The first book in the dark & compelling Lady Helen trilogy set during the Regency period will appeal to teenagers & adults alike London during the Season is a whirl of balls dinners & promenades
- & for a select few the relentless battle against demons Jane Austen's high society & Cassandra Clare's supernatural underworld collide in the first book in the Lady Helen trilogy perfect for fans of historical fiction & fantasy London April 1812 Lady Helen Wrexhall is set to make her curtsey to Queen Charlotte & step into polite Regency Society Unbeknownst to Helen that step will also take her from the glittering ballroom of Almack's & the bright lights of Vauxhall Gardens into a shadowy world of demonic creatures missing housemaids & deadly power Standing between those two worlds is Lord Carlston a man of dubious reputation & infuriating manners He believes Helen is destined to protect humanity but all he can offer is danger savagery & the possibility of madness Not the kind of destiny suitable for a young lady in her first London Season This delightfully dangerous adventure of self-discovery & difficult choices has all the unnerving dark magic of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell & the swashbuckling action of The Scarlet Pimpernel
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Not just any fantasy horror & science fiction author could impress H P Lovecraft into calling him 'unexcelled by any other writer dead or living' Clark Ashton Smith
- autodidact prolific poet amateur philosopher bizarre sculptor & unmatched storyteller
- simply wrote like no one else before or since This new collection of his very best tales & poems is selected & introduced by supernatural literature scholar S T Joshi & allows readers to encounter Smith's visionary brand of fantastical phantasmagorical worlds each one filled with invention terror & a superlative sense of metaphysical wonder

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The Dark Eye’s Core Rules book presented in a soft-cover digest-sized format Same content & layout as the full-sized hardcover just in digest size The Dark Eye is Germany’s premiere fantasy role-playing game in continuous publication for more than 30 years now in English in this exciting new edition You & your friends play the leading roles at the center of heroic action Travel the land as a virtuous knight elven ranger or erudite mage Rebuild the war-weary Middenrealm marvel at exotic wonders in the Lands of the Tulamydes discover lost ruins in the steaming jungles of the South or try to drive back the evil of the Shadowlands Rescue innocent victims from cults of the Nameless One navigate labyrinthine plots & intrigues at the Court of the Empress or stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the brave defenders of the border cities to repel the ever-growing Orc Storm Experience the breadth of Aventuria The Dark Eye’s immersive fantasy world crafted by those steeped in medieval lore amid ancient forests forbidding mountains & fairy-tale castles The Digest-Sized Core Rules present all of The Dark Eye’s refined time-tested game system Character experience earns additional skills new spells & special fighting styles to face ever greater challenges To get started all you need is pen & paper dice & this book Build the characters you want to play or choose from a large selection of customizable character archetypes ...

The Dark Eye is Germany’s premiere fantasy role-playing game in continuous publication for more than 30 years now in English in this exciting new edition You & your friends play the leading roles at the center of heroic action Travel the land as a virtuous knight elven ranger or erudite mage Rebuild the war-weary Middenrealm marvel at exotic wonders in the Lands of the Tulamydes discover lost ruins in the steaming jungles of the South or try to drive back the evil of the Shadowlands Rescue innocent victims from cults of the Nameless One navigate labyrinthine plots & intrigues at the Court of the Empress or stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the brave defenders of the border cities to repel the ever-growing Orc Storm Experience the breadth of Aventuria The Dark Eye’s immersive fantasy world crafted by those steeped in medieval lore amid ancient forests forbidding mountains & fairy-tale castles The Core Rules present all of The Dark Eye’s refined time-tested game system Character experience earns additional skills new spells & special fighting styles to face ever greater challenges To get started all you need is pen & paper dice & this book Build the characters you want to play or choose from a large selection of customizable character archetypes Enter the classic fantastic world of The Dark Eye Glory & adventure await! ...

Demonicon is a thrilling action-RPG set in the extraordinarily popular universe of “ The Dark Eye” a richly crafted fantasy world beloved by fantasy gamers throughout the world Demonicon tells the tragic story of a brother & sister who become pawns of sinister forces in a world of cruelty & depravity In this bleak yet magical world their affection is both a blessing & a curse Both are constantly threatened by mortal danger & demonic temptation & must find a way through their tortured lives by facing serious moral decisions Their common destiny will determine that of the entire continent & will be decided by the choices they make Hordes of fiends block their way to freedom & peace & only through battle & magic they will truly become free of the darkness A third-person action-RPG featuring brutal melee attack combos & dazzling magic spells Powerful storytelling with an elaborate narrative rich with twists as well as believable conflicts & ethical decision-making opportunities Action-packed battles where pin-point timing & clever tactics play important roles Unique magic system a dark talent grants the player devastating mystical powers Important events in “ Demonicon” will be part of “ The Dark Eye” universe’s history State-of-the-art 3D visuals using the powerful “ Vision” engine ...

