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The Maelstrom RPG is back! Last published by Puffin Books in 1984, this cult classic is now available under license as a pdf, exclusively from Arion Games at RPGNow. Written by Alexander Scott when still at school, this is a classic no modern gamer can be without. This is no low-quality scan, but a re-created book, complete with every fantastic illustration.

Set in 16^th Century England, this fast but powerful system allows you to create, and adventure with, Nobles, Mercenaries, Priests, Tradesmen and Herbalists. The innovative freeform magical system, arguably a precursor to such classics as Ars Magicaâ„¢, allows Mages to warp reality to their own ends.

Combat is fast and furious, with dozens of weapons and armours, and the wound system means that injuries are a real threat.

Includes full character generation rules, a solo adventure, an extensive (and much copied!) herb guide, a short scenario, advanced rules and much more, as well as dozens of illustrations, all in more than 300 pages.

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yak s.

October 1st, 2012

I loved this book as a teenager when it came out. I still have the original paperback but it's in a box in a garage back in the old country. It's great that Drivethrurpg have this available but I wish they'd taken a bit more time to clean up the optical c [...]

Christopher T.

April 10th, 2012

First off let me say that this game has soul. I role playing game set in Tudor England written by a 15 year old. The thing is this little works wonderfully in it's intended purpose. There could be some more information on some subjects but for the sheer a [...]

Kevin M.

January 15th, 2010

Some small OCR issues don't detract from a welcome return for the Maelstrom game. As a proud owner of an dog-eared original, this book was almost mythical for many years, loads of people had seen it, heard of it, but not many had a copy, now everybody [...]

Ben R.

July 31st, 2009

I used to have this book as a teenager, and I've been looking for it for literally 15 years. Best 10 bucks I ever spent.

Shane G.

June 9th, 2009

Ah, Maelstrom. As a youngster I loved this game. At the time I was into the Fighting Fantasy books and, as this looked similar, and also included a solo adventure, I picked it up. Now, Arion Games have bought it back in electronic format. Kudos! Maelst [...]