The earth holds the fool and holds the wise,
endures that good and bad dwell (upon her);
she keeps company with the boar,
gives herself up to the wild hog.

The Atharva Veda

The lost art of the orcish drum has been rediscovered in the hands of Gromek of the Gripfang tribe.

Stonedeath is a goblin assassin, but much more than that. His new form allows him to scale walls, fight with uncanny agility, and above all that; he has a hatred for adventurers.

Deep in the frozen north, facing the northern sea lies Corpsehaven a city built into a sheer cliff, a walled city that extends to the sea. This city is a silent place, filled with the dead and those that would consort with such creatures.

A symbol of achievement, an icon of arrogance and pride, a pinnacle of alchemical purity.

The lowly Undead cannot be a true replacement for a living well-motivated workforce. But Undead do not tire, they do not have moods (well none worth marking), they do not require pay or lunchbreaks, and can work 24/7, if properly controled. So until activists start to fight for Undead rights, they are an interesting option.

A sentinel, a defender of humanity, standing against the hosts of the eternal night.

This compact weapon is capable of laying down high explosive charges at least 100 yards away, and is easily concealable to boot. When you order one of these you also get a mag-clip shoulder holster at no additional charge.

-Akratek advertisment

Amenorian brings forth her power to bring justice and retribution to the wicked.

Deep in the marshes the Tree of Cognizance feeds on whatever living creatures come near it, using very powerful illusions and brute strength. It's fruits are prized by those that understand the powers they offer.

A scourge of sweet dreams and good nights... and nothing more than a harmless fox.

It was meant to be a great help in a city's battle with booze, but all too often it has merely become another tool in the criminal armoury...

Renik Kavios is the leader of the dockworkers' union. He is also a smuggler for stolen goods and illegal contraband. Through his power, he has the leaders of a city locked under his control.

Evil gives birth to many foul creatures, of these creatures the Negasek have emerged from a womb of darkness and terror. These powerful insect-like creatures radiate the dark force that gave birth to them, born of sheer negative energy, nearly dripping with the foulness of their diabolic nature.

A hat should be taken off when you greet a lady and left off for the rest of your life. Nothing looks more stupid than a hat. -P.J. O'Rourke

The body is a temporary host for a transcendental creature, though most of these creatures fail to transcend before the death of the host. I shall not fail.

Morgellon Mantengase

The Unification War was a travesty, an act of naked fascism against frontier worlds so diverse and destitute that their submission was not worth the cost in lives, material, and hostility garnered. We, gentlemen, have created generations of enemies.

L. C. Vallandigham

Mercenary. Hacker. Charm school graduate. Teddy bear collector. Raver. Troll.

A wrong turn in an other wise well meaning curse leaves the PC's in a tight spot...

Tales of the Phantom Ship

From Top to keel ablaze

It sails the wide northumbrian strait

No-one knows her name.

Tales of the Phantom Ship

It's a ship afire they cry

Hard against the wind it sails

No-one can say why

Lennie Gallant (Breakwater, 1988)