Thalrun - Solo TTRPG

The Realm of Thalrun is a self-contained fantasy TTRPG designed for both solo and group play. It blends gritty percentile-based mechanics with a lore-rich world where gods are silent, magic is feared, and scars mark the true path of heroism.

This isn't a supplement. It’s a complete game.

What You Get

Percentile-based (d100) core system
Simple to learn, with a focus on meaningful choices, survival, and consequences.

Character Generator
Quickly create a character by picking an archetype with pre-built stats and gear. Choose a name, a backstory, and you’re ready to select your starting region and begin play with a check of the oracle.

Oracle System
Built-in solo tools that use a standard deck of playing cards, a ten-sided die (d10), and a custom RPG Tarot Deck (included in digital format).

Scar System
Wounds have lasting effects and permanently shape your character’s growth and story.

Optional Hit Location System

If you find that the standard combat system needs to be deeper and more mechanical, I have included an optional hit location system in print-on-demand PDF format for your convenience. 

No GM needed
Perfect for solo play, with scene prompts, encounter tables, and story cues fully built into the game system.

The Setting

Thalrun is a fractured realm steeped in loss, mystery, and slow decay. Magic is rare and mistrusted. Empires have fallen, gods no longer answer, and the wild places are waking again. Four major regions define the land:

Skelden
Snow-wracked crags, infrequent dwarf sightings, and barbarian oaths written in blood and stone.

Mendria
A realm of noble houses, chivalric ceremony, and backroom power games. Glory and betrayal walk side by side.

Caerwyth
Windswept downs, ancient barrows, hilltop fortresses, and a druidic culture of hedge magery and deep oral traditions.

Brynmoor
A remote region of hearty settlers on the fringes of reality.  Deep forests, pop-up civilizations just scratching out an existence, and the rumors of dragons and elves, seldom seen but frequently talked about over a pint at a roadside tavern.

Why Play It

You want a grounded, low-magic setting with mythic weight and consequences.
You’re looking for a solo experience that’s self-contained, story-driven, and easy to pick up.

You enjoy character growth shaped by scars, failures, and legacy more than power scaling or loot tables.

A Note on Creation and AI Use

I curated this game using a blend of my own ideas, notes taken during downtime at work, and over 20 years of experience as a game master. I also used AI tools to assist with some of the artwork and rewrite certain text sections.

I understand that some community members hold strong views against using AI in creative work. I respect that perspective, but I’m not interested in getting entrenched in debates. If you do not support AI tools, I fully respect your decision not to engage with this game. That said, please do not harass me or others who may find joy in this project. This game was made with care, intention, and deep respect for the hobby. It is free, thoughtfully built, and intended to inspire storytelling.

The game is available now, completely free in pdf format!