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Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)
- 1–5 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2012
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- 6.6
Rules assistance for Realms of Terrinoth: Descent / Runewars Scenarios
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 240 min
- 12+
Rules assistant for Realms of Terrinoth: Descent / Runewars Scenarios
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Realms of Terrinoth: Descent / Runewars Scenarios is an expansion for Descent: Journeys in the Dark released in 2010 for 2–5 players, 240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Kevin Wilson and its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding, Dice Rolling, and Area Majority / Influence.
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About the game
At the Fantasy Flight Games event center, they held an event titled "The Realms of Terrinoth Event" which was a collection of gaming events for Descent, Runebound, and Runewars. As a promo item handed out to attendees, they received this 24-page booklet which is a Scenario Guide promo for Descent and Runewars. Inside are three scenarios for Descent and one for Runewars. Descent Scenarios : 1 : Snitty State of the Invincible Overlords This quest pits one overlord against another -- Red versus Blue -- in a low stakes battle of dungeon mastery. Requires only the base game of Descent Journeys in the Dark to play. This is a double-overlord race game between two players, or two teams of players. Each side takes a turn being overlord over the opposing side, trying to do their best to make sure their heroes reach the inner guildhall sanctum first. 2 : The Dark Grove This is a standard scenario, like all others. This quest uses the outdoor map tiles, therefore the base game of Descent Journeys in the Dark and Road to Legend are required. 3 : A Knight's Tale This quest involves two teams of heroes attempting to outdo one another by taking the most gold and treasure from the Ice Wyrm's lair. This quest requires both Descent Journeys in the Dark and Tomb of Ice to play. Two teams of two players each, form up as a Knight and a Squire. The Overlord can kill the squire of each team multiple times, but if ever the Knight goes down, it's game over. It's a race to stay alive and bank more treasure than your opposing team. Runewars Scenario : 1 : Battle of the Ru Steppes This is a preset Runewars map for 4 players following normal play rules involving Dragon Rune conquest.
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Publishers
- Fantasy Flight Games
Questions and answers
Realms of Terrinoth: Descent / Runewars Scenarios supports 2–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Realms of Terrinoth: Descent / Runewars Scenarios is 240 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Realms of Terrinoth: Descent / Runewars Scenarios for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Realms of Terrinoth: Descent / Runewars Scenarios belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding, Dice Rolling, and Area Majority / Influence. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Realms of Terrinoth: Descent / Runewars Scenarios are: Kevin Wilson. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Realms of Terrinoth: Descent / Runewars Scenarios as an expansion for Descent: Journeys in the Dark. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Descent: Journeys in the Dark to use it. Check that your edition of Descent: Journeys in the Dark is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.