Alacrity Fantasy

For seasoned adventurers familiar with the landscape of fantasy role-playing, Alacrity offers a refreshing approach focused on narrative freedom and dynamic action. Its intuitive d100 skill-based system provides a clear measure of character capability, while the flexible action economy encourages bold, cinematic choices, allowing multiple actions within a round at the cost of increasing risk. Forget rigid spell slots; Alacrity’s magic system empowers players and GMs to craft unique “Effects” discovered through story and learned organically, putting the focus squarely on character concept and creative problem-solving within a robust yet streamlined framework.

Designed for fast-paced play and ease of adjudication, Alacrity empowers the Game Master to make swift rulings, keeping the story moving without getting bogged down in complex subsystems. This emphasis on flexibility and shared storytelling makes it an ideal engine for any fantasy campaign you can imagine. Best of all, Alacrity: Fantasy Edition is provided completely free**, ensuring that epic adventures and memorable stories are accessible to everyone looking for a versatile and engaging fantasy role-playing experience.

Dedication

To my dear friend, James Walker, Jr., the finest Game Master I’ve ever known. This edition is built upon the foundation we created together back in 1999. His spirit lives on in these pages.

Alacrity: Fantasy Edition

Introduction: Welcome to Alacrity

Chapter 1: Playing the Game

Chapter 2: Creating a Character

Choose Your Ancestry
Determine Your Statistics
Strength (STR)
Dexterity (Dex)
Body (BODY)
Mind (MIND)
Choose Your Skills
Skill Baselines and Advancement
Starting Experience Points (XP)
Describe Your Character
Teamwork and Cooperation
Character Advancement
Skills List
Earning Experience Points

Chapter 3: Character Archetypes

Barbarian
Bard
Cleric
Druid
Fighter
Monk
Paladin
Ranger
Rogue
Wizard

Chapter 4: Character Origins

Origin Components
Species Descriptions
Background Descriptions

Chapter 5: Special Actions and Circumstances

Modeling Common Maneuvers
Specific Situational Rules
Overland and Sea Travel
Damaging and Breaking Objects
Naval Travel and Combat
Siege Combat and Engines
Optional Rule: Fast Damage Dice
Mounted Combat
Pack Beasts and Burden

Chapter 6: Equipment

Coins: The Currency of Adventure
Starting Wealth
Weapons
Armor
Tools
Adventuring Gear
Mounts and Vehicles
Services
Crafting Equipment and Materials
Mastery Properties
Magic Items

Chapter 7: Magic

Learning to Channel
Mana Pool and Recovery
Claiming New Effects
Casting
Concentration
Mana Batteries
Heroic Casting
Arcane Adepts and Unlikely Casters
Communion
Guidelines for Converting Spells to Effects
Enchanting Items and Permanent Effects

Chapter 8: Worldbuilding

The Big Picture
Gods of Your World
Mapping Your Campaign
Factions and Organizations
Magic in Your World
Creating a Campaign
Campaign Events
Play Style

Chapter 9: Creating Adventures

Elements of a Great Adventure
Adventure Structure
Adventure Types
Complications
Creating Encounters
Random Encounters

Appendix A: Generic Effects

Generic Effects

Appendix B: Monsters and NPCs

Monster Template

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