Lineage

Epoch Edition
 Contents
Introduction 2
How to play 3
Sobriquet 5
Spouses 7
Heirs 9
Historic events 10
Rise 11
Golden age 16
Fall 21
Decline & Collapse 26
Death 28
Succession 30
Princely lines 31
 Introduction
L ineage: Epoch Edition
is a solo role playing
game where you will chart the
lives of a nation’s monarchs and
the history of the nation they
rule. As official historian to the
royal family it is your duty to
maintain a record of the lives of
kings & queens, thus ensuring
the stability of the kingdom.
The monarch’s divine right to
rule must be evidenced with
paperwork and bureaucracy.
T oEdition,
play Lineage: Epoch
you will need:
• A pen or pencil
• Two, six-sided dice
• A sheet of paper to draw a
family tree
• A notebook to record the
history of the monarchy
You will be instructed to roll
2D6 (two, six-sided dice) when
making choices and selecting
options from tables. For most
tables, dice should be rolled
individually so you have a first
and second number.
Rolling
is different from rolling
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 How to play
A skeep
royal historian you will
a genealogical record
of the monarchs, their spouses
and children. You will also be
responsible for maintaining a
comprehensive history of the
royal family and the kingdom
they rule.
You will keep a family tree with
a complete record of the royal
line.
You will also write an official
history of the lives and
achievements of individual
monarchs.
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Begin with a single monarch.
Give them a name. Using the
rules set out in the following
pages, determine:
• how they are remembered;
• who they married;
• the heirs they left behind;
• the major events of their
lives; and
• how they died.
Add their details to the family
tree. In the official history,
write a paragraph outlining their
lives for the benefit of future
generations.
Repeat the process for their heir.
Following the royal bloodline
down through the generations,
define the complete history of
this royal family and the nation
they lead.
In the course of the game you
may add additional characters
and map your nation and its
neighbours.
C onsider the kingdom the
monarch rules. Is it an
isolated mountain nation taking
its first, faltering steps towards
uniting beneath a single banner?
A medieval state of feuding
landowners and petty rivalries?
A vast empire of ancient island
civilisations?
How it begins may be very
different from how it ends..and
every kingdom comes to an end.
R oyal houses may fall
simply because there are
no more heirs to take the
throne. They may fall because
of the actions, or inaction, of
the monarch.
Some occurrences are marked:
‘W’ for Weak;
‘D’ for Dishonourable;
‘U’ for Unstable;
These occurrences have
instructions to change the score
in a category. Each category
begins with a score of zero.
Within the official history,
maintain a record of these
categories to show how the
monarchy is regarded. If a
category reaches eight or above,
additional events will take place
caused by the mounting pressure
placed on a monarchy which is
no longer respected.
These scores will only ever
increase. Once respect is lost, it
cannot be regained.
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 Sobriquet
M onarchs live to be
remembered. Not all
monarchs are remembered
fondly. Their behaviour and
character, or at least how they
are perceived, will earn them a
sobriquet.
The Broken
The Conqueror
The Glutton (D+2)
The Drunk (W+2)
The Chaste
The Butcher (U+1)
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When a new monarch ascends
to the throne, roll 2D6 to
determine how they are
remembered by their people.
The sobriquet will give an
indication of their character and
the achievements of their reign.
Record the monarch’s full name
in the family tree.
The Old
The Fearsome
The Charitable
The Good
The Tyrant
The Wise
The Grim The Reformer

The Pious The Builder

The Farmer The Impaler (U+3)

The Vain (D+1) The Bear

The Unfortunate The Poet

The Young (W+1) The Diplomat

The Mad (U+1) The Saint

The Able The Wolf

The Liar The Damned (D+1)

The Cruel The Bold

The Rash The Valiant

The Wicked The Serene

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 Spouses
M arriage and
childbearing are
Roll 2D6 to determine who the
monarch married and how the
expected. For the good of the monarch’s spouse is remembered
kingdom, tradition must be by their people. Record them in
followed. A monarch must wed the family tree.
and produce children. The
character of the monarch’s
spouse may influence the
behaviour and decisions of the The monarch’s spouse was…
monarch and the children they
produce.

