Veritas: The Honest World RPG

The world is identical to modern-day Earth, except for one crucial difference—no one has ever lied. People communicate with complete honesty, unable to comprehend deception.

A blend of philosophical, dark humor, and dystopian realism. The world feels both utopian in its transparency and nightmarish in its gullibility.

Set in the present day, with technology and culture evolving as expected. However, history, politics, and personal relationships have all been shaped by absolute truthfulness.

• Truth Keepers: Scholars and historians who document events with precision, as their records are never questioned.
• Social Architects: A group attempting to create a stable society amidst unchecked honesty.
• The Certainty Council: A governmental body that makes policies based on immediate and unwavering belief in spoken words.
• Mavericks: Those who accidentally or intentionally discover ways to manipulate others through suggestion and ambiguous statements.

• The rise of "wordsmiths" who realize they can shape reality by speaking vague or misleading truths.
• The ethical dilemma of whether teaching deception should be considered a crime.
• The power struggle between politicians who control public belief simply by speaking first.
• The economic impact of businesses that promise anything, knowing customers will always believe them.

• The Transparent City: A futuristic metropolis where all conversations are recorded and displayed publicly.
• The Echo Halls: A university dedicated to refining and clarifying truth in speech.
• The Gray Zone: A secretive underground society where rumors and misinterpretations flourish.
• The Oracle’s Tower: A place where the most persuasive speakers gather, shaping the course of events simply by proclaiming their version of reality.

• Every conversation is taken at face value, and sarcasm, jokes, and fiction must be explicitly stated as such.
• Courts have no need for oaths, as all testimonies are inherently truthful.
• Personal relationships are often brutal, as people state their opinions without filters.
• Marketing and advertising are incredibly straightforward, though their sheer conviction can make anything sound compelling.

Relationships are built on absolute transparency, leading to high levels of trust but also frequent social fractures. A single sentence can reshape reputations, laws, and beliefs instantly, making public speaking one of the most dangerous and powerful tools in existence.