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1 The Axe LandsA Dungeon & Dragons Campaignby Mike DavisonMen & MagicVolume 1 Table of ContentsCreating A Character 3 Clerics 4 Fighting-Men 6 Magic-Users 7 Thieves 9 Other Character Types 10 Combat & Saving Throws 13 Explanation Of Spells 17 Magical Research 26 Books of Spells 26 Knights & Jousting 27 The Axe Lands D&D CampaignThe Axe Lands D&D Campaign3 Creating A CharacterTo create a character for the Axe Lands Campaign, you must first determine your characters attribute scores.

2 Each character is defined by six attributes (all familiar to players of the original role-playing game) these attributes are: Strength, Intelligence, Wisdom, Dexterity, Constitution, and Charisma. To determine your scores, roll 3d6 for each ability score in order. Each score will have a modifier based on that score as outlined in the table Score ModifiersScoreModifier3-34-5-26-8-19-12+ /-013-15+116-17+218+3 Strength: The Strength score modifies me-lee attack rolls (to-hit rolls) and damage rolls. Intelligence: Your character s intelligence modifies your characters bonus languag-es. All characters start the game speaking their normal tongue (called the Common tongue). The modifier is for bonus lan-guages, and scores below 9 should be treat-ed as 0 bonus languages as well (you can t have negative languages). Wisdom: Wisdom modifies a character s saving throws vs. : Dexterity modifies a characters ability to hit with missile weapons (to-hit roll).

3 Constitution: Your Constitution modifies a the hit points received each level (this bonus is applied to each roll for new hit points per die rolled).Charisma: This modifier applies to reac-tion rolls when dealing with NPCs & mon-sters. Charisma also affects the number of hirelings you may have and their loyalty to your TableScoreMaximum # HirelingsBase Loyalty3-41-25-62-17-93+/-010-124+/-013- 155+116-176+21812+4 Prime requisites: Each class has a prime requisite, a character earns bonus experi-ence points (XP) if his score is high enough for his class based on the table below: Prime Requisite TableScoreXP Modifier3-8-10%9-12+/-0%13-15+5%16++10%A fter determining your attributes, you pick a class, roll your hit dice, and then roll 3d6 x 10 for your starting gold pieces. You then buy any starting equipment you wish to Axe Lands D&D Campaign4 There are 4 classes in The Axe Lands Cam-paign. These are: Clerics Fighting-Men Magic-Users ThievesLevels: Each class can advance only as far as 10th level in this campaign setting.

4 Experience Points: Experience points are awarded at the end of each session based upon the encounters overcome, treasure found (and spent).Hit Dice: These are used to determine your characters hit points. Each level all dice are re-rolled. If the total is less than your cur-rent HP total, keep your total and add per Level: Clerics & Magic-Users gain spell casting ability at each level, and these spells are automatically gained each have the advantages of both Fight-ing-Men and Magic-Users in that they have the use of magic-armor and some magic weapons (blunt weapons only) and they have a number of their own spells. They may not use any missile weapon however. When Clerics reach 8th level (Patriarch) they may opt to build their own strong-hold. This stronghold will only cost 50% of their normal cost due to their connections with their religious institution. When a stronghold is built, a number of faithful will flock to their standard and offer their service at no charge and will be fanatically loyal.

5 The GM will determine the number and outfitting of these followers. Clerics with a stronghold of their own will control a territory similar to that of a Fight-ing-Man and will receive tithes of 20gp per inhabitant per are able to cast spells that they re-ceive daily from their prayers. They must prepare these spells before adventuring and cannot change their spells once pre-pared for the Advancement TableLevelTitleXPHD (d6 Spells per Level123451 Acolyte - 1-----2 Adept 1,500 21----3 Village Priest 3,000 32----4 Vicar 6,000 421---5 Curate 12,000 4+122---6 Bishop 25,000 52211-7 Lama 50,000 6222118 Patriarch 100,000 7222229 Patriarch 200,000 7+13332210 Patriarch 400,000 7+233333 The Axe Lands D&D Campaign5 Clerics also have the ability to turn the undead, causing them either to flee the Cleric s area or to destroy them outright. To turn the undead, consult the table be-low. The numbers are the target number (on 2d6) that must be rolled or higher to turn the result of N means No result of T means the monster is auto-matically turned away (up to 2d6 in num-ber).)

6 A result of D means dissolved / destroyed (up to 2d6 in number).Cleric Turn Undead TableUndead TypeCleric Level12345678910 Skeleton7 TTDDDDDDDZ ombie97 TTDDDDDDG houl1197 TTDDDDDW ightN1197 TTDDDDW raithNN1197 TTTDDM ummyNNN1197 TTTDS pectreNNNN11977 TDVampireNNNNN119977 The Axe Lands D&D Campaign6 Fighting-MenFighting-men are able to use all weapons and armor, and have more hit dice avail-able than the other classes. Upon reaching 9th level (Lord), Fighting-Men are able to build their own castle and may call them-selves Baron . This territory will yield a tax of 10gp per inhabitant per year. They will also be able to attract a body of men-at-arms (determined by the GM) who will serve as long as they are paid Man Advancement TableLevelTitleXPHD (d6)1 Veteran - 22 Warrior 2,000 33 Swordsman 4,000 44 Hero 8,000 55 Swashbuckler 16,000 66 Myrmidon 32,000 77 Champion 64,000 8+18 Super Hero 120,000 9+29 Lord 240,000 10+110 Lord 500,000 10+3 The Axe Lands D&D Campaign7 The Axe Lands D&D Campaign7 Magic-UsersMagic-Users are able to cast spells as well as create certain magical items.

