Download or read book Secrets of Skelos written by Gareth Hanrahan and published by . This book was released on 2008-05-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Open the black book and gaze fearfully upon its contents! The letters may writhe like tortured insects, and strange, otherworldly voices may assail your ear, but you must endure these horrors if you would learn the true secrets of sorcery. Did the wizards of Old Stygia or Acheron or vanished Atlantis shirk in the face of danger and demons? Will your courage and your will fail you as you seek to master their forgotten arts? Secrets of Skelos revises and expands on the lore contained in the Scrolls of Skelos supplement. This includes additional sorcery styles and spells; full rules for creating permanent magic, including magical weapons and other sorcerous items; and a large section on the creatures of sorcery, whether the demons called up by scholars, the demon lords who act as their patrons, the strange monsters some wise men find in the wilderness and train as servants, or the weird aberrations crafted by certain sorcerers in their quests to make life itself.

Download or read book The Scrolls of Skelos written by Vincent Darlage and published by Mongoose Publishing. This book was released on 2004-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guidebook supporting the fantasy roleplaying game, Conan: the roleplaying game, based on the works of Robert E. Howard.

Download or read book The Savage Sword of Conan 1 written by Roy Thomas and published by Titan Comics. This book was released on 2024-02-28 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Savage Sword of Conan is back from Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics! Featuring an epic new Conan tale from John Arcudi and Max von Fafner, the rousing return of Solomon Kane written and drawn by Patch Zircher, an electric prose story from Jim Zub, spectacular art pin-ups, and more. The Savage Sword of Conan #1 heralds a new era of adrenaline-fueled adventure! CONAN THE GENERAL – Warrior. Thief. And now, General… Promised riches beyond imagining, Conan finds himself bound for war at the head of an exiled Hyrkanian Prince’s army. But when ancient monsters are unleashed and the Prince’s recklessness imperils all, Conan will be forced to choose: abandon wealth for safety or face danger head-on to prevent innocent blood from drenching the desert sands. SOLOMON KANE: MASTER OF THE HUNT – All Hallow’s Eve. A night when the veil between the unseen worlds is thin… and something sinister has broken through. When an abomination from the blackest hells emerges to brutalize a small Welsh town, Solomon Kane is called to deliver God’s judgement in the only manner he knows: salvation by the sword.

Download or read book Conan Sword of Skelos written by Andrew Offutt and published by Tor Fantasy. This book was released on 2002-02-18 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the beautiful and fierce Isparana at his side, Conan must cross a brutal and deadly desert in order to deliver their precious cargo-a magical amulet known as the Eye of Erlik. But rather than collecting untold riches for their rare treasure, they are betrayed by a ruthless tyrant and his evil mage. Conan has faced many mortal dangers, perils of magic and perils of steel. But when the treacherous prestidigitator unleashes the bloodthirsty Sword of Skelos, a weapon of both magic and steel-a sword that can fight on its own-Conan faces one of his most dire challenges. How will Conan survive this battle, when there is no foe to slay? At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Download or read book Blue Eyed Slave written by Marshall Highet and published by Koehler Books. This book was released on 2022-02-22 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: IT IS 1764 IN CHARLES TOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA, and Harry's school for enslaved children has been in full swing for twenty years, despite the Negro Act of 1740. An enslaved person himself, Harry finds an unlikely ally in Hannah, a young Jewish girl from town who tutors Bintü, a recent acquisition of the prominent Reverend and Mistress Harte. But his school begins to feel the pressure as political winds shift and the Stamp Act causes revolt, uproar, and armed protests. Caught in the crossfire of impending revolution and increased animosity towards an educated enslaved population, Harry-and ultimately the two girls-will find their faith and integrity sorely tested. With relentless attention to historical accuracy, Blue-Eyed Slave levels an unflinching gaze at the cruelties of enslavement and shows that although human cruelty may be universal, the same is true for kindness and bravery.

Download or read book The Art of Diablo written by Jake Gerli and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-03 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than twenty years, the artists behind Diablo have conjured new visions of the heavens and the hells, built nightmarish corridors filled with monsters and demons, and unleashed swarms of malevolent creatures upon tens of millions of players worldwide. Featuring never before seen content, The Art of Diablo plunges into the concept, design, and environmental art that has defined the world of Sanctuary and the Eternal Conflict at the core of Blizzard Entertainment's action-packed dungeon-crawling game.

