Odd Jobs 1 - The Invitation cover
New York City · 1937

Odd Jobs 1 - The Invitation

A Case for New York Noir

Iris Faith has recently discovered her magic, and is being mentored by a man who does 'odd jobs' for the NYPD. Tonight, she hits the streets with him for the first time. (This case involves magic as a centerpiece of its deductions. It is intended to introduce players to a specific system of magical investigations.)

Difficulty
1/5
Playtime
5 hours
Structure
1 day
Leads
127 / 156.2 KB
Documents
0
Year
1937

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Case file
AuthorMarthinus Conradie
Version3.1 (6/23/25)
PublishedJul 20, 2026 at 11:08 AM CDT
StatusPlayable
Case date9/15/1937
CampaignStandalone
Features
Looking for betatestersLooking for betatesters
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Game systemnyNoir
CreatedDec 31, 2025 at 06:19 AM CST
Downloads252 (views 280)
Size156.2 KB / 27.1k words (218 avg.)
Extras0 docs · 42 markers · 1 image
“A Fun Web of Characters and an Interesting Magic System”

Impressions from an early playtest: Solid introduction to a new magical system and setting. A spunky lead with Iris. Intrigue with her Father's past along with her mentor Morten's. An interesting cast of characters in a messy web of relations. Lots of twists and turns as new identities and relationships are revealed. A subtle theme of pairs and dualities. The magic system is well explained and there is lot of satisfying traditional detective work as well. Fun case.

Disclosure I'm a fellow case writer.

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JonW (Jonathan) Jun 07, 2026 at 12:08 PM CDT