A peasant, known for A peasant, known for

their beauty (D+1) their charity (W+1)

A peasant, known for A courtier

rebelliousness (D+1)

A distant cousin, known A distant cousin,

for intrigue known for wit

A distant cousin, known A distant cousin, known

for charity for military prowess

A distant cousin, known A talented artisan

for cruelty
Of a noble house, known Of a noble house, known
for intrigue for wit

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Of a noble house, known Of a noble house, known
for charity for military prowess

Of a noble house, known Of a noble house, known

for cruelty for greed

Of a noble house, known Of a noble house, known

for great beauty for rebelliousness

Of a noble house, known Of a noble house, known

for good fortune for piety

Of a noble house, known A military leader

for bloodlust

Of a foreign noble house, Of a foreign noble house,

known for intrigue known for wit

Of a foreign noble house, Of a foreign noble house,

known for charity known for piety

A foreign noble house, A foreign noble house,

known for military prowess known for cruelty

A foreign noble house, A foreign monarch, known

known for greed for good fortune

A foreign monarch, known A diplomat

for military skill (W+1)

Never married and A close relative, known

had no heirs (D+1) for intrigue (U+1)

A close relative, known A close relative, known

for cruelty (U+2) for bloodlust (U+3)

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 Heirs
B loodline is everything.
Upon the death of a
monarch the crown is passed to
their heir.
Traditionally power is passed to
sons, eldest first, then to
daughters, eldest first. There is
no need to follow this rule.
Other laws of succession, both
more enlightened and less, are
possible.
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Once a monarch has been
crowned, roll 2D6 to determine
how many children the monarch
had.
Roll 1D6 and subtract this
number from the first to
determine how many offspring
survived to adulthood. If the
resulting number is zero or less
than zero, consider this to mean
the monarch had no surviving
heirs.
For each potential heir, roll
1D6. Odd numbers indicate a
male heir, even numbers female.
Alternatively, designate numbers
to genders as you see fit, or not
at all.
Give each potential heir a name.
Record them on the family tree.
 Historic events
M ortal lives are shaped
by random events.
The fates of kingdoms are
shaped by the decisions of
kings & queens.
A monarch directs the destiny
of their kingdom, but must
also react to the external forces
that compel all mortals.
Roll 1D6 to determine how
many defining events occurred
during the monarch’s lifetime.
• If the monarch’s sobriquet
is “The Old”, add two to
this number.
• If the monarch’s sobriquet
is “The Young”, half this
number and round up.
For each defining event that
occurred, roll 2D6 and locate
the event in the following
tables.
K ingdoms will Rise, enjoy
a Golden Age and finally
Fall. Some may even Rise
again.
When locating events, first use
the Rise table. Some events
will advise that the kingdom is
moving into a different age.
The Golden Age and Fall tables
should be used for subsequent
events.
C onsider the monarch’s
character, the influence
of their spouse, and the world
they live in to decide their
reaction to the event. This
reaction may be quickly
forgotten, or help define the
kingdom’s path for generations
to come.
Record the monarch’s name,
the events and the monarch’s
reaction in the official history.
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 Rise

A rich, new food source is discovered which could satisfy the needs
of our growing population. However, it would require us to break
from ancient traditions.

Valuable new resources are discovered. Steps are taken to exploit

them.

A plot to usurp the crown is uncovered, with a close relative of the

monarch as its leader. A harsh response would protect the crown,
but may damage the bloodline.

A mysterious traveller arrives with tales of distant lands. These

stories change how the monarch feels about their place in the
world. What is learned, and what changes does the monarch make?

An incredible new technology has been developed. With the

support of the monarch, it could transform lives across the
kingdom, forever.

