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bound by level and class, and skills will grow through use in the field and training between adventures. As players gain renown through their heroic deeds and completed contracts, they also will learn new techniques and grow in a multitude of ways, creating a character that plays and feels unique.
by Jacob Hampton, Lead Designer
Why should you carry Freelancer? The Freelancer Core Book is over 300 full-color pages of rich lore, beautiful artwork, and a wealth of options for players to play the way they want to. Not only that, but this one book contains everything needed to go on the grand adventures that await the Freelancers. Character Creation? Bestiary? GM Guide? Everything is included in one hardcover book, making Freelancer a stand-alone, complete purchase at an MSRP of $45. In addition, we have several campaign modules on the way, the first of which – The Vanishing Airship – is designed with new players and store demos in mind. Freelancer: Skies Over Tolindia is coming to game stores everywhere early Q2, 2022. For more information or to order, please contact us at moseley. safehaven.games@gmail.com or visit safehaven-games.com. ISBN: 979-8-9850717-0-2
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reelancer: Skies Over Tolindia is an industrial fantasy tabletop roleplaying game of intrigue and strength of will. Designed by Jacob Hampton and Brian Moseley, Freelancer is an original system built from the ground up to create an immersive and challenging experience for players to dive into. Players will take on the role of Freelancers – knights of Tolindia who fight against espionage, corruption, and unknown monstrous forces. Tolindia is a diverse and proud nation that has recently passed into the Parliamentary Era only to find their new liberty in danger from without and within. Greedy neighbors eye the nation with interest, waiting for the right time to strike and seize the wealth of Tolindia for their own. From their mobile airship bases, Freelancers are sent around the nation to root out corruption, uncover foreign plots, and prevent the outbreak of violence by any means. To keep the nation from falling into chaos, the Freelancers will have to pay for peace with their sweat and blood.
of contracts that see them adventuring around the nation, investigating crime scenes, engaging in tense shootouts with criminals, and navigating vicious high society gatherings. Players will work together in three-to-four-hour sessions using a brand-new system that rewards tactical thinking and cooperation. As they complete their goals, players actions have a definite impact on the world, shifting the balance of power among various factions. Freelancer: Skies Over Tolindia uses mechanics designed to fit the tense and dangerous nation of Tolindia. A d10 dice pool system based heavily on a character’s skills allows players to make tactical decisions and work creatively to exploit their valuable abilities and maximize their chances of success. Characters are not
Robust mechanics for a variety of conflicts and characters With livestreaming and actual play podcasts on the rise, RPGs are reaching a broader audience – including Freelancer, which was livestreamed in March 2021 at Jasper’s Game Day. Freelancer offers a fresh twist on the standard “band of adventurers” setup many are familiar with. As official Knights of Tolindia, players will choose from a number
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