Order of the Stick is a webcomic created by Rich Burlew that parodies tabletop role-playing games, particularly Dungeons & Dragons. The comic features a group of adventurers, including characters like Roy Greenhilt and Elan, as they navigate quests, battles, and humorous situations in a fantasy world. The comic is known for its stick-figure art style and clever writing, often incorporating gaming mechanics and tropes. It has gained a dedicated fanbase and has expanded into published books, including story arcs that delve deeper into the characters' backgrounds and the overarching plot.