Crusader Journal No. 11
When Caesar stood upon the banks of the Rubicon looking south to Rome he hesitated. Before him stood the vast¸ complex mechanism of the past¸ glowing with a host of intricately woven stratagems. With him¸ he had but one legion¸ weary from 8 years of brutal war with the Gauls. But when called to surrender himself to the Senate and certain exile he did not hesitate. He called his legionaries to cross into Italy¸ to cross the Rubicon. And as he did so he said only this: Alea iacta est! The Die is Cast! The Journal offers articles that range from the common and simple "How To" articles¸ to advice¸ adventures¸ free dungeon maps¸ new monsters¸ fiction¸ game review¸ humor¸ art and more. Feature Articles Alea Iacta Est: All Things Troll. 2008: The Year in Review. Magical Items Magical Campaigns : Not just your ordinary new magic items. James brings a level of detail and campaign promise like no other! Hammer & Anvil : The Campaign Setting¸ Environs III. The exploration of the Campaign setting continues with a look how to build it! Auld Wyrmish: The Infernal Powers in C&C. A closer look at the iconic forces from the lower depths! Dweomercraefter's Den: A look at Gary Gygax's Upper Works by his co-author Jeffrey Talanian. Monsters of Aihrde: The Naerlulthut¸ incorporeal creatures the dwell in the fields of ash left behind by the naerlulth (as appeared in Crusader 10). Also IN This Issue Angry Gamer: A Look at Old Davis Convention Blog: The Trolls go to Oklahoma: Sooner Con Game Review: Dragon Lairds Who's Who Publisher: Stephen Chenault Managing Editor: James M. Ward Editor/Designer: Elizabeth Stewart Artists: Peter Bradley¸ Jason Walton¸ Tom Wham and others Contributors: Stephen Chenault¸ Davis Chenault¸ James M. Ward¸Tim Kask¸ Casey Cannfield¸ Mike Stewart¸ John Wright¸ Joe Damiani¸ James Mishlar and others. Cartoons: Jason Walton¸ Tom Wham Also New from TLG Bands of Orcs Arms and Armor Game On! Get the one book you need to play! ; Or¸ for the writer in you¸ get the essentials! ;