What is this game about? A storytelling-driven d20 fantasy RPG where players shape epic sagas through cooperative narratives, heroic abilities, and dynamic relationships with powerful Icons.
Game lineage and inspiration: Co-created by the lead designers of D&D 3E and 4E, 13th Age debuted in 2013 and combines classic d20 adventuring with narrative innovations; Second Edition refines mechanics, art, and lore while preserving its award-winning spirit.
What makes 13th Age RPG unique?
Icon Relationships: Characters form bonds with sixteen world-defining forces, gaining bonuses and story hooks based on their standing.
Escalation Die: A d6 that increases every combat round, ensuring faster-paced, heroic battles.
Background & Milestone System: Player driven backgrounds power both character creation and in play skill advancement.
Who will love it?
Fans of narrative first fantasy seeking mechanical depth
Groups who enjoy collaborative world building and improvisation
Players craving dynamic combat with a cinematic flair
Dice System
Core Mechanic: Roll a d20 + ability modifier against a target number; natural 20 and 1 trigger special effects.
Dice Needed: d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d20 (Full "standard" set of polyhedral dice)
A Helpful Video: "Why I Love 13th Age (and why you might too)"
