Crusades
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The Crusades lasted nearly two centuries¸ and their effects are felt to this day. These wars were a time of conflict¸ an era of secular and religious crisis¸ and an age of adventure. GURPS Crusades presents all the information you need to bring this exciting period to the gaming table: A description of the world at the time of the Crusades¸ which lays the groundwork to understand the scope of the conflict. A history of the Crusades¸ with an extensive timeline¸ maps of the Holy Lands and the routes to the Crusades¸ and descriptions of all Crusade campaigns. A primer on what it was to be a Crusader: the distances covered¸ the difficulties faced¸ the tactics used¸ plus the risks and rewards for all involved. A full guide to making characters active during the Crusades¸ including four GURPS templates and suggested gear for many roles. Biographies of many of the biggest names in this conflict¸ with full GURPS stats for Richard the Lionheart and Saladin! A guide to Crusade-based campaigns¸ including those that are alternate-historical or incorporate magic. Advice for using this material with other settings such as In Nomine ¸ GURPS Banestorm ¸ or even GURPS Horror. The call for noble hearts has been made known far and wide. Whether adventuring for gold¸ glory¸ or God¸ GURPS Crusades is the guide you need. History begins now!