[Closed] Unearth the Secrets of Runecairn

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Runecairn is a Norse fantasy tabletop roleplaying game intended for two players, the Warden (the facilitator or game master) and the Adventurer.

Adventure Overview: Beneath the Broken Sword Beneath the Broken Sword is a starting adventure intended to introduce new wardens and players to the world and setting of Runecairn.

If you haven't played Ruincairn before, don't worry! It's a rules light game. And I can help answer any questions that you may have. It was development from Cairn. You can find an overview of those basic rules here: https://cairnrpg.com/cairn-srd/.

Basic Game Rules
Saves
A save is a roll to avoid bad outcomes from risky choices and circumstances. PCs roll a d20 for an appropriate ability score. If they roll equal to or under that ability score, they pass. Otherwise, they fail. A 1 is always a success, and a 20 is always a failure.

Defense
Before calculating damage to HP, subtract the target’s defense value from the result of damage rolls. Shields and similar armor provide a bonus defense, but only while the item is held or worn.

Actions
On their turn, a character may move up to 40ft and take up to one action. This may be casting a spell, attacking, making a second move, or some other reasonable action.

Each round, the PCs declare what they are doing before dice are rolled. If a character attempts something risky, the Warden calls for a save for appropriate players or NPCs.

Inventory
- You start with 10 inventory slots
- Most items take up 1 slot and small items don’t take up any
- Bulky items take up 2 slots and are two-handed or awkward to carry
- Anyone with a full inventory (all slots filled) is reduced to 0 Resilience
- You can’t carry more items than your inventory allows

Mead flask & healing
- One sip takes an action and restores 10 RES and clears 2 points of Fatigue.
- The flask is replenished when resting at a bonfire.
- You start with 2 sips. The amount of mead in the flask can be increased under the right circumstances.
- Your mead flask does not take up any inventory slots.

Bonfires
Bonfires link the Nine Realms and offer a beacon of hope to souls lost in the dark. Resting at a bonfire restores all lost Resilience, clears all Fatigue from your inventory, and resets ability score loss.

Resting at a bonfire also causes most slain foes to return to life. Powerful or intelligent foes such as gods, jotunn, or dragons are not reborn in this manner and remain dead when defeated.

Fatigue
Fatigue is caused by casting spells, using certain skills, and rare monster abilities. Each Fatigue occupies 1 inventory slot and lasts until the character rests at a bonfire.

Clearing fatigue
You can also attempt to clear Fatigue through introspection, such as reflecting on your ancestors, meditating in nature, or singing a song to lift your spirits. Roll a d6 and compare the result to your current Vigour score. If you roll under (success), clear that many points of Fatigue. If you roll over (failure), you lose 1 point of Vigour. You can attempt to clear Fatigue in this manner once per day.

Death
Upon death, you wake at the last bonfire rested at with all your current items. Lose one point of total Vigour for
every death. If your total Vigour reaches 0, your character is forever lost to the darkness. One point of Vigour can be restored by a full day communing with a skald or by burning a sacrificial bundle at a bonfire.


Aug 9, 2023 7:21 pm
Greetings, fellow adventurers,

Are you ready to embark on a journey into the captivating world of Runecairn? I'm thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a one-shot adventure that's perfect for those new to the play-by-post format as well as seasoned veterans.

Game: Runecairn
Adventure: Beneath the Broken Sword

As a devoted fan of the game, I'm excited to take the reins as Game Master for this thrilling adventure. While I may be new to the GM role and play-by-post format, my passion for immersive storytelling and collaborative roleplaying runs deep.

About Runecairn: Runecairn is a Norse fantasy tabletop roleplaying game intended for two players, the Warden (the facilitator or game master) and the Adventurer.

Adventure Overview: Beneath the Broken Sword Beneath the Broken Sword is a starting adventure intended to introduce new wardens and players to the world and setting of Runecairn. This adventure is recommended as the start of a one-shot or longer campaign and can be finished in 2-3 hours.

Details:

Adventure Type: One-shot or Campaign Starter
Players: New and experienced players welcome
Setting: An immersive Norse fantasy world
Experience Required: None! Beginners are warmly embraced.

Join me in delving into the heart of "Beneath the Broken Sword." Together, we'll unravel secrets, shape destinies, and create memories that will linger long after our adventure concludes.
Last edited September 1, 2023 3:26 am
Aug 9, 2023 9:58 pm
I would be interested, I am a more experienced player but you can tell by name I love Norse mythology.
Aug 9, 2023 10:00 pm
Sounds great. Are you familiar with Cairn or Runecairn?
Aug 9, 2023 11:51 pm
No I am not familiar with the game but I do tend to pick up rules quickly.
Aug 9, 2023 11:51 pm
No I am not familiar with the game but I do tend to pick up rules quickly.
Aug 14, 2023 5:28 pm
I, too, am a lover of Norse myth and things inspired by it, and also have no experience with the system. It seems very cool.
Aug 14, 2023 6:48 pm
If you’re interested, I set up a game and sent you an invite.

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