Cairn
Dark forests. Ancient ruins. No classes, no levels, just what you carry and how clever you are. Old school survival fantasy stripped to its bones.
Vibe Old school fantasy / Exploration
Easy to learn? Yes, one of the fastest to learn on this list
Will my character die? Yes. The forest doesn't care about your backstory.
Campaign length Short to medium. Moves fast.
Dice: d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d20
Where to start
cairnrpg.com Free, no registrationFind other players
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