The monarch’s spouse dies. Is this a time of great mourning, or an

opportunity to form new alliances?

A new role is created by the monarch which will help steer the fate
of the kingdom. What is this role, and who should hold it?

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Philosophers theorise that giving greater power to the peasantry
may increase productivity. Could such a radical proposal work?

A great beast stalks the land. Whosoever slays the monster will be
remembered in legend. Several brave warriors have tried and failed.
What is to be done?

It is discovered that we have more of a valuable resource than

previously thought.

A group who are traditionally looked down upon have become

organised. Their leaders demand change. Should the rights of all
be respected, or should the people know their place?

Our methods of enforcing the law are outdated and no longer

effective. How should we ensure that the monarch’s laws are
obeyed?

An artisan creates a radical new work in the name of the monarch.

The results shock the court. Should new art forms be encouraged,
or are departures from tradition dangerous?

Philosophers theorise that giving greater power to nobles may

increase productivity. Could such a radical proposal work?

A merchant requests funding for a voyage to distant lands, with the

aim of discovering new trade routes. Should we spend resources
on such a risky gamble?

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 The monarch has a vision of the future. Is it of a world they
would fear, or embrace? What action does the vision inspire?

A strange plague sweeps across a neighbouring kingdom. Sending

aid may risk bringing the sickness here. Doing nothing may cause
resentment...if our neighbours survive.

Radical steps are taken to ensure loyalty to the crown. Kindness or

cruelty, which is likely to garner the best results?

A small group of foreign nations propose a treaty, whereby each

would be bound to protect the others from invasion. This could
guarantee peace, or drag us into war. Can we risk being left out?

The leader of a noble house requests permission to break an

ancient taboo, citing family tradition. If they are refused,
resentment may fester. If permission is granted, others may make
similar requests.

Our military advisors and spies bring word that a neighbouring

nation is currently weak and could not withstand invasion. Should
we use this to our advantage? Would this change our relationships
with other kingdoms?

An explorer brings news of recently discovered ancient ruins, deep

within a cave. These ruins host a powerful secret. Exploiting this
secret may draw the ire of our enemies, or even our friends. Should
we use this discovery, or seal it up beneath the earth forever?

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A period of bountiful harvests leads to great surpluses and positive
feelings across the kingdom. We move into a Golden Age.

A neighbouring kingdom encroaches on our borders, claiming our

lands as theirs by ancient right. Our nobles call for a strong
military response. Can we risk war?

Our spies have discovered that a powerful noble has a dark secret.
How can this be used to our advantage? Should we risk it?

Impressed or afraid, several independent settlements swear

allegiance to the monarch, expanding our power. The kingdom
moves into a Golden Age.

The peoples of the land are united beneath a single banner. The
monarch declares a new festival to celebrate. What is the
centrepiece of this festival, and how does its meaning change in
years to come? The kingdom moves into a Golden Age.

The leader of a noble house is rumoured to have become mad,

executing servants for petty reasons. Should nobles be removed
from power when their behaviour is unjust? How do other nobles
feel about that?

Alchemists claim to have made scientific discoveries which will

benefit the kingdom. Religious leaders, however, warn against the
pursuit of dangerous knowledge. What has been discovered?
Should we embrace new discoveries, or trust in our traditions?

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 A mysterious stranger offers access to ancient wisdom in return for
the life of the monarch’s first grandchild. If the offer is accepted,
the kingdom moves into a Golden Age.

Two noble houses are in conflict and war between them is

inevitable. Should the monarch intervene in these disputes, or
should the strongest nobles be permitted to grow in power?

The monarch encounters an animal, which they then choose as

their house sigil. What happened during this encounter? What
does the monarch tell others of that day?

Advisors propose an ingenious way to ensure loyalty from, and

peace between, noble houses.

Advisors suggest that the royal coffers could be expanded greatly

by levying a tax on religious institutions. Although this may make
us richer, it would lessen the support of religious leaders.

