All Remaining Eldritch Might Proceeds for the Month Go to Aid Red Cross

September 17, 2001 (Renton, Wash.) -- To help in relief efforts following the recent tragic terrorist attacks, Malhavoc Press will donate all the rest of the month's proceeds from sales of The Book of Eldritch Might to the American Red Cross.

Malhavoc's founder, game designer Monte Cook, has pledged to donate 100 percent of this title's earnings from sales that take place between midnight (Pacific time) September 17, through 11:59 p.m. on September 30.

"I wanted to encourage gamers to do what they can to help aid the disaster victims," Monte said. "This is our way of contributing to something that's important to all of us." He urges fans who have been thinking about buying The Book of Eldritch Might not to wait any longer. "Now is a great time to do it. You'll not only get a great arcane sourcebook, but you'll help support those in need in this time of crisis."

The Book of Eldritch Might, Malhavoc's first and top-selling product, is available in PDF format for $5 at this website. This 36-page, full-color, illustrated sourcebook won three EN World d20 System awards this summer, including the award for Best Rulebook. Monte's other credits include the new edition of the Dungeon Master's Guide and Return to the Temple of Elemental Evil for the Dungeons & Dragons game. Malhavoc's second title is the adventure Demon God's Fane, now available.

Malhavoc Press will be sending its donation on October 1 to the Seattle-King County Chapter of the American Red Cross. Find out more at their website. If you prefer to make a donation on your own, visit the Red Cross headquarters site to get in touch with your local Red Cross chapter. Or become a blood donor by completing the donor information form.

Monte Cook started working 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 codesigned the new edition of Dungeons & Dragons, the basis of the d20 System. A graduate of the Clarion West writer's workshop, Monte has also published short stories and two novels. He left Wizards to begin a freelance career in April 2001, and he launched Malhavoc Press, his own d20 imprint, in May.