The Game
The supernatural conflicts of Idols of Torment rage across a perilous afterlife called the Echo. This ruined landscape combines the remnants of Heaven and Hell following their apocalyptic collapse, forging a single, shattered realm inhabited by wandering souls – the Lost. The Idols, servants of the Eternals, seek these forlorn spirits, clashing endlessly over this dwindling yet precious resource to control the fate of the Cosmic Realm.
The game is ideal for fun, casual environments where formal competitive play is not the focus. The game does not include any list building; instead, players control a defined assortment of model types with distinct roles, reminiscent of a classic two-player strategy game experience.
In Idols of Torment, each player takes on the role of a cosmic entity called an Eternal. As an Eternal, you command supernatural beings called Idols as they descend upon the Echo. Your sole purpose is to pit your Idols against your enemy for control over the Lost. These souls are a precious resource that must be reaped, thus releasing their energy from the Echo and returning it to the stars. But reaping the Lost is not an easy task — you will need all the tools at your disposal to chase them down, influence their movements, manipulate the landscape, and fend off your opponent.
The Idols
As a player, you control a group of Idols belonging to one of eight Orders. Each Order is associated with a profound theme, giving you a wide range of opportunities for representing your Idol miniatures. Your group of Idols includes a selection of Idol Classes — distinct forms of Idols that excel in different areas of combat, movement, and Lost interaction. Official Idol models are available from MyMiniFactory and Only Games, or explore your own interpretations of the Idols by using any miniatures you wish.
Game Pieces
The Lost are objectives controlled by the game system and are always portrayed as wandering souls. Miniatures for the Lost are included with the Game Pieces set — available in high quality plastic or downloadable STL files — along with the Initiative tokens that drive the game’s unique Initiative system. Drawn from a bag, Initiative tokens are used to randomly allocate turns between the two players over the course of multiple rounds. With an Initiative token, you can activate one of your Idols or perform an Eternal Power — climactic events that can shift the tides of battle in a variety of strategic ways. The Game Pieces set also includes Idol class markers to help players identify their miniatures during gameplay.
The Echo Deck
At the heart of the game system is the Echo Deck. Revealed at the start of each round, an Echo card creates thematic situations by setting a few variables in motion. This fundamental component ensures that each round is full of strategy, and that each game of Idols of Torment is a completely unique experience. The Echo Deck contains 32 tarot-sized Echo cards printed on the highest quality stock. If you do not have access to the physical cards, you can easily replicate the mechanics by using a roll table located at the back of the rulebook.
Eternal Powers
Performed by the otherworldly Eternals from beyond the veil, Eternal Powers are delivered into Echo through specific models on the board. Players have access to a selection of powers that can do a variety of extraordinary things, such as altering terrain, harming enemy Idol models, and providing strategic utility. Choosing and performing Eternal Powers is itself a strategic process — players have access to the same selection of powers, and when successfully manifested, a power can no longer be performed for the remainder of the round by either player. As such, players find themselves choosing powers from a diminishing list of options as a round progresses. A set of 12 Eternal Power cards for each player is included with the Echo Deck.
