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Stormbringer (role-playing Game)
''Stormbringer'' is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game published under license by Chaosium. Based on the Elric of Melniboné books by Michael Moorcock, the game takes its name from Elric's sword, Stormbringer (though one edition was published as ''Elric!''). The rules are based on Chaosium's percentile-dice-based ''Basic Role-Playing'' system. Description The campaign starts when the world is only ten years from utter and inescapable destruction. Like Elric in the original Moorcock novels, the player characters will, during the course of play, be offered weapons, powers, spells, and quests that offer great power, but always at a cost. By engaging with these pacts, a high-level character might reach the stage where they can no longer miss a sword swing, no longer take damage from weapons or poisons, nor be outwitted. As RPG historian Stu Horvath noted in his 2023 book ''Monsters, Aliens, and Holes in the Ground'', the world's oncoming doom and the ability to create pacts with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Whelan
Michael Whelan (born June 29, 1950) is an Americans, American artist of imaginative Realism (arts), realism. For more than 30 years, he worked as an illustrator, specializing in science fiction and fantasy cover art. Since the mid-1990s, he has pursued a fine art career, selling non-commissioned paintings through contemporary art gallery, galleries in the United States and through his website. The EMP Museum#Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame, Science Fiction Hall of Fame inducted Whelan in June 2009, the first living artist so honored. According to his Hall of Fame citation His paintings have appeared on the covers of more than 350 books and magazines, including many Stephen King novels, most of the Del Rey Books, Del Rey editions of Anne McCaffrey's ''Dragonriders of Pern'' series, Piers Anthony's ''Incarnations of Immortality'' series, the Del Rey edition of Edgar Rice Burroughs' ''Barsoom, Mars'' series, Melanie Rawn's ''Dragon Prince and Dragon Star'' series, the D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elric Of Melniboné (novel)
''Elric of Melniboné'' is a 1972 fantasy novel by Michael Moorcock. It is the first original full-length novel to feature Elric, the last emperor of the stagnating island civilisation of Melniboné, who wields the cursed, soul-drinking sword Stormbringer. Plot After the death of his father, Elric reigns as the 428th sorcerer-king of the island kingdom of Melniboné, known as the Dragon Isle. Elric believes that, after millennia of dominating their world, the Melnibonéans have become decadent, and sees that their empire is crumbling and is now a shadow of its former glory. Only the capital city, Imrryr, has not reverted to wilderness. Melnibonéans are a haughty, arrogant race who live only for pleasure and novelty. Slavery and torture are common practices. Elric, a sickly albino, requires potions and magic to sustain his health. He has spent much of his youth on Dreaming Couches, which allowed him to learn from virtual years worth of experiences in a short time. Elric is in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Bambra
Jim Bambra (born 1956)Jim Bambra: Director Summary Company Check Ltd is a British designer and reviewer of roleplaying games (RPG), and a former company director. He is particularly known for his contributions to '''', '' Fighting Fantasy'', '' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Different Worlds
''Different Worlds'' was an American role-playing games magazine published from 1979 to 1987. Scope ''Different Worlds'' published support articles, scenarios, and variants for various role-playing games including ''Dungeons & Dragons'', ''RuneQuest'', '' Traveller'', '' Call of Cthulhu'', '' Journey to the Center of the Circle'', and others; play techniques and strategies for players and gamemasters of role-playing games; reviews of games and miniatures; and reviews of current books and movies of interest to role-playing gamers. Notably, ''Different Worlds'' also featured early works by artists Steve Oliff, Bill Willingham, and Steve Purcell; ″Sword of Hollywood″, a regular film review column by Larry DiTillio from issue seven onward; the irregular autobiographical/interview feature ″My Life and Roleplaying″; and the industry scuttlebutt column ″A Letter from Gigi″ by the pseudonymous Gigi D'Arn. Different Worlds also published books, including: * Tékumel Sou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sea Kings Of The Purple Towns
''Sea Kings of the Purple Towns'' is a 1992 role-playing supplement for '' Stormbringer'' published by Chaosium. Contents ''Sea Kings of the Purple Towns'' is a supplement in which the Isle of the Purple Towns is detailed. Reception Matthew Gabbert reviewed ''Sea Kings of the Purple Towns'' in '' White Wolf'' #37 (July/Aug., 1993), rating it a 3 out of 5 and stated that "''Sea Kings of the Purple Towns'' is a good sourcebook and a fun set of adventures. Whether you want to focus your ''Stormbringer'' campaign on the Isle, use it as a home base or just have your players visit occasionally, it's definitely worth a donation to Goldar." Reviews *''Journeys: Journal of Multidimensional Roleplaying'' #5 (1993) *''Casus Belli A (; ) is an act or an event that either provokes or is used to justify a war. A ''casus belli'' involves direct offenses or threats against the nation declaring the war, whereas a ' involves offenses or threats against its ally—usually one bou ...'' (Issue 72 - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sorcerers Of Pan Tang
