Humanity's greatest civilization has collapsed, leaving people scrambling for survival. Nobles, priests and merchants strive for power and influence. From grand palaces and midnight masquerades to deadly spaceships and alien worlds, every setting becomes a battlefield where wits and nerve can surpass sword and blaster.Passion Play brings the depth and excitement of the Fading Suns to live-action roleplaying. Take on the roles of humanity's leaders as they try to rebuild the Known Worlds... or leave them devastated once more. Dukes, bishops, mercenaries and more take part in these conspiracies and intriques.Passion Play provides innovative live-action rules, all while letting players conspire, fight, use psychic powers, call upon holy miracles, and even use forbidden cybernetics. Seduction is as important as swordplay, and honor can become another commodity with which to barter.