Just a quick spotlight on some of the Add-Ons that will be available on our Kickstarter next week:
Oleg the Ruthless from the Mountain Tribes
Mika the Cleric
Eva the Necromancer ... And last but not least
Cassandra of Galgadur!

Tell us what you guys think!

The Imperial Dwarves


The Black Rock Clans


The Free Trade Company


The Mortui


The Kingdom of the Elves


The Sha’ar


The Western Empire


The Mountain Tribes


Realms of the Koutei


The Empire of Ashai


The Order of the Light


The Shadow


The Orcs of the Steppe


The Pirates of the Shattered Isles

Carpathia is a table top skirmish game for two or more players set in a dark fantasy world with steam-punk elements. Players take control of a party of heroes and adventurers on a common quest. The core game is designed to be played in around an hour depending on how large of a party you choose to hire. Before the start of the game, players agree on the amount of gold they will each spend on hiring and equipping their party.

You must first choose a hero to lead your party. Heroes are persons of great renown throughout Carpathia and the rest of the world. They are natural born leaders and usually excel at fighting, magic, or even crafting. Once you have hired your hero you can then recruit the rest of your party, purchase additional equipment for your adventurers, magic spells, or other items. The hero you choose will determine the alignment of your party. There are three alignments in Carpathia, good, neutral and evil. You may have guessed that if you hire a hero of the good alignment, you will not be able to hire adventurers that are evil. Neutral heroes can hire either good, neutral, or evil adventurers; although you cannot have both good and evil in the same party. Each of the 14 available factions in Carpathia is of one of the three alignments. Hiring your party entirely from the same faction gives you small stat bonuses. However, each faction also has a specific style of play. Some factions excel at magic, while others are expert warriors. Some are masters of deceit, while others are master tacticians and strategists. The ability to hire your party from multiple factions gives you the option to customize your play style.



Each character in Carpathia comes with his or her own stats, equipment, spells, and other items. All of this information will be found in the rulebook, as well as all the additional equipment you can purchase. Supplied with the rulebook, you will also receive a blank character sheet. This is what you will use to record your heroes and adventurer’s statistics, equipment, spells, items and abilities. Not only will it make it easier to quickly look up character attributes during a game, but will also make it easier to change them, as they can often change during a game, or especially if you are playing a Quest.

Quests in Carpathia are a series of games. During each game your adventurers gain experience, acquire loot, and gatherer resources. However you must be careful because heroes and adventurers can also be hurt or even killed. In between games you will be able to apply gained experience towards new abilities, skills or to increase statistics. You will also be able to attempt to heal any hurt or wounded characters as long as your party possesses the necessary spells or potions required to do so. The loot, whether in the form of gold or items, can be used amongst your party, sold, or even traded to other players. Finally the resources found can also be sold or used to craft weapons, armor, or items if your adventurers possess the required skill sets. Our hope is that these features will add a level of emersion into the world of Carpathia and make the games more rewarding and fun. The Carpathia rulebook will have a number of Quests, but we also encourage players to develop their own.

Those who have played table top war games before will find the core rules of Carpathia familiar, while those new to war gaming should have no problem quickly picking them up. Each player will take their turn, in which he or she can move his or her adventurers, use items, cast spells, engage in combat, or hunt for treasure and resources. The game turn is divided into four Phases. First is The Action Phase, followed by The Movement Phase, then The Combat Phase, and finally The Magic Phase.

During The Action Phase you can activate certain items such as food or magic weapons, attempt to claim resources, or attempt to recover adventurers who have been knocked down or unconscious. During The Movement Phase you may move your adventurers, attempt to climb, jump, swim, or take cover. The Combat Phase is when both shooting and hand-to-hand combat is resolved. Finally The Magic Phase is where characters with any ability in manipulating the winds of magic can attempt to cast their spells. During phases in which you come in direct contact with your opponent, he or she will have the opportunity to retaliate if not otherwise incapacitated. For instance after you charge an enemy adventurer during your combat phase, but fail to either knock down, out, or kill him or her, your opponent will have an opportunity to retaliate with an attack of their own.

Our goal is to make individual games of Carpathia fast paced but also fun and engaging. The Quests are meant to provide further emersion and give players the ability to play out epic stories as they journey across Carpathia in search of honor, glory, treasure, knowledge, power, or the dark energies that inhabit it.

The Carpathia rules are based on a D6 system, and we recommend playing on a 4 foot by 4 foot playing surface. The main rulebook will include the complete rules, 6 quests, full rosters of heroes and adventurers for each of the 14 factions, lots of additional spells, items, weapons and equipment; resource counters, as well as blank character stat sheets. Also in the rulebook will be the full history of the world, as well as the background and history of each faction. Carpathia itself is only a portion of the greater game world. So far we have planned three expansions providing the success of Carpathia, which will explore other portions of the world, offer additional quests, characters, items, and content.

