Kingdom of Chybisa arrives for HârnWorld and new dice are out from Runehammer for hardworking GMs. New sci-fi settings are also out, there is a supplement for Werewolf The Apocalypse, and a supplement is available for Legend of the Five Rings.
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Kingdom of Chybisa by Columbia Games
Runehammer Polyhedral Dice Set | Runehammer Game Master's Dice Kit (along with pictured dice bag) | Runehammer Dice Booster Se (along with pictured dice bag) by Runehammer Games
Helbine: A Science-Fiction Setting by Goblin Society Games
Untamed Worlds: Anthropomorphic Science Fiction Roleplaying by Osprey Games
Wyrmtide | Gift and Rite Deck by Renegade Game Studios
Courts of Stone (Second Printing) by Edge Studio
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Kingdom of Chybisa by Columbia Games
- SYSTEM: HârnWorld
- PRODUCT TYPE: hardcover setting supplement
- RETAIL PRICE: $59.99
- DESCRIPTION: Chybisa is Hârn’s smallest realm but is rich in natural resources. The kingdom sits in the fertile valley of the Ulmerien River with a complex cultural tapestry derived from intrepid settlers, lands lost to barbarians, invasion and assimilation, secession and intrigue. Surrounded by three barbarian nations, the realm’s relations with the nearby kingdoms of Kaldor and Melderyn are peaceful if somewhat strained. Oaths sworn and broken lie at the root of their claims and are also a matter of contention with the Church of Larani. The internal and external pressures provide opportunities for the PCs. Rich mines in the Anadel Highlands are threatened by man and beast. Wars and plagues created a number of abandoned and ruined manors ripe for resettlement. Ancient mines and fortresses of the Elder Folk lie waiting to be plundered.
Runehammer Polyhedral Dice Set | Runehammer Game Master's Dice Kit (along with pictured dice bag) | Runehammer Dice Booster Se (along with pictured dice bag) by Runehammer Games
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- SYSTEM: any RPG that benefits from having dice
- PRODUCT TYPE: collections of dice with either a foam sleeve or dice bag included
- RETAIL PRICE: $45/$35/$30
- DESCRIPTION: The Runehammer Polyhedral Dice Set includes seven just-a-bit translucent ivory dice made of premium resin set with a goal to have the look and feel of a troll's molars, are beyond readable, and have a silky feel. Each box includes a protective outer sleeve and a socketed foam insert that can be used or removed with dragon battle mural interior box art. In the GM's Dice Kit: three oversized Tactics Dice: quickly determine if a monster attacks (sword as the most common result), moves or defends (shield), or activates an area/power attack (explosion); an oversized Yes/No Die; one oversized Directional Die marked with bold unmistakable arrows; and 9 Binary Skul (blank face) Dice to mark activated miniatures, as minion tokens, to mark traps, treasures, and more. Includes a faux-leather pouch. Included with the Dice Booster Set are six chunky d6s and four rectangle d4s that match those in the base set of dice. Roll ability scores, fire magic missiles, and more. Also comes with a faux-leather dice bag.
Helbine: A Science-Fiction Setting by Goblin Society Games
- SYSTEM: softcover supplement
- PRODUCT TYPE: Savage Worlds: Adventure Edition
- RETAIL PRICE: $24.95
- DESCRIPTION: A science-fiction world of intrigue, mystery, and action filled with lore, history, and NPCs. The PCs might be bounty hunters looking to make it big, scientists sporting the latest in cybernetics, or hotshot pilots in a stolen Walker. A wasteland planet, Helbine and its six moons has become the center of attention. It boasts one of the fastest growing cities in the world, a metropolis ruled by three factions: a science-cult, a cut-throat corporation, and space pirates. While they squabble, the Mold is spreading, evolving, and resisting the factions that it see as newly arrived invaders.
Untamed Worlds: Anthropomorphic Science Fiction Roleplaying by Osprey Games
- SYSTEM: unique 2d6
- PRODUCT TYPE: hardcover core rulebook
- RETAIL PRICE: $35
- DESCRIPTION: The PCs are animals uplifted to serve in military action-packed adventures as humanity's agents among the stars. After disastrous experiments with human and AI operatives, Earth turned to genetically modifying the animal kingdom to protect their off-world interests. As humanity extends its reach into Untamed Space, the elite, if expendable, animals of the United Expeditionary Force are the tip of the spear. PCs may be dog-faced soldiers, gorilla commandos, chameleon snipers, octopus gunslingers, and other uplifted animals who fight to pacify alien threats and rebel factions, hunt down rogue AIs, and explore the unknown.
Wyrmtide | Gift and Rite Deck by Renegade Game Studios
- SYSTEM: Werewolf - The Apocalypse (Fifth Edition)
- PRODUCT TYPE: hardcover supplement/oversized card deck
- RETAIL PRICE: $45/$25
- DESCRIPTION: R rated horror filled with violence, sexual themes, and strong language. The Wyrmtide rises and wages war on the fractured remnants of the once-mighty Garou Nation. From insidious corporate machinations to the malevolent corruption of Banes and their possessed hosts, the Garou struggle against forces determined to desecrate Gaia's sacred, dying soil—even as the spirits of the Weaver and the Wyld sometimes turn against them. Includes over two dozen adversaries and rivals complete with tactics, powers, and narrative depth. Also includes three Loresheets, eight Wyrm-tainted Gifts, and new Advantages and Flaws. Also details human organizations including Pentex fronts along with sample stories and plug-and-play material. The Gift and Rite Deck contains each of the Gifts and Rites found in the core rules, the Storyteller's Toolkit, and Shattered Nation. Includes 128 Gift Cards, 38 Rite Cards, and eight reference cards.
Courts of Stone (Second Printing) by Edge Studio
- SYSTEM: Legend of the Five Rings
- PRODUCT TYPE: hardcover supplement
- RETAIL PRICE: $49.99
- DESCRIPTION: Details the treacherous battlefields in the mighty castles of Rokugan with their courts of words and intentions, as well as the courtiers who plot and scheme to destroy their foe. The PCs will find that treachery lurks behind every false smil, and deadly spies and assassins lurk in every shadow. Includes information on the Crane clan, rules for the Deer Minor Clan, and new schools, weapons, and techniques for those who choose to do battle in the courts. The Mercenary Ninja is available for PC shinobi characters. GMs receive guidance on running intrigue and romance-themed adventures, rules for creating one’s own court, and tips for engaging shinobi PCs in games.
