⚜ Chronicle of Ulvenor ⚜

Howl of Eternity

An original Czech fantasy RPG system.
The year is 1470. The Magnursar Empire is weakening, a Lich stirs in the north, orc drums thunder in the east, and your story waits in the depths of Ulvenor.

⚔ Create a Character 📜 Open the Chronicle 🗺️ Map of Ulvenor 📖 Read the Rules ⚜ GM Guide 📚 Glossary

Enter Ulvenor

Howl of Eternity is an original Czech fantasy RPG system inspired by the tradition of classic tabletop role-playing games. It offers custom rules, 7 races, 20 classes, and the deep world of Ulvenor, where every city, every fortress, and every forgotten shrine has a story of its own.

Take up your parchment, roll the dice, and step onto the continent of Ulvenor: a land of emperors, dwarven anvils, elven forests, and seas full of naga. The story is yours now.

Can't meet around the table? No problem — the website can run a full online session for the whole party. Create a game, share the code, and play together online with live-synced character sheets.

Introduction to Howl of Eternity

What is a tabletop role-playing game?

A tabletop role-playing game (tabletop RPG) is a shared experience where players create a story together. Each player controls their own character: a hero with unique abilities, a past, and personal goals. The game is not about winning or losing in the usual sense. It is about shared adventure, meaningful choices, and the moments the party remembers afterward. Imagination, communication, and cooperation are at the heart of play.

The role of the Game Master

The Game Master (GM) guides the whole game. They create the world where the story takes place, describe locations, characters, and events, and respond to the players' decisions. The GM does not lock the story onto a fixed path. Instead, they prepare situations for the players to explore, challenge, avoid, complicate, or occasionally set on fire. Together, everyone creates a dynamic story shaped by player choices.

How play works

During play, players describe what their characters do: where they go, who they talk to, and how they handle dangerous situations. The Game Master responds and moves the story forward. In uncertain moments, dice decide whether an action succeeds, fails, or succeeds with the sort of complication that gives bards material for years. The game can be played in person around a table or online with voice chat and digital tools.

Howl of Eternity – an original fantasy RPG system

Howl of Eternity is an original Czech fantasy RPG system inspired by the tradition of classic tabletop role-playing games. It brings its own rules, the world of Ulvenor, and mechanics designed to keep play clear, fast, and approachable even for new players. The goal is to remove unnecessary complexity, speed up the rhythm of the game, and let players focus more on the story than on hunting through rules. You can play with only basic tools: paper, pencil, and a few simple dice.

The website as a play tool

Howl of Eternity also includes a web app that extends the game. Players can find the full rules, explanations of mechanics, and overviews of all important game elements. The website lets you create and manage characters, track their progress, store collected items, and navigate the system without turning every session into an archaeological dig through notes.

Rules, attributes, and abilities

The website provides detailed information about attributes, abilities, and other game mechanics. Players can quickly look up how individual elements work and how they affect their character. This makes the game easier to run and keeps decisions moving without long pauses.

A shared experience

Above all, Howl of Eternity is a shared experience. Players communicate, react to situations, and create a unique story that cannot be repeated in quite the same way. Whether you play at the table or online, what matters most is cooperation, creativity, and the willingness to step into a world of fantasy.

What Makes Howl of Eternity Different

Streamlined rules with less focus on complex math

Howl of Eternity is designed to keep the rules clear and quick to understand. You do not need to juggle complicated combinations of actions, bonus actions, reactions, and niche exceptions familiar from some classic tabletop RPGs. The mechanics are intuitive and easy to use during play, which speeds up decisions and reduces the need to keep checking the rulebook.

A combat system based on comparing values

Howl of Eternity uses a dynamic value comparison system. The attacker rolls dice and adds bonuses, while the defender's defense is calculated from stats, skills, and equipment. The results are compared directly, and the higher result wins. This creates a natural, tactical flow of combat where character build matters more than luck alone.

Defense without a roll, with emphasis on character build

In Howl of Eternity, the defender does not roll dice. Defense comes from a combination of stats, skills, armor, and effects. That makes a character's defensive capabilities stable and predictable. The game relies less on randomness and rewards well-built characters and strategic decisions more strongly.

An advanced damage and reduction system

Damage in Howl of Eternity is built from several factors: base weapon damage, stat bonuses, ability effects, and then reductions from defense rating (DR) and percentage reduction from Constitution. This gives combat deeper tactics and makes both equipment and stats meaningfully important.

Skills with mastery tiers

Howl of Eternity uses skill tiers such as Trained, Advanced, and Master. This allows for more detailed character specialization and creates clearer differences between builds. Players can shape their characters more closely around the way they want to play.

Hybrid classes and more flexible builds

Classes in Howl of Eternity are often built from combinations of stats, such as Intelligence and Wisdom. This gives players more freedom during character creation and keeps them from being locked into rigid archetypes. The system supports creativity and makes room for unique playstyles.

Magic with casting time, duration, and cooldowns

Spells in Howl of Eternity have defined casting time, duration, and cooldown. Some spells take several rounds to cast and only take effect later. This adds more tactics, planning, and the need for good timing.

Interruptible spells and more interactive combat

If a character is hit while casting a spell, they must succeed on a Concentration roll or the spell is interrupted. This gives combat more depth and lets opponents actively respond to magic.

A simpler turn system

Each character has one main action on their turn in combat, which significantly simplifies the flow of a round. The system is easier to read and easier to grasp, especially for new players.

Expanded crafting and equipment upgrades

Howl of Eternity puts strong emphasis on crafting, enchanting, and upgrading items. Players can actively shape their equipment and adapt it to their playstyle. Equipment becomes an important part of character progression rather than a pile of numbers with a handle.

Armor as a strategic choice

Armor in Howl of Eternity does more than add defense. It can also affect other attributes, such as Dexterity or Dodge. Each armor type has advantages and drawbacks, which encourages players to think strategically about equipment instead of automatically choosing the heaviest option.

A smoother pace with less dependence on luck

Howl of Eternity reduces the influence of randomness and increases the importance of player decisions. This makes the game smoother, less frustrating, and more focused on strategy, planning, and cooperation.

About the System

Howl of Eternity is a detailed original fantasy RPG system with its own races, classes, stats, and spells. Every character is a unique combination of race, class, and skills.

Start with why play Howl of Eternity, then explore the character builder and prepare an online character sheet.