Quick Start Guide
Bar the door. Light the torch. Count the candles.
Everything you need to run your first session in one place. Stripped-down rules. Pre-generated characters. A complete introductory adventure.
Sunderwake is a dark fantasy RPG where light burns in real time, magic is finite, and every moral compromise leaves a mark. The Quick Start Guide lets you try the whole system in a single evening, for free.
The full rulebook is coming. Start here.
Overview
The Sunderwake Quick Start Guide contains everything a group needs to play a complete first session. Rules have been condensed without compromise — the core mechanics are all here, including torch timing, mana management, and the Corruption system. You'll need one copy of the guide, some dice, and a few hours.
Six pre-generated characters cover the full range of playstyles: fighters, rogues, casters, and support. Each includes a background, starting equipment, and a short personality sketch to get players into the fiction immediately.
The included adventure, First Watch, is a self-contained mission designed to teach the game's core loops through play. It scales for groups of 2–5 and runs in 2–3 hours.
What’s Included
- ▸Condensed core rules (combat, exploration, rest, and social interaction)
- ▸Torch timing system and darkness rules
- ▸Mana mechanics and spellcasting for casters
- ▸Corruption system overview
- ▸Six pre-generated characters: Fighter, Rogue, Ranger, Cleric, Wizard, Sorcerer
- ▸Complete introductory adventure: First Watch
- ▸Quick reference tables for GMs
Storefront Description
Everything you need to try Sunderwake in one session — free to download. Condensed rules, six pre-generated characters, and a complete starter adventure. Real-time torch tracking. Finite mana. A Corruption system that rewards every dark bargain, then collects. Download it. Light a torch. See how long you last.
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