Savage Worlds: Holler - Appalachian Apocalypse Core Book | Gothic Horror RPG

Who This Appeals To

Perfect for Savage Worlds players and Game Masters who love gothic horror, American folklore, and stories of rebellion against oppression. Ideal for groups seeking a unique setting that blends Appalachian culture, fairy tale elements, and dark supernatural threats with working-class heroes fighting against corrupt industrial powers. Appeals to fans of folk horror, cryptids, and character-driven narratives rooted in regional authenticity.

Features

• Complete 256-page full-color hardcover core rulebook for Savage Worlds
• Unique Appalachian apocalypse setting combining gothic horror, fairy tales, and industrial oppression
• Distinctive character archetypes including miners, granny women, gougers, and moonshiners
• Iconic Appalachian creatures like Mothman, Sheepsquatch, and other cryptids
• New game mechanics tailored to the setting's themes of rebellion and survival
• Adventure Generator for creating custom scenarios in the Holler
• Blasted Beauty Plot Point Campaign for extended play
• Numerous detailed locations throughout Appalachian coal country
• Rebellion-focused gameplay against the oppressive "Big Boys" controlling mines and mills

What You'll Experience

Step into the hollers and coal towns of Appalachia where ancient magic collides with industrial greed, and ordinary people become extraordinary heroes. Your characters—hardscrabble miners, wise granny women, fierce gougers, and cunning moonshiners—stand against the Big Boys who exploit the land and its people. Face supernatural horrors drawn from Appalachian folklore, from the ominous Mothman to the terrifying Sheepsquatch, while navigating a world where fairy tale wonder and gothic darkness intertwine. This is a story of community, resistance, and survival where your choices shape the fate of the mountains and the people who call them home.

Expand Your Savage Worlds Adventures

Complete your Holler experience with the Savage Worlds: Holler Boxed Set and detailed locations from Map Pack 1: Textile Mill and Map Pack 2: Mountain Road. Explore more Appalachian horror with Old Gods of Appalachia Player's Guide, or try other Savage Worlds horror settings like Judgment Day.