Against the Faerie Queene: A Campaign Book Reviving Welsh Celtic Legends

The Faerie Queene orchestrates an aeons-old quest for vengeance from the eerie twilight of the Otherworld. In Avallen, her hidden agents fulfil her bidding in rebellion against clans and gods alike. But the ancient fae cannot anticipate new heroes who are bold enough to rise against her.

Dare you stand Against the Faerie Queene?

Against the Faerie Queene is a 370 page epic fantasy campaign book full of Celtic mythology, daring adventure, stunning artwork, and new character options for heroes of levels 1-10 in both 5th Edition and our original card-based Celtic TTRPG, Legends of Avallen.

Alongside the tragic legend surrounding King Arthur’s mother, Against the Faerie Queene crafts its narrative from little-known Welsh Celtic tales, such as the great boar hunt of “Culhwch and Olwen”, the haunting riddles of “The Son of Llyr”, and the journey for redemption of “Peredur the Son of Efrawg”.

Features of Against the Faerie Queene

• Explore the Celtic-inspired clanlands of Avallen in this branching fifteen-part campaign. Your heroes will slay beasts in a mythical hunt, embroil themselves in royal politics, strategise daring heists, encounter unthinkable horrors, and finally stand against the Faerie Queene in an otherworldly dungeon delve.
• Adds new Legendary Paths for Legends of Avallen's humble Professions, including the true-name manipulating Enwyr and the battle-bot-crafting Automaficer, as well as 5th Edition character options for all fifteen Legendary Paths, including the Fae-Touched and the Gladiator!
• Delve into lore overviews of the five Vallic clans, the Raxian invaders, and the Fae families, along with 40 short stories and poems inspired by Celtic tales such as those found in the Branches of the Mabinogi, Historia Regum Britanniae, and the Faerie Queene.
• Includes full colour maps, 50 NPCs (of Vallic, Raxian and Otherworldly origins), 30 Celtic-inspired monsters, 25 magical items tied into the adventures, and 5th Edition adaptations of five Legends of Avallen systems: “Parely”, “Fate Cards”, “Stealth”, “Journeys” and “Monster Tells”.

No AI Art Here!

Available with Against the Faerie Queene is a 176 page, hardback, full colour art book.

• Discover the British history and Celtic legends behind the Against the Faerie Queene campaign book. Explore passages from real Celtic tales from the Branches of the Mabinogi, Historia Regum Britanniae and the epic poem of the Faerie Queene.
• Delve into the beautiful concept work and full spread illustrations that went into making our world of Avallen and its characters, including director's commentary.
• Gain insight into the behind-the-scenes design decisions made by our artists and writers in the design of characters, encounters, and adventures!

Also available with Against the Faerie Queene is a full deck of playing cards for use with Legends of Avallen, and as “Fate Cards” in 5th Edition to up the excitement in tense encounters! This traditional deck of poker cards is printed on premium card stock with Celtic-inspired borders and a selective metallic foil finish that highlights the gorgeous character, fae, and monster illustrations of Against the Faerie Queene.

Legends of Avallen

Against the Faerie Queene is compatible with 5th Edition but designed for Legends of Avallen. Inspired by Celtic mythology in Roman Britain, Legends of Avallen is a roleplaying game that takes you to a mystical island occupied by faithless invaders. For now, peace has been called, but it balances on a sword’s edge as all seek to tame the Otherworld—a parallel realm home to fae, demons, dragons, and gods.

On Avallen, the greatest legends rise from humble beginnings, and yours will be no different. The shepherd ordained as a Druid, the bard reborn as a Fae Touched, the thief who found glory as a Gladiator. What tales will be told of you? Will you mend the rifts between worlds, or delve into their depths for fame, fortune, and power?

Features of Legends of Avallen

• An original ruleset that needs just a deck of regular playing cards. Get creative with your surroundings and work together with your friends to earn more cards for checks.
• Engaging mechanics that reward ingenuity. Setup allies in combat, uncover motivations in parleys, craft gear from slain monsters, and navigate risks on epic journeys.
• Quick character creation with deep character growth. Witness your humble townsperson rise into legend with 40 profession, martial, magic, and legendary ability schools.
• Extensive guides, tools, world lore, and a bestiary full of Celtic creatures to help Gamemasters craft their own unique quests.
• Includes “Quest for the Sealing Stone”, an introductory adventure that teaches your aspiring heroes the game rules as you play.

Legends of Avallen is available through Modiphius and will additionally be available with Against the Faerie Queene in bundle deals.