King Arthur Pendragon (pendragon 5th Edition) «Easy · 2025»
: If 5th edition feels too dense, Chaosium recently released a 6th Edition Starter Set designed to be the most accessible entry point for new players.
High Traits in specific "Chivalric" or "Religious" categories grant powerful mechanical bonuses, such as extra armor. King Arthur Pendragon (Pendragon 5th Edition)
: This is your "Experience Points." You gain Glory through combat, courtly behavior, and high Traits. Every 1,000 Glory points increases your stats. : If 5th edition feels too dense, Chaosium
: Your choice (Cymric, Roman, Saxon, etc.) determines your starting attributes and which Traits are considered "Religious Virtues." Every 1,000 Glory points increases your stats
If a Trait is 16 or higher, it’s a "Famous Trait" and may force your character to act in a certain way.
: This is the heart of the game. Your knight is defined by 13 pairs of opposing Traits (e.g., Valorous vs. Cowardly) and several Passions (e.g., Love Family, Loyalty Lord).