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Lore of the Gods
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By Steven Creech, Kevin Ruesch, and Troye Grgurin
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Shaina
brushed the dust off her cloak as she stepped into the tent.
There, sitting on a weathered rug, sat a frail man as old as
any she had ever seen. He looked at her with a gaze that
spoke volumes and left just as many unanswered questions.
His eyes were almost hypnotic.
“Are you
Annomen?” she asked respectfully.
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“Indeed,”
he replied feebly, “and you are searching for that which
should not be found. Go back and forget this folly. Leave
the secrets where they are supposed to remain… hidden.”
His answer stunned
Shaina for a moment. Could he really know what her real purpose was? Was
there more to this man than it seemed?
Shaina crouched down
and took Annomen’s hand in her own and looked into those hypnotic eyes.
“Would you rather someone else found it? Someone not worthy who would
use it for ill?”
For the first time she
saw sadness in his eyes. “Do you not think that the gods would take
steps to ensure that did not happen? Is your faith weak?” It was almost
as if a door had closed between the two of them.
“No matter; I cannot
dissuade from your quest. Outside you will find a ranger who will act as
your guide and take you to the ruins. He will not go farther than that,
nor will he remain there. His only duty is to guide you to that which
you seek. It is up to you to find the way in.”
Shaina thanked the man
and moved to leave only to hear his whispered warning, “Be careful what
you seek. Knowledge from the gods isn’t meant to be known by mere
mortals. There are high prices that must be paid for such knowledge.
You will likely not live to see the next new moon...”
Deities from
literature and history have long had a place in fantasy campaigns.
Egyptian, Greek, Norse and Mesopotamian pantheons all contribute to the
lore, superstitions and cosmology that make fantasy roleplaying so
popular. For the first time in print, these pantheons are presented for
the d20 system in a completely Open Game Content format for the 3.5
revised edition rules. Learn about the gods themselves, their avatars,
the divine artifacts they possess, and their interactions with other
deities.
Lore of
the Gods
breaks down the Egyptian, Greek, Norse and Mesopotamian mythologies into
gaming terms that will enhance your campaign and provide new elements to
incorporate into your world. Familiar deities, monsters and heroes grace
the interior of this tome. In addition, new artifacts, prestige classes,
domains, spells, templates, skills, feats and forbidden lore await
discovery. The power of Zeus, the wisdom of Odin, the knowledge of Thoth,
and the evil malice of Lilith all reside inside these pages. Do you dare
unlock the secrets of the gods?
Shaina smiled a half
smile and replied, “If that is the gods wish, then so be it. But it is
possible I will succeed.”
“Ah yes, child. But
even if you do succeed, ultimately you will fail. I do not believe you
understand this... yet.”
“Then I will pay
whatever they demand,” she said as she walked out into the hot sun.
Annomen watched
her depart while small flickers of lightning coursed across his eyes. He
did everything he was allowed to do but yet it was not enough. She had a
relatively pure soul, but it would not be enough to save her. Pity. Out
of the many that came seeking the forbidden lore of the gods, he had
liked her best. Still, there would be more. There were always mortals
who believed they could outwit the gods and claim what they thought was
rightfully theirs. Annomen’s thoughts reached outward and found another
heading in his direction. In a day or so he would arrive. Maybe this
mortal would listen…
Cover Art by Jeremy McHugh
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Product Code: BAS-1017
ISBN: 1-59263-012-X
Release Date: Spring, 2005
Format: Hardcover
Trim Size: 8 3/8" x 10 7/8"
Page Count: 160 pages
Case Pack: 12
MSRP: $29.95
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