◆◆ A fast-paced and flexible rule-set for creating player characters and acting in the game world.
◆◆5 playable races and 3 archetypes, divided into 15 occupations, as a basis for
character creation.
◆◆35 abilities, 25 mystical powers, 33 rituals and a large number of weapons and armors to make each character unique.
◆◆Detailed guidelines for how to create adventures; 38 monsters and adversaries, and 19 monstrous traits to arm the characters’ enemies with.
◆◆More than 50 pages describing the game world’s history, geography and cultures, focusing on four particular settings: the Forest of Davokar, the fortune hunter’s town of Thistle Hold, the Ambrian capital Yndaros and the cliff of Karvosti where the barbarian clans convene.
◆◆Symbaroum is a complete roleplaying game; all you need to play is paper, pen and a dice set.
◆◆This roleplaying game is suitable for all adventurous humans, goblins and trolls from the age of 12
Reviews
"Järnringen has put together a gorgeous physical product. Whatever the format, the sumptuous artwork provides an impressive view into the world of Symbaroum. Many of the images using broad strokes of light and shade, imbuing the world with a brooding and somewhat indistinct atmosphere. The townscapes of Yndaros and Thistle Hold appear wreathed in obscuring mists like some pervasive corruption mirroring that of the wild and ancient lands of Davokar to the north.
For those who favour the dark, Symbaroum will be brutal. I can imagine that this game will have as many Total Party Kills as some of the classics. When I last played Advanced Dungeons & Dragons I feared for my characters life with every footfall. Those travelling the paths of darkest Davokar should do the same.
Symbaroum follows the increasingly familiar Scandi Drama theme of dark and haunting landscapes filled with enigmatic and damaged characters in complex relationships. The simple system and rich setting, thick with dark and evocative imagery, makes this a worthy consideration for new and experienced gamers alike."
Paul Baldowski - Geek Native