Brancalonia – The Empire Whacks Back

Description

The Empire Whacks Back – Sourcebook for Brancalonia for 5E

Brancalonia is a unique and entertaining tabletop role-playing game set in a gritty, low-fantasy world inspired by medieval Italy and Italian folklore. It combines elements of classic RPGs with a whimsical, “Spaghetti Fantasy” twist, focusing on a lighthearted, often humorous tone. Published by Acheron Games , the game is compatible with the Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition ruleset. The Empire Whacks Back is a gazeteer and campaign hugely expanding the setting.

Players take on the role of “knaves”, who are part of a ragtag group of misfits, bandits, mercenaries, and outlaws. The setting is a wild and dangerous fantasy version of Italy, filled with warring city-states, corrupt rulers, and ancient ruins. Rather than playing noble heroes, the characters are often involved in shady jobs, scams, and other less-than-honorable tasks. They’ll need all their wits to survive and thrive in this chaotic world.

Brancalonia stands out for its blend of humorous storytelling, historical inspiration, and quirky fantasy focused on witty banter, and larger-than-life adventures. The setting is rich with references to Italian folklore, medieval history, and pop culture, making it a distinct and flavorful addition to your RPG collection.

Brancalonia – The Empire Whacks Back consists of 180 richly illustrated full-color pages, with maps, characters, antagonists, monsters, and other images evocative of the Bounty Kingdom.

What’s in the book?

• A description of the northern regions of the Kingdom and their Free Towns. The gazeteer includes their secrets, menaces, curiosities, places of interest, rumors, game hooks, and new ideas for your gaming sessions.
• A general presentation on the Altomannic Empire, its rulers, secrets, and armies.
• A complete map of the northern part of the Kingdom
• A new, original, war-themed campaign, in 10 linked adventures.
• New Backgrounds, new Dive Games, new Grandluxuries, new Equipment, new Spells, and new Magical Junk for all the Knaves.
• 20+ new monsters and antagonists typical of Italian history, tradition, and folklore.

You’ll need the Brancalonia core book to get the most out of The Empire Whacks Back.