# Lion & Dragon

A Medieval Authentic OSR RPG that strips away anachronisms for historically grounded fantasy. Features a rigid feudal social system, gritty combat, and magic based on real historical grimoires rather than high fantasy tropes.

## At a Glance

Fantasy • Needs GM • 4/5 complexity • Medium prep

## Why It Fits

A strong fit for groups that want fantasy adventure with a clear play identity, with old-School Renaissance (OSR) helping define the experience.

## Fit Facts

- Players: 3-5 players + GM
- Session length: 120-240 minutes
- Prep: Medium

## Facets

- Genres: Fantasy, Historical
- Systems: Old-School Renaissance (OSR)

## Scores

- Complexity: 4/5
- New GM Fit: 2/5
- Roleplay Focus: 3/5
- Combat Focus: 3/5
- Tactical Depth: 2/5
- Campaign Depth: 3/5

## Best For

- Groups that want fantasy adventure with a clear play identity
- Players who enjoy danger, discovery, and player-driven problem-solving

## Avoid If

- You want a very light rules load
- You want the system to stay almost invisible at the table
- You want a much breezier tone than this game is built to support

## Directory Notes

Lion & Dragon is a Medieval Authentic OSR roleplaying game published by DOM Publishing in 2017. Written by RPGPundit, it takes the foundational mechanics of early D&D and reimagines them through a lens of historical authenticity rather than pulp fantasy.

## Theme and Setting

The result is a grittier, more grounded take on medieval fantasy that emphasizes social hierarchy, economic realism, and historically-inspired magic. Theme and Setting The game presents a default setting that draws heavily from medieval European history, particularly the feudal period.

## How Play Feels

Unlike traditional fantasy RPGs that mix Tolkienesque elements with medieval window dressing, Lion & Dragon commits to historical authenticity. Social class matters deeply—a peasant talking back to a noble faces real consequences, and knights operate within a rigid feudal system rather than as wandering mercenaries.

## What Makes It Distinct

The implied setting emphasizes civilization as survival, with the settled lands representing islands of safety amid dangerous wilderness. This creates a fundamentally different dynamic than typical dungeon-crawling OSR games, where adventurers are rootless outsiders.

## Where It May Not Fit

You want a very light rules load You want the system to stay almost invisible at the table.

## Links

- Directory page: https://www.ttrpg-games.com/item/lion-dragon
- Agent JSON: https://www.ttrpg-games.com/api/games/lion-dragon.json
- Publisher or official site: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/226022/lion-dragon?affiliate_id=1659151
- Reviews or retailer page: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/226022/lion-dragon?affiliate_id=1659151