Nations & Cannons is a complete historical campaign setting for D&D 5th Edition, equipped with a brand new base class, the Firebrand, and six new subclass options for the core classes. It also includes new character creation options for a game where everyone is human. Roles, such as Officer, Scout, and Pioneer, mechanically replace the fantasy races. Heritages, such as Québécois, Colonial, and Haudenosaunee, determine your cultural background and provide an opportunity to showcase all of the different peoples and languages spoken in North America in the 1700’s. Last, but certainly not least, Nations & Cannons comes with complete rules for black powder firearms, grenades, and of course, cannons! 

We have played Nations & Cannons several times at conventions and had a blast with the historical based setting. The system works well for the game and creates some great and cinematic moments for your players. We have all of the supplements and books currently available and have also backed the upcoming The American Crisis: War in the North campaign sourcebook.

The table at Buckeye Game Fest 2023. The party had to rescue a key spy who had been apprehended by the British. They ambushed the group in a back alley as they were taking the spy to his death. A flaming wagon was involved!
After rescuing the spy, they party found a den of cultists led by Major General Lord Arthur Cathcart. He summoned a Wendigo to dispatch the party but the attempt failed as with their last gasp they killed the beast and captured the evil cult leader.
The 2 separate tables we ran at Buckeye Game Fest 2024 converge on a fort on top of Dorchester Heights. One party was assaulting the fort on foot while the other provided artillery support from their commandeered British sloop.
And the game ends with a Kraken appearing from the deep to attack the sloop and cause havoc. The party was successful in spearing the Kraken in the eye from a rowboat using the metal flag pole in the fort.

If you are interested in Nations & Cannons RPG, you can learn more by visiting the Flagbearer Games website at the following link: https://www.nationsandcannons.com/

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-Grant