Fantasy Knights

By Charles Rocha

Fantasy Knights is an introductory sword-and-sorcery role-playing system for experienced gamemasters and beginning adventurers. To play it, you need only a pencil, paper, and six-sided dice. It is suitable for short campaigns and one-off adventures.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Charles Rocha
• Release date: May 7, 2022
• ISBN: 9781005871000

Charles Rocha

Charles Rocha is a graduate of Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Washington, with a B.A. in English and an M.A. in British Literature. Currently he works as an ESL instructor in the city of Dnipro, Ukraine. He has had stories and essays published in small journals and online story websites.

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Fantasy Knights

Fantasy Knights

A Role-Playing Game System

by Charles Rocha

Copyright 1989-2022 Charles Rocha

Published by Charles Rocha at Smashwords

ISBN 9781005871000 (epub version)

Cover design by Charles Rocha

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Contents

1. Setting Up the Character

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Overview to Setting Up a Character

1.3 Basic Characteristics

1.4 Non-Human Races

1.5 Characteristic Modifiers

1.6 Character Specialization

1.7 Special Qualities for Humans

1.8 Craft & Vocation Skills

2. Skills & Abilities

2.1 Using Skills

2.2 Increasing Skill Levels

2.3 List of Skills

3. Magic

3.1 Introduction to Magic Spells

3.2 Basic Rules on Spells

3.3 List of Magical Spells

3.4 Potions, Scrolls & Amulets

4. Outfitting

4.1 Currency

4.2 Encumbrance

4.3 Starting Equipment

4.4 Weapons & Armor

4.5 Adventuring Equipment List

4.6 Weapons List

5. Resolution of Events

5.1 Time & Distance Metrics

5.2 Basic Skills Resolution

5.3 Using Craft & Vocation Skills

5.4 Combat Actions and Events

5.4.1 Battle Actions

5.4.2 Striking with a Weapon

5.4.3 Blocks & Parries

5.4.4 Close-Call Initiatives for Actions

5.4.5 Shield or Weapon Critical Block

5.4.6 Weapon Critical Hits

5.4.7 Creature Critical Hits

5.4.8 Weapon Fumbles

5.4.9 Spell Fumbles

5.5 General Characteristic Tests

5.6 Effects of Fatigue

5.7 Effects of Alcohol

5.8 Damage to Inanimate Objects

6. Gamemaster Charts & Tables

6.1 Falls

Table 6.1.1 Fall Damage

Table 6.1.2 Specific Injuries from Fall

6.2 Diseases & Poisons

Table 6.2.1 Diseases

Table 6.2.2 Poisons

6.3 NPC Behavior

Table 6.3.1 NPC & Creature Morale

Table 6.3.2 NPC Reactions

Table 6.3.3 NPC Reactions

6.4 NPC Generation

Table 6.4.1 Basic Characteristics for NPCs

Table 6.4.2 Skills for NPCs

Table 6.4.3 Weapons for NPCs

Table 6.4.4 Armor for NPCs

Table 6.4.5 General Spells for NPCs

Table 6.4.6 Battle Spells for NPCs

Table 6.4.7 Random Magic Items

Table 6.4.8 Random Adventuring Equipment

6.5 Towns & Other Settlements

Table 6.5.1 Availability of Business Establishments

Table 6.5.2 Quality & Prices of Goods & Services

Table 6.5.3 Condition of Goods to be Purchased

7. Creatures

7.1 Basic Rules

7.2 Supernatural Forces

7.3 List of Creatures

Bone Eater

Centaur

Chimera

Death Jelly

Dog

Donkey or Mule

Dragon

Gargoyle

Ghoul

Giant Eagle

Giant Rat

Giant Scorpion

Giant Spider

Goblin

Griffon

Harpy

Hill Giant

Hobgoblin

Hydra

Lizard Man

Minotaur

Ogre

Ogre Mage

Orc

Rakshasa

Scavenger Lizard

Shadow

Skeleton Warrior

Troll

Vampire

Wolf

Wraith

Zombie

Additional Material

About the Author

Other Books by this Author

1. Setting Up the Character

1.1 Introduction

Fantasy Knights is a simple, introductory fantasy role-playing system for experienced gamemasters and beginning adventurers. For play, it only requires a pencil, paper, and six-sided dice. It is suitable for short campaigns and one-off adventures.

1.2 Overview to Setting Up a Character

This is the sequence of steps for setting up a character. Follow these steps in order:

1. Choose name,