Relic Files: Treasures of Camelot II 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 Caladbolg, a different version of the sword Arthur got from the Lady of the Lake. Volume I was Arthur’s Scabbard and Volume III will have a Roman-themed Sword in the Stone.
Wait a Minute, This Isn’t Excalibur? discusses Arthur’s swords and that this version is inspired by the gift from Nimue rather than the sword in the stone, the sword of the hero Fergus mac Róich that was later renamed Excalibur.
Caladbolg starts with some in-universe fiction related to the sword, before moving onto the sword itself, which also has some history. The sword’s powers change every level from 1st to 20th, focusing on electricity resistance, dealing electrical damage and some enhancement bonuses, primarily to Diplomacy.
Relic Files: Treasures of Camelot II 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 sword. Presentation is fine.
This is a sword that does increase in its abilities every level, just like other relics. However, the increased abilities do not seem to match a legendary blade. The sword gets a better bonuses, resists and deals more electrical damage and improves Diplomacy. And that’s pretty much it. Useful, yes. Legendary, no. All in all, a bit on the bland side. Relic Files: Treasures of Camelot II is an adequate relic and can be found by clicking here.
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