Free RPG Campaign Manager & Lore Vault
Stop fighting scattered folders. Organize campaign notes, characters, locations, and timelines inside a private, local-first database with connected knowledge graphs.
Everything you need to run your campaign
Linked Knowledge Graph
Connect characters, factions, and cities visually. Navigate your campaign lore like a local wiki.
Tactical Mapping
Pin campaign locations directly on interactive high-res maps with customizable spatial markers.
Era-Based Timelines
Track world history, player quest logs, and faction agendas across chronological eras.
AI-Powered Lore Oracle
Co-author stories, parse draft summaries, and generate visual character art using local Gemini models.
Scratchpad & Notes
Jot down session logs, inventory, and rule lookups in a fast, hotkey-triggerable side panel.
Total Local Privacy
No remote databases, login prompt, or email lists. Your notes stay encrypted on your hard drive.
Why Codex Cryptica?
How our structured, local-first database compares to traditional note tools or spreadsheets.
| Feature | Spreadsheets / Docs | Codex Cryptica |
|---|---|---|
| Lore Relationships | Flat list or links that break easily. | Interactive Graph & Auto-Backlinks |
| Offline Availability | Varies; cloud documents lag or fail. | 100% Offline-capable (Client-first) |
| Data Privacy | Stored on cloud servers; data scraped. | Private local-first files (OPFS) |
| Chronology | Manually typed calendars; easily disjointed. | Era-based, timeline integrated |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Codex Cryptica really free?
Yes. All database creation and storage run inside your own browser using OPFS, requiring no paid subscriptions, accounts, or advertisements.
Where is my campaign data stored?
Your lore is stored locally on your device's hard drive using browser sandboxed storage. We do not host your campaign notes on our servers, ensuring total data privacy.
Does this RPG campaign manager work offline?
Absolutely. Once the app shell is loaded in your browser cache, you can manage your maps, timelines, and entity files completely offline at the gaming table.
How does the AI GM assistant work?
You can prompt the AI Lore Oracle out-of-the-box using our shared system proxy for free, or plug in your own Google Gemini API key in the settings panel for direct, unlimited connection.
Take control of your campaign notes
Create your first vault today. Drag and drop locations, link quests, and write your story in absolute local privacy.