Next Gen Bronzes Presents
A battle card game rooted in the legends of the Benin Kingdom
Warriors, queens, sorcerers, and divine forces — ancient legends reborn in bronze and battle.
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Origins
A world forged from living oral tradition and royal bronze
The Benin Kingdom produced some of the greatest warriors, queens, and sorcerers in African history. Their stories — passed down through royal bronze plaques, oral traditions, and songs — have never been given the stage they deserve.
Realm of Obas changes that. These are the stories that enthralled us as kids and shaped our imagination. Each card is rooted in real history: real battles, real figures, real powers — legends we grew up hearing that deserve to be played, not just preserved.
"Horrible Histories meets Marvel — ancient legends reborn as a playable card game."
⚔ Battle Card Game
Strategic trading card gameplay rooted in the wars and diplomacy of the Benin Empire
🏺 Living History
Every character and legend drawn from oral traditions and historical accounts passed down through generations
🌍 Beyond the Game
The game is just the beginning — sculptures, stories, and digital experiences all rooted in Benin Kingdom legends
🔨 Next Gen Bronzes
Created by a company built to bring Benin Kingdom artistry and storytelling into the modern age
The Bronze Archives
The legends, warriors, and artefacts of the Benin Kingdom — each one a card waiting to be played
Oba · Ruler
The Conqueror
Fought 201 wars, lost only the battle at Uzia. Restored Benin after a leadership crisis. Prayed every morning for battle and wore magical armour that enemies feared.
Queen · Warrior
The Warrior Forger
Mother of Arhuanran, wife of Oba Ozolua. A sorceress and military commander who trained the Udo forces for civil war and forged powerful protective amulets.
Prince · Giant
The Giant Prince of Udo
So tall he had to stoop to enter the palace gates. His brute strength became legend — yet behind the giant was a story of exile and empire.
⚡ Oba · Sorcerer
The Revolutionary King
Son of Ozolua. Scholar, strategist, and the first Oba to establish diplomatic contact with Europe. He ruled with both sword and intellect, and defeated his own brother to claim the throne.
🌙 Queen · Mystic
The First Iyoba · Mother of Magic
The first queen mother of Benin — her spiritual power won the war for her son Oba Esigie. Immortalised in the iconic Benin ivory mask now held at the British Museum.
The Training Grounds
Mini-games inspired by the legends — playable fragments of the Realm of Obas universe
◈ Coming Soon
Based on: Egbaen, The Bee Brute
Egbaen once almost flooded the palace. Now he's about to do it again. How many bees can you swat before the waters rise?
◈ Coming Soon
Based on: Eto, The Palace Mystic
A mystic who used the four braids in his hair to hold the Palace to ransom. Can you untangle his riddles before time runs out?
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Got a concept for a microgame rooted in Benin legend? Every fragment of the Realm matters.
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From card games to bronze sculptures to interactive storytelling
Realm of Obas is the first chapter in bringing Benin Kingdom legends to life. Follow along as we forge the future of African fantasy gaming.