Idols of the Neon Dark — Pre-Order Party

Neon-lit fantasy city street at night with idol-warriors

A neon-fantasy setting where idol-warriors
fight evil with rhythm, style, and heart.

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After a smash-hit Kickstarter, Idols of the Neon Dark is in full-scale development with 8 artists, 5 writers, and 6 other artisans contributing. Pre-order your copy to get involved with the development process and receive instant access to 100+ pages of Alpha content today.

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Idols of Lumenica core book — neon fantasy tabletop roleplay

Spread from the Idols of the Neon Dark sourcebook

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 (2024 & 2014), Idols of the Neon Dark rewards teamwork,

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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

Corey Plante, Editor, Tabletop Games — 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

Conventions where Idols of the Neon Dark has been playtested

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to 100+ pages of Alpha
PDF downloads

Ensemble of Idols of the Neon Dark heroes

Heroes Never Stand Alone.
They Rise Together.

Panorama of the underground city of Lumenica

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

The Spontaneum

WHERE MAGIC SHAPES
MODERN 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.

For some, Lumenica is a place of opportunity. For others, it's simply home. Here, songs from the Spontaneum drift through everyday life. Talent is shaped through discipline, collaboration and endurance, and every performance could be the first step towards becoming an Idol.

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

CRYSTAL PALACE

From the Crystal Palace, the Empress guides Lumenica through times of celebration and crisis alike. Revered by many, questioned by some, she carries the impossible responsibility of protecting the last great city beneath the world.

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

The full cast of Idols of the Neon Dark characters

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?

Nollal, the soul of the city; a vast amphitheatre carved into the nest of an ancient dragon.

Families living outside the walls in the Shatterways

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.

Silent dead zones beyond Lumenica's light

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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to 100+ pages of Alpha
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ONE CITY. FOUR WAYS TO PLAY.
START HERE

Explore Lumenica

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

THE BRIGHT DARK:
FAULTLINES

Continue your journey in a Levels 3-7
campaign where the Harmony of Lumenica
begins to unravel.

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

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 B00KMARK

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

$250

The Discography Includes:

All 4 books in one premium hardback (Collector's Edition)

Smyth-sewn • foil-stamped • ribbon bookmark

Complete 250+ page PDF (all 4 books)

8 ready-to-play characters (digital) + standees (printable)

THE COMPLETE IDOLS EXPERIENCE

$250

The Discography Includes:

All 4 books in one premium hardback (Collector’s Edition)

Smyth-sewn • foil-stamped • ribbon bookmark

All 4 books as softcovers (full set)

Setting • Campaign • Kids One-Shots • On-Ramp

THE HOARD

$250

The Discography Includes:

All 4 books in one premium hardback (Collector's Edition)

Smyth-sewn • foil-stamped • ribbon bookmark

All 4 books as softcovers (full set)

Setting • Campaign • Kids One-Shots • On-Ramp

FAMILY STARTER BOX

$250

The Discography Includes:

All 4 b14ks in one premium hardback (Collector's Edition))

Smyth-sewn • foil-stamped • ribbon bookmark

2 softcover books for easy play

Kids One-Shots + On-Ramp Tutorial

SHOP ALL

FEATURED

NAME OF THE ITEM
NAME OF THE ITEM

CATEGORY

$000

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

Downloads are instantly available after completing your Pre-Order

ALSO AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE DOWNLOAD
AS ADD-ONS OR IN SOME BUNDLES

100mm Ancient
Crystal Dragon STL

FREE RESOURCES FOR EVERY TABLE

100mm Ancient
Crystal Dragon STL

EVERYTHING YOU NEED
TO GET PLAYING

When you play Idols of the Neon Dark

DAVE THAUMAVORE

An independent look at the Idol Class, exploring why its
cooperative mechanics feel unlike anything else in 5E.

The Crystal Palace

STELLA LUNA TV

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

RETAILER

REGION

USA

USD - $

GBP - £

CANADA

CAD

108

EUR·€

165

AU-NZ

AUD

302

ROW

USD - $

209

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

Dan Thut, creator of Idols of the Neon Dark

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.