A bandit army has laid waste to several outlying settlements. A

military response may be expensive. How important are these
villagers, anyway?

A great project is undertaken which could transform the lives of

many. It may take several generations to complete.

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 Golden Age
A powerful noble insists there is a long-standing agreement that
the monarch’s eldest child should marry his own. This is a lie.
Can we afford to deny them?

Plans are put in place to re-organise how an important resource is

utilised. This requires a change of how an aspect of society is
organised.

The monarch has a vision of the future. Is it of a world they

would fear, or embrace? What action does the vision inspire?

Earth tremors coincide with a meteor storm. The populace fear

the end of days. Who will reassure them? Who will reassure the
monarch? The kingdom begins to Fall.

The monarch is badly injured and unable to discharge their usual

duties. Who should act as regent? Does this appointment make
them more loyal, or less?

The leaders of a small and effectively powerless nation seek to

pledge allegiance to the monarch, becoming a vassal state. We
would be expected to support them in times of difficulty. Should
we accept their pledge?

The monarch’s heir is killed by an assassin. The assassin is

captured and interrogated. They implicate a group of nobles in
the conspiracy.

Religious leaders theorise that placing more power directly in the

hands of religious leaders may increase productivity. Could such a
radical proposal work?
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 Philosophers theorise that providing the peasantry with a basic
education may increase productivity. This would, of course, be
very costly. Would this interference in the lives of ordinary people
be a step too far?

In a neighbouring kingdom, a usurper has seized power. They ask

that we recognise them as that nation’s ruler. Doing so may
encourage rebellious elements within our own borders. Refusal
may cause tension between our kingdoms.

Military leaders theorise that placing more power directly in the

hands of military leaders may improve the efficiency of our
military. Could such a radical proposal work?

A rare and valuable resource is discovered just beyond our borders.

The area is mostly undefended. Would a conflict with our
neighbours be a price worth paying?

Military leaders propose the creation of a new military force,

which will conduct warfare in a radical new way. Should we
proceed? Who controls this new power?

Several noble houses demand the transfer of powers from the

monarch into their own hands. Violent revolt is threatened.
Should we accept their demands? Can we afford to deny them?

A natural disaster devastates a neighbouring nation. A large

number of refugees approach the border, desperately seeking help.
Should we accept them, or turn them away? What role would they
play in our society?

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Two close relatives of the monarch demand the kingdom be
divided between them upon the monarch’s death. Accepting this
demands will shatter the kingdom. Refusing could incite rebellion.
The kingdom begins to Fall.

Settlements on the edge of the kingdom are in open revolt,

demanding change. Local nobles refuse to accept the monarch’s
authority, forming an alliance and declaring themselves
independent. The kingdom begins to Fall.

A foreign spymaster has turned traitor and seeks sanctuary within

our borders. They may hold useful information, but protecting
them could cause a diplomatic incident.

The monarch’s spouse has fallen under the sway of a mysterious

advisor. Is this believed to be a short lived infatuation, or a threat
to the crown?

The monarch’s heir demands the monarch abdicate. They have the
support of several nobles. Would this be best for the kingdom, or
should such insolence be punished?

A rare and valuable resource is discovered just within our borders.

The area is currently undefended, but could quickly become a
target for our enemies.

A new religious order, quickly growing in popularity, declare the

monarch a living god. Supporting this idea would draw criticism
from traditional religious leaders. Denouncing it could enrage a
small group of dangerous radicals.

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 A group of nobles are growing in power and rumours abound that
they plot to overthrow the monarch. Granting them additional
power may satisfy them, or could inspire greater rebellion.

Religious leaders demand we declare war against unbelievers in a

distant land. Answering this call would be costly, but would ensure
the support of the church.

Philosophers theorise that placing more power directly in the

hands of the monarch may increase productivity. Could such a
radical proposal work?

A neighbouring kingdom grows powerful. Soon, none will be able

to stand in their path. Should we take action to prevent their
growth?

