About Lydia
Lydia Suen is a Chinese-American game designer and writer best known for her current role as Lead Designer of the record-breaking Cosmere RPG based on the works of Brandon Sanderson. Her background studying novel writing at Stanford University and years of working as a developmental editor is evident throughout her story-driven game designs.
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From 2023-2024, Lydia worked as Lead Writer of the Cosmere RPG on its first campaign setting, Stormlight. In 2025, she co-led rules design on Mistborn alongside Andrew Fischer. Now, she is Lead Designer of the game line, working with her team on exciting new campaign settings for Brandon Sanderson’s ever-expanding universe.
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Lydia’s recent credits also include the upcoming Streets of Jade RPG based on the beloved Green Bone Saga by Fonda Lee and the Arkham Horror RPG. When she’s not busy designing rules, worldbuilding, and playtesting, Lydia enjoys traveling with friends, recurve archery, and watching k-dramas with her partner.