The Ghost Archipelago has returned. A vast island chain, covered in the ruins of ancient civilizations, the Archipelago appears every few centuries, far out in the southern ocean. At such times, pirates, adventurers, wizards, and legendary heroes all descend upon the islands in the hopes of finding lost treasures and powerful artefacts. A few, drawn by the blood of their ancestors, search for the fabled Crystal Pool, whose waters grant abilities far beyond those of normal men. It is only the bravest, however, who venture into the islands, for they are filled with numerous deadly threats. Cannibal tribes, sorcerous snake-men, and poisonous water-beasts all inhabit the island ruins, guarding their treasure hordes and setting traps for the unwary. In this new wargame, set in the world of
Frostgrave, players take on the role of Heritors, mighty warriors whose ancestors drank from the Crystal Pool. These Heritors lead their small, handpicked teams of spellcasters, rogues, and treasure hunters into the ever-shifting labyrinth of the Ghost Archipelago. Using the same rules system as
Frostgrave, this standalone wargame focuses on heroes who draw on the power in their blood to perform nigh-impossible feats of strength and agility. This game also includes 30 spells drawn from five schools of magic, a host of soldier types, challenging scenarios, treasure tables, and a full bestiary of the most common creatures that inhabit the Lost Isles.
Fantasy skirmish wargaming rules pitting mighty champions, cunning wizards and brave adventurers against each other in a mysterious island chain filled with the legacies of ancient civilizations, deadly beasts and treasures beyond reckoning.About the AuthorJoseph A. McCullough is the author of several non-fiction books including
A Pocket History of Ireland,
Zombies: A Hunter's Guide, and
Dragonslayers: From Beowulf to St. George. In addition, his fantasy short stories have appeared in various books and magazines such as
Black Gate,
Lords of Swords, and
Adventure Mystery Tales. He is also the creator of the wargame,
Frostgrave: Fantasy Wargames in the Frozen City, and co-wrote
The Grey Mountains, a supplement for the Middle-Earth Role-Playing game. His continued ramblings can be read at: http://therenaissancetroll.blogspot.co.uk/ Dmitry Burmak is a freelance artist from Moscow, Russia. After graduating as an engineer, he decided to change his career plans and took another degree in Fine Art. Dmitry started as an artist in the video games industry and now works as a freelance illustrator with his wife Kate, who is also an artist. Dmitry specializes in fantasy and sci-fi art for roleplaying games, card games and video games.
Book InformationISBN 9781472817341
Author Joseph A. McCulloughFormat Hardback
Page Count 144
Imprint Osprey GamesPublisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 641g