When the Wolf Comes RPG

A project in Victoria, Canada by Ian Stuart Sharpe
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An RPG set in the Doom of Ragnarök, utilizing Robert J. Schwalb's Shadow of the Demon Lord rules and based in Ian Sharpe's Vikingverse.
Backers: 625
Average Pledge Per Backer: $67 CAD

Funded: $41,984 CAD of $9,000 CAD
Dates: Jul 12th -> Aug 11th (30 days)
Project By: Ian Stuart Sharpe
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Latest News

Do it for Jon

August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! Tonight, as we enter the last twelve hours of the campaign, I am going to cede the floor to Jon.   I don't know Jon personally - or at all, in fact - although given his level of enthusiasm in the campaign comments, I wish I did.  As far as I... (Read More)

For Honour - the last 36 hours

August 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! Wow! What a day! Technically, we haven't quite hit that Roll20 Stretch Goal, but not even the Norns would be that cruel. Thanks to all of you who are out there spreading the word and supporting our campaign - the response has been so... (Read More)

Another one bites the dust!/ Stóð hann vel til hǫggsins!

August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! First of all, thanks for the many birthday wishes yesterday.  I'd been saving The Northman for a special occasion - it's not exactly family movie night fare - and was genuinely impressed. Double-checking the historicity afterwards, I came... (Read More)

When the Wolf Comes...to blow out your candles.

August 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! It just so happens that today is my birthday. As a small gift back to all you wonderful backers, I've excerpted some of the rules around legacy, lineage and cheating death. On this most auspicious* of days, it seemed apropos!  Creating A... (Read More)

Character Creation - a quick example

August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, Today, I am aiming to showcase how to build a character in When the Wolf Comes - and test out the freshly designed character sheet at the same time. Introducing Grábakr One of my favourite characters in Loki's Wager is Grábakr, so I have... (Read More)

Virtual Valhǫll - Your guide to getting Roll20 Goodness

August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! Thanks for bearing with us as we got into figured out our Virtual Table Top planning. If we hit that big stretch goal, we'll be creating a When the Wolf Comes Compendium for Roll20 - basically, making the rule book available for online play.... (Read More)

Our friends in Hel

August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
There is a saying in Old Norse (well, in the TV Show Norsemen): "Keep your friends close and your enemies a little bit further away". Geym vini þína nærri, ok óvini þína ǫrlítit lengra frá. As I was preparing for our campaign launch, I kept... (Read More)

Origins (Part Two)

August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! To celebrate passing another stretch goal - we'll get to work on those digital spell cards! - I wanted to share the remaining Origins for those who have been patiently waiting.  From left to right - and not to scale: The Járnviðjur are the... (Read More)

Deep Delving with the Dvergar

July 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! I had a great question today from a backer, which deserves a detailed answer. The question was: "Will dvergar always look as alien as on the illustration above?". I'm going to answer that in a variety of ways, and I hope it helps.  Firstly,... (Read More)

The Battle of York

July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
A short history lesson, if you will indulge me. On All Saints Day, November 1st 866, a Viking army led by Halfdan and Ivar the Boneless attacked York. With many of the  town’s leaders likely in the cathedral, it made a surprise attack even more... (Read More)

Kasta þú tveggja tigu teningi! Roll20 news

July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! Some exciting news today. We've just agreed with Roll20 to bring When the Wolf Comes to their Virtual Tabletop as a stretch goal. I am a big fan of online play, ever since the pandemic forced us to gather round a screen rather than a table and... (Read More)

When the Wolf Comes Promises an Epic Modern Norse RPG

July 27th - via: twincitiesgeek.com
These two novels are both part of his larger Vikingverse multimedia property, in which history as we know it has been rewritten in Odin’s image. Now, Sharpe has partnered with Robert J. Schwalb, creator of the Shadow of the Demon Lord tabletop role-playing game, for a complete Vikingverse role-playing experience in one book, called When the Wolf Comes. (Read More)

Origins (Part One)

July 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! Today, I wanted to spend a little time exploring Origins.  In Shadow, they are called Ancestries (in D&D, Races) but I wanted to be clear that in When the Wolf Comes, they are more of a starting point. If you have read any interviews... (Read More)

San Diego Fire!

July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! I am sure everyone saw all the trailers and news coming out of San Diego Comic Con over the past few days. What a glorious time to be alive!  We've also hit 250 backers and the third stretch goal, which is truly stupendous. Thanks once again... (Read More)

Spirits and Spellcraft

July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! Today, as promised, I am going to provide an update on spellcraft in the Vikingverse.  Here are the various crafts (aka traditions) available to the Wise (and not-so-wise) in When the Wolf Comes:  Lyf sciences have a long and distinguished... (Read More)

Catalogue of Creatures

July 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! Having recently returned to the land of the living, I thought I'd share a little about the games Náttúrabók, or Catalogue of Creatures. Life abounds across the Níu Heimar. From the moment Karl Lind slipped across the Greenways, a new... (Read More)

Time for Stretches!

July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! While I have been malingering with COVID, we have already passed two stretch goals, with a third in sight. I'm obviously over the moon (assuming Hati Hróðvitnisson hasn't eaten it), thank you so much for your continuing support and efforts... (Read More)

I see the bad moon a-risin'

July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! There have been a few questions and comments overnight. I am more than happy to answer anything and everything. In fact some extremely nice Acolytes of the Demon Lord have helped me set up a Discord channel, to which you are cordially invited.... (Read More)

Alive, kicking and FUNDED!

July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
In just twelve hours! Huge thanks for your support. It's better than paracetamol.  I shall now have a lengthy nap, kick this COVID thing and emerge from my barrow refreshed!  (Read More)

It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Don't Feel Fine)

July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello!  A huge thanks to everyone who pledged on the first day of the campaign. It's an amazing start. Whether you have lived in the Shadow of the Demon Lord for some time, or are discovering the rules through Ragnarök for the first time, I hope... (Read More)

Kickstarter for Outland Entertainment's Norse-themed TTRPG When the Wolf Comes is live now

July 12th - via: mp3sandnpcs.com
The company will unveil When the Wolf Comes, which will be written by Ian Stuart Sharpe (All Father Paradox, Loki’s Wager) and designed by Robert Schwalb (A Song of Ice and Fire RPG, Shadow of the Demon Lord). (Read More)

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