Stormbringer was first published by Chaosium in 1981 and was written by Ken St Andre and Steve Perrin. It was reprinted a numerous times, with changes between each printing (including depth of box, colour of map and the move from a single rulebook to three manuals).
Stormbringer 1st Edition Box set
Description – Core Rules Box set
Author – Ken St Andre & Steve Perrin
Stock Number – CHA2006-X
Published – 1981-1984
Page Count – Depends on Printing
ISBN – ?????
Stormbringer reveals more about my own fantasy books and characters than I could hare guessed! It does not merely derive from the books — it complements them perfectly. The game is delightful. – Michael Moorcock
Stormbringer is an easy-to-play game of Fantasy Role-Playing. Participants create imaginary characters to go adventuring through a world of fantasy where magic is real, heroes exist, and there are many places for adventure!
Stormbringer is set in the world of the Young Kingdoms — Michael Moorcock’s fantasy world for his Erie stories. Visit Imrryr, the capital of Melniboné, home of Elric. Visit the island of Pan Tang, where many sorcerers live. Explore exciting Tarkesh, the home of the greatest sailors of the Young Kingdoms. Meet Moonglum, Elric’s side-kick and rouge from eastern Elwher. Meet Rackhir, the Red Archer, a warrior-priest of Chaos, who is the greatest champion of Tanelorn. Meet Myshella, the Sleeping Sorceress and Mistress of Kaneloon, who commands powers that can create worlds. Try not to meet Stormbringer, the powerful runesword holding the key to the fate of the Young Kingdoms.
Characters begin as warriors, priests, nobles, hunters, sailors, merchants, or even beggars, working and fighting their way through adversity to reach greatness, wealth, magic, and fame.
In this game Game Masters are responsible for running scenarios, though players can go on solo adventures as well. A scenario is a single adventure which might b: a raid against monsters, a quest for a magical item, guarding a caravan, or ambushing a dragon. This box contains everything needed to set up such adventures.
STORMBRINGER RULESBOOK — This extensive guide to fantasy roleplaying is complete in itself. Rules for playing the game include a guide to the Young Kingdoms, how to create characters, weapons and combat, character skills, magic, religions, monsters, and an introductory scenario.
MAP TO THE YOUNG KINGDOMS — A beautiful wall map of the world of Elric as created by Michael Moorcock in his novels.
CHARACTER SHEETS — Pre-printed forms for players and referees to conveniently profile a character’s attributes are included, ready to fill out.
SIX SPECIAL POLYHEDRAL DICE — Also included an one 4-sided die, one 8-sided die, one 20-sided die, and three 6-sided dice used in the game.
AND MORE!