The leader of a foreign kingdom proposes a pact: for monarchs to

act as guardian to each other’s youngest child, thereby ensuring
long term peace and understanding. Should the monarch’s child be
sent to live in other land?

A foreign army amasses on our border, Is a conflict inevitable, or

could diplomacy work? How does the chosen path play out?

A foreign power, having amassed a great military force, demand

tribute lest they attack. Are we in a position to defend our
borders? Should we accept their demands?

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A relative of the monarch gathers an army to launch a claim on the
crown of a distant land. Providing support could greatly enhance
our power, or drag us into an unwanted conflict.

Vast new lands are discovered and claimed in the name of the
monarch. Who should be put in charge of overseeing the settling
of these lands? Can they be trusted? The kingdom begins to Rise.

Disappointed in their character, the monarch sends one of their

children to live elsewhere. They return, many years later, much
changed. What has been gained? What has been lost?

A militaristic religious group seek to build institutions within our

kingdom, as they have in others. Their traditions are very different
from our own. They could be powerful allies, or powerful enemies.

A number of small but wealthy settlements in a neighbouring

nation wish to join our kingdom. Whilst this would make us more
powerful, it is very likely to bring us into conflict with our
neighbours.

The monarch undertakes a tour of the kingdom. What do they

learn that surprises them?

Two neighbouring kingdoms go to war. Both request our

assistance. Can we afford to make enemies? Can we afford to
allow the victor to grow in strength?

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 Fall

Rumours are spread that the monarch is illegitimate and

undeserving of the crown. Could such a thing be true? What
should be done about those who spread rumours?

A respected noble asks the monarch to ‘gift’ a valuable area of land

to their family as a wedding present. Refusal may make a powerful
political enemy. Agreement may appear weak.

The monarch has a vision of the future. Is it of a world they

would fear, or embrace? What action does the vision inspire?

Our spymaster has vanished. Military leaders fear they have turned
traitor and fled. What must be done to protect our secrets?

The monarch becomes seriously ill, unable to discharge their usual

duties. Who is appointed regent? Can those close to the monarch
be trusted to maintain stability?

The monarch’s spouse dies. Is this a time of great mourning, or an

opportunity to form new alliances?

Religious leaders declare the monarch’s marriage to be invalid,

claiming to have discovered evidence that their spouse is not who
they claim to be. Is this an unacceptable outrage, or an
opportunity?

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A noble openly questions the monarch’s honour, insisting on a
duel. Should the monarch accept the challenge? Can they afford
to refuse?

The monarch’s heir intends to abandon their title and join a

religious order. Should they be forced to accept a crown they do
not want?

A highly contagious pox strikes the royal palace. Several servants

die suddenly and painfully. What brought this sickness so close to
home? What steps are taken to ensure the monarch is protected?

The monarch’s heir has pledged allegiance to a foreign king. What

caused this? What must be done about this humiliation?

Advisors suggest an ingenious way to ensure obedience from noble

houses.

Religious leaders distrust the monarch’s heir and ask that the
crown be gifted to another family member. Are they right? Can
we afford to deny them? Should they know their place?

It is discovered we have much less of an important resource than

previously thought.

A merchants’ guild theorises that abolishing taxes on merchants

may increase productivity. This could bring more goods and
merchants from distant lands, but we are unlikely to be able to
fund existing projects. Denying them could make enemies of
wealth and influential people.

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 Our major settlements have become unpleasant places to live,
ridden with disease and crime. Those who can afford to, leave.
How can we maintain order and prevent our cities falling to
criminals?

The leaders of several noble houses are assassinated in a

co-ordinated attack. A foreign power is rumoured to be
responsible. Can this tragedy unite the kingdom against a common
foe and lead us into a Golden Age? Who was really responsible?

Violent uprisings break out across the kingdom. Ordinary people

demand radical change. What has angered them? What should be
done to control the situation?

