The term refers to a downloadable, electronic document containing the rules, setting information, and supplementary materials needed to play a tabletop role-playing game based on Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn novels. A specific instance would be a complete file, formatted as a Portable Document Format, enabling individuals to engage in collaborative storytelling within the world of Scadrial.
This resource’s accessibility offers several advantages, including cost-effectiveness and ease of distribution. Digital availability facilitates widespread access to the game, bypassing geographical limitations associated with physical copies. Historically, distribution of tabletop role-playing games relied heavily on print media; the advent of digital formats like the PDF has democratized access, empowering players and game masters alike.