Download or read book Skelos the Journal of Weird Fiction and Dark Fantasy written by Skelos Press and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-05-26 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Skelos Press is proud to announce the launch of its new flagship journal. SKELOS: THE JOURNAL OF WEIRD FICTION AND DARK FANTASY features a never-before-published fantasy piece by Robert E. Howard (Conan, Kull, Solomon Kane) illustrated by the legendary Mark Schultz (Xenozoic Tales, Coming of Conan, Prince Valiant). Also featured is a new sword and sorcery novelette by Keith Taylor (Bard series, Cormac Mac Art), a long-awaited sequel to his classic tale "Men from the Plain of Lir" originally published in WEIRD TALES. This story is illustrated by the fantastic Tomas Giorello (Dark Horse King Conan). Another highlight of the issue will be a tale of dark fantasy from World Fantasy Award nominee and John W. Campbell Award nominee Scott A. Cupp. SKELOS is edited by Mark Finn, author of the World Fantasy Award-nominated BLOOD AND THUNDER; Chris Gruber, editor of Robert E. Howard's BOXING STORIES from the University of Nebraska Press; and Jeffrey Shanks, co-editor of the Bram Stoker Award-nominated UNIQUE LEGACY OF WEIRD TALES. The first issue contains short fiction from such talented writers as Charles Gramlich, Dave Hardy, Jason Ray Carney, Ethan Nahte, Scott Hannan, and Matt Sullivan; a fully illustrated adaptation of Grettir and the Draugr from the Icelandic sagas by Samuel Dillon; weird verse by K. A. Opperman, Ashley Dioses, Frank Coffman, Pat Calhoun, Kenneth Bykerk, and Jason Hardy; Insightful essays by Nicole Emmelhainz, Karen Kohoutek, and Jeffrey Shanks; reviews by Charles Hoffman, Bobby Derie, Keith West, Todd Vick, Paul McNamee, James McNew, Brian Murphy, Deuce Richardson, and Josh Adkins."

Download or read book Conan Sword of Skelos written by Andrew Offutt and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2002-02-18 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Out of print for more than 10 years, this popular tale of Conan the Barbarian is back. With the beautiful and fierce Isparana at his side, Conan must cross a brutal desert to deliver a magical amulet. Betrayed by a ruthless tyrant who unleashes the Sword of Skelos, a magical weapon that can fight on its own, Conan faces one of his most dire challenges.

Download or read book Fortification written by S. K. Holder and published by S.K. Holder. This book was released on with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Sci-Fi Adventure A tale from THE OTHER WORLDS Skelos Dorm comes from a superhuman race known as Citizens. His home planet is Odisiris, located within the Andromeda Galaxy. A renowned neuroscientist, he specializes in the field of neurorobotics. Under the watchful eye of the Odisirian Establishment, he seeks acclaim for a more controversial experiment. One he believes will pay dividends if he is successful. When politics and greed threaten all he has achieved thus far, he ventures into the network of treachery to find those who seek to supplant him. Skelos Dorm’s adventures continue in The Red Caves.

Download or read book Conan The Destroyer written by Robert Jordan and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2009-08-04 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the #1 New York Times bestselling author, comes a tale of the legendary Barbarian in Robert Jordan's Conan the Destroyer In the fabled city of Shadizar, sultry Princess Tamaris hires Conan to recover the magical gem known as the Heart of Ahriman. Accompanied by the beautiful maiden Jehnna, Conan must vanquish scheming, murderous Bombatta, the princess' henchman, and face the sinister Guardians of the Horn, only to confrotnt the foul and ancient, many-fanged demon-god Dagoth. With Jehna's life and Conan's very soul at stake, Conan must truly be Conan the Destroyer. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Download or read book Shadows in Zamboula written by Robert E. Howard and published by SAMPI Books. This book was released on 2024-04-29 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "Shadows in Zamboula," Conan arrives in the perilous city of Zamboula, where he encounters sinister cults and dark secrets. Using his strength and cunning, Conan must navigate treacherous streets and face dangerous foes to survive. His journey is a thrilling tale of resilience, bravery, and relentless adventure amidst the city's lurking shadows.

Download or read book Conan Book of Skelos written by Modiphius Entertainment and published by Modiphius Entertainment. This book was released on 2018-10 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: READ, IF YOU DARE, WHAT SKELOS WROTE, WITH DEAD HANDS FUMBLING HIS SILKEN COAT; AND FOLLOW THE SHIPS THROUGH THE WIND-BLOWN WRACK FOLLOW THE SHIPS THAT COME NOT BACK.

