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Can You Survive the Ruined World of ‘Arora: Age of Desolation’?

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May 20 2022
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Traveling in the world of Arora: Age of Desolation is no easy task. But with the proper skills and training, you might just survive.

Arora: Age of Desolation is a 5E campaign setting set in the world of Arora. Before the Age of Desolation, humans lived in harmony alongside the ruling dragons. But after the planet became infected with Shardscale, the monarchical dragons went insane. They each twisted their ruling realm into a twisted manifestation of their power, making it a harsh and unforgiving landscape.

Arora: Age of Desolation‘s world is intrinsically tied to the brand new mechanics the setting introduces.

Survival and Exploration

Each of Arora’s five reams are deadly wilds filled with environmental hazards just as dangerous as the dragons who rule them.

Arora Age of Desolation  survival exploration

Each realm has unique features and characteristics, to ensure they stand out and make each step further into these twisted lands potentially your last.

Arora Age of Desolation realms dragons

Character Creation

Character creation has been completely overhauled in Arora. Each character chooses from over 80 different traits to mold and shape their character. With so many traits available, no two characters in Arora will be the same.

Arora Age of Desolation Character

Advantage Evolved

The advantage system was a huge addition for 5E and Arora expands on this system, making more dynamic. Rather than simply choosing the higher of the two d20 rolls, this system offers a selection of bonuses to gain. This system makes combat much more tactical. Here, the benefits of gaining advantage are expended beyond only a greater chance of success, and could provide options that weren’t even an option before.

Additionally, Arora: Age of Desolation is offering tons of new goodies, like fancy hardcover sourcebooks, dice, and a rolling mat. But also some very impressive miniatures!

Torishivar, The Crimson Doom, is the king of dragons and this mini does him justice.

And finally, worth pointing out is the Destroyer of Realms, All-In Kickstarter pledge. This package includes everything from the Kickstarter, including shipping and handling! You won’t have to worry about the shipping costs increasing for any reason.

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Author: Matt Sall
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