What is this game about? A fast-paced, d20-based fantasy RPG where you roll under to succeed, featuring minimal prep, vibrant setting lore, and chaotic “mirth and mayhem” at every turn.
Game lineage and inspiration: A modern English edition of Sweden’s classic Drakar och Demoner (1982), Dragonbane fuses decades of Scandinavian RPG heritage with modern mechanics like advantage/disadvantage and a roll-under d20 System.
What makes Dragonbane RPG unique?
Roll-under d20 System: Players succeed by rolling beneath their target, streamlining math and increasing tension.
Mirth & Mayhem ethos: Embraces both comedic chaos and brutal challenge for an unpredictable table experience.
Award-winning art & cartography: Francesca Baerald’s Misty Vale map (2024 ENnie winner) and evocative creatures ground the world in rich visuals.
Who will love it?
Fans of classic and modern d20 play seeking a fresh spin
Groups who want low-prep sessions packed with surprises
Players drawn to high fantasy with both humor and peril
Dice System
Core Mechanic: Roll a d20 beneath a skill or attribute value; successes scale with degree of roll.
Dice Needed: d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d20 (Full "standard" set of polyhedral dice)
A Helpful Video: "Create your first Dragonbane Character"
