Second Edition

The complete rules, free to read online.

How This Book Works

OSwR is organised into two sections:

Players

Everything you need to create and play your character:

  • Character creation, ancestries, and backgrounds
  • Four classes: Fighter, Expert, Cleric, Magic-User
  • Feats for building your archetype
  • Equipment and encumbrance
  • Core rules: combat, rests, exploration
  • Magic and spells
  • Advancement and economy

Refereeing

Everything you need to run the game:

  • Referee principles and advice
  • Dungeon and wilderness exploration procedures
  • NPCs, reactions, and morale
  • Bestiary (190+ monsters)
  • Treasure tables
  • GM tools and generators

When the Second Edition is complete:

  • Player’s Guide - The Players section only (affordable player handout)
  • Full Book - Everything (Players + Refereeing)

Both will be available as free PDF and cheap print.

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