War of the Burning Sky, an E.N. Publishing Campaign Saga

Next year, war on a truly fantastic scale threatens to destroy the world.

As the new year turns, the weather across takes a sudden chill turn, and the sky darkens as the grip of winter intensifies. Worry rises as regular channels of communication between nations cease like a candle suddenly snuffed. Slowly, throughout the lands claimed by the Ragesian Empire, rumors spread between isolated villages, traveling by foot and horse and word of mouth -- rumors that Drakus Coaltongue, the immortal emperor whose armies conquered every land he set his gaze upon, has fallen in a distant land to the west. How the tyrant was defeated is unknown, but if it is true, everyone knows that a war is coming. The generals of Emperor Coaltongue will strike for control, oppressed peoples will rise up in rebellion, and dangers once held in check only by fear of the mighty warlord will bring doom to the world.

Those in power are preparing for the coming conflict, readying fervent armies and powerful weapons and subtle, deceptive plots, but two questions burn in their minds: who killed the seemingly-immortal Emperor Coaltongue; and what has become of the artifact that would let a man rule of the world? Who has the Torch of the Burning Sky?


Coming next year, E.N. Publishing presents a saga of twelve adventures where would-be conquerers bring the world to the brink of annihilation, and it is up to the heroes to decide who will rule in the aftermath of the great war – perhaps an ally, perhaps themselves, perhaps even anarchy. They can usher the world into a golden age, or let it be scorched under a rain of fire.

The War of the Burning Sky Campaign Saga takes a party of characters from 1st to 20th level, and lets the players see the mighty and terrible face of war in a world of magic. The fate of the world is theirs to decide; even who the main villain is depends on their actions. And don't worry, it's not some extraplanar demon lord.

Though designed for a generic setting, the campaign saga can easily fit in most popular game worlds, or each module can be used as a stand-alone adventure for your own campaign. The first adventure - The Scouring of Gate Pass - will be released in January, with one following each month thereafter. Keep your eye out for further announcements about the War of the Burning Sky in the coming months.

Prepare for war.

I got to read a brief summary of the line of adventures and it sounds really cool. If RW doesn't mind I'd gladly give my impressions on it knowing of course what I saw and what will actually be published will be a bit different.

I've been waiting for this announcement for some time. Very, very cool.

I gotta admit, this looks pretty damn cool.

The idea of a world at war is apparently a very popular one, and I really like how this campaign starts with the BBEG dying, instead of ending with it (though that likely happens too). Next year is the Year of the Burning Sky!

Now, when can I expect checks for coming up with the term "campaign saga"?

wow...

I want that campaign.

Paizo have really started something. EN Publishing and Necromancer Games are both coming out with "adventure paths" too now.

Olaf the Stout

RangerWickett said:

rumors that Drakus Coaltongue, the immortal emperor whose armies conquered every land he set his gaze upon

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Piratecat must be so pround.

This looks amazing!

And why is P-Kitty so "pround"?

I'm really looking forwqard to this. Especially the impact of magical warfare.

Consider it sold.

Joshua Randall said:

Piratecat must be so proud.

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Heh - good catch!

My PC in Sagiro's game is a halforc named Dranko "Coaltongue" Blackhope, so named for the piebald color of his tongue. I have no idea whether or not this figured into Ranger Wickett's plotting as a friendly nod, but I'm going to pretend it did and walk around grinning.

I read a synopsis of the adventures; it looks great.