Agon

AgonAgon is a fast paced tabletop roleplaying game of heroic adventure. The rules are designed to be simple to learn and easy to use, focusing on the epic actions of the heroes against the strife afflicting the world. On their way home from war, a band of heroes become lost among strange islands. You are those heroes. The islands are populated by mythical creatures, dangerous villains, legendary kingdoms and desperate people each at the mercy of the

Agon is a fast-paced tabletop roleplaying game of heroic adventure. The rules are designed to be simple to learn and easy to use, focusing on the epic actions of the heroes against the strife afflicting the world.

On their way home from war, a band of heroes become lost among strange islands. You are those heroes. The islands are populated by mythical creatures, dangerous villains, legendary kingdoms and desperate people- each at the mercy of the capricious gods. It falls to you as the epic heroes of your age to prove the glory of your name and win your way back home. The Trials of Glory await!

Features

• Rules for creating your epic heroes
• Divine Favor, Bonds and Pathos to call upon for great deeds
• Islands full of gods, monsters and people to challenge your heroes
• Guidance for the Strife Player, who presents the challenges of the islands
• The Vault of Heaven to record your progess towards returning home and the grace (or ire) of the gods

Details

System: Custom (Inspired by Fate, Apocalypse World, Savage Worlds & More)
Mechanic: Trials & Dice
Number of Players: 3-6
Genre: Fantasy, Period
Tone: Serious
Themes: Glory, Mythic Conflict, Epic Adventure
Designer: John Harper, Sean Nittner