The eldritch isle of Melnibone and the Young Kingdoms across the sea provide a wealth of strange places, deadly foes and potent spells for the Elric of Melnibone roleplaying game. Sail the seas of fate into a demon-haunted world where dragons ride the storm-racked skies and the price of dreams is above rubies. Walk the streets of fabled Elwher, steal the lore of Pan Tang, and cross the Sighing Desert as you quest for eternal Tanelorn.
Continuing the Eternal Champion RPG line, Elric of Melnibone takes players to the Young Kingdoms where dragons fly the skies and chaos reigns!
Based on the RuneQuest rules system, Elric of Melnibone is a complete and selof-contained rulebook.
"...they are cruel and clever and to them 'morality' means little more than a proper respect for the traditions of a hundred centuries." - Michael Moorcock, Elric of Melniboné
For ten thousand years, the Bright Empire of Melniboné ruled the face of the earth, subjugating the barbarian tribes and using them as slaves. These inhuman folk kept the world in bondage with demon magic and dragon flame. The people of the Dragon Isle rest in their capital city of Imrryr, secure in their place as the undisputed rulers of the world.
But their rule was never truly permanent. Addiction and hubris made them short-sighted, and they refused to see threat before it was too late. Wars were fought and won, but at too great a cost. Now the Empire lies in ruins, a bright shadow of its former glory.
With the coronation of Dragon Prince Elric, the citizens of Melniboné clamour for the Emperor to spearhead an assault on the world, the awaken the sleeping dragons and have their proud Dragon Princes ride the air once more and retake what was once theirs. But the pensive albino merely broods, a victim to this curious emotion called 'conscience', foreign to the alien Melnibonéan mind.
Amongst his court, there are rumored whispers that the Albino Emperor's reign will be a short one and that it will bring profound changes to the Bright Empire. Indeed, there are factions at work to ensure that very thing come to pass.
For good or ill.
Elric Sourcebook by Mongoose Publishing
The Young Kingdoms are rife with factions clawing at one another, each attempting to become dominant. Cults of the Young Kingdoms looks at each in detail, allowing players to ally with one or the other in an attempt to rise to credible power. Each cult comes complete with a detailed history and objectives, as well as boons available to those who rise within their ranks.
The Elric Companion is a boon for all Games Masters who are desirous to send their players off into the hazardous world of Elric. Expanding upon Elric of Melnibone and Bright Shadows, the Elric Companion creates a more vivid experience of the Young Kingdoms and beyond.Inside you will find a multitude of new rules and scenarios to enhance your gaming experience.
New rules, which cover sailing and the vessels that ply the oceans, allow for voyages between major ports and the investigation of mysterious islands. The Eternal Champion travels between the million spheres, and now any party can have the opportunity to visit other planes. The unknown east is described in depth , allowing for adventures in lands never fully revealed within the original stories
Insanity and madness are commonplace in Elric’s world, due to the unnatural influence of Chaos and now you can add this new danger to further threaten players. The cries of battle ring out across the Young Kingdoms and new rules allow for these to be played out.
The inhabitants of this world are also not neglected within the Elric Companion. From the heroes in Elric’s saga, to foul monsters, strange creatures and the evil of demons, all provide new challenges.
Finally there is a scenario included, involving the sorcerer Tork’aada, whose desire to forge a strong empire could ultimately result in the forces of Kelmain storming the Young Kingdoms and altering this world forever.
So strap on your sword and leap astride your warhorse, for adventures within the Young Kingdoms have taken a new turn.
The Cults of Law have been trying to stamp out the Cults of Chaos for an age. During this time of intense conflict, many a good book has been burned out of existence; lost forever to the fires of Law. Herein lays the manuscript for one such book, thought to be lost, yet somehow, during an investigation of its contents, the magicks within were exposed to the world.
Magic of the Young Kingdoms contains a wealth of information, not just for those allied with Chaos. Within you will find new runes, along with advice on how to use them effectively. Summoning spells, the likes of which have not been seen before, shall allow you to conjure the most fearsome demons to work for you or with you.
Included are step by step guides to the Elemental Paths, along with in depth descriptions and last known locations of ancient texts, filled with magical secrets far beyond even the most experienced sorcerer’s imagination.
The dark art of necromancy is described at length, with extensive advice to guide you through the process and keep you safe from the dangerous pitfalls that are ever present within this discipline. There is also an extensive guide to the dream worlds and their safe navigation, as one wrong move or wrong thought, could leave you stranded there forever.
The magicks contained within this book are not for the faint of heart or the weak of mind. They are powerful and dangerous, never to be taken lightly. So to the brave, the strong and possibly the crazy, take up this powerful book and see the extent of where it can lead you.
