Legends of Avallen - Free Rules Summary
"From that island at the end of the world¸ no soldier returned without tales of wonder ‐ walking forests¸ talking fae¸ enigmatic shapes half man and half beast: things that you ought not to believe unless you see them yourself." - Kaato the Sage¸ writing on the invasion of Avallen
Legends of Avallen is an indie tabletop RPG inspired by Celtic mythology and Roman-occupied Britain. In this fantasy world¸ players and gamemasters alike will play out tales and themes of humble beginnings¸ the clash of cultures¸ and the mysteries of the Otherworld.
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Where other games skip the origins of your character¸ Legends of Avallen starts from the very beginning : you're an ordinary townsperson looking for an excuse to adventure. From those humble origins¸ you will quest out into Avallen¸ growing both in character and in power as you discover its magic. Soon you'll choose to follow a legendary path¸ learning the ways of the Bard¸ the Gladiator¸ the Magister¸ or many more. You will seek out lost relics¸ slay terrific beasts¸ riddle with the Gods¸ and change the fate of Avallen forever.
Avallen needs legends ‐ how will you forge yours?
Needing just a deck of cards to play¸ Legends of Avallen uses an aspects system and approachable narrative-driven rules that reward creativity¸ teamwork¸ and resourcefulness.
This is a preview for the rules for Legends of Avallen¸ which is a work in progress. If you have any questions or feedback contact us using the details found in the PDF. If you like what you see then please support us by joining the mailing list on our website for early access to playtest material¸ concept art wallpapers¸ and blog posts about the progress of the game.
What's coming that isn't featured in this summary: character progression beyond level 3¸ and gamemaster tools including world lore¸ a monster-maker¸ scene templates.