When was the Birthright campaign setting released?
The Birthright campaign setting was released in 1995. It won the Origins Award for Best Roleplaying Supplement of 1995 the following year.
Common questions about Birthright (campaign setting)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What is the Blood War in the Birthright setting?
The Blood War was a cataclysmic event at the Battle of Mount Deismaar where gods sacrificed themselves to defeat the dark god Azrai. This explosion released divine power that entered the blood of those present, creating the bloodlines that define the setting.
What are the five regions of Cerilia in the Birthright setting?
Cerilia is divided into five regions named after the primary human groups that settled there. These regions are Anuire, Rjurik, Brechtür, Khinasi, and Vosgaard.
Who are the Awnsheghlien in the Birthright setting?
The Awnsheghlien are powerful abominations who inherited the blood of the dark god Azrai. Examples include the Gorgon, the Sphinx, the Spider, and the Vampire.
What is the domain level system in the Birthright campaign setting?
The domain level system allows players to control large-scale organizations and manipulate events through regency. Regents use regency to build castles, muster troops, issue decrees, and establish treaties over three-month domain turns.
Which races are available as player characters in the Birthright setting?
The primary races include humans, elves, half-elves, halflings, and dwarves. Gnomes are listed as monsters and are not available as player character races.