From the back cover:
Conan: The Hyborian Age is a tabletop roleplaying game of swords and sorcery, set against a backdrop of Robert E. Howard’s Conan stories. With King Conan perched upon the throne of Aquilonia, it is time for other brave warriors to take up the mantle of adventurer, to craft their own stories, and to face unknown horrors in the darkest corners of the world.
In temple and tomb, through desert and forest, threats lurk unseen, ready to slay and devour. Will you be steady of sword and steadfast of mind? Will you survive an age undreamed of? It is time to carve your own legend.
This Quick Start booklet contains everything a Game Master and up to five players need to explore adventures in Conan’s world, providing a “lite” overview to the setting, all the required core rules, five pregenerated characters, and a readyto- play Tale: “The Seal of Acheron.”
A Game Master-friendly approach, requiring minimal preparation for each adventure.
Accessible and streamlined rules, with an intuitive dice system.
Visceral, fast, and empowering combat mechanics that promote a feeling of forward momentum.
A gritty, brutal setting, where only the mighty can thrive.