Ironsworn (PBtA)
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In the Ironsworn tabletop roleplaying game¸ you are a hero sworn to undertake perilous quests in the dark fantasy setting of the Ironlands. You will explore untracked wilds¸ fight desperate battles¸ forge bonds with isolated communities¸ and reveal the secrets of this harsh land.
Are you ready to swear iron vows and see them fulfilled-no matter the cost?
THREE WAYS TO PLAY- Guided: One or more players take the role of their characters¸ while a gamemaster (GM) moderates the session.
- Co-Op: You and one or more friends play together to overcome challenges and complete quests. No GM required.
- Solo: You portray a lone character driven to fulfill vows in a dangerous world. Good luck!
- Quest-driven mechanics and fast¸ flexible character creation
- Story hooks and creative prompts to eliminate game prep and push your adventures forward-with or without a GM
- A setting guide for the Ironlands¸ a rugged and treacherous peninsula at the edge of the known world
- Inspiring tools to customize your setting and - fine-tune your gameplay experience
- Extensive advice¸ examples¸ and options for exploring the story of your characters and their fateful vows
ABOUT THE DIGITAL EDITION
The Ironsworn digital package is free and complete. It includes the rulebook¸ character sheet¸ 75 printable asset cards¸ and extensive reference materials. The rulebook PDF is bookmarked¸ searchable¸ and optimized for fast tablet display. Portrait and landscape (two-page spread) formats are included. Select the PDF option (above) to add the digital edition to your account.
ABOUT THE PRINT EDITIONNote: The print version shows as "color" in the product summary¸ but the interior of the Ironsworn rulebook is actually black and white. The color printing process is used for heavier paper and improved image quality.
The print edition includes the Ironsworn rulebook in your choice of hardcover or softcover. The rulebook is 6x9¸ 270 pages¸ heavyweight 70# matte paper¸ glossy color cover¸ and black and white interiors. All other materials¸ including the character sheet¸ asset cards¸ and reference materials¸ are provided in digital format. Select a print+PDF option (above) to purchase the book and add the entire digital edition package to your account.
This is the "2nd printing" of the Ironsworn print edition¸ updated June 2019. It incorporates known errata and various minor corrections and adjustments.
WHAT THE REVIEWERS SAY
"During no other roleplaying game¸ and certainly not during a solo game¸ have I ever felt myself so on edge to find out what happens next... All in all¸ probably the best new rpg I've played all year."
- Ethan U.
"I've played both the solo and GM-less group options and had some of the most fun I've ever had playing RPGs."
- Chris F.
"This is a well designed¸ clearly presented and extensively playtested product... The rules are designed for flexibility and the author provides detailed advice to adapt the game to different settings. "
- Evandro N.
"This is on the path to becoming one of my (if not THE) go-to choices for gritty narrative fantasy games."
- Stefanos P.
"Frankly¸ this is one of the best uses of the PbtA rules I've ever read. Evocative¸ simple¸ and the quality of the book is high for it being completely free."
- David A. G. A
"The use of world building¸ character generation¸ and character-driven story all weave together to form a tapestry unlike anything I have seen before in RPGs."
- Fernando D.