01 · Start here
Archè: The Origins
A standalone one-shot prequel. Meet the heroes and experience a complete story, from the opening scene to the final encounter.
Medèrra: Archè The Origins (Starter Box)
Start here. Archè: The Origins is the one-shot prequel to the Medèrra Chronicles. Follow Aurelius to a mysterious tower and discover the world of Medèrra in one complete session.Inizia da qui. Archè: Le Origini è il prequel one-shot delle Cronache di Medèrra. Segui Aurelius fino a una torre misteriosa e scopri il mondo di Medèrra in una sola sessione.
Starter Box · No prior story knowledge neededStarter Box · Puoi giocare senza conoscere la saga
Game details
- 3–5 players · About 3–4 hours · Ages 14+
- Ready-to-play physical box in English or Italian.
- 5e-compatible, based on the 2014 and 2024 rules.
- Self-contained single-play adventure.
149,00 €
3–5 players3–5 giocatoriGather your partyRaduna il tuo gruppo
3–4 hours3–4 oreOne complete sessionUna sessione completa
No Game MasterNessun Game MasterEveryone plays a heroTutti interpretano un eroe
Ages 14+14+ anniReady-to-play physical boxBox fisica pronta da giocare
Where it fits in the story
BEFORE THE SAGA.
A COMPLETE ADVENTURE.
Play this adventure on its own, or make it the start of your journey.
02 · Explore the wider world
Medèrra Chronicles
Discover the setting, the empire and the rival beliefs shaping its future.
What comes in the physical box
OPEN THE BOX.
START YOUR ADVENTURE.
- 8 hand-painted hero miniatures8 miniature di eroi dipinte a mano
- 8 character booklets8 libretti dei personaggi
- Adventure manualManuale dell’avventura
- Lore Card BookletLibro delle carte lore
- 2 battle maps
- Polyhedral dice
- 6 enemy tokens
- Rules and reference material
BEFORE YOU PLAY.
WHAT TO KNOW.
Does this box contain the entire saga?
It is a complete standalone one-shot and the prequel to the saga. You don’t need to buy or play anything else to finish this adventure.
Can everyone play a hero?
Yes. The adventure guides the session so each player can take on the role of a hero.
Do the miniatures arrive painted?
Yes. The eight hero miniatures are hand-painted and ready for the table.
DISCOVER BROKEN OATH.
The First Crack is the standalone one-shot prequel to Broken Oath.
FAQs
Medèrra: Archè is a Ready-to-Play fantasy adventure based on D&D 5e, designed for 3–5 players and playable without a Game Master.
It is your first step into the world of Medèrra, a vast multicultural and multireligious empire entering an age of profound change.
Everything you need to choose your heroes and start playing is included in the box.
No. Archè is designed as your introduction to the world of Medèrra.
You don't need to know its history, cultures, religions or politics beforehand. You'll discover the world naturally through the story, characters and events you encounter during the adventure.
Yes. Archè is designed for experienced players and complete beginners alike.
It uses D&D 5e as its foundation while adapting and simplifying some rules to make the experience more immediate and accessible.
You don't need to study a rulebook or prepare beforehand. Everything you need to know is introduced as you play.
Medèrra: Archè is designed for 3–5 players.
Everyone plays a character and experiences the adventure together. No one needs to step aside to become the Game Master.
Medèrra: Archè is designed for 3–5 players.
Everyone plays a character and experiences the adventure together. No one needs to step aside to become the Game Master.
No. Medèrra: Archè is completely GMless.
The adventure and the materials included in the box guide your group through the story, encounters and decisions.
Choose your heroes, open the adventure and start playing together.
Everything you need to play Medèrra: Archè is included in the box:
Printed Campaign Book
Map of Medèrra
2 Battle Maps
Dice Set
8 Hand-Painted Character Miniatures
Character Cards & Character Sheets
Printed Lore Card Booklet
No additional game materials are required to play.
A complete game of Medèrra: Archè takes approximately 3–4 hours.
Playtime may vary depending on your group size, your decisions and your experience with tabletop RPGs.
Yes. Archè is replayable and features four possible endings.
Your decisions throughout the adventure influence how the story unfolds. Play again, make different choices and discover another possible fate for your group.
Throughout Archè, you'll face decisions without necessarily knowing which choice is right or wrong.
A crucial decision near the end of the adventure, together with the choices your group has made along the way, can lead to four different endings.
You won't know which ending you've created until you face its consequences.
Yes. Medèrra: Archè uses D&D 5e as its foundation, with some rules adapted and simplified for a more immediate Ready-to-Play experience.
You'll still find the core elements of D&D 5e — characters, ability scores, dice rolls, combat, skills and meaningful choices — without needing to own or consult additional rulebooks.
Everything required to play Archè is included and explained within the adventure.
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