Our goal is to continuously release new miniatures to represent various heroes and adventurers, as well as introduce a guide for building your own characters in one of the planned expansions. Until then it is our sincere hope at Olde World Miniatures that the game we have been designing over the last four years is as enjoyable and epic to you as the entire process has been for us when it is made available on April 14th 2016 through Kickstarter.

Dean Spencer shared Dean Spencer Art's post.
Yesterday at 4:02pm ·

I really want to share with you some of the artwork that I have been working on for Olde World Miniatures tabletop game 'Carpathia', if you like ‪#‎tabletopRPG‬ and/or ‪#‎DungeonsAndDragons‬ then you really need to check out their kickstarter which goes live Thursday 14th April. I know they have put their heart and soul into creating something very special and I feel blessed to be part of it, they really have been fantastic to work with.

Update #1

Apr 15 2016
The Factions of Carpathia

Good Morning All,

Throughout the month we will attempt to give you as much information about the Game, as well as the world in which Carpathia is played. As you may have already read in the kickstarter, our world is inhabited by 14 distinctly different factions. In this update we will attempt to give you just a little information on each of those factions and where they came from. We have much longer descriptions of each faction within the rule book. I will be happy to post some of them as individual updates if there are any that are of particular interest.

For now, i present to you The Factions of Carpathia:

The Imperial Dwarves – A hearty, tough folk, the Imperial Dwarves make their home deep within the Mithril Mountains. The mithril ore they mine allows them to produce some of the most durable and prized weapons and armor in the world. Dwarven weapon and armor smiths are masters at their craft. Possessing no magical abilities, the dwarves rely on their masterful weaponry, fighting prowess, and tactical organization on the battlefield. Their legions function like well-oiled machines and their fighters are some of the toughest in the Olde World. An Imperial Dwarf Legion in action is a sight to see, their armor gleaming in the light, tight maneuvers, and the shear tenaciousness of the individual soldiers.


Imperial Dwarves


Imperial Dwaves Stone Golem

The Black Rock Clans – Cousins to their more refined Free Trade Company goblins, the goblins of The Black Rock Clans are devious and mischievous creatures. Living in and around the Black Rock Gorge, south east of the Shiverpeak Mountains, they prize two things above all else, coal and spiders. They worship the dark spider goddess Arachnia, and as a result all spiders are seen as the children of Arachnia. Black Rock priests are masters at breeding spiders and harvesting their venom. Meanwhile Black Rock Engineers create multitudes of various weapons and contraptions to employ in combat. This makes the Black Rock Clans deadly, and somewhat unpredictable in combat. What they lack in discipline, they more than make up for with ferocity and their deadly mechanical contraptions coupled with their poisonous venoms.


Black Rock Clans


Black Rock Clans

The Free Trade Company – Masters of trade and responsible for the rapid industrialization of the world, the goblins of the Free Trade Company have had a tremendous impact on the Olde World in their short history. The invention of steel, industrialization, banking, and worldwide trade networks, are only a few things the Free Trade goblins are responsible for. Their armies and navies are equipped with the most advanced weaponry of our time, while their generals and tacticians are masters in the latest tactics and strategies. Fragile by nature, in combat the goblins rely on range and massed firepower, quick maneuver and organization. Their armies have developed a system of support and maneuver. They have done away with separate commands of infantry, cavalry, and artillery. Instead Free Trade commanders are responsible for combat units called corps, which includes infantry, artillery and cavalry. A Free Trade Company army puts on an impressive spectacle in combat. Lines of finely dressed infantry in their now iconic red coats, formations of dazzling cavalry and batteries of howling artillery, all working and maneuvering in support of each other, and putting down a tremendous amount of firepower on the enemy. Perhaps the most amazing sight to behold however, are the Free Trade airships. Ocean fairing vessels fitted with huge canvas balloons instead of sails. The balloons are filled with what has become known as the laughing gas, allowing them to soar high through the air.


The Free Trade Company


The Free Trade Company Sharp Shooter

The Mortui – The dark, mysterious family that has ruled and oppressed the land of Carpathia for thousands of years, the Mortui are known around the world for their evil. Rumor has it that the Mortui are more than just evil. It is said that they have the power to control monsters and horrors out of our worst nightmares, that they have the ability to raise the dead. Some go further and claim the Mortui to be the undead themselves, vampires. Little else is known about this secretive family. They hold a tight grip over the information that goes into and comes out of Carpathia. Many would be adventurers and fortune seekers venture into the dark lands of the Mortui, few ever come back, those that do are never the same.