The monarch’s heir is badly wounded. They will carry the scars
with them throughout their life. What happened? Who was to
blame?

A bandit army has laid waste to several outlying settlements. A

military response may be expensive. How important are these
villagers, anyway?

The monarch’s youngest child is sickly. Advisors claim a cure can

be found in a distant land, but the journey will be perilous. What
transpires?

Advisors suggest boosting the monarch’s popularity with a costly

festival. This may rally the support of nobles, but the peasantry
are unlikely to be impressed.

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Reports arrive from a distant land of a nomadic army who are
building a powerful empire, laying waste to all that stands before
them. Do these things concern us? Should preparations be made
for a possible invasion?

It is discovered that a minor noble house has been minting fake

coins. Our currency is weakened and the kingdom is suddenly
poorer. What must be done to repair the royal coffers? What is
to be done with the nobles responsible?

A charismatic, young knight directly challenges the monarch’s

authority and leads a small army in rebellion. Many peasants
support the interloper. How do we crush this insurrection?

Settlements within our borders make it known they wish to secede.

Accepting this request may inspire similar treachery, but refusal
may require harsh and costly enforcement.

It is a time of famine. Crops fail and a great many of the populace

starve. What is done to help them? What is done to ensure loyalty
to the crown during this trying period?

Gangs of bandits have become organised and joined forces. They

attack the monarch’s troops and claim to act in defence of the
peasantry. What is to be done?

The monarch discovers a dark secret about their own ancestry.

Only a small number of others know this secret. What must be
done to conceal the truth?

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 Some courtiers allege that the monarch’s spouse has sought their
support in a plot to overthrown the monarch. Could this be true,
or are these courtiers lying?

A neighbouring kingdom encroaches on our borders, claiming our

lands as theirs by ancient right. Our military leaders advise that
direct conflict would be ill-advised.

Word reaches the monarch that their spouse, whilst visiting the
lands of a minor noble, has taken ill and cannot travel home. They
will make a full recovery, the monarch is assured, only if the noble
is granted greater power and land.

Religious leaders call for unbelievers to be subject to harsh

restrictions. Implementing new laws would increase support from
the church, but infuriate many.

A great fire sweeps through our largest settlement, leaving only

ashes. Countless lives are lost. How did this conflagration begin?
Was it deliberate, or a tragic accident? Will the kingdom Rise
again?

A relative of the monarch has become leader of a strange religious

sect. They quickly grow in political influence and seek to assert
their power.

A strange plague sweeps across the nation. What steps must be

taken to control its spread? Who is displeased by this?

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 Decline and Collapse
R are necessary tools for
espect, or at least fear,
any monarch. It is safer to be
feared than loved…but not for
very long.
Maintain a record of the score
for the categories of “Weak”,
“Dishonourable” and
“Unstable”, indicated by the
“W”, “D” and “U” found
beside some occurrences.

If any of these categories score

eight or more at any time, roll
1D6 on the category’s table for
every monarch going forward.

Peasants openly mock the monarch. Children sing silly

songs, with the monarch the butt of every joke. (U+1)

Religious leaders demand a percentage of all tax revenue,

lest they declare a holy war against the monarch’s authority.
Weak

Nobles demand greater power to decide the laws within

the territory they control, limiting the monarch’s authority.

A foreign nation demands an unreasonable tribute

that cannot possibly be paid. (U+1)

Outlying areas of the kingdom declare

themselves independent.

A foreign nation invades, quickly taking control of the

kingdom. The people welcome them with open arms.

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 Prone to dramatic overreaction, the monarch has lost the
respect of their court and of nobles across the land.

Seeing enemies everywhere, the monarch orders anyone

who is a potential threat be put to death.
Unstable

A group of respected nobles refuse the monarch’s

authority, declaring their lands an independent state.

The monarch kills their own heir in a fit of rage.

The monarch has their spouse beheaded, and remarries.

(Roll for another spouse, roll again for heirs). (D+1)

Filled with rage and fear, the monarch burns the royal
palace to the ground, killing all within.

