Tormenta
In short
Tormenta is a popular Brazilian fantasy role-playing game setting created in 1999. It has evolved through several rule systems and is currently in its eighth edition, known as Tormenta 20.
In plain words
It is a world built for tabletop games where players go on adventures. Originally made for a magazine, it grew into a massive franchise with books, comics, and video games.
A simple example
A group of players might use the Tormenta 20 rules to play a warrior fighting monsters in the game's unique fantasy world.
Why it matters
It is one of the most successful and influential role-playing game properties in Brazil. It helped popularise the hobby in the country and spawned various other media.
Easy to mix up
Do not confuse it with the Spanish word for storm or a generic weather event.