Runecairn: Core Rules update and new Runecairn book!

Hello and thanks for supporting By Odin’s Beard RPG! This update has been a long time coming but I’m happy to announce an updated and improved version of Runecairn: Core Rules and a new Runecairn book: Wardensaga.

Runecairn: Core Rules Update

The Core Rules PDF has been updated with a refreshed layout, minor text corrections and spelling fixes, and updates to make wording more gender neutral and inclusive.

• Updated credits page and table of contents

• Updated margins and page number layout

• Various layout tweaks and refreshes

• Updated Overview to refesh design philosophy

• Changed many instances of Character to Adventurer

• Added Viking Age section to Principles of the World

• Changed references to “cure wounds” spell to “heal”

• Updated character sheet with new fonts

• Minor changes to wording for clarity and consistency

• Added illustrations of rare items

• Changed to gender neutral pronouns where applicable

• Updated formatting and layout in Monsters section

• Combined Male and Female names table into one table

• Removed references to skin colour in traits table

• Updated text on back cover

I’m also happy to announce a new collected edition of Runecairn, Wardensaga, and a new book of optional rules, Advanced Rules.

What is Runecairn: Wardensaga?

Runecairn is a Soulslike Norse fantasy RPG by Colin Le Sueur for 1-3 players. Character creation is quick and intuitive, dynamic combat is intense and reactive. Wardensaga combines the Runecairn: Core Rules, introductory dungeon crawl adventure Beneath the Broken Sword, and newly introduced Advanced Rules in an 84-page deluxe edition with a cover from ground-breaking artist CROM. Runecairn: Wardensaga is published in hardcover and softcover by Exalted Funeral.

Wardensaga Features:

• Set in a Norse fantasy world some time after Ragnarok
• Core gameplay designed for 2 players, one Warden and one Adventurer
• Streamlined d20 roll-under rules based on Cairn, Into the Odd, and Knave
• Soulslike mechanics such as resurrecting at bonfires, respawning monsters, and dynamic combat
• Quickstart dungeon crawl adventure Beneath the Broken Sword, perfect for new players
• 4 core starting classes: Warrior, Scout, Seer, Skald
• 2 new advanced classes: Berserkr, Pyre
• New options for solo play with a rune-based oracle
• New random delve generator for creating Norse dungeons
• New options for 3 or more players with summoned allies (jolly cooperation!) and invasions

https://byodinsbeardrpg.itch.io/runecairn-wardensaga

Print

Runecairn: Wardensaga will be available in hardcover and softcover from Exalted Funeral:

https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/runecairn-wardensaga-pdf (Coming Soon!)

Runecairn Ardent Follower Sale

If you own Runecairn: Core Rules and Beneath the Broken Sword, get 20% off the Runecairn: Wardensaga digital edition.

https://itch.io/s/68419/runecairn-ardent-follower