An assassination attempt is made on the monarch’s life. Someone

close to the monarch is suspected. (U+1)

Dishonourable
The people refuse to pay taxes. Protests occur across the
kingdom and the royal coffers suffer greatly. The
kingdom falls into disrepair. (W+1)

The monarch’s heir, disgusted by their behaviour, unites

the nobles of the land in a campaign to force abdication.

Peasants across the kingdom rise up to demand greater

rights for ordinary people and less power for the monarchy.

Religious leaders declare the monarch guilty of apostasy, calling

on the faithful to deny the authority of the crown.

Revolution! A mob storm the royal palace and execute the royal family.

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 Death
T heall.end must come to us
The death of a
Roll 2D6 to determine how the
monarch died.
monarch is a time of great
change. Record the monarch’s death in
the official history.

In battle Of an infected wound

On the privy (W+1) Drowning

Fell from a horse Executed

Of old age Of an ancient curse (U+1)

In a drunken brawl Following a fever

Of a broken heart Of a lingering illness

Suddenly By a betrayal

At the hand of an During a hunt

assassin (W+1)
After a minor injury At the hand of their
successor (D+1)

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 Decapitated In their sleep

An “accident” (U+1) By their own hand

Leprosy Crushed

Starvation Never found

Fell from a great height In a duel

In an explosion Carriage crash

Shot with an arrow Trampled by a horse

Pox In a fire

At the hands of a By an animal

servant

T hetheking is dead, long live

king. Following the
death of a monarch the crown
passes to their heir. Identify the
heir and begin the process anew.

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 Succession
I nlawsorderof tosuccession
ensure stability,
must be
If no immediate heir is left to
survive the monarch, the title
adhered to. The crown passes will pass to the children of the
from parent to child. monarch’s own siblings. When
this happens, the Princely Lines
table must be used to determine
how the bloodline has changed.

Example:
King Krag the drunkard

King Bergum the Brave Pargis Alphosos

King Bergum dies childless. The crown must

pass to the next generation, so will go to the
children of Bergum’s siblings. Roll to determine
how many children Prince Pargis had.

King Krag the drunkard

King Bergum the Brave Pargis Alphosos

Dunfern Jaleck

Pargis had two children, so the crown will

pass to his descendants. Roll once on the
Princely Lines table to determine how the
family is changed. Dunfern is crowned king.

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 Princely lines

W hen the crown transfers

to another line of
descendants, roll 2D6 on the
following table. Roll once for
each generation of princes &
princesses who never ruled.
The dice roll will summarise the
life of the prince or princess.
Some are harmless eccentricities
whilst others shift the nature of
the royal family.

Converted religion Obsessed with boats

Conspirator (W+1) Illiterate

Killed several in duels Lived as a monk

Amateur alchemist Belligerent drunk (U+1)

Respected soldier Witty raconteur

Talented artist Arsonist (U+1)

Self-declared prophet Bad poet (W+1)

Cannibal (D+2, U+2) Lost a limb in battle

Charitable Frightened of witches

(U+1)

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Authoritarian Lost in the frozen regions

Talented cartographer Tortured servants (U+1)

Haunted by voices Gluttonous

Hypochondriac Terror of death

Lost an eye in a bet Obsessive book collector

Possible bastard (D+1) Recluse (W+1)

Cruel to children Champion wrestler

Religious puritan Pirate (D+1)

Hated crowds Had an imaginary

twin (U+1)

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 Continue writing the royal family tree and recording the lives of the
monarchs until the family is no more.

Until the old ways are forgotten and all that remains are names on paper.

