Guides

Guides

This section serves as a quick reference for running a role-playing campaign in the world of Arvelas. Experienced players will find familiar concepts here, but all mechanics are tailored specifically for this setting.

The rules were originally inspired by classic tabletop systems but have evolved over decades of play to fit Arvelas's unique world.

The guides are organized by system, with each section covering a specific aspect of the game. If you encounter a term you don't recognize, you can always check the glossary, perform a search, or consult the encyclopedia.

For now, the focus is on two main guides:

• The Adventurer's Guide – contains the full rules and world reference. Every player should read this, and it is also essential for Game Masters.
• The Storyteller's Guide – a supplemental guide for Game Masters (GMs), containing only the additional information and advice needed to run adventures beyond what is included in the Adventurer's Guide.

Within Arvelas, the term Game Master (GM) is used to describe the player who runs the game, while the Storyteller's Guide provides them with extra guidance and tools to craft engaging adventures.

Additional guides will be added over time to expand on items, spells, creatures, and deeper lore.

The Adventurer's Guide

1. Introduction to Role-Play in Arvelas
2. Character Creation
   • Character Checklist
   • Character Creation
3. System: Progression and leveling
4. System: Traits
5. System: Competencies
   • Talents
   • Main Skills
   • General Abilities
   • Lore
6. System: Magic
• Magical Spells
7. System: Equipment
   • Gear Slots
   • Weapons
   • Armours
   • Items and Equipment
   • Money
8. System: Crafting
9. System: Reputation
10. System: Combat
    • Fighting Techniques
11. System: Rolls
12. System: Conditions
13. Glossary
14. Dungeon Master Notes

The Storyteller's Guide

1. Dungeon Master Notes
2. Campaign: Session Zero
3. Campaign: Dungeon
4. Campaign: Standalone
5. Critical Hit (Table)
6. Critical Spell Hit (Table)
7. Items Creation: Equipment (Stats and bonuses)
8. Items Creation: Materials