Hear the call of glory and honor, journey proud across your land free from the tyranny of kings and queens—enter the Age of Vikings!

What’s Inside?

In the Age of Vikings roleplaying game, you are transported to medieval Iceland—a vibrant land on the edge of the known world, where Vikings seek honor and fame through adventure.

The Complete Rules

A Shaman

Age of Vikings is a standalone game built with Chaosium’s Basic Roleplaying: Universal Game Engine. This rulebook contains the Hero creation rules, including Passions, family history, and ever-important Icelandic nicknames. The book also has rules for the Basic Roleplaying system as used in Age of Vikings, including skills, conflict resolution, and hero development

Shipbuilding

An Unrivaled Historic Setting

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Age of Vikings covers the history of mythic Iceland in minute detail. The book outlines the life of a Viking, laws and government, religion, and the wild and wondrous creatures of legend. Take to the frigid seas with extensive rules for ships and seafaring, including naval combat—No other roleplaying game so effortlessly thrusts you into one of the most fabled cultures and time periods in history!

Map of Iceland

Aspects of the Sagas

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This meaty tome includes a guide to Icelandic magic: rules for combining different Norse runes to cast powerful spells, and the shamanic practice of seiður. Also within is a full bestiary of enemies both magical and mundane, including an extensive section on the mysterious “Hidden People.”

Trolls and Sheep

Adventure Awaits

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This complete roleplaying game also includes an introductory adventure designed for first-time players and characters. This adventure—The Alþing—can be used multiple times in a campaign, and comes with a suite of ready-to-play heroes.

Pregenerated Characters

What The Critics Say

“Whether you're a die-hard RuneQuest fan, a Call of Cthulhu veteran, or brand new to Chaosium’s legendary RPG catalogue, Age of Vikings delivers an unforgettable narrative roleplaying experience steeped in historical authenticity, Norse mythology, and gritty combat.”

— Dungeons & Dyslexia, Age of Vikings Core Rulebook REVIEW - Chaosium Inc's Norse TTRPG Masterpiece!.

"A love letter to the Icelandic sagas, told through the ever-reliable lens of Chaosium’s Basic Roleplaying (BRP) engine... This is one of those rare RPG books that doesn’t just check the boxes, it grabs you by the collar, drags you to mythic Iceland, and makes you feel the frost on your beard (or braids) as you walk into a saga of your own making. 4.5/5."

— Zenith Comics Presents, REVIEW: AGE OF VIKINGS (CHAOSIUM) | Zenith Comics Presents.

“Chaosium's The Age of Vikings brings the Icelandic region's history to life at the storyteller's table through myth and fact, breaking away from the fantasy tropes of the time.”

— TTRPG Insider, Vikings Unleashed: Diving into Icelandic Myth and Reality.

“Pedro Ziviani and the entire team of authors, illustrators and graphic designers have created a historical role-playing game that has all the requirements to satisfy Viking enthusiasts.”

— DM Magazine (Italian)., AGE OF VIKINGS ROLE PLAYING GAME: PROFILO.