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 Backers
Lineage Epoch Edition was made possibe by the following aristocratic
patrons:

Lord Detyan; Ry Wymer; Lord Taichara; Baron Lucas Bell; Baron Luka
Roughs; Baron Patrick Nolan; Lord T. Houghton IV; Baroness Catherine
Reed; Baron HonestJon311; Baron Justiciar; Lord German IV 'the
Drunk'; Lady Jes Richards; Lord Glaivethruster; Lord Lee-Paris Turner-
Boutle; Baroness Danielle Evans (WovenPixel); Baron Nocturne; Lord W
B Weiss, Scholar-Poet of the Lost Constellation; Margrave Herbs
Schmerbs; Baron Jacob Roach; Baron Franken; Major Tom; Lord Jai
Strome; Baron Dave Hogg; Baron Jakobi; Baron Jason Price of
AlwaysCheckers; Their Grace VikugnaVikugna; Lord Derek Young;
Viscount Fajfar; Baron Dante Alighieri; Baron Cyrus Garretson; Lady
Kiltia; Baron Mudson; Lord Hessan Yongdi; Baron Mack Attack; Baron
Ebest; Baron Dochockin; Baron Andy Brim; Suzerain Damien Crawford;
Lord Pixtopher; Lord O'Henry McGregorovski; Lord Benjamin Russell;
Bjorn J; Lord Jordan S.; Lady GeanaWQ; The Honourable Kiwi
Dormir; Baron Matthew Tucker; Kalloway Ashton; Lord John Kurtz;
Lord Gregory "The Roustabout" Gelder; Baron Dylan Cline; Baron Kyle
Bomar; Baron Michael Doug Walker; Baroness K Cinnamon; Lord &
Lady Michael & Donna Nason; Baron Lex; Baroness Amy of Tanguay;
Lord Leland du Lac; Baron A-Aron Merhoff; Lord Philip Wilde; Baron
Eden Flaks; Lady Gisele; Lord Austin Skye Leavitt;

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Master Mama Bedlam; Baroness Aura of Befuddlement; Lord Brian of
Clan Mcleish; Baron Claus Cabrini di Monte Pardo; Lord Zawadzke;
Lord Keith; Baron Mark Finn; Gardener Dennys; Lord Eldritch of the
Nameless Isle; Baron C. Russell; Baron Steven "Sammo" Simmons;
Grampa Howl; Baron Commulist; Lord Zinvivi; Lord Snaxwell; Lord
Llan Beuno; Lord Renaak Garnith; Rich Fraser; Lord Jeremy Farmer;
Jarl Erik Tandberg, Secret Knower; Baron Alex "MonsterChef"
Neilson; Baron Calvin; Lord Arran France; Baron Jason Carter; Baron
Lowride McClyde; Perplexing Ruins; Namjak Dani Jang; Lord Ryan
Russell; The Archphilarch; Baron Gregory of the Bay; Baron Cavenir;
Baron Sammael; Baroness Rowan Deleon; Baron Lawrence of Molisn't;
Lady Benita K.; Lord Matt Bohnhoff; Lady Mab; Lord Nathaniel H.;
Barony Gael; Baron Michael Mendoza; Lady Indi Herdsman.

My thanks also to Anna Blackwell and Matt Sanders, whose positivity

brought the game to a much larger audience, and to GermanNr4 who
developed the idea of following a kingdom through its rise and fall.

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 W hat brought you here, to
this quiet room filled
with forgotten parchments?
What purpose does this list of
people and events hold, now that
they are gone? Is it done through
respect for an bygone era, or as
mockery, or as a warning?

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Let us sit upon the ground
And tell sad stories of the
death of kings:
How some have been deposed,
some slain in war,
Some haunted by the ghosts
they have deposed,
Some poisoned by their wives,
some sleeping killed;
All murdered.
William Shakespeare
Richard II, Act III, scene 2
A s royal historian it is your duty to maintain a
record of the lives of kings & queens. Build a
complete history of a unique nation, as seen through
the eyes of its rulers.

Lineage: Epoch Edition is a solo role playing game of

royal genealogy and storytelling.

Words and design by G Johnston

Cover art by Goran Gligovic
Interior art by Perplexing Ruins