Tales of Blades and Heroes Fantasy Roleplaying Rules PDF

Tales of Blades and Heroes is a fast-playing, uncomplicated set of fantasy RPG rules based on the Origins-nominated Song of Blades and Heroes miniature rules. Its key features are:

• Minimal bookkeeping
• A character sheet that fits on a 3x5” index card
• D6 based skill and action system
• Simple enough for newcomers, yet sophisticated enough to satisfy expert players
• No classes or levels: create any character with a point system
• Combat is based on a single d6 roll and damage tables: play faster, meaningful battles where your tactical decisions matter
• Play with miniatures, counters or paper figures
• Online support via the song of blades yahoo group and an active community of players and creators
• Story and character-based rewards: gain experience for being imaginative and playing in character
• No spells to memorize: the freeform magic system encourages ingenuity and lets you create any magical effects through the combination of power words.

Note: This book has all you need to begin playing, but please check out our GM’s book, Tales of Beasts and Perils.