The Gate of Tamerlane
A New Darkness Rises
First written in verse by Edgar Allan Poe, Tamerlane was a tale of ambition and downfall. Now, its empire rises again — not on the page, but in code and conquest.
The team behind The Raven’s Crypt invites you into the storm-swept empire of Tamerlane — an early work of Edgar Allan Poe, reborn in new form.
What was once verse and shadow has now become a field of battle: an arcade game forged in war, betrayal, and the relentless hunger for power.
Unleash your tactical mind across ancient battlefields. Build your army. Conquer your rivals. Decide what kind of leader you’ll become — hero, tyrant, or something darker.
Trailer: glimpse the empire reborn:
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Choose Your Path
Only those within The Raven’s Crypt may march into this empire. Access is sealed by the Ledger.
Already in the Ledger? Report for battle.
New to the Crypt? Place your mark and claim your tokens. The Ledger awaits your mark. Claim your tokens and begin your conquest.
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Tokens of Passage
As a new subscriber you'll receive the following when you enter the campaign:
3 Free Tokens — for joining the campaign
5 Bonus Tokens — when you make a tribute of $1 or more
Your tokens will arrive in your inbox soon after your mark is recorded in the Crypt's ledger. Use them to begin your reckoning.
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Legacy of Tamerlane
Poe’s shadow lives here still. Tamerlane, his earliest published poem, spoke of ambition and downfall. Now, that same spirit of empire reborn has been set into code and circuitry.
For collectors of relics, this game is not just a pastime but a revenant of literary history — a fragment of Poe made playable.
