Shadows of Esteren: Book 1. Universe
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Shadows of Esteren is a medieval role-playing game¸ with a horrific and gothic influence. Drawing inspiration from Celtic myths¸ this universe has a discreetly fantastic side hidden under a bleak¸ realistic surface. This world is populated with humans who have to cope with tough daily lives¸ and face a supernatural threat lurking in the dark. With the focus of its adventures being investigation and survival¸ Shadows of Esteren favours an immersive mood and interactions among the Players.
Intended for the Players as well as for the Game Leaders¸ Book 1: Universe is composed of two parts. The first part describes the world according to its inhabitants' point of view-through letters¸ short stories¸ testimonies¸ etc.-structured around a detailed table of contents and index¸ so that a reader may easily get his bearings. The second part contains a complete Game System¸ as well as six sample Characters¸ and several player aids for an optimal preparation for the first gaming sessions.
Shadows of Esteren is a medieval role-playing game with horrific and gothic overtones¸ in a dark¸ low fantasy setting
Esteren won three ENnies for the year 2013 : Best Interior Art GOLD¸ Best Production Value GOLD and Product of the Year SILVER!
"Sometimes a game just comes along and blows you away in all respects. This year¸ that game was Shadows of Esteren."
Picture a peninsula with steep hills¸ thick forests that barely let the sunlight through¸ misty valleys¸ and fortresses clinging to the mountainside... and beyond the oceans¸ the vast and mysterious Continent. In such awe-inspiring landscapes¸ the Shadows of Esteren role-playing game will introduce you to a gritty¸ realistic world¸ where supernatural elements are never trivial or meaningless¸ and where men have to face fierce threats lurking in the dark.
Intended for Game Leaders as well as for Players¸ this book is the first of the Shadows of Esteren series. Within¸ you will find:
- A Gaming Universe
Discover the world of Esteren through the eyes of its inhabitants¸ especially those of Tri-Kazel's peninsula. Divided into three kingdoms¸ its political¸ geographical¸ and historical aspects are described. The lifestyle¸ the antagonisms among the factions¸ and the problems its inhabitants have to cope with on a daily basis are extensively portrayed.
- A Complete System
Giving priority to the atmosphere and interactions among the Players¸ the game system of Shadows of Esteren will notably allow you to create your Characters¸ manage the evolution of their sanity¸ use Magience¸ uncover the secrets of the Oghamic arts¸ call upon the power of the Creator¸ etc.
- Player Aids
This book includes six archetypes illustrating a few of the possible roles you can play¸ technical texts about assembling a group of Characters¸ a complete glossary and index¸ the character sheet¸ etc. These player aids will allow you to set up your first game sessions while fully introducing you to the Shadows of Esteren series.