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Pendragon: Gamemaster's Handbook - Hardcover

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Bring Arthur's Britain to Life!

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The Grail

In Pendragon, the Gamemaster is the leader of the game, the source of knowledge, the organizer of society, armies, and the land itself. Without the Gamemaster there would be no game; in roleplaying there is not a more noble act than to take on this great responsibility.

What's Inside

The Pendragon: Gamemaster's Handbook contains everything required for a fledgling or veteran GM to open the window to the fantastical world of King Arthur!

The Fabled Realm

Nimue with a Sword

Pendragon: The Gamemaster’s Handbook greatly expands the setting of the game. From highlights of important characters and time periods, to courtly intrigue and a myriad of strange and wondrous beasts, spirits, fairies and fiends which lurk in the dark places of Arthur’s Britain. The book also includes in-depth discussions of religion and magic, and how to use them in your game.

Knights on the March

Arthurian Acts

Fairy Woman

In addition to guidelines for fine-tuning the game to your preferred style of play, this book contains an entire section dedicated to ‘Arthurian Acts’. These expanded rules cover events such as tournaments, seduction, and an entire system for running Feasts, where gossip, courtesy, and Honor hold sway. Inside, you’ll also find rules for running battles, from the smallest skirmish to the most legendary clash of arms!

Tournament Table

New Scenarios

This book contains two all-new scenarios for Pendragon, designed as either a starting point for a group of fresh Player-knights, or for use in an ongoing campaign.

Battle

The Adventure of the Crucible

This scenario, intended for starting characters, is the perfect way to kick off your Pendragon campaign. Lords, ladies, allies, and rivals are introduced as the Player-squires earn their spurs in a time of anarchy and desperation.

Horse Battle

The Adventure of the King's Gambit

The County of Sarum faces annihilation when the Saxons of Wessex launch an invasion. Can the Player-knights break through enemy lines and ride for aid in time?

The Pendragon Gamemaster’s Handbook is designed for use with the Pendragon Core Rulebook.

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Publisher:
Chaosium
Ruleset:
6th Edition Pendragon
Year Released:
2025
Format:
Full Color Hardcover
Page Count:
240
ISBN:
978-1-56882-538-0
Author:
Greg Stafford
Cover Artist:
Mark Smylie
Interior Artists:
Katrin Dirim, Andrey Fetisov, Eric Hotz, Loïc Muzy, Josep Perez, Eleonor Piteira, Agathe Pitie, Matt Ryan, Dimitar Stoyanov, John Sumrow
Cartography:
Matt Ryan, Matthew Wallhead, Katrin Dirim
Design and Layout:
Simeon Cogswell
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    Pendragon GM's Handbook

    Posted by Phil Slack on 29th Apr 2025

    A superb addition to this legendary RPG. Fantastic art which like the core rules, really pulls you into the dark ages / medieval vibe. Very useful information on religion, magic. tournaments & social aspects of the world. A very good battle system is also provided. Looking forward to the Noble's Handbook for the Pendragon line. Highly recommended.