Through the Hedgerow - A Roleplaying Game of Rustic Fantasy
A fantasy roleplaying game of hope and heroism in which gifted mortals and Fay creatures fight across time in an eternal battle for the soul of the countryside.Through the Hedgerow is a fantasy roleplaying game of time travel and supernatural adventure set in the hidden world of the countryside. As Knights of the Briar Company¸ you are Champions of the Light¸ charged with protecting the soul and magic of the land against the agents of the Dark¸ who seek only destruction and chaos. This eternal battle is fought throughout history¸ from the war-torn Dark Ages and 17th Century to the upheaval of the Industrial Revolution and World War Two. As one of the Fay - sorcerous birds¸ animated scarecrows¸ intelligent spiders¸ and other beings - you may be sworn to defend humanity. Or¸ as a mortal marked by destiny and plucked from your own time¸ you might be caught up in this struggle. One way or another¸ you must step through the hedgerow to face the Darkness...
Through the Hedgerow uses an innovative Checks & Challenges system that encourages players to contribute to the unfolding narrative¸ and which makes wits¸ imagination¸ charm¸ and mysticism as important to overcoming problems as combat. Seek out powerful magical treasures¸ safeguard legendary locations¸ and outwit and outfight the servants of the Dark - wicked Fay lords¸ fanatical witch hunters¸ scheming hags¸ and the brooding Raven Margrave whose undead hordes bring death to the land...