“Through The Hedgerow”: A New Role-Playing Game by Osprey Games

ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen
Cover of "Through the Hedgerow," a new role-playing game from Osprey Games by Jonathan Rowe, illustrated by Peter Johnston. It showcases four circular scenes: a wheat field, a train, a cityscape, and a forest with horse and rider, all encased in an ornate leafy border.

Osprey Games is set to release a new role-playing game this September, titled “Through The Hedgerow: A Roleplaying Game of Rustic Fantasy.” This game invites players to explore a fantastical version of the countryside, where hidden paths lead to adventures across different eras.

“Through The Hedgerow” encourages players to imagine venturing down a neglected lane, only to discover a world filled with ancient stones, mythical creatures, and echoes of past lives. This exploration is not just a physical journey but a voyage across centuries, where the familiar landscape of the countryside transforms into a backdrop for historical and mythical narratives.

A scenic view of a medieval village with stone and wood houses surrounded by lush green fields, reminiscent of a scene from an Osprey Games role-playing game. A river meanders through the countryside, with a distant church or castle atop a hill under a cloudy sky.

Players will encounter diverse scenarios within the game, such as navigating through fields influenced by dark medieval times or interacting with mystical figures from folklore. The game blends elements of historical events with fantastical myths.

In a dark, mystical scene reminiscent of a role-playing game, a central figure draped in black feathers wields a staff. Warriors with shields and helmets stand guard, while ominous figures loom in the background. Bare trees and crows accentuate the haunting atmosphere beneath the cloudy sky.

The game will be available in the UK on September 26 and in the US on September 24. Head over to the Osprey blog to learn more about the game from its creator, Jonathan Rowe.

A woman in a flowing dress and antler headpiece walks through a forest, holding herbs in one hand and pointing with the other. The sketch-like trees create a mystical hedgerow ambiance, as if she’s stepped out of a Role-Playing Game crafted by Osprey Games.

Daniel Kling Lorentsen is the editor of Tabletop Gaming News, with a passion for tabletop games that began in the '90s. Starting with Dungeons & Dragons and Warhammer, his journey in the gaming industry has been diverse—from working at a prominent gaming store and illustrating RPG books and board games, to consulting hedge funds on RPG trends. Since 2005, Daniel has written extensively about games and managed several gaming websites, applying his deep industry knowledge to keep readers informed about the latest in tabletop gaming.