01.04.09
Chronomancy – The Power of Time
Publisher: Mongoose Publishing
Series: Encyclopedia Arcane
Introduction: A forgotten art, a mystery to even the most powerful archmage, chronomancy is a dark corner of magic, in which few dare to tread. Wizards and sorcerers understand chronomancy as the simple manipulation of time through arcane magic. These ignorant fools take the sacred name of chronomancy in vain, having no idea of the forces they could unleash with their meddling. Chronomancy is far more than the control of time: in a world so vast, with so few who really understand, there can be no one to warn fools fromt he apth. Once you open the door on chronomancy and allow its power to flow into your soul, there can be no turning back.
Chaos Magic – Wild Sorcery
Publisher: Mongoose Publishing
Series: Encyclopedia Arcane
Introduction: Chaos magic is not for the faint hearted- those unwilling or unable to maintain the daring or force of will necessary to harness great, unwieldy energies will find themselves destroyed byt he very power they sought. The true unfortunates will end their days locked into forms never meant for mortal eyes, let alone mortal flesh. Many are the failed practitioners of this art, and their wildly deformed bodies and warped minds serve as living testament to the dangers inherent in tampering with the basic forces of the universe. Yet there is no shortage of those willing to throw themselves intot he teeth of the storm, hoping against hope they will be the one legends speak of, the master of wild forces, a true Chaos Mage.
08.15.08
Cabalist – Power Class
Publisher: Mongoose Publishing
Series: Power Classes
Introduction: Both divine and arcane, the magic of a cablist is bound into words and signs, crafted by the intricate weaving of rituals and ancient intonations. A cabalist can seek to explore themysteries of the planes and beings of infinite power on his own or join with a circle of like-minded seekers to work even greater rites in the name of entities that were old when life first emerged from teh seas and will exist long after the sun becomes a cinder in the lifeless heavens. Cabalists walk in the shadows of truly unimaginable beings, drawing upon the merest echoes of their attention and working grand magic with their stolen power.
Book of Exalted Deeds
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
Introduction: There is an obvious parallel between this book and its predecessor, the Book of Vile Darkness. Both are named after minor artifacts detailed in the Dungeon Master’s Guide, artifacts that define the sharp polarity between the most abhorrent pits of evil and the highest peaks of righteousness. While the Book of Vile Darkness concerns itself with all things evil, dealing with the most reprehensible subjects ever covered in the DUNGEONS & DRAGONS game, this book tackles the opposite subject. The two books share a similar outline, and there are several other parallels in content as well, but their essential function is quite different. The Book of Vile Darkness gives Dungeon Masters the tools they need to bring the villains and monsters of their campaigns to new lows of depravity and evil. Armed with the Book of Exalted Deeds, players can now bring their characters, the heroes of the campaign, to great new heights of valor and righteousness. In contrast to thoroughly vile villains, heroes are called upon to perform truly exalted deeds.
04.25.08
The Nexus
Publisher: Malhavoc Press
Series: Book of Eldritch Might
Introduction: The world is riddled with sites of primal power, and binding them all together is the Nexus. Visit these places and tap into their magical might with this d20 sourcebook for all things arcane.
04.23.08
Book of Eldritch Might
Publisher: Malhavoc Press
Series: Book of Eldritch Might
Introduction: Arcane spellcasters call power into themselves to serve their every wish. Now you can harness their mighty magic with this best-selling d20 sourcebook for all things arcane.
Blood Magic – Oaths and Sacrifices
Publisher: Mongoose Publishing
Series: Encyclopedia Arcane
Introduction: The ancient practice of blood magic has been outlawed in many civilized societies, for though it allows access to staggering levels of magical power the price can be very high. Savage tribes often respect blood magic, though even they tend to fear and avoid it where possible – its power is the stuff of legend, to be invoked only by those who expect to achieve great things or die in the attempt. A few warriors of the old school will swear blood brotherhood or other blood oaths but learning much more than that is generally the province only of primitive sorcerers or the most vile and despicable wizards. Those who go into blood magic with good intentions often find themselves seduced by its savage power, and soon want more – at whatever cost, up to and including dozens or hundreds of innocent lives.
04.22.08
Battle Magic – The Eldritch Storm
Publisher: Mongoose Publishing
Series: Encyclopedia Arcane
Introduction: There are those who use magic to make the world a better place. They spend countless hours toiling over spells to increase the production of crops or wards to protect their towns from enemy armies. They believe magic is a powerful force that should be turned to alleviating the problems of the world and spend most of their lives trying to improve the lives of others. These mages are compassionate and caring, honorable and devoted but are just one piece of kindling for the fire that is battle magic.
Songs and Souls of Power
Publisher: Malhavoc Press
Series: Book of Eldritch Might
Introduction: Malhavoc is the only known mortal arcanist to have “possessed” The Book of Eldritch Might—if one can use such a term for an object that may have been an elder god trapped in the form of a tome—for any significant amount of time.We at Malhavoc Press presented much of what he found as a book of the same name, but it was only a smattering of the knowledge that the actual source contained. This new volume, Book of Eldritch Might II: Songs and Souls of Power, offers further arcane secrets and mysterious lore: classes, feats, spells, magical items, monsters, and more.
Artificer – Power Class
Publisher: Mongoose Publishing
Series: Power Classes
Introduction: Science and magic are often considered to be mutually exclusive, with those learned in them generally favoring one or the other. However, both science and magic are complex subjects and, as any reputable scholar will point out, there are always exceptions to any rule. It makes sense that a mind capable of understanding the intricacies of arcane formulae and the reactions between various alchemical reagents, would also be able to grasp the complexities of machinery and formulate ways of combining them.
