The Knight's Companion

By Legends Ink

Take up the Shield. Know the realm. Build a character who belongs.

The Knight's Companion is the player's guide to Legends of the Ashen Shield, an Arthurian-inspired 5th Edition fantasy trilogy set in the realm of Avalouria.

Designed for use alongside the trilogy's three campaign books - The Gathering Storm, The Rise of the Black Lion, and The Lion's Shadow - this companion volume gives players everything they need to step into the world with confidence. It supports both first-level beginnings and tenth-level Book Three starts, helping players create characters rooted in Avalouria's knightly orders, ancient factions, haunted marshes, lost oaths and looming wars.

Inside you will find:

The Realm of AvalouriaThe Call to KnighthoodPeoples of the RealmClasses, Subclasses, and Heroic PathsBackgrounds, Oaths, and BondsFactions and AllegiancesSession Zero GuidancePlayer Characters of the Ashen ShieldEquipment, Relics, and Knightly RewardsSpells and RitesPlaying the Campaign WellLegacy and the EndgameTables, Names, and Quick References

This is not a Dungeon Master's guide. It does not reveal the campaign's secrets, hidden motives, or final truths. It is a practical, player-facing handbook for creating characters who have something to protect, something to fear, and somewhere they came from.

The Knight's Companion is ideal for players who want:

A clear introduction to AvalouriaCharacter options shaped by Arthurian fantasyGuidance on knights, witches, dragons, ghosts and ancient magicBackgrounds and bonds that tie characters into the trilogyFaction knowledge safe for players to readSession Zero supportPlayer-facing spells, relics and campaign adviceA stronger sense of legacy before the final battle arrives

Legends of the Ashen Shield is not only about winning battles. It is about honour, cost, loyalty, sacrifice and what remains after the storm has passed.

This book helps players stand ready when the Shield is placed in their hands.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H6TTX6V2
• ISBN13: 9798184586847
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"