Osprey Games – Warriors of Athena Quests

Welcome to the second part of the Warriors of Athena review. After taking a close look at the Warriors of Athena - Heroes book, we focus specifically on the book “Quests” today.

What is it about?

As the name already suggests, this book focuses primarily on developing the narrative of the setting for Warriors of Athena. While the first book focused on the heroes we play, this book highlights the heroes' journey. This takes the form of mini-campaigns, which are categorized into three parts. I will go into more detail about this below.

It should be noted that this book does not work without the Heroes core rulebook. The rules for Warriors of Athena are not included here, which gives this book the feel of an expansion.

First impression

Like Warriors of Athena Heroes, the book's design is very beautiful, but it also has the same weaknesses. Once again, I immediately noticed the wavy paper and a misalignment in the first binding of the book. From a printing perspective, I wondered whether some decisions had been made in favor of production costs. Binding at the spine is actually an expensive processing method and significantly higher quality than, for example, a book that is bound with glue. The cover, on the other hand, is made of carton with a glossy finish, whereas a matte finish would have made the book a little more durable.

Osprey Games – Warriors of Athena Heroes

Frostgrave, Stargrave, Oathmark and Rangers of Shadow Deep. All these games have one thing in common: Joe McCullough. Known for his focus on narrative-driven games, another game penned by him is being released, and once again, the partners for the release are Osprey, for the rulebooks, and Northstar Miniatures, for the corresponding game accessories.

What is it about?

It is a harsh, wild world, and the mythical monsters of ancient Greece have been unleashed. As if that weren't enough, bandit lords, sinister cults, and other evil forces are also wreaking havoc. In their desperation, the inhabitants of the various city-states pray to the gods. But mortals are only a means to an end for them. A tool for entertainment or pleasure, not worth further concern. Only Athena hears their pleas and decides to help the mortals. Her means of choice are the many illicit demigods who populate the world and have the power to rise up against evil. But she must carry out her mission in secret, for the other gods do not like it when their toys are tampered with. And so she quietly and inconspicuously leads the heroes to where they are most needed, so that their deeds may become legends.

In this book, players take on the role of one of these heroes and their companions to face unexpected adventures and challenges. Conveniently, however, you don't have to face the horrors of mystical Hellas alone—other players can also join your hero as demigods and take part in the battle between good and evil, humans and monsters.