Bring Arthur's Britain to Life!
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
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.
Arthurian Acts
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!
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.
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.
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 Leatherette
- Page Count:
- 240
- ISBN:
- 978-1-56882-539-7
- 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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The BEST RPG of them all, in THE BEST edition there is!
OK, I have already reviewed the "normal" hardback product, so I will just repeat the same info and opinions below. The only difference is the leatherette cover and, oh boy, WHAT a difference it makes! It feels even more sturdy and luxurious than the "common" hardback, almost like the medieval manuscript it's supposed to emulate. I couldn't be more satisfied with this product. If you can afford it, by all means buy it! You'll not regret the purchase. What can I say? It's one of the best RPGs out there, period. Probably, THE best one. This is a revised and streamlined edition, written by Stafford himself (at least the main parts). Easily readable, full of information, outstanding layout and graphics. Provides a lot of material on the fictional world, on how to run the game, on Arthurian customs and activities (Feasts are a favourite of mine!), on religions and magic (no full rules for magicians characters, but info on how to portray magic in-game), on battles and on possible opponents (both human, animal and monstrous). Finally, two original adventures (at least I have never seen them before) are provided to kick off a campaign. What's not to like? Together with the Core Rulebook, this Handbook makes playing and running Pendragon a pleasure, giving the GM all the tools and information they need. Regarding the physical book itself, it's simply perfect. Hardcover, seems sturdy and made to last. It contains a fabric bookmark (always a nice touch, gives you the feeling of a luxury product). The paper is matte (no reflections that can hinder reading here) and heavy, and printing is full color, gorgeous. The page background simulates parchment, and together with the peculiar texture of the paper, it feels and looks at least "old-time", if not really parchment. I can sit there and leaf through this book for a long time, just for the pleasure of doing it! Bravo again, Chaosium!