''Sorcerers of Pan Tang'' is a 1991 role-playing supplement for '' Stormbringer'' published by Chaosium. Contents ''Sorcerers of Pan Tang'' is a supplement in which the island of Pan Tang is detailed. Publication history Shannon Appelcline noted how after the fourth edition of ''Stormbringer'' was published, "the best books to date for the line were produced first by Keith Herber, then by Mark Morrison. They consisted of thick, well-written books of background, such as ''Sorcerers of Pan Tang'' (1991) and colourful adventures, such as ''Rogue Mistress'' (1991)." Reception Matthew Gabbert reviewed ''Sorcerers of Pan Tang'' in '' White Wolf'' #31 (May/June, 1992), rating it a 5 out of 5 and stated that "''Sorcerers of Pan Tang'' is well-organized and well-illustrated (thankfully, some of the more graphic descriptions of Pan Tangian recreation are left to the reader's imagination). It successfully presents an atmospheric description of Pan Tang and I strongly recommend it for any ''St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rogue Mistress
''Rogue Mistress'', subtitled "An Epic Campaign Across the Multiverse", is a collection of adventures published by Chaosium in 1991 for use with either of the fantasy role-playing games '' Stormbringer'' or '' Hawkmoon'', both based on the Elric of Melniboné stories of Michael Moorcock. Description ''Rogue Mistress'' is a campaign of nine chronologically-linked adventures in which the player characters travel to various planes that make up Michael Moorcock's "Million-Sphere Multiverse." Travel from sphere to sphere is accomplished on the pirate ship ''Rogue Mistress'' captained by Maria de tres Pistolas. Adventures The campaign consists of eight adventures that are played in sequence: * "Dark Eyes, Cold Hearts": On the plane of Styyxx, the characters must find and deliver a prisoner to a demented witch, or die from the living demon hearts that have been implanted in them. * "The Prisoner": On the plane of Ildaron, the characters must sneak into the palace of Queen Media in dis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Shattered Isle
''The Shattered Isle: Rebels Against the Mutant Master'' is a science fantasy tabletop role-playing game supplement designed by Kerie Campbell-Robson, Steve Perrin, and Sandy Petersen and published by Chaosium in 1987. Designed to be used with '' Hawkmoon'' or '' Stormbringer'', it provides new rules, background, and adventures for a campaign set in ''Eire''. Plot summary ''The Shattered Isle'' is a supplement of rules concerning aerial combat and also for vehicles such as tanks, armored personnel carriers, and helicopters, and additionally includes six adventure scenarios. Publication history ''The Shattered Isle'' was written by Steve Perrin, Sandy Petersen, and Kerie Campbell-Robson and was published by Chaosium in 1987 as a 64-page book. Reception Peter Green reviewed ''The Shattered Isle'' for ''White Dwarf A white dwarf is a Compact star, stellar core remnant composed mostly of electron-degenerate matter. A white dwarf is very density, dense: in an Earth sized ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stealer Of Souls (Stormbringer)
''Stealer of Souls'' is a 1985 role-playing game adventure for ''Stormbringer (role-playing game), Stormbringer'' published by Chaosium. Plot summary ''Stealer of Souls'' is the first part of a two-part adventure in which the player characters help avenge the death of the father of a young woman named Freyda. Reception Phil Frances reviewed ''Stealer of Souls'' for ''White Dwarf (magazine), White Dwarf'' #77, giving it an overall rating of 8 out of 10, and stated that "''Stealer Of Souls'' is the first ''Stormbringer'' supplement that I respect (even reading it is enjoyable). Its freshness will revive the palate of many a jaded GM, and it will pose a healthy challenge to an experienced group of characters." Michael R. Jarrell reviewed ''Stealer of Souls'' in ''The Space Gamer, Space Gamer/Fantasy Gamer'' No. 81. Jarrell commented that "The game just doesn't cut the mustard. If you are a SBophile you'll want it. if you are looking for quality versus cash outlay you may be seriou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Sword
''Black Sword'' is a 1985 role-playing game adventure for '' Stormbringer'' published by Chaosium. Plot summary ''Black Sword'' is the second adventure about the heroine Freyda Nikorn's search for Elric of Melniboné, who killed her father. Reception Phil Frances reviewed ''Black Sword'' for ''White Dwarf'' #79, and stated that "This may prove to be the most fascinating ''Stormbringer'' adventure you've played yet." Scott A. Dollinger reviewed '' Stealer of Souls'' and ''Black Sword'' for ''Different Worlds'' magazine and stated that "Although the graphics, maps, and artwork are all first-rate, it would seem that Chaosium needs a better proofreader as several (too many) typos exist in both volumes. They do not impede play but they do detract from an otherwise excellent product. Both ''Stealer Of Souls'' and ''Black Sword'' are excellent values especially when one considers the number of playing sessions they offer. Keep up the good work Ken." Michael R. Jarrell reviewed ''Blac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stormbringer Companion
''Stormbringer Companion'' is a role-playing game supplement published by Chaosium in 1983 for '' Stormbringer''. Contents ''Stormbringer Companion'' is a supplement which contains four adventure scenarios ("Karyzoon's Quest", "Hall of Risk", "Crystal of Daerdaer-darth" and "Eye of the Theocrat") along with two solo adventure scenarios ("Sea Battle at Melnibone" and "Marshes of Mist"), as well as new creatures, characters from the Elric novels, and magic items. Publication history ''Stormbringer Companion'' was written by John E. Boyle, Scott Clegg, Mark L. Gambler, Ed Gore, Charlie Krank, Sandy Petersen, Steve Perrin, Glenn Rahman, Ken St. Andre, and Lynn Willis, with art by Gene Day and Alan Okamoto, and was published by Chaosium, Inc. in 1983 as an 80-page book. Reception Paul Ryan O'Connor reviewed ''Stormbringer Companion'' for ''Different Worlds ''Different Worlds'' was an American role-playing games magazine published from 1979 to 1987. Scope ''Different Wor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |