THE GAME
A complete universe. Three ways to play. No two sessions the same.
Fawnalore combines aspects of different kinds of tabletop gaming—narrative driven, deck building, dungeon crawling, boss battling, and even more mechanics that keep each episode fresh. Yet, it’s all done with a primary objective of keeping the rules simple and quick to learn. Learn as you play, and the game sets the pace to introduce new rules and mechanics as they are needed!
What Makes Fawnalore Different?
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![Abstract question mark artwork symbolizing discovery in Fawnalore’s learn-as-you-play board game.]()
Learn-As-You-Play
We want to get you into the action as quickly as possible. Episode One eases you into the game, teaching the basics. More rules and mechanics are organically delivered to you and taught as the game progresses. Deep enough mechanics for the hard-core gamers, but approachable enough for family night.
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![Silhouettes of six heroes overlooking a vast landscape in Fawnalore’s learn-as-you-play board game.]()
Six Heroes. Six Destinies.
Six heroes. Six completely different ways to play. Each comes with a prebuilt deck ready from day one — and as the campaign unfolds, you earn new cards to make the deck entirely your own. Your heroes carry forward into each new season, evolving with the story.
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![A sword mid-swing capturing the speed of combat in the storytelling strategy game Fawnalore.]()
Fast Combat. Fast Turns.
Combat is quick and transparent. Damage is straightforward, mitigation lives on your cards, and monsters run simply so every player stays in the action — not waiting for their turn.
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![Grassy and water terrain tile from Fawnalore’s living board game world.]()
A Living Board That Reacts
Every session uses modular terrain tiles that change how you move, fight, and explore. Event tiles trigger surprises, and the map itself reshapes the adventure, making no two games alike.
How A Turn Works:
Draw
Draw a card from your Relic Deck. Every turn starts with new options in your hand.
Move & Action
Roll your movement die, explore the board, gather Ether, and take your action — attack, play a card, or use an ability. Move before or after your action. The choice is yours.
Clean Up
Resolve end-of-turn effects and discard down to your hand limit. Then the monsters you control take their turns before the next player begins.
Meet the Heroes
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![Shima, the Tanuki Assassin, a stealth-based hero who uses Ether to teleport and strike in Fawnalore’s learn-as-you-play board game.]()
Shima
ASSASSIN
Shima's deck is built around speed and precision — strike fast, hit hard, and vanish before retaliation. His cards reward aggressive positioning and punish opponents who leave themselves exposed. Every hero comes with a prebuilt deck ready to play from day one, and as the campaign progresses you'll earn new cards to swap in and make the deck your own.
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![Amka, the Polar Bear Tank, a defensive powerhouse who protects allies and builds Ether through damage in Fawnalore’s storytelling strategy game.]()
Amka
WARRIOR
Amka's deck is built around absorbing punishment and hitting back harder. Her cards generate power the longer she stays in the fight — the more pressure she takes, the more devastating her responses become. Players who want to be the immovable force at the center of the board will feel immediately at home with Amka's prebuilt deck, and plenty of room to customize as you earn new cards.
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![Pona, the Tortoise Healer, a support hero who restores health and Ether to allies in Fawnalore’s learn-as-you-play campaign.]()
Pona
HEALER
Pona's deck centers on sustaining allies, generating Ether, and controlling the tempo of the table. Her cards reward patience and timing — she rarely makes the flashiest move, but the table tends to fall apart without her. Her prebuilt deck is one of the most strategic starting points in the game, with deep customization potential as new cards unlock through the campaign.
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![Erandi, the Jaguar Mage, a ranged spellcaster who manipulates Ether energy and battlefield control in Fawnalore’s storytelling strategy game.]()
Erandi
MAGE
Erandi's deck is Ether-hungry and high-ceiling — his cards hit hard when fueled properly and reward players who manage their resources carefully. His abilities shift between offense, board control, and utility depending on what the moment demands. Players who enjoy thinking several moves ahead and making the most of every point of Ether will find Erandi's prebuilt deck deeply satisfying to grow.
