The Nexus Offers 250+ New Spells, Items, and More

November 14, 2002 (Renton, Wash.) -- Monte Cook continues his popular Book of Eldritch Might series with Volume III, The Nexus, on sale today from Malhavoc Press.

Book of Eldritch Might III: The Nexus describes seven all-new magical locales, ranging from the site of a demonic invasion to a city within an everlasting storm, and even the primeval fortress where dragons first taught magic to mankind. These fully statted, stand-alone sites resonate with ancient power and introduce new mythic levels to any fantasy campaign.

Characters who travel the pathways of the Nexus can enter all these sites. Detailed treatments of the NPCs who dwell there provide a ready-made roster of allies and enemies. Plus, this arcane sourcebook includes:
* 111 new spells for spellcasters of all levels
* 45 new feats, including dozens usable by intelligent magic items
* 97 new magic items and abilities
* 19 new creatures, characters, and more!

"For fans of the previous two Eldritch Might books, The Nexus offers even more great new magical material," Monte said. "Those looking for more than just rules will find seven cool new settings for presenting the new material or to use as interesting adventure locales -- or both." The first two books in the series have already sold a combined total of well over 20,000 copies in electronic and print editions.

Book of Eldritch Might III: The Nexus comes as a 96+ page, illustrated PDF file with a streamlined page design to minimize file size for faster downloading and conserve ink for quicker printing. The book features the artwork of Kieran Yanner and Sam Wood, maps by Rob Lee, and a cover from Kyle Anderson. This electronic edition, regularly priced at $11, is available now from online retailers for the sale price of only $9. Fans can sample previews of the art and new spells free.

Monte launched Malhavoc Press in May 2001 with the publication of the first The Book of Eldritch Might, which won three EN World d20 System Awards for excellence, voted on by the fans. Hallmarks of Malhavoc Press and Monte's game design include unusual magic, monsters, and evocative game elements that go beyond traditional fantasy, as well as a mastery of the d20 System rules that only one of the game's original designers can offer. All current Malhavoc Press titles are available in electronic format at this site. Print versions are published by Sword & Sorcery™.

Monte Cook started professionally in the game industry in 1988. In the employ of Iron Crown Enterprises he worked on the Rolemaster and Champions games as an editor, developer, and designer. In 1994 Monte came to TSR as a game designer. As a senior game designer with Wizards of the Coast, he co-created the new edition of Dungeons & Dragons (the basis of the d20 System) and authored the Dungeon Master's Guide, The Book of Vile Darkness, and a d20 version of Call of Cthulhu. For WizKids Games he designed the HeroClix system of superhero combat. A graduate of the Clarion West writer's workshop, Monte has also published short stories and two novels. Read more biographical information or sample his recent d20 System work here.

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CONTACT: Sue Weinlein Cook
Malhavoc Press
sue@montecook.com

 

 

 

 

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