Game Description

The first in a planned trilogy of games based on TSR's popular AD&D franchise, Birthright challenges you to unite the divided kingdoms of Anuire. It won't be an easy task, because an enemy called the Gorgon is systematically killing the kings of the land and consuming their bloodlines. Playing the role of a young king, you must rule over your kingdom, participate in negotiations, form alliances, lead your army to battle, and command expeditions to find spells, weapons, and treasures to claim your birthright.

Conquered provinces are each worth a specific point value. You can also earn points by forming alliances or by finding certain relics while adventuring. To win, you must earn 300, 400, or 500 points, depending on the level of difficulty. While Birthright combines simulation, strategy, role-playing and adventure aspects, players can toggle certain features on or off to create a game that best suits their style. Can you withstand the power of the Gorgon? Can you realize your destiny as king and unite Anuire? Only time will tell.... ~ Scott Alan Marriott, All Game Guide

Roots & Influences

TSR's original Birthright role-playing game was created in 1994 and won the Origins Award for Best Fantasy Game in 1996. ~ Scott Alan Marriott, All Game Guide

Production Credits

Company 1: TSR

Vice President of Creative Services: James Ward

Birthright Author: Rich Baker, Colin McComb

Designer: Ed Stark

Creative Director: Karen Boomgarden, Harold Johnson

Licensing Coordinator: Marlene Vail

Editor: Carrie A. Bebris, Anne Brown, Sue Weinlein Cook

Artist: Tony Szczudlo

Company 2: Synergistic

Game Designer: Robert C. Clardy, Kirt Lemons

Assistant: Alan B. Clark, Michael Ormsby, Kevin Green

Lead Programmer, Realms: Alan B. Clark

Lead Programmer, Battlefields: Greg Hightower

Lead Programmer, Adventures: Gary Powell

Art Director: Kirt Lemons

Adventure Design: Kevin Green

Sound Effects: Craig Utterback

Musical Composition: Christopher Barker, Craig Utterback

Adventure Level Coordinator: Tim Jensen

Adventure Architects and Decorators: Tim Jensen, Mona Branham, Kirt Lemons, Jim Edwards, Kate Policani, Derek Clardy, Marc Policani

Nova Engine Programmer: Chris Phillips, Alan B. Clark, Steve Coleman, John Conley

Support Programmer: Wes Cumberland, Lan Zhou, John Conley, Donald Tsang, Michael Branham, David Jackson, Chris Barker, Cheryl Makovsky, James David Walley

Artist: Jerry Speed, Darren Lamb, Peter Watje, Mike McMillen, Patrick Watje, Alan Speed, Jason Jones, Jeremy Jones, Alex Bennion, Jason Robertson

Manual and On-Line Help: Linda Westerfield, Eric Gelfand, Jim Edwards, Ann Dickens Clardy, Mona Branham, Michael Ormsby

Technical Support: Brad Nelson

Manager Quality Assurance: Michael Jones

Lead QA: John Ratcliffe

QA: Gary Stevens, Mona Branham, Ann Dickens Clardy, Jim Edwards, Derek Clardy

Voice: Greg Hightower, Robert C. Clardy, Chris Barker, Kate Policani, Lenn Marella, Wes Cumberland, Michael Ormsby, Craig Utterback, Juliet Utterback, Kevin Green, Cheryl Makovsky, Mike McMillen, Lan Zhou, Mona Branham, Raven c.s. McCracken, Jim Edwards, Alan B. Clark, James David Walley ~ Michael L. House, All Game Guide