Saga of the Splintered Realm is more than just a retro-clone of the world's greatest RPG. It is a modernization and re-mix of B/X rules with helpings of modern sensibilities throughout. This simple, fast, clean and intuitive rule set keeps the best of all editions, evoking the flavor of 1981. This core rule book includes everything needed for ongoing play: character creation and advancement rules; dozens of spells; over 100 monsters; rules for treasure and magic items; an introductory adventure; expanded rules for characters and a simple mass combat system.