Book 2 Travels
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Shadows of Esteren is a medieval role-playing game with horrific and gothic overtones¸ in a dark¸ low fantasy setting
Shadows of Esteren is a medieval role-playing game with horrific and Gothic overtones. Drawing inspiration from Celtic myths¸ this universe has a discreetly fantastic side under a bleak¸ realistic surface. This world is populated by humans who have to cope with a harsh daily life and supernatural threats lurking in the dark. Focused on investigation and survival scenarios¸ Shadows of Esteren is a game in which the atmosphere and the interactions among the players are paramount.
"Travels" is a 196 pages supplement for the Shadows of Esteren series intended for Game Leaders. Contents include:
- Cartography. More than a hundred noteworthy places in Tri-Kazel described through the notes of Bard Aeldred Firdh¸ any of which can become the setting for a scenario. Gaming aids with 1 to 4 pages each describe ten particular locations in detail¸ including the Ashen Yard¸ Frendian¸ Farl¸ the Carmine Chasm¸ the city of Expiation¸ and more.
- Scenarios. Five canvases (short adventures) depicting Morcail¸ Tarish¸ Magientists¸ and Feondas. In addition¸ a large scenario that will plunge the PCs into the heart of a fanatically traditionalist community.
- Personalities. Eighteen colorful personalities that the PCs may encounter and become allies with... or fight against until the bitter end!
- Bestiary. The statistics of some of Esteren's most common animals¸ and the complete descriptions of ten horrific creatures¸ including the Sirens of the Tealderoth¸ vampire bats¸ the Beast of Frendian¸ and Lady Fir Patience.
- Gaming aids. Several technical guides to using the canvases and the bestiary¸ as well as creating and playing NPCs. Detailed information is also provided about some very peculiar powers and about traveling and sailing in Tri-Kazel.