Publisher: Thaloranth Publishing

Legends of Thaloranth: HOLD FAST

Physical Control, Wrestling & Strength Contests

Not every conflict ends with a blade.

HOLD FAST expands Legends of Thaloranth with clear, practical rules for non-lethal physical conflict—the moments where strength, leverage, endurance, and resolve matter more than killing blows.

This free supplement introduces and clarifies systems for:

• Grappling & Wrestling

• Physical Control & Restraint

• Strength Contests

• Pugilist (Unarmed Striking) as an optional melee sub-skill

These rules are designed for tavern brawls, arrests, contests of strength, sporting bouts, honor challenges, training yards, and any situation where control matters more than bloodshed.

What This Book Gives You

• Clear distinction between lethal combat and subdual

• A structured approach to grapples, holds, breaks, and pins

• Rules for arm wrestling, feats of strength, and endurance contests

• The Pugilist sub-skill, built for boxing, prizefighting, and non-lethal striking

• Guidance on when to use physical control instead of standard combat

This supplement exists to answer a simple question:

What happens when the goal isn’t to kill—just to win?

Why This Matters

Many games treat grappling and strength contests as afterthoughts.
HOLD FAST treats them as first-class mechanics.

These rules:

• Preserve narrative tension without escalating to lethal violence

• Support social consequences, reputation, and rivalry

• Lay the groundwork for future content involving sports, tournaments, arrests, and public contests

If your table has ever said “we want to subdue them, not kill them”, this book is for you.

System Compatibility

• Written for Legends of Thaloranth

• Fully compatible with both group play and solo play

• Designed to integrate seamlessly with existing combat and Action Point rules

A Note from the Publisher

HOLD FAST is released as a free foundational supplement.
It exists to clarify mechanics, reduce table friction, and expand the kinds of stories your game can tell.

This book comes first—because understanding control comes before understanding spectacle.