Robert E. Howard's Conan: Adventures in an Age Undreamed Of

No rulebook or setting homework required. A professional Game Master explains the 2d20 basics in just a few minutes and teaches as you play. You’ll receive a brief introduction to the Hyborian Age, the key nations, and the atmosphere of sword and sorcery. Pregenerated characters are available if you want to dive in quickly, or you can create one together before starting. If you are a Conan fan, the GM can incorporate familiar names and lore. If not, you’ll be just fine.

Conan uses Modiphius 2d20, not classes and levels like most D&D tables. You roll under target numbers with two d20s, build Momentum on successful rolls, and spend it for extra actions and details. The GM uses a Doom pool to counteract. Armour reduces damage. Heroes track Vigor and Resolve, with Wounds and Trauma as lasting effects. Magic is rare and risky. The atmosphere is pulp action with quick, tough choices, not lengthy spell lists and dungeon maps.

You can be a thief from Zamora, a Pictish scout, a mercenary, a pirate, a noble schemer, a desert nomad, a grim scholar, or a rare sorcerer. There are no strict classes. Lifepaths shape your homeland, caste, and skills, while talents make you unique. For one-shots, pre-generated sheets keep things quick. For campaigns, character creation can be a brief session zero or arranged in advance with the GM.

The setting is harsh. Violence, horror, and moral ambiguity are prevalent. It is intended for adults, not children. Your group can adjust the graphic nature of scenes and decide which topics to avoid. A professional Game Master establishes safety tools first, then aligns the level of danger with your comfort and objectives. You can opt for swashbuckling high adventure, grim survival, or courtly treachery. To explore tone options and how GMs facilitate them, see GM playstyles.

Conan works best with 2 to 6 players over 3 to 4 hours, with the ideal number being 3 to 5. This keeps the scenes flowing and supports the Momentum economy. With two players, you get a strong spotlight and a lean, tense atmosphere. Six players can work if you prefer quicker rulings and large set pieces. Our Game Masters schedule a short break and manage the pacing of fights, ensuring you spend more time making decisions and taking actions than flipping through pages.

Yes, but sorcery is uncommon and expensive. Player magic relies on rituals, pacts, and forbidden knowledge, rather than combat spells. The rules represent risk through Corruption and mental strain. Spells may require time, materials, or grim deals. Alchemy and relics provide alternative options. If no one wants a full scholar, minor tricks or occult backgrounds still align with the tone. Your GM will clarify options and ensure consequences are understood.