Becoming Ironsworn

In your first session, envision your current situation. Something has happened—or is about to happen—which puts you on the path of the Ironsworn. This is your inciting incident. Make it personal. Give it teeth. It’s not a situation you can just walk away from. You must set things right. 

If you need inspiration for this starting situation, have a look at the prompts for vows in chapter 4 - ‘Your World’ (page 111) and chapter 5 - ‘Foes and Encounters’ (page 133). Or, you can Ask the Oracle (page 107) and interpret the meaning of the answer.

To learn more about starting your campaign, see page 193. Then, Swear an Iron Vow and play to see what happens.