Sword World 2.5 - My First Adventure

Welcome, brave adventurer, to the world of Sword World 2.5!

This is a solo tutorial adventure where you will learn the basic rules while experiencing your first quest. You play as a Human Warrior, a trained fighter ready to prove yourself.

Your journey begins at the Blue Nose, an Adventurers Guild branch in the port city of Harves...

⚔️ ABOUT SWORD WORLD

Sword World is Japan's most popular tabletop RPG, created by Group SNE in 1989. The current edition is Sword World 2.5.

🎲 The 2d6 System: Sword World uses only two six-sided dice (2d6) for all rolls. No other dice are needed!

📊 Skill Checks: Roll 2d6 + your Standard Value. Meet or beat the Target Number to succeed.

⚡ Special Rolls:

• Double 6s (12) = Automatic Success!

• Double 1s (2) = Automatic Failure (+50 XP)

ROSSO

"Oh, are you new here? I am the branch manager of this guild, Rosso. Welcome."

"New adventurers are always welcome. To become an adventurer, all you need is courage, wisdom, and a few useful skills. And the money to equip yourself!"

YOUR CHARACTER

Enter Your Name:

Race:Human

Class:Fighter Lv2 / Ranger Lv1

Adventurer Level:3

ABILITIES

Dexterity:18

Strength:17

Vitality:18

Agility:13

Intelligence:12

Spirit:7

COMBAT STATS

Hit Points:24

Accuracy:+5

Evasion:+5

Defense:4

Extra Damage:+4

Weapon:Bastard Sword

ROSSO

"Now then, let's talk about work. Right now, we have an urgent but simple request."

"Recently, Scarborn goblins attacked a nearby village. All the villagers worked together to fight them off, but it seems that one of them escaped."

"If these Scarborn goblins are left alone, they will soon gather their friends and attack again. We cannot leave them like this. The goblin escaped to a nearby cave."

QUEST: Defeat the Scarborn Goblin

Reward: 200 Gamels (silver coins)

Scarborn are monstrous creatures hostile to all humanoids. They are terrifying monsters that strongly hate humanoid people, killing and eating their flesh. Standing against their aggression is one of the most important tasks for adventurers!

📊 HOW SKILL CHECKS WORK

Format: [Skill Name (Standard Value/Required Class): Target Number]

Example: [Monster Knowledge (Knowledge/Sage): 5]

• Knowledge = The Standard Value to add

• Sage = Required class (you need Sage levels to add the bonus)

• 5 = Target Number to meet or beat

Roll: 2d6 + Standard Value ≥ Target Number = Success!

If you lack the required class, you roll 2d6 with no bonus.

MONSTER KNOWLEDGE CHECK

Do you know anything about Scarborn goblins?
[Knowledge/Sage] Target: 5 | Your bonus: +0 (no Sage levels)

?

The damp air caresses your cheeks as you peek into the cave.

It's dimly lit and looks like it could use a light. You light your torch from your adventurer's kit and move forward.

This appears to be a natural cave with a loose curve. Because of this, it is impossible to see all the way to the back. There are many shadows, and it would not be surprising to find a small goblin lurking anywhere.

⚠️ Warning: Scarborn have Darkvision - they can see in the dark and may ambush you!

LISTEN CHECK

Can you hear if goblins are lurking nearby?
[Observation/Ranger] Target: 8 | Your bonus: +3 (you have Ranger!)

?

⚔️ COMBAT MECHANICS

Turn Order: Roll Initiative (2d6) vs enemy's Initiative Target Number.

To Hit: Roll 2d6 + Accuracy. Must EXCEED enemy's Evasion (ties miss!).

Damage: Roll 2d6 on the Power Table + Extra Damage - Enemy Defense.

Critical Hits: Roll 10+ on damage? Roll again and add more damage!

HERO

HP: 24/24

VS

SCARBORN GOBLIN

HP: 15/15

YOUR STATS

Accuracy:2d6+5 vs Evasion 10

Damage:Power Table + 4

Defense:4

GOBLIN STATS

Accuracy:10 (fixed)

Damage:2d6+2

Defense:2

INITIATIVE CHECK

Who attacks first?
[Initiative] Target: 11 | Your bonus: +0

?

You have defeated the Scarborn Goblin!

As the goblin falls, you hear voices behind you. Three adventurers approach—an elf priest, a tabbit sorcerer, and a lykant grappler. They were sent by Rosso to assist you.

The elf smiles warmly. "Well done! It seems you didn't need our help after all."

LOOT ROLL

Roll for treasure from the goblin!

?

You have fallen in battle...

As darkness closes in, you hear distant voices. "Over here! Quickly!"

An elf in priest's clothes rushes to your side. "Thank goodness you're still breathing. It was a close call—I'm glad I used my healing magic in time."

The elf's companions, a tabbit and a lykant, have already defeated the goblin.

You survive, but the quest has failed. No reward this time—but surviving is its own reward.