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Getting Started with Yggdrasil

Welcome to Yggdrasil! This section will guide you through everything you need to know to start playing.

What is Yggdrasil?

Yggdrasil is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game set in a world inspired by Norse mythology. It uses a modified version of the Chronicles of Darkness system, primarily using 10-sided dice (but adaptable to 6-sided dice).

Quick Start Guide

If you're completely new to Yggdrasil, follow this path:

  1. What You Need - Required materials and resources
  2. Basic Concepts - Core game concepts and terminology
  3. Your First Character - Step-by-step character creation guide
  4. Playing the Game - How gameplay works
  5. Safety and Expectations - Table safety and game expectations

For Different Experience Levels

New to RPGs?

Start with What You Need and follow the Quick Start Guide above.

New to Chronicles of Darkness?

Read Basic Concepts to understand how Yggdrasil modifies the base system, then proceed to character creation.

Chronicles of Darkness Veteran?

Check out What's Different to see how Yggdrasil changes the base system, then jump to Character Creation.

Essential Resources

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