New Releases by Dave Gross

Inferno! has long been a home for sensational Warhammer short fiction, and has acted as proving ground for many up-and-coming Warhammer writers, many of whom have gone on to become household names. In this collection of short stories set in the Mortal Realms and previously published in Inferno!, you'll find thrilling tales from established novelists including C L Werner and Ben Counter, as well as newer Warhammer writers like Liane Merciel and Jaine Fenn.

En este libro infantil, Oscar el perro aprende a superar el miedo mientras lleva a sus amigos en una divertida e interesante aventura por el barrio y en la selva.

UN’EMOZIONANTE AVVENTURA ISPIRATA AL GIOCO DI RUOLO PIÙ POPOLARE DEL MONDO Da esperti investigatori dell’occulto, il conte Varian Jeggare e la sua guardia del corpo Radovan sanno che non bisogna mai fidarsi delle apparenze. Così, quando Varian riceve in dono un antico libro di magia, intuisce subito che quel regalo nasconde qualcosa di sinistro. Per scoprire il mistero, i due si mettono sulle tracce di un pericolosissimo negromante, pronto a tutto pur di realizzare il suo diabolico piano: trasformarsi nell’avatar di uno dei sette maghi, i potenti e malvagi Signori delle Rune, padroni di Thessalonia. Aiutati da un manipolo di mercenari e di avventurieri, Varian e Radovan saranno costretti a calarsi nell’universo della magia nera, tra le rovine di un impero sotterraneo, popolato da fosche presenze, figure diaboliche e creature mostruose. Riusciranno a portare a termine la loro missione e a contrastare le oscure forze del Male? Ma soprattutto riusciranno a salvare se stessi e la propria anima?

On a mysterious errand for the Pathfinder Society, Count Varian Jeggare and his hellspawn bodyguard, Radovan, journey to the distant land of Tian Xia, on the far side of the world. When disaster forces him to take shelter in a warrior monastery, "Brother" Jeggare finds himself competing with the disciples of Dragon Temple as he unravels a royal mystery. Meanwhile, Radovan - trapped in the body of a devil and held hostage by the legendary Quivering Palm attack - must serve a twisted master by defeating the land''s deadliest champions and learning the secret of slaying an immortal foe. Together with an unlikely army of beasts and spirits, the two companions must take the lead in an ancient conflict that will carry them through an exotic land, all the way to the Gates of Heaven and Hell and a final confrontation with the nefarious Master of Devils! - From fan-favorite author Dave Gross comes a new fantastical adventure set in the award-winning world of the Pathfinder Role playing Game. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

After a century of imprisonment, demons have broken free of the wardstones surrounding the Worldwound. As fiends flood south into civilized lands, Count Varian Jeggare and his hellspawn bodyguard Radovan must search through the ruins of a fallen nation for the blasphemous text that opened the gate to the Abyss in the first place-and which might hold the key to closing it. In order to succeed, however, the heroes will need to join forces with pious crusaders, barbaric local warriors, and even one of the legendary god callers. It''s a race against time as the companions fight their way across a broken land, facing off against fiends, monsters, and a vampire intent on becoming the god of blood-but will unearthing the dangerous book save the world, or destroy it completely? From best-selling author Dave Gross comes a new adventure set against the backdrop of the Wrath of the Righteous Adventure Path in the award-winning world of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

