Iron Kingdoms Strangelight Workshop Core Rulebook

Strangelight Workshop Core Manual

The Strangelight Workshop Core Manual is the foundation of the modern Iron Kingdoms Roleplaying Game, designed for players who want a darker, more grounded alternative to traditional fantasy roleplaying.

Fully compatible with Dungeons & Dragons 5E, this core rulebook introduces a world where magic fuels industry, technology shapes warfare, and survival depends on preparation rather than heroics alone.

At the heart of the experience is the Strangelight Workshop — a framework that redefines how adventures unfold. Instead of wandering heroes, players take on the roles of trained operatives deployed to investigate, contain, and survive unnatural threats. These are not dungeon crawls, but controlled operations where planning, teamwork, and equipment matter as much as courage.

The Strangelight Workshop Core Manual provides everything needed to begin play:

• Core rules adapted for the Iron Kingdoms setting
• Character creation options grounded in industrial fantasy
• Equipment, technology, and tactical systems
• Guidance for running investigative, mission-based adventures

Designed for both newcomers and veterans, the system keeps the familiarity of 5E while delivering a grittier, more cinematic experience built around consequence and tension.

If you want a roleplaying game that feels grounded, dangerous, and intelligently designed, Strangelight Workshop is where the Iron Kingdoms truly begin.

Frequently Asked Questions – Strangelight Workshop Core Manual

What is the Strangelight Workshop Core Manual?

The Strangelight Workshop Core Manual is the main rulebook for the Iron Kingdoms Roleplaying Game. It contains the core rules, setting foundations, and gameplay systems needed to run campaigns set in the industrial-fantasy world of the Iron Kingdoms.

Is the Strangelight Workshop Core Manual compatible with Dungeons & Dragons?

Yes. The game is fully compatible with Dungeons & Dragons 5E, using familiar mechanics while introducing new systems and themes tailored to the Iron Kingdoms setting.

Do I need any other books to play?

The Core Manual contains everything needed to begin playing. Additional books, such as the Spectrenomicon, expand the experience with new creatures, threats, and narrative tools, but are not required to start.

What kind of gameplay does the Strangelight Workshop focus on?

The game emphasizes mission-based play, investigation, and tactical problem-solving. Players take on the roles of specialists responding to supernatural and industrial threats rather than traditional dungeon explorers.

Is this suitable for new players? 

Yes. While the setting is deep and atmospheric, the rules are approachable for newcomers familiar with 5E-style gameplay. The Core Manual is designed to ease players into the world and its systems.

Can this be used alongside other 5E material?

Absolutely. The Strangelight Workshop Core Manual is designed to integrate smoothly with existing 5E content, allowing groups to blend elements as desired.