Fantasy
Heroic d20 fantasy where characters contribute stories to the world: unique qualities, backgrounds, and relationships combine with dynamic combat and tools for original creation.
Directory entry · Pelgrane Press
Third-party modules welcome- Entry type
- Roleplaying game
- Rules family
- d20
- Edition
- 13th Age 1e / Archmage Engine
- Rules licence
- OGL
01
What is it about?
13th Age combines fantasy adventures with particular attention to what makes each hero unique. Backgrounds influence checks, while personal distinctions help shape the campaign. Archmage Engine is the first-edition rules reference; the terms governing other editions need to be checked separately before reusing their material.
02
At the table
Play uses d20 rolls, backgrounds, and class abilities. The escalation die drives combat forward while personal character stories provide opportunities and motivations for new adventures.
For module creators
Publishing modules
Independent sales
The public guide permits creation and sale of original adventures using the first-edition SRD's open content under OGL. The Archmage Engine licence provides an additional route to indicate compatibility; publication in a particular shop is not required.
Conditions
Comply with OGL, notices and the open-content declaration; use only licensed material. Trademarks and the logo have their own conditions, and Community Use is another route limited to non-commercial use. Do not extrapolate to second edition.
Permission and sources
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Read the rules
Read the rules Licence source Source 1Logos and credits
Logos identify the games listed and belong to their respective owners. Inclusion in this directory does not imply affiliation or endorsement.
13th Age 1e / Archmage Engine
13th Age 1e / Archmage Engine — Fire Opal Media Inc. / Pelgrane Press Ltd..
Original logo design, resized for the web.