Lyonesse: Fantasy Roleplaying Based on the Novels by Jack Vance (BRP)
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ased on the award-winning fantasy trilogy* by one of Science Fiction and Fantasy's greatest wordsmiths¸ Lyonesse transports you to the Elder Isles¸ where King Casmir plots to seize control of the Ten Kingdoms¸ assassinate his foes¸ and prevent a disturbing prophecy from being fulfilled. Elsewhere¸ the magicians Shimrod¸ Murgen¸ and Tamurello are locked in a private battle of wit¸ will and magical intrigue. All the while¸ the brutal¸ disdainful Ska are drawing their own plans of conquest.
And in the immense Forest of Tantrevalles¸ the secretive fairies watch all that happens with wry amusement¸ and occasionally meddle in mortal affairs for reasons of their own.
Players in Lyonesse take on the roles of adventurers of the Elder Isles¸ seeking fame¸ glory¸ profit¸ magic¸ or simply the promise of a good meal and a soft bed for the night. Characters can be mercenaries or spies in the service of one (or several) kingdoms; oath-sworn knights eager to do battle with their lord's enemies; thieves¸ tricksters or even honest merchants¸ out to make a just living (sometimes). Perhaps characters are aspiring magicians¸ keen to emulate the likes of Shimrod¸ Tamurello¸ or even the mighty Murgen himself.
Lyonesse is a complete roleplaying game. This book contains everything needed (except dice and friends) for creating fabulous adventures in the Elder Isles. Exhaustive information on the kingdoms and lands of the islands; full rules for characters¸ skills¸ combat¸ magic¸ and monsters.
Great care has been taken to recreate the style and atmosphere of Jack Vance's novels¸ so that Games Masters and Players can fully immerse themselves in the Lyonesse setting. Special rules for creating towns¸ taverns¸ tavernkeepers¸ and even lovingly described meals are all included¸ emulating the quintessential elements of the books.
Don your armour! Take up your weapons! Sharpen your wits! Get ready for adventure across Hybras and beyond!
*Suldrun's Garden¸ The Green Pearl¸ and Madouc