Book of the Sign

Lore & Background

The protagonist, known as The Nameless One, is an immortal man who forgets everything if killed. The game focuses on his journey through the city of Sigil and other planes to reclaim his memories of previous lives, and to discover why he was made immortal in the first place. The Nameless One begins as 'true neutral' but can be incrementally changed based on the character's actions throughout the game.

Reader's Guide

The game begins with character creation, where the player assigns attribute points such as strength, intelligence, and charisma to The Nameless One. The Nameless One starts the game as a fighter class, but the player may later freely change it to a thief or wizard. The player may recruit companions throughout the game to join the party. There are seven potential companions, but only a maximum of five may accompany The Nameless One at any given time. The gameplay often focuses on the resolution of quests through dialogue rather than combat.

Did You Know?

• The game's engine is a modified version of the Infinity Engine, which was used previously for BioWare's Baldur's Gate.
• The game was not a commercial success, but it received critical acclaim and has since become a cult classic.
• An enhanced version for modern platforms was made by Beamdog and released in April 2017 for Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, and iOS, and in October 2019 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.