Old-School Essentials Classic Fantasy - The Basilisk Knights

Old-School Essentials Classic Fantasy - The Basilisk Knights is an adventure that transports players to the fascinating city of Liwil, situated in the enigmatic Basilisk Hills. This module features a rich description of Liwil, with a detailed map highlighting significant locations and non-playable characters (NPCs) who can interact with the adventurers. Players will have the opportunity to explore the story of the Basilisk Knights, an order of knights dedicated to protecting the surrounding lands, facing threats and challenges typical of a classic fantasy world. In addition, the game features an alternative Knight class, allowing players to customize their gaming experience. To further enrich the interactions, specific rules about Dryads are introduced in Absalom, as well as the option to play as a Woodland Guardian, a new half-Dryad class that brings unique abilities and a distinct perspective to the campaign. This combination of elements offers a nostalgic and immersive experience, perfect for fans of role-playing games.

Age 12 + 120 min 2 to 10 players

Artists: Jenna Drummond; Inkwell Ideas (Art Studio)

Designers: Todd Leback;

Date: 2020

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Mechanics: Scenario / Mission / Campaign, Storytelling, Paper and pen, Data Scrolling, RPG

Topics: Fantasy

Table of Contents
- How to Play
- Tips for playing
- Game mechanics
- Game components
- Additional Information

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Main objective

Old-School Essentials Classic Fantasy - The Basilisk Knights is an RPG supplement that expands the Old-School Essentials universe, offering players an adventure centered on exploring Castle Elderstone, home of the mystical Basilisk Knights, and facing the challenges rooted in its ancient dungeons and mysteries. The main goal is to provide an immersive narrative experience with an emphasis on strategic combat and classic dungeon exploration, where players can interact with mythical creatures and uncover hidden plots while searching for treasure and glory.

Tips for playing Old-School Essentials Classic Fantasy - The Basilisk Knights

Here are some tips for doing better in the game Old-School Essentials Classic Fantasy - The Basilisk Knights:

  • Be prepared for unexpected encounters; Players must always be ready for combat that can happen at any time.
  • Get to know the Basilisk's abilities; understanding how these creatures can petrify characters will be crucial to avoiding them or facing them effectively.
  • Use mirrors or reflective surfaces as a tactic against basilisks to try to reverse their petrification power.
  • Invest in healing potions and restorative items to face the physical and magical challenges constantly present.
  • Adopt group strategies; combat and exploration become more efficient when all members work together.
  • Have a character dedicated to detecting traps and secrets to increase security and find hidden treasures.
  • Manage resources well; careful management of equipment, potions and money can be decisive during the adventure.
  • Keep a variety of equipment; different attacks and defenses will be needed to deal with a variety of enemies.

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Mechanics of Old-School Essentials Classic Fantasy - The Basilisk Knights

  • Storytelling - This mechanic involves the game master (GM) creating and developing the narrative of the game world. The GM describes environments, events and NPCs, providing players with an immersive experience. The narration is interactive, allowing players to make decisions that affect the development of the story.
  • Paper and pen - Fundamental items of the game, where players and the GM record important information, such as character sheets, map notes, life points, inventory and other relevant details that help the game session continue.
  • Data Scrolling - It is the mechanics of resolving actions and events in the game. Polyhedral dice are used to determine the success or failure of players' tasks, such as attacks, defenses and skill tests. Dice rolling incorporates the element of chance into events.
  • RPG - Acronym for Role-Playing Game. Players take on the role of fictional characters in the game world, going on adventures, making strategic decisions and interacting with the environment and other characters under the guidance of the GM.
  • Scenario / Mission / Campaign - The narrative structure of the game session. Setting refers to the environment or world in which the story takes place. Mission is a specific objective that the characters must fulfill, while Campaign is a series of interconnected missions that form a complete narrative.

Game components Old-School Essentials Classic Fantasy - The Basilisk Knights

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  • ClĂ©rigo
  • Game Master
  • Aventuras
  • Personagem
  • Jogadores
  • Monstros
  • Equipamentos
  • Magias
  • Mapas
  • Game rules

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