Stephen B. Pearl's Bastard prince series books - Fate of the Norns litRPG

Stephen B. Pearl

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Novels

Bastard Prince series - historical Norse fantasy

An historical, Norse, Viking saga, fantasy action-adventure novel series, litRPG - PG14.

Role Playing Game (RPG) Modules - Bastard Prince series


Horn of the Kraken

Horn of the Kraken book cover - historical, Viking novel, litRPG

Location: historical, 900s, northern Europe, England, Sweden, Finland and the Orkney Islands.

Published by Pendelhaven Press.
ISBN-10: 0994024053,
ISBN-13: 978-0994024053 paperback;
ISBN-13: 978-0986763373 ebook.

15 chapters, 236 pages, ~80,300 words.

     A Norse-fantasy heist in historically accurate settings and locations, incorporating real world situations into a mythical, fantasy adventure, along the line of Ocean's Eleven meets Lord of the Rings.

     During the sword age of Ragnarok, the Norse apocalypse, a group of heroes must steal the horn of the kraken from Hakon, the bastard pretender to the throne of Norveig, who is using it to force kraken to sink the ships of Jarl Eric Bloodaxe, in a bid to win the war between them.

Horn of the Kraken - Description, chapter 1 and reviews.

Sequal The Mistletoe Spear.

Available from: Drive Thru RPG - Fate of the Norns, Pendelhaven.
Amazon on line booksellers - including Australia, Canada, UK, USA,
Chapters and Indigo, and other book store locations.
Ebook pdf and paper back from: Drive Thru RPG - Fate of the Norns.

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The Mistletoe Spear

The Mistletoe Spear novel - Norse, historical fantasy adventure, historical fantasy, litRPG

Location: Viking Age England.

Published by Pendelhaven Press.
ISBN-10: 1988051126,
ISBN-13: 978-1988051123,
ISBN-13:I978-1-988051-12-3 pdf.

20 chapters, ~212 pages, ~92,750 words.

     Newly returned to Orkney from their mission to liberate the Horn of the Kraken, Fjorn, the bastard prince, and his band are dispatched to secure another item of power before the forces of the white god can confiscate it to serve in their war against the Norse way of life.

     The Mistletoe Spear, that slew the god Baldur, is hidden somewhere in Northumbria. The artifact promises victory to whoever holds it.

     Fjorn must guide his people through a world trapped in Fimbulwinter before they can even begin their search.

     Can Fjorn’s band triumph against the might of Wessex, bolstered by a mercenary army of trolls?

     Will old foes become new allies, or will Fjorn’s generosity to the dead lead them all to ruin?

     What secrets does Jolnir, a newcomer to the group, hold and will this endanger the quest?

The Mistletoe Spear - Description and Chapter 1.

Sequal Wolf Sun.

Available from: Drive Thru RPG - Fate of the Norns, Pendelhaven.
Amazon on line booksellers - including Australia, Canada, UK, USA, and other book store locations.

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Wolf Sun

- available 2024-25.

A new Norse adventure in the 900s.

When it is discovered that an Ulfhednar’s wife and son, who were presumed dead, are prisoners of Aethelstan, Rome’s puppet king, the Wolf Warrior’s comrades undertake a perilous mission to liberate their friend’s family.
Sequal to Mistletoe Spear.

Location: southern England.

Published by Pendelhaven Press

RPG Modules

Based on the novels listed above by Stephen B. Pearl.

Dead Man’s Blade - RPG Module

Dead Man's Blade gaming module - RPG module, gaming module, Norse, historical fantasy adventure

based on the novel Horn of the Kraken
by James Kerr and Stephen B. Pearl

Location: Viking Age Northern Europe.

Published by Pendelhaven Press

ISBN-13: 978-1-988051-19-2

118 pages.

     The Dead Man’s Blade adventure includes:

     Whether this is your introduction to Fate of the Norns, or just your first foray onto the dangerous seas, Dead Man’s Blade promises danger, intrigue, and the best kind of Viking mayhem.

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     Jarl Erik Bloodaxe’s ships have been sinking at an alarming rate. No one knows why, but all signs point to Hakon and his crusaders in their never-ending battle to destroy the Norse way of life and enslave the world to the tyranny of the White God’s church. Can the party discover the cause of the lost ships, or will they succumb to crusaders, dangerous wild beasts, or a lonely death at sea? Perhaps they will escape alive, or perhaps Valhalla will gain yet more swords for the end of days.

     Based on Stephen B. Pearl’s novel Horn of the Kraken, this is the first in a series of brand new Adventures for the Fate of the Norns: Ragnarok role-playing game. This Adventure assumes familiarity with the basic rules of the system, but is littered with rules introductions and references so a deep understanding is not necessary to play.

Available from: Drive Thru RPG - Fate of the Norns
Amazon on line booksellers - including Australia, Canada, USA, UK,
Barnes and Noble and Nook, and other book store locations.


Horn of the Kraken - RPG Module

Horn of the Kraken gaming module - RPG module, gaming module, Norse, historical fantasy adventure

based on the novel Horn of the Kraken
by James Kerr and Stephen B. Pearl

Location: Viking Age Northern Europe.

Published by Pendelhaven Press

ISBN-13: 978-1-988051-13-0

140 pages.

     The Horn of the Kraken adventure includes:

     Whether this is your introduction to Fate of the Norns, or just your first foray into its icy waters, Horn of the Kraken is an exciting adventure with a compelling thread, offering a rich sandbox in the city of Winchester, and your greatest opportunity yet for the best in Viking mayhem.

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     The time has come for an ancient viking heist. Upon the sea there is a horn that blows and summons a kraken to destroy all ships. The horn is being blown by your enemy, the forces of vile Hakon. Thus, your jarl sends you on a heist. Steal the horn before it blows again. On this mission the party will discover both cruelty and wonder. Can they steal the horn of the kraken from fortified Winchester, or will they die trying?

     Based on Stephen B. Pearl’s novel Horn of the Kraken, this is the second in a series of brand new Adventures for the Fate of the Norns: Ragnarok role-playing game. This Adventure assumes familiarity with the basic rules of the system, but an advanced understanding is not necessary.

Available from: Drive Thru RPG - Fate of the Norns
Amazon on line booksellers - including Australia, Canada, USA, UK,
Barnes and Noble and Nook, and other book store locations.


Troublesome Trolls - RPG Module

based on the novel The Mistletoe Spear
by Stephen B. Pearl - available 2024-25.


The Mistletoe Spear - RPG Module

based on the novel The Mistletoe Spear
by Stephen B. Pearl - available 2024-25.


2 RPG Modules

based on the novel Wolf Sun
by Stephen B. Pearl - planned.



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