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![Prati, the inventive Tinkerer hero who crafts gadgets and manipulates cards to reshape combat in Fawnalore’s learn-as-you-play board game.]()
Prati
TINKERER
Prati's deck breaks the rules — deliberately. Her cards copy abilities, reshape the deck mid-game, and create unexpected interactions that other heroes can't access. She rewards creative thinking and improvisation over rigid strategy. Players who want to experiment and find combinations nobody saw coming will love what Prati's prebuilt deck can evolve into.
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![Agowa, the Owl Scout, a ranged hero who reveals tiles and anticipates enemy movement in Fawnalore’s storytelling strategy game.]()
Agowa
SCOUT
Agowa's deck is built around information and range — revealing tiles, striking from a distance, and controlling the shape of the board before anyone else gets there. His cards reward players who think about positioning and map control rather than direct confrontation. Agowa's prebuilt deck plays unlike any other hero at the table, and deepens significantly as new cards unlock.
How the Universe Grows
It all starts with Act One. But just like your favorite television show, or novel series, when you’ve completed it, another release is just around the corner. Each new act continues the epic saga AND builds on what you already own! Not only does this mean that further acts come at a reduced cost, but it also means that the game expands and builds! Same characters that you’ve grown to love, but the lessons they have learned, and the experience they have gained in the story translate to new and advanced abilities, new cards, and new art to reflect how far they’ve come.
It starts with Act One. It ends with Act Nine. An expansive universe unfolds with each release.
What’s In The Box?
Digital Onboarding
Fawnalore ships without a printed rulebook. Scan the QR code on the insert sheet inside the box and the guided on-boarding begins — voiced, visual, and designed to get everyone playing as quickly as possible.
Hero Boards & Decks
Six unique heroes — each with a prebuilt deck ready to play from day one. Learn the deck that comes in the box, then earn new cards and make it your own.
Terrain Tiles
Forests, rivers, mountains, and more. Build a new map every session, with tiles that reflect the story as you explore.
Event & Monster Decks
Twists, surprises, and creatures with simple rules that keep every session dynamic and unpredictable.
Tokens & Dice
Custom tokens keep combat moving. Fast and clear at the table — no confusion, no slowdown.
Organizers & Trays
Designed for smooth setup and tear-down, with trays to keep decks, tokens, and tiles organized between games, and even save your game midway if you need to pick up where you left off at a future session.
PLAY MODES
Fawnalore isn’t just a single campaign — it’s a complete game system.
Flexible, modular, and built to adapt. Whether you want to journey through an episodic story, clash head-to-head, or invent something entirely new, the system bends to the way you play.
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Journey through Act One together—watch or listen to each episode, then bring that world to the table. Season one spans three acts, each a act a new release. A total of nine acts deepens the story and expands the possibilities of your board!
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Head-to-head combat on a board that changes every match. Build your deck, read your opponent, and fight for dominance. Same heroes, but a completely different game.
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Set up a free-form scenario and explore the board together. Design and build your own map, set your own challenges, and see test your appetite for adventure!
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The system is designed to be changed, modulated, and built in all new ways! Capture the Flag, Team Games, Monster Recruit. Want to stay up all night with your friends? Create a massive map with the option to purchase additional trays. Make your own set of house rules. Do what you want with it and share your ideas on the forum. We invite you to create new ways of playing!
Why Fawnalore…
Easy to Learn. Built to Last.
Episode One is the tutorial. Rules reveal themselves exactly when you need them. From the very first session, the world guides you in. Just open the box and get started.
Everyone at the Table Gets to Play.
Every player takes on a hero with their own deck, abilities, and role in the story. The system runs the world for you, so the entire table is free to strategize, explore, and immerse together — no one sitting on the sidelines.
Fast Turns. Always in the Action.
Quick, transparent turns keep the story moving. Damage is straightforward, mitigation lives on your cards, and monsters act on simple clear mechanics. More time playing, more time in the world.
FOLLOW THE JOURNEY
The universe is still being built. Watch it happen.
Design updates, lore reveals, and behind-the-scenes dispatches as Fawnalore comes to life. When Act 1 launches, we'll send one episode a week to keep you in the world — your guide through the universe, piece by piece.