HârnMaster: Roleplaying in the World of Kèthîra (HMK) is a 2024, 436-page PDF rulebook that expands the simulationist RPG system to a planetary scale, featuring in-depth, lifepath-based character generation and tactical, injury-based combat. The system uses percentile skill tests to manage detailed, gritty gameplay, with unique mechanics for Shèk-Pvâr magic and religious devotion. The rulebook and supplementary resources are available via Kelestia Productions .
HarnMaster utilizes a percentile (d100) system for skills, but with a twist. Skills are broken down into specific proficiency levels, and success is determined by rolling under the skill percentage. However, the complexity lies in the . Improvement is slow and arduous, reflecting the difficulty of mastering a craft in a medieval setting. HarnMaster Roleplaying in the World of Kethira.pdf
What makes Kethira unique in the TTRPG landscape is its adherence to Grim & Gritty realism mixed with a subtle cosmic horror. Yes, there are Orcs (called Gargun), Elves (Sindarin), and Dwarves (Khuzdul). However: HârnMaster: Roleplaying in the World of Kèthîra (HMK)