BERSERKR: Core Rulebook

Welcome, warriors, adventurers, and dreamers. Step into a world where Norse mythology collides with the raw, gritty mechanics of MÖRK BORG and Old School Renaissance (OSR). Here, you're not just roleplaying a character; you're crafting your saga, shaping the fate of the Nine Realms as Ragnarök looms. Berserkr throws you into the raw guts of Norse mythology, a world where every decision you make sends shockwaves through the cosmos. You’ll invoke runic magic, clash with iconic monsters and foes, forge alliances, lie, cheat, or even kill gods, and steer the wild course of the impending apocalypse. This isn’t just a game; it’s a brutal dance with destiny.

Runic Magic
Each of the 24 Norse Runes grants your characters magic that can be used as spells or applied to weapons and armour, these are tailored to the symbol's meaning, providing diverse, strategic choices.

Gritty OSR Mechanics
Experience the raw, unfiltered intensity of Old School Renaissance gameplay, where every decision matters and the stakes are always high. Fast paced, cinematic action.

Valhalla Mechanic
Face the ultimate test in Berserkr: when your hero falls, plead your case before the gods, recounting your valorous deeds to earn your place in the hallowed halls of Valhalla.

Rich Norse Mythology
Dive deep into a world steeped in ancient legends, from the frostbitten realms of Jotunheim, the fiery chasms of Musphelheim and to the golden halls of Asgard.

Sagas
These player-driven narratives twist and turn, your choices will craft the saga, determining alliances, betrayals, and the ultimate outcome of Ragnarök.

Ragnarök Mechanic
A dynamic world where aiding Loki or Odin influences the progression towards the final battle. Each quest, each legendary weapon; the gods want their grubby mitts on your goods, do you wanna piss 'em off?