First released in Swedish in 2014, Symbaroum is a dark fantasy TTRPG that has gained acclaim since its first introduction. Coming in May is a new 10th anniversary edition with revised core books and more:
Free League Publishing announced the Symbaroum Anniversary Kickstarter, celebrating ten years since the acclaimed dark fantasy tabletop RPG’s international launch. Launching in late May 2026, the campaign revisits the world of Symbaroum through revised core books and a hardcover setting expansion, designed to welcome first-time players while offering longtime fans more to explore.
As part of the anniversary project, the content of the original four core books has been reorganized into three revised hardcover volumes while preserving a standalone, all-in-one Core Rulebook. Together, the Core Rulebook, Gamemaster’s Guide, and Davokar Creature Codex are intended to provide a smoother, more user-friendly path into Symbaroum. Alongside the revised core books, City States of Vendilyn – A Ravaged Realm presents a new thrilling campaign setting for gaming groups to explore.
Symbaroum Anniversary Kickstarter Key Features:
- Core Rulebook: Provides everything needed to bring Symbaroum to the table, including a tutorial adventure, guidelines for creating homebrew scenarios, and an introduction to the dark and foreboding Davokar region.
- Gamemaster’s Guide: Offers advanced guidance for running Symbaroum, including support for campaign building, adventure creation, and optional rules for large-scale battles, advanced traps, and social scheming.
- Davokar Creature Codex: A detailed bestiary presenting the monsters and people players will encounter on their travels, featuring updated practical stat blocks while building on the legacy of the award-winning Monster Codex.
- City States of Vendilyn – A Ravaged Realm: A full-color hardcover volume introducing the City States of Vendilyn as a campaign setting where survivors struggle to endure after the once-peaceful realm was devastated by the malevolent elves of Duskwood.
All volumes will be available in English and presented in premium hardcover format. Each book also features detailed illustrations by Martin Grip and Gustaf Ekelund, with Grip contributing new original character art for the Core Rulebook.
The Symbaroum Anniversary Kickstarter launches in late May 2026, and fans can sign up to follow the project here.
