Edition): King Arthur Pendragon (pendragon 5th

If a Trait is 16 or higher, it’s a "Famous Trait" and may force your character to act in a certain way.

: Your choice (Cymric, Roman, Saxon, etc.) determines your starting attributes and which Traits are considered "Religious Virtues."

High Traits in specific "Chivalric" or "Religious" categories grant powerful mechanical bonuses, such as extra armor. King Arthur Pendragon (Pendragon 5th Edition)

: This is your "Experience Points." You gain Glory through combat, courtly behavior, and high Traits. Every 1,000 Glory points increases your stats.

: Most actions use a D20 roll-under system. To succeed, you must roll equal to or lower than your skill level. If you roll your exact skill level, it's a Critical Success . If a Trait is 16 or higher, it’s

: Unlike most RPGs, a single session usually covers one year of game time . You go on a summer quest and then return home for the Winter Phase , where you manage your manor, get married, and age. Building Your Knight

: If 5th edition feels too dense, Chaosium recently released a 6th Edition Starter Set designed to be the most accessible entry point for new players. Every 1,000 Glory points increases your stats

: This is the heart of the game. Your knight is defined by 13 pairs of opposing Traits (e.g., Valorous vs. Cowardly) and several Passions (e.g., Love Family, Loyalty Lord).