OLDSKULL SWORDS & SORCERY - Book One

Enter an ancient realm where Arnesonian innovation meets Gygaxian tradition, a place where modern rules clarity blends seamlessly with the raw Sword & Sorcery essence of 1974. Kent David Kelly, the author of Castle Oldskull and Hawk & Moor, proudly unveils his magnum opus, the OLDSKULL SWORDS & SORCERY (OS&S) fantasy role-playing game system. Thirteen years in the making, Book One: Adventurers beckons you into a world of old-school character creation, offering players and Game Masters the most immersive journey ever through the classic realm of fantasy, witchery, and high adventure. The OS&S system is not just a game; it is a masterful 500-page mega-supplement for your favorite B/X system, catering to characters from levels 1 to 20. This tome prioritizes depth over terseness, designed to flawlessly complement other B/X interpretations of the Original Swords & Sorcery Game, such as Holmes Basic, Mentzer Basic, Moldvay Basic, and more. Within these pages, you'll unearth crystal clear rules for crafting your Player Characters, heroes poised to confront monstrous adversaries in pursuit of gold, glory, and ultimate victory - or perhaps a grim demise in the abyssal dungeons deep. Unveil comprehensive guidelines for character progression, equipment, spells, customization, and more. Gather your companions, do not hesitate! Seize your kingdom from dragons and tyranny, carve your heroic destiny in the dark recesses of dungeons filled with Lovecraftian horrors from beyond the Sunless Sea. OLDSKULL SWORDS & SORCERY awaits, your Gateway to Adventure, your path to untold Fate, be it death or triumph. Another masterpiece from Kent David Kelly and Wonderland Imprints, where Only the Finest Works of Fantasy come to life! (498 pages in full color, 172,300 words, 184 quick reference tables, over 200 illustrations.)