Fantasy Subgenres

Many fantasy subgenres exist, including fusions with other genres. This book focuses on three subgenres: dungeon fantasy, swords & sorcery, and epic fantasy.

A major distinguishing factor between these subgenres is the character types available for each. For instance, in a dungeon fantasy, you might play as a Paladin, Mage, Bard, or several others. In a swords & sorcery game, your options include Witch, Axe Fighter, Knife Fighter, and similar kinds of warriors. In an epic fantasy game, you might play a Noble Warrior, Burglar, Wizard, Swashbuckler, and similar.

Fantasy Skills

These skills are appropriate for dungeon fantasy, swords & sorcery, and epic fantasy games. When you have the option to choose skills, choose from the following.

Animal care
Athletics
Attacking (tier restricted)
Crafting
Deception
Defending (tier restricted)
Disarming traps
Disguise
Escaping
Farming
Gathering information
Gymnastics
Healing
History
Initiative
Intimidation
Lockpicking
Magic lore
Mining
Navigation
Outdoor survival
Perception
Performance
Persuasion
Pickpocketing
Psychic lore
Recognizing motive
Religious lore
Riding
Scribing
Stealth
Tracking
Woodcutting