| Author/Contributor(s): | Stashwick, Todd; Nett, David |
| Publisher: | Gungnir |
| Date: | 03/16/2027 |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
| Condition: | NEW |
In the land of Theer, civilization survives among the ruins of a glorious age. Much of its history, magic, science, cosmology, and geography has been lost, leaving humans, elves, halflings, orcs, dwarves, and other peoples to navigate a world shaped by cataclysm, unreliable legend, and dangerous power stolen from dragons.
Dark Age of Theer is both a celebration of classic fantasy roleplaying and a practical creative toolkit for modern tables. Its first section defines ProgCore Fantasy, a style of play built around three pillars - wonder, mystery, and danger - and encourages players to unplug, gather together, use their imaginations, and embrace discovery over exhaustive canon. The second section presents Theer as an intentionally incomplete setting: a flexible scaffolding of cosmology, ages, dragons, peoples, magic, and geography designed to spark rather than limit invention. The third section features original fiction from an expansive group of genre creators, giving readers multiple entry points into the world and demonstrating the range of stories it can hold.
Lavishly illustrated with artwork that deliberately evokes the handmade energy of early fantasy gaming, the sourcebook is compatible with any tabletop roleplaying system. It is equally suited to longtime players seeking the feeling of their earliest adventures, newer gamers curious about old-school play, game masters looking for adaptable campaign inspiration, and fantasy readers drawn to richly imagined worlds.