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Comment: In accordance with Wikipedia's Conflict of interest policy, I disclose that I have a conflict of interest regarding the subject of this article. Neocristal (talk) 11:01, 12 June 2025 (UTC)

EnGarde Games is a cross-national creative studio operating as two legally registered companies:

EnGarde Games Ltd, based in the United Kingdom, and
EnGarde Games, MB, based in Lithuania.

The studio specializes in the creation of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs), tactical board games, and collectible card games (CCGs), all set in the high-fantasy Renaissance-inspired world of Caldrith. EnGarde Games is known for combining historical drama with dark fantasy elements, featuring swordplay, magic, political intrigue, and monsters. The universe of EnGarde is unified across all game products and future digital expansions.

History and Formation

EnGarde Games was founded by Arūnas Girdziušas, a Lithuanian writer, editor, and game designer. His vision was to create a richly detailed fantasy world inspired by XVth–XVIIth century European society, mythology, and aesthetics. Drawing influence from both Baltic folklore and Western European literature, Girdziušas began developing Caldrith, the core setting of all EnGarde titles.

To support international collaboration and distribution, the company was established under two legal entities:

EnGarde Games, MB, registered in Lithuania, serves as the creative and design hub, focused on writing, game development, and art direction.
EnGarde Games Ltd, registered in the UK, handles international publishing, digital distribution, and marketing operations.

About Arūnas Girdziušas

Arūnas Girdziušas is a Lithuanian game designer, writer, and editor, and the founder of EnGarde Games. With a background in creative writing and historical research, Girdziušas serves as the lead worldbuilder and editor-in-chief for the EnGarde universe. His work is characterized by its emphasis on immersive narrative, moral complexity, and a love of swashbuckling adventure.

Girdziušas designed the original game systems used in EnGarde’s projects, including:

The EnGarde Roleplay System (built on the d20 Open Game License),
The D6-based tactical board game system for EnGarde: Skirmish, and
A proprietary momentum-and-tension CCG framework used in EnGarde: Duel of Fates.

Under his leadership, EnGarde Games has expanded from a niche tabletop concept into a multi-platform franchise with planned releases in miniatures, digital games, and serialized fiction.

Game Lines

EnGarde pen-and-paper

A Pen-and-paper RPG using a custom d20-based system focused on drama, dueling, exploration, and dark magic.

EnGarde: Death before Dishonor — **EnGarde: Death Before Dishonor** is the core rulebook for the EnGarde roleplaying game, set in a swashbuckling, dark fantasy world inspired by Renaissance Europe. Built on a custom d20 system, it features rules for cinematic duels, court intrigue, monster hunting, and moon-touched magic. The **first English edition** will release in **hardcover format in 2025**, serving as the definitive guide to character creation, combat, factions, and the lore of Caldrith.

EnGarde Roleplay Strategy Ggame

A tabletop RPG using a custom d6-based system focused on drama, dueling, exploration, and dark magic.

EnGarde: Skirmish

A tactical board game using d6 dice mechanics for quick, cinematic combat between factions.

EnGarde: Duel of Fates

A collectible card game with its own unique ruleset based on momentum, parrying, and riposte mechanics.

Future Projects

EnGarde Games is actively developing:

A line of miniatures launching in 2025.
A digital RPG/strategy video game set in the world of Caldrith, projected for 2026 release.

External Links

Official Website (Coming Soon)
EnGarde Games Ltd – UK Company Info
EnGarde Games, MB – Lithuania Company Registry
Arūnas Girdziušas on LinkedIn (if available)
Company Social Media Profiles

References