In a village of the frozen north, a child is born possessed by a strange and alien spirit, only to be cast out by her tribe and taken in by the mysterious winter witches of Irrisen, a land locked in permanent magical winter. Farther south, a young mapmaker with a penchant for forgery discovers that his sham treasure maps have begun striking gold. This is the story of Ellasif, a barbarian shield maiden who will stop at nothing to recover her missing sister, and Decclan, the ne''er-do-well young spellcaster-turned-forger who wants only to prove himself to the woman he loves. Together they''ll face monsters, magic, and the fury of Ellasif''s own cold-hearted warriors in their quest to rescue the lost child. Yet when they finally reach the ice-walled city of Whitethrone, where trolls hold court and wolves roam the streets as men, will it be too late to save the girl from the forces of darkness? At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Count Varian Jeggare and his hellspawn bodyguard Radovan are no strangers to the occult. Yet when Varian is bequeathed a dangerous magical book by an old colleague, the infamous investigators find themselves on the trail of a necromancer bent on becoming the new avatar of a strange and sinister demigod-one of the legendary runelords. Along with a team of mercenaries and adventurers, the crime-solving duo will need to delve into a secret world of dark magic and the legacy of a lost empire. But in saving the world, will Varian and Radovan lose their souls? From bestselling author Dave Gross comes a fantastical tale of mystery, monsters, and mayhem in PATHFINDER TALES: LORD OF RUNES, set in the award-winning world of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Be they flesh-hungry ghouls or cunning vampires, the living dead number among the favorite threats of Game Masters and players alike. Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Undead Unleashed details 15 unique undead creatures, providing information on their lairs, their minions, and their statistics, enabling GMs to add the walking dead to existing campaigns or base entire adventures on their sinister plots. Among the included undead are the Lirgeni lich Meyi Pahano; Erum-Hel, Lord of Mohrgs; the mummified child-god Walkena; and Ordellia Whilwren, ghostly savior of Magnimar. Breathe life into your next undead-based campaign with Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Undead Unleashed!

Demon Apocalypse After a century of imprisonment, demons have broken free of the wardstones surrounding the Worldwound. As fiends flood south into civilized lands, Count Varian Jeggare and his hellspawn bodyguard Radovan must search through the ruins of a fallen nation for the blasphemous text that opened the gate to the Abyss in the first place—and which might hold the key to closing it. In order to succeed, however, the heroes will need to join forces with pious crusaders, barbaric local warriors, and even one of the legendary god callers. It’s a race against time as the companions fight their way across a broken land, facing off against fiends, monsters, and a vampire intent on becoming the god of blood—but will unearthing the dangerous book save the world, or destroy it completely? From best-selling author Dave Gross comes a new adventure set against the backdrop of the Wrath of the Righteous Adventure Path in the award-winning world of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game.

Secrets of the Elves In the deep forests of Kyonin, elves live among their own kind, far from the prying eyes of other races. Few of impure blood are allowed beyond the nation’s borders, and thus it’s a great honor for the half-elven Count Varian Jeggare and his hellspawn bodyguard Radovan to be allowed inside. Yet all is not well in the elven kingdom: demons stir in its depths, and an intricate web of politics seems destined to catch the two travelers in its snares. In the course of tracking down a missing druid, Varian and a team of eccentric elven adventurers will be forced to delve into dark secrets lost for generations—including the mystery of Varian’s own past. From fan favorite Dave Gross, author of Prince of Wolves and Master of Devils, comes a fantastical new adventure set in the award-winning world of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game.

The exciting finale to the Sembia: Gateway to the Realms series! Thamalon Uskevren II, the heir to Stormweather Towers, never expected to inherit so much so quickly. When his parents and Erevis Cale vanish without a trace, Tamlin must rally what''s left of his family and try to solve a mystery whose roots lie deep beneath Stormweather, before a deadly assassin ends the Uskevren line forever. As with the previous titles in this series, Lord of Stormweather is perfect for introducing new readers to the magic, mystery, and intrigue of the Forgotten Realms world.

Talbot Uskevren, the second son of one of Selgaunt''s most powerful families, fights a deadly battle within himself. Like most men of his station, Talbot spends his days honing his sword fighting skills, and unlike others, practicing the art of acting. Now, Talbot will put both of these talents to the test when a rival House comes looking for blood. The only way for Talbot to survive against the Black Brotherhood is to let the inner wolf loose, and the only way for him to live in Selgaunt''s society is to keep the wolf chained. Black Wolf continues the story of the Uskevrens'' second son, introduced in the story "Thirty Days" from The Halls of Stormweather. An exciting tale of werewolves in the Forgotten Realms, this is the fouth book in the Sembia series.