The Mortui


Eva the necromancer (Mortui)

The Kingdom of the Elves – The elves are a proud and honorable race. They have made their home on the Islands of Dawn for thousands of year. A recent civil war nearly destroyed all of Dawn, to this day some places still lay in ruin. Masters of the magical arts, the elves are responsible for the knowledge the humans possess on harnessing the winds of magic. Although fewer in number than most of the other races that inhabit the world, the elves have a very long lifespan. This in-part enables them to master magical, combat, craft, and other arts. The elves value discipline of mind and body above all else. In combat, an elven warrior is unmatched in his or her ability and weapon of choice. Elves dedicate themselves completely to the study and mastery of the path they choose in life.


The Kingdom of the Elves


The Kingdom of the Elves

The Sha’ar – Masters of the Under World, the Sha’ar are descendants of the Elves of the Isles of Dawn. Responsible for the outbreak of the civil war that devastated Dawn for nearly 1000 years, the Sha’ar fled to the Olde World after their defeat and made their home deep underground. Today it is said there are entire cities and complex tunnel networks under the earth. The Sha’ar worship The Dark Gods, and practice Shadow Magic. This form of magic is dependent on coming into physical contact with your target and channeling using their energy, whether to destroy them or to manipulate their own powers. In combat the Sha’ar are cunning masters of the shadow. Preferring speed above all else. Their assassins and rouges are particularly deadly. They also employ the many beasts and denizens that live in the Under World, such as wyrms, shadow hounds, trolls, and even cave dragons. It is very rare for the Sha’ar to venture out of their cavernous home, although recently their expeditions have been growing more and more frequent. Few of the foolhardy adventurers and explorers that have gone looking for the Sha’ar have ever returned those that do tell tales of wondrous underground cities and horrors


The Sha'ar (Dark Elves)


The Sha'ar (Dark Elves)

The Western Empire – The Western Empire in the outcome of the unification of the 4 independent human kingdoms in the west at The Congress of Unity during The Fourth Age. The four distinct regions of Altara, Laros, Ver, and Sylva are administered by counts and countesses who are also responsible for the appointment of the Emperor who oversees the entire empire. At the heart of the empire is the city of Telagon in the approximate center of the empire. The second largest city in the world; first being Freeport governed by the Free Trade Company, Telagon is home to all of the imperial schools, academies and colleges. It is the center of learning, trade, and administration in The Western Empire. Each of the four regions are responsible for defending their own land, but in times of need the emperor will assemble a unified army. The army is as varied as the four regions the soldiers come from. The Altarans favor the pike and crossbow, the Larosians prefer heavy armor for both their infantry and cavalry, while the soldiers from Ver are bowmen and field exquisite shock cavalry known as the Leopard Legion. Finally the Sylvan forces have begun to arm and train their forces in Free Trade Company tactics, deploying their infantry in line armed with musket, supported by cannon and light cavalry. A very balanced military approach means that the Western Empire can respond well to most threats, but the fact that a majority of their soldiers are conscripts with little prior training means they are prone to break under stress and are sometime hesitant to put their lives on the line for the little pay they receive.


The Western Empire


The Western Empire

The Mountain Tribes - Today we know them as vicious raiders known for pillaging and burning coastal towns and villages of The Olde World. This enables The Mountain Tribes to sustain themselves and hone their fighting abilities. Since early into The Age of Shadow, the people of The Mountain Tribes have lived in scattered groups, located along the coasts of The Northern Waste, north of The Western Kingdom across The Narrow Straight. Early in their history they developed primitive naval technology and since have been implementing it as a means of terrorizing the coastal settlements of The Olde World. Their entire society is dependent on violent raids. The individual tribes are led by powerful warlords and chieftains. Each warlord’s power is dependent on their skill in battle as well as how much prosperity they can bring to their tribe. During the winter season, when the sea passage known as The Narrow Straight between The Olde World and Northern Waste is too treacherous, the tribes hone their military prowess against each other; vying for control of the few resources available to them. Although it began as a survival instinct, the art and craft of war has become engrained in their society and is used as a matter of pride and dominance.


The Mountain Tribes


The Mountain Tribes

Realms of the Koutei – Ruled by the immortal Koutei god-emperor, his realm stretches east of the Great Steppe to the shores of the Far Coast in the east, to the borders of Ashai in the south. The people are ruled by individual warlords who swear loyalty to the Koutei. However it is not uncommon for warlords to go to war against each other. In battle they are fearless warriors. They spend their entire lives mastering the arts of war. Each warrior is a master with the bow, katana, and yari. Some choose to fight on horseback while others on foot. The Koutei warriors wear heavy armor of a unique design that is nimble and light enough to allow them maneuverability during battle but affords good protection. The weapons and armor take years to create by master craftsmen, who imbue their works of art with magical runes and artifacts to further strengthen them. Master warriors at individual combat, perhaps their only weakness is on the tactical side. Battlefield tactics of the Koutei are far more traditional and somewhat outdated compared to western ones or those of their Ashai neighbors to the south. That said, few other warriors can match the skill and combat prowess of a Koutei warrior one on one.


