Electric Bastionland Fantasy; Rules Lite; Old-School Renaissance (OSR); Quick-Play; Classless; Low Prep; Exploration-Driven

At‑a‑glance: Industrial‑weird fantasy • d20 saves, no attack rolls • 3–5 + GM • Low prep • Rules‑lite • 2–3h sessions

Theme and Setting

A decaying, electric age metropolis—Bastion—sits over flooded tunnels and arcane machines. Expeditions trade safety for treasure and odd devices, threading social intrigue, grimy streets, and perilous vaults. Tone is grounded, lethal, and a bit surreal.

Core Mechanics and Rules

Resolution uses quick d20 saves; attacks go straight to damage, so positioning and risk matter. Characters are classless; gear, scars, and odd finds shape capability. Encumbrance and turn procedures press time, light, and supply. Magic enters the fiction through oddities rather than exhaustive lists, encouraging rulings over rules.

What Makes It Unique

Speed and clarity: no to‑hit step, damage is decisive, and oddities act like puzzling tools that reward experimentation. Bastion’s industrial‑weird flavor supports faction play and discovery without heavy canon. The text is deliberately lean so the table’s choices drive outcomes.

Target Audience and Player Experience

Great for groups who want fast, dangerous delves with meaningful logistics. New players onboard quickly; veterans get crisp procedures and high consequence. Expect swift turns, risky retreats, and creative problem‑solving with improvised gear and strange relics.