A Review of the Role Playing Game Supplement Relic Files: Treasures of Camelot I

Relic Files: Treasures of Camelot I by Andrew Marlowe is a role playing game supplement published by Rogue Genius Games for use with the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. As such, it is covered by the Open Game License and some parts are considered to be Open Game Content as a result.

The supplement is available as a four-page PDF from DriveThruRPG for $1 but was purchased at a reduced price as part of a special bundle. One page is the credits and Open Game License.

The first page explains that this supplement, and the Relic Files series, uses the magic item rules from Genius Guide to Relics of the Godlings I and II. The relics draw on historical myth and fantasy tropes; relics are items that gain (and sometimes lose) powers as a character increases in level, so that a 20th level character can still use that item they got as a family relic at 1st level. The two referred guides go into relics in more detail.

It explains that the first three Relic Files are Treasures of Camelot; the relic in this is Arthur’s Scabbard. The next two cover Arthur’s swords, though it’s stated to be unlikely all three would appear together.

Arthur’s Scabbard is some prose in which Merlin gives Arthur the scabbard and explains its use. This is followed by text saying that Morgan stole the scabbard and Arthur lost its healing powers.

Arthur’s Scabbard (again) describes the scabbard, and belt, and goes into its powers. As with other relics, the powers change at every level from 1st to 20th. The main benefit that the scabbard grants is with healing and resistance to injury to its wearer, and to a sword bonded with it; the precise details change at every level, but gradually get more powerful.

Relic Files: Treasures of Camelot I in Review

The PDF lacks bookmarks and at this length doesn’t need them. Presentation is fine. The text maintains a two-column format and appeared to be free of errors. There is a single colour illustration for the scabbard. Presentation is fine.

Scabbards are not a common magic item for some reason; perhaps they don’t seem showy enough. This one does provide useful benefits to its wearer and their bonded sword, and as with all relics, these benefits only grow in power. Relic Files: Treasures of Camelot I is an interesting magic item in a neglected field and it can be found by clicking here.