Welcome, traveler. You have found your way to the edge of Davokar—the endless forest that swallowed an empire whole. Beyond the palisade walls of Thistle Hold lie ruins older than memory, treasures guarded by things that were never meant to exist, and a darkness that seeps into the soul of anyone foolish or brave enough to venture beneath the canopy.
This is your guide to Ruins of Symbaroum—the 5th Edition adaptation of the acclaimed Symbaroum setting, a tabletop world of dark fantasy, ancient corruption, and civilizations built on the bones of those who came before. Whether you are a player preparing to enter the forest for the first time or a game master seeking reference, these pages gather the lore, factions, peoples, and threats of the setting into one place.
Built for Ruins of Symbaroum — the 5th Edition adaptation of the acclaimed Symbaroum setting by Free League Publishing. This site covers the world, its peoples, and the tools you need to play.
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A Warning to the Wise
Davokar does not care about your intentions. The forest is not evil—it is indifferent, which is worse. Those who enter seeking treasure find it, sometimes, but they also find that the forest takes something in return. Corruption is not a metaphor here. It is a force as real as gravity, and it changes everything it touches. Tread carefully, keep your lanterns lit, and never assume you understand what you are looking at.