The Game of Viking Mayhem

The prophecies tell us that soon the god Balder will be slain by his half-brother, the cruel and ambitious Loki. When Balder dies at Loki's hand, Ragnarok, the final battle between giants and gods, will commence. The best we can do is forestall this doom with axe and sword, felling those who serve Loki. Warriors who fight well will win the favour of the gods, gaining superhuman powers that ordinary men can only envy - but few gifts come without a price.

Rune offers both danger and glory to Viking warriors. Enormous serpents infest the seas, ready to demolish longships and drag their crews to watery graves. Giants stride through mountain passes, their noses hungry for the smell of manflesh. Deep in the mountains lie trackless miles of caverns and passageways, infested with devious goblins and massive wyrms who can devour entire armies without filling their bellies. In this land of Scandinavian myth, epic adventure awaits the brave at heart.

The Rune RPG features:

A competitive roleplaying approach; characters earn victory points for their exploits, and a winner is declared at the end of every session.

A group GMing experience; Rune's innovative encounter creation system encourages players to create skirmishes to insert in the larger plot of the adventure.

Stunning concept art from the Rune computer game, courtesy of Human Head Studios.

- From the Rune Rulebook -