I wrote, designed and illustrated Perils & Princesses
in 2022 and 2023. I wanted to play a role-playing game that was full of adventure and excitement and strange dangerous places and monsters, but I wanted the characters to be more akin to my favorite childhood books and movies. Heroes that might not be steely knights or magnificent wizards or powerful barbarians, but that are tough and tender and rely on their resolve, wits and humble magic.

Frodo wasn’t strong, but he had Sam’s friendship and Gandalf’s guidance. Dorothy Gale relied on her heart and devotion to her friends but wasn’t above slapping a lion or drenching a witch. Luke Skywalker blows up the death star when he trusts his feelings. He defeats Darth Vader when he throws down his sword. Snow White braved the forest, and made friends with the strange folks within. What if her adventure wasn’t cut short by the evil queen and she continued to build her home and go on adventures in the woods? 


This game is dedicated to my daughter Alice, whose passion for the fantastic is unrivaled. Whose fierce imagination inspires me every day. Who will put on a pink princess dress, brandish a toy sword, and fight all the scary dragons, green witches and goblins in ourliving room. Her magic is deep and powerful.

This game is also for my son Frank. His love of games is pure and his unique perspective is astounding. He has given me endless ideas on how to run games and create worlds with his whip smart mind, playful intuition and tender heart.

I’m so lucky to be able to share this game with you all, and I hope you have the best time and leave inspired and filled with dreams and wishes.
-Ryan Lynch

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Here’s a list of my favorite books that have inspired the world of Perils & Princesses:

The Farthest-Away Mountain by Lynne Reid Banks
The Princess Bride by William Goldman
The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle Redwall by Brian Jacques
The Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander
The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Nettle & Bone and Thorn Hedge by T. Kingfisher
The Princess and The Goblin by George MacDonald T
he Ordinary Princess by M. M. Kaye
Snow White and Rose Red by the Brothers Grimm
The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen
The Enchanted Forest Chronicles by Patricia C. Wrede
The Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine