Epic Encounters heads to the Ruins of Symbaroum with the brand new journey field The Gem within the Barrows. It’s time to go adventuring!
Steamforged Video games and Free League have teamed-up to carry the Ruins of Symbaroum to the tabletop. We lined when this was first introduced however now we’ve received some extra hands-on particulars. They despatched us a duplicate of the primary wave of the upcoming releases and I’m right here to deal with them.
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In the present day I’m going dive into the Epic Encounters: Ruins of Symbaroum – The Gem within the Barrow field. This product serves as a extremely good intro for anybody new to the world of Symbaroum. That mentioned, as a result of it’s a part of the Epic Encounters line, you would additionally simply use these contents on your present campaigns. This field has some actually cool stuff and I’m excited to speak about it — so let’s get into it.
Ruins of Symbaroum – The Gem within the Barrow Up Shut
First up, sure this field is designed for use as a part of the Ruins of Symbaroum and matches in completely with the Symbaroum RPG setting. It comprises 20 miniatures in whole. 5 of which might simply be used as Participant Characters or distinctive NPCs on your journey.
There’s 3 different sculpts of 4 Elf Warriors, 4 goblins, and 4 barbarians. And at last there are additionally three chief characters — one every for the elves, goblins, and barbarians.
Except for the miniatures, the field additionally comprises a double-sided “battle map” in addition to extra tokens. There’s additionally the Journey E-book which I’ll go over extra down beneath. I actually just like the container contained in the field for all of the miniatures, too. It makes for a extremely fast and straightforward clean-up.
The Gem within the Barrow – Epic Encounter Miniatures
I do know plenty of people are trying ahead to the miniatures on this field. I don’t blame them! They’re definitely a giant a part of the attraction for me, too. Beneath you may see the varied sculpts.
One in all issues I actually appreciated about this field was the number of the sculpts. I do know that 5 of those miniatures are designed to be your PCs for the marketing campaign. However they’re additionally generically good fantasy miniatures which I’m positive yow will discover an excellent use for.
They’re comprised of similar materials that Steamforged Video games makes use of for the opposite merchandise within the Epic Encounters line. They usually do have an excellent quantity of particulars.
I additionally like that just a few of the miniatures even have animal companions on there bases. I believe it’s a pleasant contact. Once more, whereas they may very well be utilized in nearly any fantasy setting, they’re additionally designed to slot in with the Symbaroum setting. And for those who’re acquainted with that setting you may most likely pick-up on a few of these particulars.
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I additionally like their tackle goblins, Elves, and the Barbarians. The Goblins are smaller and extra mischievous trying. The Elves are slender and noble — however positively have one thing to cover. And the Barbarians are extra of the armored, brutish varieties. They’re warriors by and thru! They don’t appear to be the loopy half-nude berserkers you would possibly affiliate with barbarians. Truthfully, it’s only a good change of tempo.
Welcome To The Barrow
The very last thing I wished to say a was the Journey e book. Whereas the minis and extras may be the massive draw, as a Recreation Grasp myself, I actually recognize these books from the Epic Encounter units.
They’re simple to navigate and are available easy comic-book type bindings. However extra importantly, they’ve all the data to run the journey. I believe this side of the Epic Encounters is criminally underrated. The lore and hooks throughout the e book are good to get your artistic juices flowing. You don’t have to know a factor about Symbaroum to get into this journey. However for those who do this solely provides to the expertise.
Moreover, this field is designed for use with 5e. So all of the stats and numbers it’s essential make it work included. There’s even solutions on the best way to scale this journey to your get together’s stage. I actually love that in regards to the Epic Encounters units usually. And this Symbaroum set is simply extra of an excellent factor.
Now, for those who ARE eager to run this as a part of a Symbaroum RPG marketing campaign, you’re in luck. These units can even have free PDFs to obtain with conversions to the Symbaroum RPG system. These PDFs aren’t out simply but as this product doesn’t official launch till February 18, 2025. However they’re coming.
I received’t get into spoilers right here. However I’ll say even for those who’re a whole noob to the setting of Symbaroum, by the point you end this journey, you received’t be! And also you’ll even be begging for extra. Which is an effective factor as a result of there’s a second half to this journey…
I’ll be masking that boxed set and the core guidelines e book subsequent week. Reviewing these merchandise type of seems like a bit Christmas current to myself. That appears applicable for this time of yr.
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Epic Encounters: Ruins of Symbaroum – The Gem within the Barrow $59.99
For the primary time, the Epic Encounters collection ventures past the Titan mountains into the realm of Ambria, to carry you miniatures, maps, and encounters set at the hours of darkness fantasy world of Symbaroum.
Ambria is a kingdom constructed on ruins thick with recollections. And on the centre—huge, impenetrable, and wreathed in mysteries—is the Forest of Davokar.
Your gamers will compete in opposition to rival factions (and even be part of forces with them) as they search to say a mysterious, heart-sized gemstone from an historic barrow. The extent of its powers are unknown, however the attract of its magic endures. Will the heroes unravel the secrets and techniques of the gem with out being caught within the crossfire between the teams vying to manage it?
Immerse your self at the hours of darkness fantasy setting of Free League’s Symbaroum with this 5e-compatible set from Steamforged Video games. This field set takes one of the best components of each Symbaroum and Epic Encounters to create an unforgettable expertise for you and your gamers.
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Author, Editor, Texas Native, and now Tex-Pat, Adam covers all issues Tabletop Gaming. Which incorporates Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, D&D, Board Video games and all the pieces else that entails cube, boards, playing cards and a desk.
A hobbyist, participant, and collector of miniatures and video games, Adam’s present obsession are his Dying and Chaos Armies for Age of Sigmar, his Blood Angels and Tyranids for 40k, an increasing assortment of Marvel: Disaster Protocol minis, and his ever rising Arkham Horror: The Card Recreation Assortment.
