The Dark Eye Core Rules
The Dark Eye is Germany's premiere fantasy role-playing game¸ in continuous publication for more than 30 years¸ now in English in this exciting new edition.
You and your friends play the leading roles at the center of heroic action. Travel the land as a virtuous knight¸ elven ranger¸ or erudite mage. Rebuild the war-weary Middenrealm¸ marvel at exotic wonders in the Lands of the Tulamydes¸ discover lost ruins in the steaming jungles of the South¸ or try to drive back the evil of the Shadowlands. Rescue innocent victims from cults of the Nameless One¸ navigate labyrinthine plots and intrigues at the Court of the Empress¸ or stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the brave defenders of the border cities to repel the ever-growing Orc Storm. Experience the breadth of Aventuria¸ The Dark Eye's immersive fantasy world crafted by those steeped in medieval lore amid ancient forests¸ forbidding mountains¸ and fairy-tale castles.
The Core Rules present all of The Dark Eye's refined¸ time-tested game system. Character experience earns additional skills¸ new spells¸ and special fighting styles to face ever greater challenges. To get started¸ all you need is pen and paper¸ dice¸ and this book. Build the characters you want to play¸ or choose from a large selection of customizable character archetypes.
Enter the classic fantastic world of The Dark Eye. Glory and adventure await!