIGITAL
The Art of Lumenica Colouring Book (Digital)
• US Letter Size • 30+ pages
$7.00
BOOKS
The Art of Lumenica Colouring Book (Physical)
• US Letter Size • Thick paper that will take marker pen • 30+ pages
$23.00
DIGITAL
VTT Module Rulesets (Choice of 3)
A choice of access keys for either Roll20, Foundry, or Hedron Virtual Tabletops.
You will find all the mechanics, art, story, battle maps, and select macros to help automate some of the more complicated rulesets in Idols of the Neon Dark.
$34.00
GET THESE INSTANT DOWNLOADS WITH ANY PRE-ORDER Pre-ordering isn't just reserving your copy. It's joining the journey
Start playing today with the latest Alpha edition, then watch the game grow through regular updates all the way to release.
ALPHA 1.0 - PLAYER OPTIONS
59 Pages
The first instalment of the evolving Alpha, focused on everything players need to begin creating and playing Idols.
PLAY TODAY:
Build your First Idol
Choose from 19 Unique Subclasses
Create Heroes from 4 Playable Species
Discover 5 Character Backgrounds
Featuring 19 Original Illustrations, and counting
50mm Wyrmling Dragon STL File
Level 5 Adventure
Downloads are instantly available after completing your Pre-Order
ALSO AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE DOWNLOAD AS ADD-ONS OR IN SOME BUNDLES
Ancient Dragon STL (100mm base)
A massive Ancient Crystal Dragon centrepiece for any epic fight. Custom sculpted digital STL file for you to print at home.
$20.00
Wyrmling Dragon STL (50mm base)
A Wymling Crystal Dragon. Is it a friend or foe? Custom sculpted digital STL file for you to print at home.
$8.00
Hatchling Dragon / Egg STL (32mm base)
A cute egg/hatchling!
$5.00
Elf Spellcaster STL (32mm base)
One of the three heroines synonynmous with Idols of the Neon Dark. Custom sculpted digital STL file for you to print at home.
$5.00
Human Dual-Scimitars STL (32mm base)
One of the three heroines synonynmous with Idols of the Neon Dark. Custom sculpted digital STL file for you to print at home.
$5.00
Tiefling Polearm STL (32mm base)
One of the three heroines synonynmous with Idols of the Neon Dark. Custom sculpted digital STL file for you to print at home.
$5.00
Human Display STL (100mm base)
Our famous Human heroine, in large display format, fighting evil in 'The Void', a perilous and little known part of the deep. Custom sculpted digital STL file for you to print at home.
When you play Idols of the Neon Dark, we are here with all sorts of resources to support your table.
DAVE THAUMAVORE
11 Minute Review
An independent look at the Idol Class, exploring why its cooperative mechanics feel unlike anything else in 5E.
STELLA LUNA TV
3 Hour Actual Play
Watch Harmony come to life in a complete adventure and see how the Idol Class feels at a real table.
WE ARE HERE WITH LOADS OF RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR TABLE.
AVAILABLE NOW:
COMING SOON:
Full actual play recordings
Ready-to-run one-shots
Friendly Discord community
Play testing led by Pro DMs
Ongoing Alpha updates until launch
...and more throughout development
Pre-generated characters
Adventure handouts for immersion
Battle Maps
Standees
Adventure hooks & campaign inspiration
Idol resource tracker
PRE-ORDER
WITH CONFIDENCE
✓ Secure checkout ✓ Immediate Alpha access ✓ All Future Alpha updates included ✓ Digital fulfilment completed December 2026 ✓ Physical fulfilment target: April 2027 ✓ Shipping collected shortly before dispatch ✓ No AI-generated writing or illustration ✓ International fulfilment
SHIPPING & TAXES
Shipping & Taxes on any physical goods are not charged when you first place your Pre-Order. They will be charged, LATER, immediately before the physical fulfillment process begins.
DISCOGRAPHY HARDBACK
FAMILY
BOX
COMPLETE
IDOL
HOARD+
PLEDGES
REGION
USA
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UK
GBP - £
11
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CANADA
CAD
26
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EU
EUR·€
21
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AU-NZ
AUD
39
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WHY IS SHIPPING CHARGED LATER?
To ensure you pay the real shipping cost at the time of dispatch, rather than an inflated estimate made months in advance.
WHY IS EUROPE / AUSTRALIA MORE EXPENSIVE?
We currently fulfil from the UK and USA. If enough physical pre-orders come from Europe or Australia/New Zealand, we'll add regional fulfilment partners to reduce shipping costs wherever possible.
WHAT ABOUT VAT AND TAXES?
VAT, GST or local sales taxes will be collected where required by law at the same time as shipping charges.
WHAT ABOUT US TARIFFS?
Import tariffs affecting products manufactured in China remain subject to change. Any tariffs, duties or customs charges payable on import remain the responsibility of the customer.
WHERE DON'T YOU SHIP?
We are unable to ship to the following regions: Africa, Central America, South America, Middle East, Central Asia (Kazakhstan Uzbekistan), and Eastern Europe (Russia, Ukraine, Belarus)
CREATED THROUGH COLLABORATION
EVERY IDEA IS REFINED TOGETHER
FROM THE CREATOR
A WORLD BUILT TOGETHER
I'm Dan Thut, creator of Idols of the Neon Dark. While I started this journey, the game has been shaped by an international team of writers, artists, designers, editors and Korean cultural consultants. Every illustration, mechanic, and adventure is refined through collaboration.
WRITING · PLAY · ART · COMMUNITY FEEDBACK
Writers & Editors
Crafting the rules, adventures and stories.
Bee Aitkin
Michelle Kim
Alex Thut
STORIES · RULES · ADVENTURES
Korean Cultural Consultants
Helping ensure the world feels respectful, authentic and nuanced.
Jenn Mac
Minki Kimm
AUTHENTICITY · RESPECT · NUANCE
Discord Community Experts
Refining mechanics, balance and presentation through ongoing feedback.
Ideas become stronger when they are tested together.
ONGOING COMMUNITY COLLABORATION
Other Artisans
Creating handcrafted artefacts, miniatures and collectibles.
Helen Rousou
Jamie (Color Spray Creations)
CRAFT · MINIATURES · COLLECTIBLES
Illustrators & Designers
Bringing Lumenica and its heroes to life.
Francisco Somalo
Tu Do
Yun Yeonsu
Dhai Art
Kim Tae Hyun
Will Kirkby
Taktars Ringa
SaumyX
Family Playtesters
Every adventure and mechanic is road-tested around my own family table before reaching the wider community.
PLAYED. TESTED. REFINED.
BEFORE IT REACHES YOUR TABLE
Heroes never stand alone
Join thousands of adventurers already exploring Lumenica
Find us
SOCIAL MEDIA & DISCORD
Talk mechanics with the team, share your Idols and hear about updates first.
