"It was a ballad I first heard in some dingy tavern, on the border of Estmaire. By then it was old, but still it cast a mournful spell on me.

A tale of dishonour that needed answering. A tale full of hate and sorrow. A tale of the Feral Dove Isolda seeking purpose and acknowledgement and Avery, of the Monastery of Flame, seeking retribution and a remedy to their aching soul.

It was the Ballad of the Bastard and the Tinkerer."

Overview

The Ballad of the Bastard and the Tinkerer is a medieval action game of animfolk warriors. The game concerns two characters who've agreed to duel and will travel to the location of their duel together, protecting each other along the way. It runs through a selection of Battle Scenes and other possible encounter until they re ach the site of their final battle. Will both these duelists still be willing to snuff out the life of someone they’ve protected for days?

It is designed for three players, with one player assuming the role of the Narrator; who will narrate the setting and play any supporting characters, including enemies in Battle Scenes. The other players will control the main characters; The Feral Dove Isolda and Avery the Tinkerer. 

This game is adapted from Wild Duelist, but focused to a specific story with established characters. Wild Duelist features expanded rules for making your own duelists and adventures.

Physical Copies

You can purchase physical copies of The Ballad of the Bastard and the Tinkerer via the Rat Wave Webstore.