7 They are re-stricted to the use of daggers, and may not wear any armor. They gain access to powerful spells as they advance in level. Magic-users begin play with a spell book and the spell Read Magic. In addition they randomly determine 2 other 1st level spells that are in their spell can only cast those spells that they memorize during periods of rest, so they must prepare their spells ahead of time, and cannot change spells once they are Advancement TableLevelTitleXPHD (d6 Spells per Level1234561 Medium - 11-----2 Seer 2,500 1+12-----3 Conjurer 5,000 231----4 Nercomancer 10,000 2+142----5 Thaumaturgist 20,000 3421---6 Magician 40,000 3+14221--7 Enchanter 80,000 443221-8 Warlock 150,000 54322219 Sorcerer 300,000 6+144322110 Wizard 600,000 7544432 Enchanting & Creating ItemsItemCost/TimeScroll100 gp per level (takes 1 week per level)Potion200 gp per level (takes 1 week per level)Enchanting 20 arrows1,000 gp per level (takes 4 weeks)Enchanting Armor to +12,000 gp per level (takes 4 weeks)Enchanting Weapon to +13,000 gp per level (takes 6 weeks))

8 The Axe Lands D&D Campaign9 ThievesThieves are able to use only one handed weapons and any missile weapon but may only wear Boiled Leather armor. They have special skills that only they may perform in game as follows: Open Locks Find & Remove Traps Pick Pocket Move Silently Climb Sheer Surfaces Hide in Shadows Hear Noise Thieves Advancement TableLevelTitleXPHD (d6)1 Apprentice - 12 Footpad 1,200 23 Robber 2,400 2+14 Burglar 4,800 35 Cutpurse 10,000 3+16 Sharper 20,000 47 Pilferer 40,000 58 Thief 80,000 5+19 Master Thief 160,000 610 Master Thief 320,000 7 Thief Skill TableLevelOpen LockFind & Remove TrapPick PocketMove SilentlyClimb SheerHide in ShadowsHear Noise115%10%20%20%87%10%1-2220%15%25%25% 88%15%1-2325%20%30%30%89%20%1-3430%25%35 %35%90%25%1-3535%30%40%40%91%30%1-3640%3 5%45%45%92%35%1-3745%40%50%50%93%40%1-48 50%45%55%55%94%45%1-4955%50%60%60%95%50% 1-41060%55%65%65%96%55%1-5 The Axe Lands D&D Campaign10 Other Character TypesDwarves: Dwarves may opt only for the fighting class, and they may never progress beyond the 6th level (Myrmidon).

9 Their advantages are: 1. They have a high level of magic resis-tance, and they thus add four levels when rolling saving throws (a 6th level dwarf equals a 10th level human)2. They note slanting passages, traps, shifting walls and new construction in underground settings (2 in 6 chance. Elves: Elves can adventure as both Fighting Man and Magic-User (gaining the benefits of both classes), however they must com-bine the XP chart of both for each level (so at 1st level they need 4,500 to advance to 2nd level, etc.). They may not advance be-yond 8th are able to note secret and hidden doors more often than other races (2 in 6 chance).Hobbits: Should any player wish to be one, hobbits are limited to Fighting Man or Thief class, Hobbits cannot advance be-yond 4th level as a fighter, or 6th level as a Thief. They have magic resistance equal to Dwarves (add 4 levels to their saving throws).Note: None of the non-human classes are allowed to build strongholds in The Axe Lands Campaign.)

10 This is because they are outsiders and creatures of fey . They are in decline, and few (if any) are ever en-countered in civilized Axe Lands D&D Campaign11 Equipment & TransportationItemCostBackpack5 gpBelladona (bunch)10 gpGarlic (bud)5 gpHoly Symbol, Silver25 gpHoly Symbol, Wooden2 gpHoly Water (vial)25 gpLantern10 gpMirror, Small, Silver15 gpMirror, Steel5 gpOil, Flask2 gpPole, 10 1 gp Rations, Iron (1 week)15 gpRations, Standard (1 week)5 gpRope, 50 1 gpSack, Large1 gpSack, Small1 gpSpikes, Iron (12)1 gpStakes (3) & Mallet3 gp Torches (6)1 gpWine (quart)1 gpWineskin1 gp Wolvesbane (bunch)10 gpTransportationItemCostBoat, Small100 gpCart50 gpGalley, Large30,000 gpGalley, Small10,000 gpHorse, Heavy War200 gp Horse, Light War75 gpHorse, Medium War125 gpHorse, Riding50 gpMule20 gpRaft30 gpSaddle25 gpSaddle Bags10 gpWagon200 gp The Axe Lands D&D Campaign12 ArmorArmorCostAC 3: Full Plate350 gpAC 4: Plate & Mail200 gp AC 5: Mail Hauberk75 gpAC 7 : Boiled Leather10 gpBarding, Mail (AC 5)125 gpBarding, Plate (AC 3)400 gpHelm, Great10 gpShield, Kite (-2 to AC)10 gp Shield, Round (-1 to AC)5 gpWeaponsWeaponsCostArrow, Silver Tipped5 gpArrows, Quiver 2010 gpAxe, Hand3 gpAxe, Long (2H)7 gpBolts, 30 Crossbow10 gpBow, Long40 gpBow, Short25 gpCrossbow, Heavy25 gpCrossbow, Light15 gpDagger3 gpFlail (2H)8 gpLance4 gpMace5 gpMorning Star6 gpPike (2H)5 gpSpear (2H)1 gpSword, Great (2H) 15 gpSword, Long10 gpSword, Short5 gpThe Axe Lands D&D Campaign13 Combat & Saving ThrowsThis system is based upon the defensive and offensive capabilities of the combatants; such things as speed, ferocity, and weaponry of the monster attacking are subsumed in the matrixes.