Zenobia
Where Rome meets the desert - Rome crumbles¸ and here in the Desert Kingdoms there are tribes¸ cults¸ kings and queens that all want their piece. It is a lawless frontier¸ a world where the deserts are home to fierce Saracen tribes¸ lost cities¸ sphinx and scorpion-men. And where the cities teem with scheming princes¸ bandit kings and sinister cults. Opportunity and adventure are everywhere! ZENOBIA is the fantasy roleplaying game of adventure and magic in the ancient world. A complete game using a fast and easy-to-use 2d6 mechanic. With rules for gladiatorial fights¸ sailing¸ traps¸ wilderness travel¸ combat¸ magic¸ cults and ancient religions. Quick-play character archetypes. Gritty combat results that depend on player decision¸ not dice rolling. Cults¸ temples and divine intervention Monsters and magical items. An adventure tool-kit - how to build your fantasy scenario. Campaigns - gladiators¸ sailors¸ legionaries¸ mercenaries... you choose! Useful advice on scenario and campaign construction. Sailing¸ trading and sea combat rules. Mass battle rules - fight the Battle of Gaugamela in 5 minutes! Solo Zenobia - rules to support playing Zenobia campaigns completely on your own. Detailed maps and copious colour and line art. Expansive notes on the cultures and kingdoms of the Desert Kingdoms.