AVENTURIA ALMANAC HARDCOVER THE DARK EYE RPG BY PAIZOExplore the many facets of The Dark Eye with the Aventuria Almanac your guide to the official setting for the fantasy role playing game Immerse yourself in this exciting world & learn why the fantastic continent of Aventuria is like no other This indispensable guide is designed both for players & GMs Explore the regions kingdoms & history of Aventuria in detail Entries for key cities cover inhabitants customs trade science law & order magic & the works of the gods Learn about the icy wastes of the Far North the many provinces of the Middenrealm & the mysterious home of the elves in the verdant woods of the Salamander Stones Travel the merchant routes of the Khôm Desert face the perils of the Lizard Swamps & the steaming jungles of Meridiana & delve into the hidden mines of the dwarves The Aventuria Almanac also

Includes:: two large-format poster maps of the continent stats for new creatures & useful plants & fascinating new mysteries for the heroes to investigate

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Arivor jewel of the Horasian Empire is the heart of the Rondran faith stronghold of the staunch Ardarites & home to famed weapon smiths skilled armorers & vintners of fine wines Trumpets herald the opening of the mid-summer Knights& Tournament as curious onlookers & pilgrims devoted to Rondra pour into the city Your heroes have come to Arivor as eager tournament participants bold explorers or enthusiastic friends of the theater The city virtually bursts at the seams & you marvel at the size of the crowds Suddenly the unthinkable happens & joyous & carefree celebrations turn into desperate struggles for survival Arivor seems doomed & it is up to you & your heroes to save whatever can be saved! This adventure for The Dark Eye is suitable for Experienced heroes This volume contains detailed descriptions of the city of Arivor before & after the catastrophe &

Includes:: non-player characters maps floor plans a timeline of events & challenging encounters—everything your players need to participate in an event with major consequences for the future of Aventuria You need The Dark Eye Core Rules to play Arivor’s Doom is a TDE group adventure for 3–5 heroes determined to survive Genre Disaster Story Prerequisites none Location City of Arivor in the Horasian Empire Date Month of Rahja 1039 AFB Complexity (Players GM) Medium Medium Suggested Hero Experience Level Competent to Masterful

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Fate is an important concept in The Dark Eye roleplaying game Heroes can use Fate Points to survive dangers that others could not escape Often a Fate Point can tip the scales making truly heroic deeds possible! Designed especially for The Dark Eye these high-quality poker chips bring this exciting aspect of play to your gaming table as you track your total This set consists of 20 Fate Points printed with the symbol of the Twelvegods for use with The Dark Eye roleplaying game Warning Choking hazard Contains small parts May be unsuitable for children ...

When stars fall from the sky the peoples of Aventuria see visions of impending doom The signs are clear to everyone from simple farmers to clergy & even crowned heads of state Whether these visions will prove true or even possible none can say The Walls of Alveran tremble & the 13th god rattles his chains When such a powerful entity moves even his little finger monumental events are set in motion The Turn of Ages brings great change to Aventuria The fate of a continent nay an entire world hangs in the balance & valiant heroes may tip the scales This collection of short stories gathers tales related to the fateful event known as the Starfall Within these pages you’ll find over 20 fantastical stories that transport you to the far corners of Aventuria & beyond ...

You hear the muffled sound of footfalls on wet cobblestones then the sound of heavy boots stepping through puddles You can’t see farther than ten yards in the thick fog that billows through the dockyards of Havena You’ve lost track of your pursuers but you’re sure they haven’t lost track of you How can you get away? You never respected law & order quite as much as the priests of Praios said you should & now this is the worst trouble you have ever been in You cannot trust your eyes & your ears even less so Too many sounds echo in the streets—the hiss of an alley cat the flapping wings of an old raven & footsteps that seem to approach from every direction The Vampire of Havena is a solo adventure that lets you dive into the action when other players are not available Every chapter presents new challenges & you will need to muster all of your abilities if you wish to escape with your skin intact! Familiarity with The Dark Eye RPG or the world of Aventuria is not required—this scenario

Includes:: a ready-to-play character & all necessary rules Onward to adventure!

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