CHAOSIUM Age of Vikings RPG szerepjáték book

Frozen winds whispered over the Icelandic fjords, and beside the fire, fairy tales are born of warriors, seers, blood and honor. Not only do you play stories in Age of Vikings role -playing - you write them yourself. Become a shaman, a wandering champion or a clan leader who defends your family, and experience the life of Viking legends.

Blood, magic, glory. Saga is about you.

Enter the saga age - where honor, blood and faith shapes the world.
The Age of Vikings is a full-fledged, English-language, hard-playing role-play book that reveals the historical and mythological world of medieval Iceland. The book was published by Chaosium and is based on the Basic Roleplaying (BRP) system, which can be found in classic games such as Call of Cthulhu or Runequest.

The content of the book
This one -volume 312 -page rulebook contains all the necessary information for the game - no other book is needed to start the game. The content includes the following:

Rules for character creation: characters have unique features, passions (passions), social situation and background history.

Detailed world description: Medieval Iceland's historical society, legal order, religion and mythical elements.

Magic and supernatural: two separate magic systems - the spells based on the rune magic and the Seiður, that is, shamanistic exercises.

Sea and land adventures: rules for shipping, sea battles, raids and social interactions (such as legal disputes or drinking competitions).

Bestium: humans, animals, legendary creatures and "hidden people".

Introductory Adventure: The Alþing - Playful Adventure for Quick Start.

Pre -generated characters: Ideal for an immediate game and for their own character creation.

The Rules - Basic Roleplaying (BRP)

Age of Vikings is based on the Basic Roleplaying (BRP) system, which is a percentage (D100) role -playing mechanics. The characters and skills of the characters are measured by percentage values ​​and rehearsals are based on these. The system is simple, learnable, and emphasizes the development of characters, storytelling and the weight of decisions.

The game modifies and complements the basic BRP system at several points to fit into the social and mythological theme in Iceland. These include the mechanics of fame and honor, the incorporation of unique qualifications (prophecy, Spirit Sight, etc.), or the incorporation of magic systems into the story -centered gameplay.

To whom do we recommend?

Age of Vikings is an ideal choice for all those interested in Scandinavian history, mythology and story -driven role -playing. The game works with historical loyalty and mythical elements while providing an opportunity to write its own sagas and personal hero stories.