Dune RPG Standard Edition Core Rulebook by Asmodee

The Dune RPG Standard Edition Core Rulebook is the foundational text for the Dune: Adventures in the Imperium roleplaying game. It provides players and gamemasters with all the necessary tools to create and run campaigns set within Frank Herbert's iconic sci-fi universe. The game focuses on the elite agents of noble Houses, navigating the complex feudal politics, deadly duels, and mysterious abilities that define life in the Imperium, all centred around the precious resource known as the spice. The core rulebook features a brand new version of the 2D20 System, specifically adapted for the themes and mechanics of Dune. It includes extensive information on the Imperium's society, factions, history, technology, culture, and faith. Key systems allow players to create and develop their own noble House, from a Minor to a Major House, detailing its holdings, expertise, and agenda. The book also introduces 'architect play', a style where players act as puppet masters, moving agents to serve their House's designs. An introductory adventure is included to help groups quickly immerse themselves in the byzantine plots on Arrakis. This rulebook is best suited for both novice and experienced gamemasters looking to run Dune-themed adventures. It offers comprehensive guidelines for crafting campaigns of intrigue and adventure. Players can create characters from various iconic roles such as Mentats, Swordmasters, Spies, Bene Gesserit Sisters, Advisors, or Fremen. The material supports long-term narrative play, focusing on political manoeuvring, resource control, and the constant struggle for power that defines the universe of Dune.