Download or read book Servant of the Jackal God written by Keith Taylor and published by Fantastic Books. This book was released on 2012-07-01 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Night-Black Sorcery and the Wrath of Malevolent Gods" More than any writer since Robert E. Howard, Keith Taylor has a unique ability to evoke sheer terror amid the remote and haunted reaches of the ancient world. His tales of Kamose, archpriest of Anubis, the Egyptian god of death have been among the most popular features of the modern "Weird Tales" magazine. Kamose... awesomely powerful, yet scarred, cursed, and nearly driven mad by forces even he cannot control for long.... Here are eleven of his supernatural adventures, two of them published for the first time. ..".convincing and authentic, revealing a deep knowledge of the history and cultures of the period." --"The Encyclopedia of Fantasy" Keith Taylor's fiction won two Ditmar Awards, and was nominated for four more, as well as for two Aurealis Awards.

Download or read book The Parrot s Theorem written by Denis Guedj and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2013-08-20 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mr. Ruche, a Parisian bookseller, receives a bequest from a long lost friend in the Amazon of a vast library of math books, which propels him into a great exploration of the story of mathematics. Meanwhile Max, whose family lives with Mr. Ruche, takes in a voluble parrot who will discuss math with anyone. When Mr. Ruche learns of his friend's mysterious death in a Brazilian rainforest, he decides that with the parrot's help he will use these books to teach Max and his brother and sister the mysteries of Euclid's Elements, Pythagoras's Theorem and the countless other mathematical wonders. But soon it becomes clear that Mr. Ruche has inherited the library for reasons other than enlightenment, and before he knows it the household is racing to prevent the parrot and vital, new theorems from falling into the wrong hands. An immediate bestseller when first published in France, The Parrot's Theorem charmingly combines a straightforward history of mathematics and a first-rate murder mystery.

Download or read book The Citadel of Fear Sci Fi Classic written by Francis Stevens and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-02 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Citadel of Fear, an anthology showcasing the work of Gertrude Barrows Bennett, who wrote under the pseudonym Francis Stevens, is a cornerstone in the foundation of science fiction literature. Within its pages, readers will discover an array of speculative narratives that transcend time and space, weaving together elements of fantasy, horror, and early science fiction. The collection encapsulates the diverse and groundbreaking storytelling techniques of its era, offering a splendid display of Stevens' pioneering imagination and mastery over the speculative. Its standout pieces not only explore the unknown but also delve into the complexities of human emotion and the interplay between fear and curiosity, making it a significant contribution to the genre's evolution. The authors behind these narratives, particularly Stevens, are considered trailblazers in science fiction. Bennett, an unsung heroine of her time, effectively laid the groundwork for future generations of writers within these genres. Through her unique lens, readers are offered a glimpse into the early 20th century's burgeoning fascination with the speculative and the fantastic. The anthology aligns with pivotal moments in literary history, where the boundaries of reality are pushed, and new worlds are conceived, cementing its place within the pantheon of science fiction classics. This collection is recommended for those intrigued by the roots of science fiction and the remarkable breadth of themes it encompasses. It offers a unique opportunity to experience the visionary work of Gertrude Barrows Bennett, whose contributions have significantly shaped the landscape of speculative fiction. The Citadel of Fear serves not only as a portal to imaginative realms but also as a critical resource for understanding the evolution of science fiction. Readers, scholars, and enthusiasts alike will find value in this anthology, for it fosters a greater appreciation of the genre's complexities and the diverse perspectives that have contributed to its enduring legacy.

Download or read book Conan Player s Guide written by Modiphius Entertainment and published by Modiphius Entertainment. This book was released on 2018-10 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Players Guide to Robert E. Howards Conan: Adventures in an Age Undreamed Of takes you into the world of Conan the Barbarian, a place where astonishing heroes battle loathsome monsters, raise swords against dire sorcery, and travel to exotic and unknown lands!

Download or read book The Quest of Narrigh written by S.K. Holder and published by S.K. Holder. This book was released on 2015-12-11 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE OTHER WORLDS: where the realms of science-fiction and fantasy collide... Connor is playing an online computer game, The Quest of Narrigh, when without warning he finds himself in another world. He played the game well on his brother’s laptop. He defeated his enemies with his acts of defiance and bravery. Narrigh is now a reality. It is a world governed by magic, filled with hostile races, warring factions and ferocious beasts. In Narrigh, Connor is no ordinary boy. He discovers he possesses extraordinary powers, which he must learn to master if he wants to survive. But first, he must find his courage… The scientist, Skelos Dorm, has been exiled to Narrigh from his home planet, Odisiris, for carrying out unlawful experiments. Forced to work for the Narrigh government, he holds in his possession a great artefact that if wielded could disrupt the balance between Narrigh and Odisiris, and ultimately lead to their destruction. Skelos and Connor’s lives are about to become intertwined…