The Realms of Koutei

The Empire of Ashai – Located on the south eastern edge of the Olde World, the Empire of Ashai is the most ancient human realm in the world, founded in the opening centuries of the Second Age. Ruled by the Council of Ten, the Empire of Ashai stretches from the Great Steppe in the north, to the Golden Shores in the south. The geography of the land is as varied as the people who inhabit it; from the desert known as the Sea of Sand in the north to the luscious rainforests of the south, with fertile farmlands, and plains in between. The city of Ashai which serves as the capital of the empire is a center of culture and learning. Scholars from all over the world travel to Ashai for a chance to study in its libraries and archives. Magically the Ashai are only second best to the Elves. Their knowledge and ability to harness the winds of magic surpasses anything believed to be possible by humans. Their alchemists are world renown for the potions they produce, their doctors highly sought after for their skill. Militarily the Ashai excel at marksmanship and magical ability. Their armies will often include the exotic creatures that are found within their borders such as the elephant.


The Empire of Ashai

The Order of the Light – Founded during the Fourth Age to assist the dwarven and human lords against the dark armies of The Mortui during the Mortui Wars, the Order of the Light is a monastic order of warriors dedicated to The Lord of the Light. The Brothers of Light as they are known are fanatical in their devotion to the Lord of the Light and consider everyone who does not accept their beliefs to be a heretic. Their main efforts are focused in and around Carpathia to cleanse the land of the evil that inhabits it. However their inquisitors and missionaries journey around the world spreading their beliefs and fighting against what they perceive to be evil and heresy, as well as hunting and destroying The Shadow. Today, the order is feared and disliked by commoners for their fanatical ways and tendency to find heresy where there is none. Fierce warriors, The Order of the Light makes up what they lack in numbers with skill and dedication to their God of the Light.


The Order of Light

The Shadow – The embodiment and manifestation of evil in the world is known as The Shadow. It is believed that when the Arch Demon Galgadur was destroyed at The Battle of Creation, some of the portals through which his armies crossed over from the nether realms into our world, remained open. To this day, every so often a lesser demon takes possession of a vulnerable soul, or a greater demon ravages a part of the world. Demons are believed to be the physical manifestations and presence of The Dark Gods. Powerful beings, they can manifest as hideous creatures of the dark, monsters, animals, or even humans. There are countless types and forms of demons, suffice it to say most are impervious to non-magical weapons. To sustain itself in our world, a demon must feed off of living energy. Every time it kills, it drains its victim’s life force. It is said that the souls of those killed by demons cannot move on to the afterlife, and forever become trapped in this world. A more recent phenomenon has been the discovery of the existence of The Order of Galgadur. Until recently it was rumored to exist but never confirmed. It is a large group of people, occupying the island of Old Angelcynn devoted to the worship of Galgadur.


The Shadow


The Shadow

The Orcs of the Steppe – A vicious and barbaric race, the orcs occupy The Great Steppe, east of the Shiverpeak Mountains. Their domains border those of the Koutei to the east, and Ashai in the south. Many wars have been fought between the orcs and their human neighbors, often ending in stalemate. Most recently a small orc force managed to cross through the southern Shiverpeak Mountains, in The Western Empire province of Altara. After two embarrassing defeats, the Altarans finally mobilized a large enough force to stop the orcs, with the aid of a small detachment of The Leopard Legion from Ver. On the steppe, the orcs live in tribes that are almost constantly migrating, following the grazing patterns of the various steppe beasts that provide them with food, hide for clothing, bone for tools and weapons, as well as mounts and beasts of burden. In battle the orcs rely on their savage fighting prowess and brute strength. Their shamans have basic knowledge of the Winds of Magic and employ it efficiently against their opponents.


The Orcs of the Steppe


The Orcs of the Steppe

The Pirates of the Shattered Isles – Inhabiting the Shattered Isles south of The Western Empire, The Pirates of the Shattered Isles, or Free Peoples as they call themselves, are a group of sea raiders and outlaws. Inhabiting a large settlement called Port Liberty; it is a haven for outlaws, thugs, thieves, or simply those who wish not to be found. The pirates have amassed an impressive sea and air fleet in the 100 years of their existence. Their main targets are Free Trade Company trade vessels returning to Freeport from either the east or the New World. Massive sea battles have become common place between the two factions, and even a couple air battles between airships have occurred. A new entity in the world, the pirates have done a marvelous job in asserting themselves as a force to be reckoned with in their thus far short existence.


The Pirates of the Shattered Isles