Journey to the East On a mysterious errand for the Pathfinder Society, Count Varian Jeggare and his hellspawn bodyguard Radovan journey to the distant land of Tian Xia, on the far side of the world. When disaster forces him to take shelter in a warrior monastery, "Brother" Jeggare finds himself competing with the disciples of Dragon Temple as he unravels a royal mystery. Meanwhile, Radovan—trapped in the body of a devil and held hostage by the legendary Quivering Palm attack—must serve a twisted master by defeating the land’s deadliest champions and learning the secret of slaying an immortal foe. Together with an unlikely army of beasts and spirits, the two companions must take the lead in an ancient conflict that will carry them through an exotic land, all the way to the Gates of Heaven and Hell and a final confrontation with the nefarious Master of Devils! From fan-favorite author Dave Gross comes a new fantastical adventure set in the award-winning world of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game.

Howls in the Dark For half-elven Pathfinder Varian Jeggare and his devil-blooded bodyguard Radovan, things are rarely as they seem. Yet not even the notorious crime-solving duo is prepared for what they find when a search for a missing Pathfinder takes them into the gothic and mist-shrouded mountains of Ustalav. Beset on all sides by noble intrigue, mysterious locals, and the deadly creatures of the night, Varian and Radovan must use both sword and spell to track the strange rumors to their source and uncover a secret of unimaginable proportions, aided in their quest by a pack of sinister werewolves and a mysterious mute priestess. But it''ll take more than merely solving the mystery to finish this job. For shadowy figures have taken note of the pair''s investigations, and the forces of darkness are set on making sure neither man gets out of Ustalav alive... From fan-favorite author Dave Gross comes a new fantastical mystery set in the award-winning world of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game.

When a decadent noble mansion in the crumbling former capital city of Westcrown erupts into an enormous pillar of fire, the heroes of The Council of Thieves Adventure Path must explore the exposed chambers of the ruined estate to piece together the nefarious plot that has released a powerful devil into the treacherous foundation dungeons. Can they weaken the diabolical fiend enough to have a chance to defeat it, or will the heroes finally fall to the insidious plots of the Council of Thieves? A Pathfinder adventure designed for character levels 9-10. The Council of Thieves Adventure Path is the first to take full advantage of the new Pathfinder Roleplaying Game rules, and works with both the Pathfinder RPG and the standard 3.5 fantasy RPG rules set.

The boldest explorers and adventurers in the world belong to the legendary Pathfinder Society, a brethren that seeks to chart the secret history of the world by exploring its forgotten corners and crumbling reliquaries. The Pathfinder Lodge in the city of Westcrown has laid dormant for a century since revolution thrust the Empire of Cheliax into the hands of a new devil-worshipping aristocracy, sealed with magical locks and wards to protect the secrets within. One such secret holds the key to defeating the shadow creatures infesting Westcrown. Facing magical guardians, devious traps, and the vampiric minions of their umbral enemies, the heroes must explore the sealed Pathfinder Lodge and learn the forgotten secrets of the Pathfinder Society! A Pathfinder adventure designed for character levels 7 - 8. The Council of Thieves Adventure Path is the first to take full advantage of the new Pathfinder Roleplaying Game rules, and works with both the Pathfinder RPG and the standard 3.5 fantasy RPG rules set.

Mysterious shadow beasts haunt the crumbling city of Westcrown, where 100 years ago devil-worshiping cultists wrested control of the empire from the hands of an effete aristocracy. Fresh from their earliest victories against the diabolical gang known as the Bastards of Erebus, the heroes must infiltrate the manor of a local lord and patron of the arts. To do this, they must join the cast of a controversial new play so that they might search the noble''s home during an after-production party. The play, The Six Trials of Lazarod has never been successfully performed to completion without the deaths of the actors. And guess who just got cast in the lead roles? A Pathfinder adventure designed for character levels 5-6. The Council of Thieves Adventure Path is the first to take full advantage of the new Pathfinder Roleplaying Game rules, and works with both the Pathfinder RPG and the standard 3.5 fantasy RPG rules set.

This Forgotten Realms novel series focusing specifically on priests, the popular Dungeons & Dragons( iconic class also known as clerics, continues with this second title. Original.

Seven authors--Ed Greenwood, Clayton Emery, Lisa Smedman, Dave Gross, Voronica Whitney-Robinson, Richard Lee Byers, and Paul Kemp--contribute sections to this seven-part novel that offers close-up portraits on the inhabitants of a remarkable city in which everything has a price and the members of the wealthiest families will do anything to survive. Original.