A Roleplaying Game of British Folklore (d20)
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"If you have any interest in British folklore Romance of the Perilous Land is a treasure trove of interesting ideas and fresh takes on old stories. And if you don't - even if you aren't from the British Isles - it's a fun mid-weight fantasy setting to play through; one packed with weird creatures and brave heroes" - Richard Jansen-Parkes¸ Tabletop Gaming Magazine
Romance of the Perilous Land is a roleplaying game of magic and adventure set in the world of British folklore¸ from the stories of King Arthur to the wonderful regional tales told throughout this green and pleasant land. It is a world of romantic chivalry¸ but also of great danger¸ with ambitious kings¸ evil knights¸ and thieving brigands terrorising the land¸ while greedy giants¸ malevolent sorcerers¸ and water-dwelling knuckers lurk in the shadows. As valiant knights¸ mighty barbarians¸ subtle cunning folk¸ and more¸ the players are heroes¸ roaming the land to fight evil¸ right wrongs¸ and create their own legends.
This new edition of Romance of the Perilous Land: A Roleplaying Game of British Folklore includes:
- A gazetteer detailing the 11 kingdoms of the Perilous Land¸ with plenty of hooks inspired by regional British folklore
- More than 70 different folkloric creatures¸ from redcaps and pottons to Knuckers and Boggarts.
- Six classes that can be customised with backgrounds¸ talents¸ deities and factions.
- An updated ruleset¸ keeping the streamlined OSR-inspired mechanics but adding brand new options
- Join factions like Robin Hood's Merry Men¸ Merlin's Order of Enchanters and the Knights of the Round Table¸ each with their own guidelines for roleplaying.
- Stunning artwork throughout from Alan Lathwell and John McCambridge