The Nowhere Land System Reference Document (SRD) is the complete, free reference for the Nowhere Land tabletop roleplaying system. It contains every rule of the Drop System — from character creation and the five Essences through combat, domains, and advanced play.
This document contains every mechanical rule needed to play Nowhere Land or create compatible content. Each section below links to detailed rules covering the complete system.
🎮 INSPIRED BY THE NOWHERE LAND
Like Powered by the Apocalypse (PbtA) and Forged in the Dark (FitD), Nowhere Land encourages third-party creators to build upon its foundation. Games created using this SRD may use the designation:
"Inspired by the Nowhere Land"
or
"A Nowhere Land Game"
See licensing terms below for usage requirements.
🏷️ OFFICIAL BADGES
Download and use these official badges for your Nowhere Land-compatible creations:
Contents
Core Rules
Conflict & Exchange
Domains & Powers
Exploration & Equipment
For the Trickster
Reference
📋 OPEN CONTENT
✅ OPEN CONTENT (Free to Use)
- • The Drop System (d6 pool resolution)
- • All five Essences: Forma, Anima, Umbra, Reverie, and Drift
- • All dice maneuvers: Sacrifice, Reach, and Push
- • The Veil (Target Number) system
- • The complete skill list and skill mechanics
- • Combat rules, maneuvers, and wound system
- • The Domain, Portal, Blessing, and Curse framework
- • The Career and advancement system
- • Social exchange mechanics and the Four Paths
- • Potentials (supernatural abilities) framework
- • Solo play oracle system
- • Creature stat block format and bestiary template
- • Random table formats and generation tools
❌ CLOSED CONTENT (Require Permission)
- • The Count character and all associated lore
- • Named domains and their specific descriptions (Clockwork Citadel, Drowned Quarter, etc.)
- • Named NPCs, their backstories, and personal narratives
- • The Passage and portal hub specific lore
- • Specific published scenarios and adventures
- • Artwork, illustrations, and visual assets
- • The "Nowhere Land" name when used as a game title
📝 LICENSE TERMS
Creative Commons Attribution
The Nowhere Land SRD is released under CC BY 4.0 with the following terms:
- • Attribution: Credit "Nowhere Land by Joachim Mouffron"
- • Link: Include a link to nowhere-land.com
- • Logo: May use "Inspired by the Nowhere Land" designation
- • Commercial: Commercial use is allowed
Revenue Sharing (Optional)
For commercial products earning over $1,000 USD:
- • Royalty: 5% of net revenue above $1,000
- • Reporting: Annual self-reporting
- • Waiver: Available for small creators and non-profits
- • Contact: licensing@nowhere-land.com for agreements
📚 SRD QUICK START
For Game Designers
To create a game "Inspired by the Nowhere Land":
- 1. Use the d6 pool system and attribute/skill framework
- 2. Create your own domains, NPCs, and lore
- 3. Add the "Inspired by the Nowhere Land" designation
- 4. Credit Nowhere Land and link to the website
- 5. If earning over $1,000, arrange royalty agreement
"Every world begins with a door. This SRD is your key. Step through, and make something strange and wonderful."
— — Invitation to Creators
SRD Version 2.0 | Last Updated: July 18, 2026
© 2026 Joachim Mouffron. Nowhere Land and all associated marks are trademarks.