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Sword & Caravan

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Sword & Caravan is an OSR setting book for playing a historically accurate fantasy campaign set in the East along the region known as "the Silk Road" at the turn of the 12th/13th Centuries. This historic campaign's timeline is set amid the turbulent era between the Third Crusade and the Mongol Invasions. This marked Europe's earliest period of post-classical interaction with the East.

 

As Players, you may decide to take on the roles of crusaders, merchants, or explorers traveling to ancient and mysterious lands. Alternatively, you may choose from any number of unique character concepts native to those lands.

 With a detailed gazetteer of every region along the Silk Road from the Crusader States and the Muslim world to China, Sword & Caravan gives you everything you need to explore the history and varied cultures of a region filled with war, intrigue, commerce, and conquests.

 

This book includes:

New classes and magical techniques

Guidelines and mechanics on merchant commerce, social interactions, law & justice

A historically accurate bestiary of medieval monsters local to the setting

Magic items inspired by the myths and legends of every culture in the region

Abundant adventure seeds that GMs can use to hook Players

Random tables and generators to help create encounters with an authentic world feeling

Although Sword & Caravan is designed for play with any OSR system, it

is especially attuned for play with the Lion & Dragon Medieval Authentic RPG.

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MATT B July 23, 2023 5:27 am UTC
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Cool book. I have not finished reading it yet, but so far, this book provides some great info for BACKSTORIES and FLAVOR. As an artist, I really LOVE the medieval ART that was used throughout the book! The book is well-written and designed and laid out very well. The overall design is authentic throughout. There is an AWESOME MAP on page 20, the design style the likes of which I have never seen before. I do not know the author, but he comes across as knowing real life history and has infused this into his work.

The thing I was most impressed with is the incredibly interesting CHRONOLOGY (timeline) on or around page 149. This 12-page section is worth the price of the book alone. It is very inspiring.

This is a meticulously-crafted book and you can tell the creator put a lot of love into it. It is a GREAT RESOURCE to help other creators create their own fantasy RPGs games and adventures, or even a pleasure just to read.

I give it a 5 STAR review. I am a creator, so I am not...See more
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Gavriel Q July 21, 2023 3:56 am UTC
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A work of love with great layout and cool artwork. Does not get much better if you are interested in portraying this particular era and setting!
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Cody A July 20, 2023 4:20 pm UTC
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Excellent gaming aid and rpg supplement! Being able to run a medieval silk road adventure, (and a good one at that!) makes my sessions turn into amazing adventures. 10/10 would recommend to Kublai Khan himself!
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okdokie45 J December 25, 2022 3:48 pm UTC
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i really wanna run a holy land campain
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Erik B December 05, 2022 3:13 pm UTC
Is there a possibility this fantastic work can also be made in/transferred to the BRP system, meaning the Basic Roleplaying system of Chaosium? It would be much better IMHO.
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Christopher M July 19, 2023 4:50 am UTC
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Hi Erik and thanks for your comment. Unfortunately, there are currently no plans to alter the book to fit another RPG system. The author has created a system and setting based on his own particular house rules on which the majority of his work is based.
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Erik B July 24, 2023 9:57 pm UTC
I see! Sorry for the late reply here. I am sad to hear that. But thanks for the info.
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AUSTIN H November 18, 2022 10:31 pm UTC
Is there a sort of character sheet for your caravan? Is it in the preview?
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Christopher M July 19, 2023 4:51 am UTC
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A setting-specific character sheet for Sword & Caravan has not yet been made, but I'll see what I can do. Thanks for the request.
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Nicolas V October 06, 2022 11:53 am UTC
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I'm about to start running a campaign in the province of Fars (Persia/Iran), so this will really come in handy.
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Christopher M July 19, 2023 4:54 am UTC
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Glad to hear that; good gaming!
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Brandon G August 28, 2022 4:12 am UTC
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I’d love to know people’s thoughts on the premium version versus the standard for this book.
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Daniel E July 04, 2022 12:40 am UTC
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Agreed with everyone else here: please provide a premium colour POD option. I will buy it instantly if such as an option is made available.
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Christopher M August 20, 2022 12:38 am UTC
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The Premium POD option is now active, enjoy.
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Shawn D June 03, 2022 5:57 pm UTC
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Any chance of a premium color book version for this? I'm asking because The Invisible College book came out dreadful from drivethru using standard color.
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David M June 07, 2022 3:08 pm UTC
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I'm also curious about whether there'll be a premium colour option.
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Christopher M August 05, 2022 5:10 pm UTC
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Thanks for the suggestion Shawn. We initially considered a premium option but were concerned that the increased price might deter some players. However, since people are asking for it, I'll get to work on a premium copy today.
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Paulo Jorge Soares F June 01, 2022 8:56 pm UTC
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Damn, the preview shows a BEAUTIFUL book.
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Kevin V May 31, 2022 8:53 pm UTC
Would really appreciate it if the table of contents were moved to the full-sized preview so we have a better idea of what's inside.
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Theo R June 05, 2022 7:37 am UTC
I agree. Great that we have a look at the art and layout, but the table of contents is also important to read. AFAIK, the previews don't have to be of consecutive pages either, so in the words of the famous meme, "Why not both?"
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Timothy S June 10, 2022 4:28 am UTC
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It’s not in the full size preview, but the Table of Contents is in the quick preview.
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Christopher M August 05, 2022 5:00 pm UTC
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Thanks for the input Tim, I'll see what I can do to rectify this.
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Douglas G P May 31, 2022 2:44 am UTC
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Excellent treatment of the subject. Tons of tables, the art is brilliant and very OSR. I’m kicking myself for not getting the hardback and only the pdf. If you’re looking for authenticity in a resource… you won’t be disappointed.
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Christopher M August 05, 2022 4:59 pm UTC
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Thank you Douglas for your kind words. Enjoy!
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De la Viscario R May 30, 2022 4:03 pm UTC
Hi, do you have an email for business contact?
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Christopher M August 05, 2022 4:58 pm UTC
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Yes, sorry for the delay. You can reach us at madscribegames@gmail.com
Thanks
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De la Viscario R August 05, 2022 8:58 pm UTC
wrong email message
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Patrick S May 30, 2022 6:31 am UTC
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A preview would be nice. You know, if you want to sell this interesting looking book.
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David S May 31, 2022 1:32 am UTC
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Yeah I thought the same thing. I think it was DrivethruRPG delay. I noticed that too but it was just recently posted. Preview is up now.
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