Monte Cook is an author who delves into the realms of fantasy and adventure, with his work characterized by intricate world-building and compelling narratives. His background in game design has shaped his approach to storytelling, allowing him to craft experiences with depth and meticulous detail. Cook focuses on exploring the boundaries of imagination, offering readers immersive journeys. His writing is marked by a keen sense of atmosphere and a gift for creating rich, evocative settings that draw readers in.
Set in a post-apocalyptic future, the narrative unfolds thirty-five years after catastrophic global attacks have devastated fossil fuel supplies and crippled economies. As civilization faces imminent collapse, a new international coalition, INCOL, rises to restore order. The story explores the tension between personal freedoms and the necessity of collective governance, highlighting the sacrifices required for survival in a world transformed by crisis.
Set in the far-future Ninth World, the story explores the tension between the Aeon Priests, who wield ancient technologies, and the communities that rely on them. As these priests begin to exploit their power, a courageous group known as the Night Clave emerges to fight back against the oppression. Their struggle unfolds in the shadows of Steremoss, highlighting themes of resistance and the ethical dilemmas surrounding the use of advanced knowledge.
Create characters, explore the setting, and learn the rules in this inexpensive second copy of key rules and setting material. This 64-page softcover delivers a taste of the game and gives you an extra copy of key material for the gaming table.
Science fiction adventure in a decaying far future setting in the new tie-in novel from the popular Numenera tabletop and PC roleplaying games.
No Thank You, Evil! is a tabletop game of creative make-believe, adventure, and storytelling. In No Thank You, Evil!, you create a character based on a couple of cool, descriptive, imagination-firing traits. The Guide (a special role often played by a parent or older sibling) presents a dilemma, and the players set off on an adventure of the imagination. Along the way you use your character’s special skills, companions, and equipment to overcome obstacles. Maybe you’ll rescue a friend from Dragonsnot Falls, save the world’s biggest adventure park from an ancient curse, or fix Whizbang’s broken time machine before it’s too late! Whatever you choose, you’re sure to solve mysteries, gain friends, confront bad guys, and have a wild adventure!
"The Kobold guide to magic presents more than 20 essays by experienced game designers and authors to help you breathe new life into magic."--Page [4] of cover
The Essential Elements for Building a World Roleplaying games and fantasy fiction are filled with rich and fascinating worlds: the Forgotten Realms, Glorantha, Narnia, R'lyeh, Middle-Earth, Barsoom, and so many more. It took startling leaps of imagination as well as careful thought and planning to create places like these: places that readers and players want to come back to again and again. Now, eleven of adventure gaming's top designers come together to share their insights into building worlds that gamers will never forget. Learn the secrets of designing a pantheon, creating a setting that provokes conflict, determining which historical details are necessary, and so much more. Take that creative leap, and create dazzling worlds of your own! Essays by Wolfgang Baur, Keith Baker, Monte Cook, Jeff Grubb, Scott Hungerford, David "Zeb" Cook, Chris Pramas, Jonathan Roberts, Michael A. Stackpole, Steve Winter, with an introduction by Ken Scholes.
This sourcebook provides new adversaries and allies created using the rules from the bestselling "Monte Cook's Arcana Unearthed" variant player's handbook.
