Alba – an Open World Adventure Book

14+ | 36 Chapters | Non-Linear | Branching Narrative | Character Development

Morag’s Raft Pledge

“Don’t be afraid of the Old World, Vola had told you back in the vault, it’s where we’re all from, after all.”

THE BIGGEST GAMEBOOK EVER WRITTEN

Over 1200 pages of incredible writing split across 36 chapters, with 19 unique endings and an amazing collection of original illustrations from the talented Marco Luna.

“It feels eerie to be out here by yourself.”

What is an Open World Adventure Book?

Open World Adventure Books are non-linear, first-person adventure novels designed for the intrepid reader! Each book offers its own branching narrative style, allowing for an organic, natural journey through sprawling worlds.

Evolving Worlds

Open World Adventure Books are written specifically so they can be reread over and over again, giving you dozens of possible routes and new corners of this novel world to explore. Every time you read through, you can either download the free printable recharge sheet, or grab a recharge pack from the ITB webstore to upgrade your experience.

Deep Immersion

In Open World Adventure Books, the stories are deep, immersive and considered. They’re crafted to plunge you into the world of the book, and to engage you with the characters and setting with solid writing. No short, shallow sections; just solid chapters that go deep into the setting and give you tonnes of optional routes.

Fresh Themes

There have been dozens of branching narrative stories about haunted houses, dungeons and warlocks. Open World Adventure Books seek to take on bigger fresher and more contemporary themes that you may not expect from a branching narrative book. WHERE DO YOU WANT TO EXPLORE?

Meaningful Choices

YOUR JOURNEY ALWAYS CONTINUES. No dead ends, backtracking or rereading the same passage dozens of times to ‘get it right’. Read fluidly through your adventure choosing your path as you go. Every decision will impact your narrative journey, opening and closing opportunities in the future, determining the nature of your character, and accumulating mementos of your experience throughout each story.

Excellent Production Value

Open World Adventure Books are designed to be read, and reread over and over again. They’ll always be top quality, and we’ll always push to make them last longer, both for you to enjoy and for the planet.

How does Alba work?

Starting Your Journey

Open your copy of Alba to find a world of possibilities, starting with your character sheet and map and beginning at Chapter 1, Section 1.

Choosing Your Path

At the end of every section, you’ll be given instructions on how to proceed. Choose wisely, as your decisions will ripple throughout your experience. When you’ve selected your option, turn to the section labeled and continue reading.

Tracking Your Progress

Some choices will have instructions for adding new specialities, items, encounters and other marks to your character sheet or map. When you’ve decided which route to follow, carry out each of the instructions before continuing on to the next section.

Choices Matter

As you reach further into the world of Alba, you’ll encounter some choices that require specific items, expertise or experiences. If you meet the criteria for this option, you may to choose to follow this path, or decide to follow another as normal. Your choices throughout your journey affect your entire experience.

Navigating The World

As you progress, you’ll discover new locations to explore, or you’ll revisit places you’ve already seen that have been radically altered by your choices earlier on your adventure. At the end of each chapter, you’ll choose where to explore next.

Endings

Every decision you make in Alba will ripple throughout your own personal story, affecting the world around you, your character and where and how your story will conclude. There are 19 distinct endings in Alba, and your final choices will be determined by the route you take to get there.

HOW WILL YOUR ADVENTURE END?