Warrenguard is a tabletop roleplaying game by Natalie Pudim, From the mechanics up, it is a game about the fantasy of being a dragonrider, and the reality of how found families form in adversity and carve out comfort in a dangerous life.
You feel the cold wind rush through your hair as you and your dragon fight the bonds of gravity. Your dragon lifts off from the lofty warrens high above the rest of the world where you make your home.
Below you is a mountain of living stone set on snuffing out the small flame of humanity you are charged to protect.
But you are not in the fight alone. At your wing are other riders who will always have your back. You live with them. Train and eat your meals with them. Laugh and cry with them. Together, you are the Warrenguard.
Warrenguard is a tabletop roleplaying game by Natalie Pudim, author of Sapphic Space Pirates, and published by Luck of the Harbor. It utilizes a unique system that blends aspects of Belonging outside Belonging games such as Wanderhome with the Fate Accelerated system by Evil Hat. From the mechanics up, it is a game about the fantasy of being a dragonrider, and the reality of how found families form in adversity and carve out comfort in a dangerous life.Â
Caretaker Mockup
Players will shape a world of floating islands and wilds full of magic and giant monsters with tiny pockets of humanity under the protection of dragonriders. Choose between five rider archetypes that define your role on the team: Old-Timer, Fresh Face, Ace, Outsider and Caretaker. Be paired with one of twelve dragon species with unique traits and personalities. Perhaps your companion will be a fierce and deadly red dragon with fiery breath, or a regal purple dragon with wings that leave storms in their wake. Tell your story with 15 chapters that make session planning a breeze.
Warrenguard Art by Shan Bennion
Warrenguard Features:
5 rider archetypes that define your role on the team
12 unique dragon species
A simple player-defined world building system
15 playable chapters that make session planning a breeze
10 ready-made threats to put the warrenguard in danger
A striking layout by Abbey Kelley
Gorgeous art by Natalie Chenard, Shan Bennion, Katilynne Kawaguchi, Anonymous Gob and more
Dragon Page Mockup
Warrenguard will be a full color book full of beautiful art, printed in a 6x9 paperback format, and the final layout is estimated to clock in at about 100 pages.Â
Warrenguard can be backed at a variety of levels. Whether you want to pick up the PDF to give the game a shot, or go all in to get a beautiful exclusive set of red cubic zirconia dice, there is a way for you to become a dragonrider.
All tiers will include digital copies of all stretch goals
Hatchling | $20
Digital PDF of Warrenguard
Dragonrider | $35
Paperback Copy of Warrenguard
Digital PDF of Warrenguard
Warrenguard Commander | $70
Four Red & Gold Warrenguard Crest FATE Dice in a Warrenguard Tin
Twenty Four Metal Warrenguard Dragonrider/Warren Tokens
Paperback Copy of Warrenguard
Digital PDF of Warrenguard
Dragonmaster General | $500
Four Red Cubic Zirconia Warrenguard Crest FATE Dice in a Warrenguard Tin
A Session of Warrenguard for You and Four Friends Run by Natalie Pudim Before Release
A Special Thanks Credit in Warrenguard
Four Red & Gold Warrenguard Crest FATE Dice in a Warrenguard Tin
Twenty Four Metal Warrenguard Dragonrider/Warren Tokens
Paperback Copy of Warrenguard
Digital PDF of Warrenguard
Warrenkeeper (For Retailers Only) | $100
Five Paperback Copies of Warrenguard
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Luck of the Harbor is partnering with Dice Dungeons to make custom FATE dice and tokens for the campaign.
Metal Fate Dice
These metal FATE dice feature the Warrenguard Dragon Crest on all sides in bright red and gold. Each metal die is electroplated with a shining metallic coat, and inset with a colorful enamel. Designed by Dice Dungeons to ensure proper balance and even weight distribution across the dice. Backers will receive a set of four needed to play the game in a metal tin featuring the Warrenguard logo.
Metal Warrenguard Crest FATE dice
Metal Tokens
The 1 inch diameter metal tokens feature the iconic dragonrider from the cover of Warrenguard on one side, and the Warren where the Warrenguard keeps their watch on the other. Art is by the Warrenguard cover artist Natalie Chenard. A set comes with twenty four tokens, enough for a full table of dragonriders.
Token Mockup from Dice Dungeons
Cubic Zirconia Fate Dice
These Red Cubic Zirconia feature the gold Warrenguard Dragon Crest on all sides. This synthesized material is hard, surprisingly heavy, and feel like something special to roll. Backers will receive a set of four needed to play the game in a metal tin featuring the Warrenguard logo.
The prototype cubic zirconia dice are still incoming, but Dice Dungeons has manufactured red cubic zirconia dice sets, and mockups and prototype pictures will be sent to backers as soon as possible.
"It sure looks homey, and magical, and filled with dragons and joy! Warrenguard is the latest game taking flight from Luck of the Harbor and the profoundly creative, modest yet brilliant Natalie Pudim. Warrenguard was my hype-building news ahead of PAX Unplugged and then one of my “must plays” of 2024."
"I haven't been this excited for a game in years. The gameplay captures a distinct balance of connection and individuality that feels so real even while steeped in the fantastic. It hooks you so quickly, you'll always be looking to the next session."Brian A Liberge, Games on Demand
"Warrenguard is everything Fourth Wing should have been. It's a perfect mix of the Earthsea Cycle and Dragonriders of Pern, with plenty of slice-of-life and queer love to go around, and I'm so excited for new and old gamers alike to get their hands on it!" Jacqueline Bryk
"Warrenguard gives me everything I want in a tabletop game: collaborative worldbuilding, easily understood and unique mechanics, and a passionate sense of wonder and joy. Sessions can be heartfelt, humorous, intense, urgent, and romantic - the potential is limitless. I tell everyone I know about this game; I can't wait to bring the magic home with me." Sara Rieger, Martlet Games
“Warrenguard is an absolute joy. The cozy and intimate warmth found in building your world blends perfectly with the cool exhilaration of the action-packed skies of dragon riding. This game is a breath of fresh air for the tabletop scene.“ Livelygold, Playtester
"I love how Warrenguard builds characters, a home, and a world so easily, so quickly. Yet, I'm also amazed at how real it all felt in the very first scene and I was playing with strangers! The systems are easy to learn and help tell amazing story, make for great scenes, and yet a ton of fun in combat too. There's real encouragement here to build, roleplay, and have fun. Oh and there's dragons! I've played many games and I've never been so immediately invested. Come on, your dragon is waiting for you!"Rob Pontious aka silentinfinity, Playtester, KnowDirectionPodcast.com
All shipping fees will be charged separately, AFTER the campaign, during pledge management. The prices below are estimates for the DRAGONRIDER Pledge level. Actual shipping prices will be determined after production is finished and we're gearing up to send out the books, dice and tokens. Also, if you add-on additional physical items to your order, your shipping cost may increase.
Estimated shipping costsÂ
$20 USA $25 UK $30 Canada $35 Australia, NZ, Ireland, Norway
Fulfillment
Luck of the Harbor is partnering with our long-time friends at Indie Press Revolution for physical fulfillment
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Fulfillment is targeted for digital items is scheduled for December 2024, with physical fulfillment in early 2025, but this may adjust. Monthly updates will keep you informed of any changes.
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