Rule Book - Fables of Fenorra

through the night, all undead have one thing in
common: they want to kill the living. Being that there
aren’t many living people in ancient ruins and burial
grounds the undead tend to evacuate these areas
almost instinctually. That is not to say that an undead
could not have been trapped there over the centuries
unable to leave or simply returned “home” to shield
themselves from the sun so by all means approach
these areas with caution. Yet it is in or near
populated areas that you are in most danger. Do not
assume that shuffling figure approaching the tavern
as you nurse your ale is Karl, the wacky yet loveable
town drunk. It just may be your death approaching!
On an aside, Karl, if you are reading this I am truly
sorry for that “incident” last month. You should
really think about getting that limp taken care of.
Vampyres
Perhaps the most menacing of the undead threats in
Fenorra are the Vampyres. These fiends feed on the
very life blood of the living. Over the centuries many
myths have been spread about Vampyres. Old wives
tales abound with the various weaknesses of these
blood suckers. Many have heard the stories that a
Vampyre cannot cross running water or that they may
not enter a home unless the occupant invites them in.
The most prevalent old wives tale is that a Vampyre
cannot stand the smell of garlic and to touch it burns
their flesh. Quite a few young Explorers armed with
these so-called facts mistakenly trek off into
Vampyre infested lands only to become a meal for
these blood sucking leeches. The truth is if a
Vampyre decides you will be his next meal there is
very little you can do about it and throwing garlic at
him will just make him angry.
The cold hard fact is that Vampyres are at the very
top of the food chain. Every single aspect of their
being is designed to kill and feed and they do so with
perfection. Even a young fledgling Vampyre is a
terror to behold but as they age their power grows.
The more powerful Vampyres cannot be killed by
simple means. Upon their seeming demise they
simply turn into a cloud of vapor only to reform once
again. Only a very rare few know the means to end
the unlife of these Vampyres and they tend not to
share their secrets. Legends say that the eyes of the
most ancient and powerful Vampyres glow with
power. Although such a rumor is hard to prove as
anyone who came close to such a beast would surely
not walk away.
Sadly, large portions of Fenorra are controlled by
Vampyres and they don’t take kindly to outsiders
poking around excavating ancient relics in their
territory. How would you feel if someone went
poking through your basement claiming every found
item as a long lost treasure? What may seem like
long lost treasure troves to you may just be their shed
they haven’t gotten around to cleaning out for the last
few centuries. If you absolutely must travel through
these lands do so only by daylight. Keep in mind
while traveling through the free territories not
controlled by Maliask it is still imperative that you be
on the watch for these foul creatures. Not every
Vampyre is loyal to Maliask and those who aren’t are
just as dangerous.
With that I will end my brief walkthrough of what
you may encounter in your explorations. I hope this
manuscript was more informative than a deterrent to
your journey into the world. Always remember that
while exploring Fenorra may seem a daunting task
filled with dangerous encounters around every bend,
keep in mind that the things that don’t want to kill
you are really quite nice. So as you begin your travels
remember my new adventurous friends, armed with
this knowledge, a pointy stick, and a well-made hat
you too can tame this wild land and stake your claim
to fame.
Races
The human race is not the only race in the world of
NERO Fables. There are many mythical and unusual
races, such as Elves, Dwarves, and other more exotic
races such as Treefolk, Lycanthropes and Saurians.
In order to give the game a multiracial feel, each race
has been developed individually to add to everyone’s
enjoyment. To keep the balance of each particular
race, there are certain fundamental requirements that
each player of that race must observe. We do this so
that you will be placing yourself into a real culture
that provides the most interaction with other players.
Racial abilities help you to understand a race’s
outlook on life. You must understand the necessities
of roleplaying your race based on the advantages and
disadvantages of that race. You should purchase your
particular racial abilities as soon as possible.
Playing your race means knowing and understanding
your races’ culture and society. Some races have their
culture based on certain societies in our own world
and other races are purely fantastic like the Elves or
Dwarves. Others such as Phaunos and Naiads are
based on popular mythology or folklore. Other races
such as the Dremair have been created from scratch,
creating a unique aspect to our game.
It is important to understand that you will be given a
brief description of your race’s society but that it is
up to you to integrate yourself into it. The Fables
staff will have a “race packet” which provides more
roleplaying background. If you wish to play one of
these races, you must wear the appropriate makeup to
distinguish yourself.
All exposed skin must be covered with the
appropriate makeup. Any props (such as elf ears)
must be worn at all times.
Remember that you cannot wear makeup to disguise
yourself to appear as a race you are not, nor can you
act in such a way as to mislead others as to your race.
NERO Fables expects you to play your character’s
race properly. Even though we strongly encourage
everyone to avoid clichés and stereotypes when
creating their character histories, you must abide by
your racial characteristics. You cannot write your
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