 Cover of the 2nd edition Omnibus | |
| Designers | Jason Holmgren |
|---|---|
| Publishers | Sanguine Games Productions, Ltd |
| Publication | 1999 (1st edition) 2010 (2nd edition) |
| Genres | AnthropomorphicFantasy |
| Systems | Cardinal |
Ironclaw is a series of tabletoprole-playing games created byJason Holmgren of Sanguine Games, this series featuresanthropomorphic characters in a setting inspired by class and religious conflicts during the Italian Renaissance. Additionally,Jadeclaw is a related game that is set in a concurrent East Asian setting.
The first edition ofIronclaw was initially published in 1999[1] by the independent publisher Sanguine Games. In May 2002 it was voted the most-popularfurry RPG in a public poll which included works of the same era such asWorld Tree andFurry Pirates. The second edition was published in 2010; it has since sold over 10,000 copies.[2]
As of 2019, the game has been in continuous publication, with various add-on books such asThe Book of Monsters featuringUrsula Vernon,[3] and is run atfurry conventions such asFurry Fiesta,[4]Midwest FurFest andAnthrocon.
Ironclaw uses a system where attributes of characters are matched to differentpolyhedral dice.[5] These attributes include a character's physical, mental, and social capabilities, in addition to the abilities associated with their species.[6][7] This system was later used in Sanguine's other role-playing games, includingJadeclaw.[8]
1st Edition (1999-2004):[8]
2nd Edition (2010-present):[8]
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