DwD Studios

Welcome to the BareBones Fantasy^TM role playing game. This game takes advantage of the d00LiteTM system, a fast and simple set of game mechanics created by DwD Studios. Expect more games using this same system.

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A lot of lite game systems are out there, so we wanted to make sure ours was distinguishable in its own way. We opted to add a lot of stuff (while keeping things “lite”) such as magic items, creatures, systems for adventure and dungeon creation, a broad brush-stroke setting, and more. This is a lot of game in a small amount of space, and we didn't do it by making the fonts tiny… we did it through application of categorical thinking and by making certain assumptions about the level of gaming experience of GM’s and players.

It may be small, but it's a complete and unique fantasy role playing game. Add pencils and dice and you’ll have everything you need! Create your character and embark on an epic journey wrought with peril and rewards limited only by your imagination.

Highlights:

• Classic character races: Elf, Dwarf, Halfling, and Human.
• Eight character skills: Cleric, Enchanter, Leader, Scholar, Scout, Spellcaster, Thief, and Warrior.
• Spells: 17 very flexible magic spells in a unique and simple magic system.
• Equipment: a robust equipment list containing classic weapons and armor in addition to animals, gear, and even castles and ships.
• Characters: Rules on creating and developing your character.
• Rules lite: simple game rules relying on rapid resolution, action, and adventure.
• Cool tools to get your creativity flowing: Magic item creation, alchemy, rune craft, spell scrolls, creature creation, traps, treasures, and more!
• Adventure generation: we give you the nuts & bolts for developing memorable adventures, you sprinkle with creativity
• Random dungeon creation system to help a GM prepare for a night’s fun.
• A bestiary of over 45 creatures, ready to spread havoc on the world!
• A broad brush-stroke setting, Keranak KingdomsTM, complete with brief history, atlas, and pantheon. A great backdrop for your epic saga.
• Portable: fully indexed, e-book friendly, well-organized, and fits neatly in your pack or a large pocket. Take it with you and have it ready for an impromptu game. Try doing that with other fantasy role-playing game’s core rulebooks!

Long ago, before the gods were banished from the realm but after they exiled the giants to the islands beyond the Northwaters, they crafted the Ruling Crown: a silver circlet set with nine stones. This was a gift to the races of the realm who would inherit the lands they freed from these tyrants. The gods chose the bearer, and he was blessed with wisdom and justice and was bound to the people through a force of duty. The Ruling Crown could only be passed from father to son, and so the family to bear the burden and honor of the crown was chosen carefully.

For generations the kingdom was united under the Keranak family line, keepers of the Ruling Crown. When King Rahvan Keranak III died without an heir, there was much conflict in the land. This sparked the time known as the War of Possession, where every elven clave, halfling warren, dwarven underkingdom, and human barony and duchy claimed some right to ascension.

It was during the last moments of the Battle at Kingsbridge, when the lords of the realm stood with weapons drawn in the very throne room of the former Keranak Kingdom that the knights of the Order of the Rose finally took matters into their own hands. Keeping the lords at bay with sword and shield, their high general seized the crown and spoke words of power taught in secrecy to him during his knightly coronation. The crown was banished from this land, and only the council of the Order of the Rose can call it back when they deem someone is worthy to bear the Crown again.

For news and development visit the blog at http://dwdstudios.com/barebones/blog