Sun, 13 Apr 2008 05:58:31 -0400 http://www.edpt.org/ PostNuke Powered Site en-us http://www.edpt.org/images/logo.gif http://www.edpt.org/ webmaster@edpt.org http://www.edpt.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=88 Well it certainly has been an interesting month. As you may have guessed, EDPT was recently hacked and compromised the security of the server it was on. As a result I decided that it was time to apply some updates that I had been neglecting for a while. Since the site had a serious security hole, I decided to recreate the site from scratch and just port the database information into the new settings. Well that was much more difficult than the plan I had in my noggin. To further complicate matters, I would say the life reared its ugly head, but the issues that I have been dealing with weren't really a bad thing, just time consuming. So the site is currently up and running and I've restored the forums, which is what I believe to be the most arduous task. There is still a lot to be done, but I figure that you would rather see it in a partially working state than that annoying "We'll be back" message. If you encounter any problems, please feel free to e-mail, PM, or post in the forum. Vinsane EDPT Webmaster Sun, 13 Apr 2008 05:58:31 -0400 http://www.edpt.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=87 In a world still recovering from the Scourge, when Horrors ravaged the land of Barsaive, Kendik Dezelek is forced to choose between a range of evils. Traveling with the surly and disreputable Turgut brothers, he is ensnared in the plots of the feared and mysterious House of the Wheel. RedBrick Limited is pleased to announce that Anarya's Secret is now available in e-book from DriveThruRPG.com or RPGNow.com and POD in softcover or hardcover from Lulu.com. This novel, written by Tim Jones, is a new and original story about the young Swordmaster Kendik Dezelek and his adventures. Available Now! Click here for more information. Thu, 20 Dec 2007 01:00:24 -0500 http://www.edpt.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=86 For many years, the Inner City of Oshane has been a source of tension in the Kingdom of Throal. The city's population is heavily ork, while the government is primarily dwarf. The two races have lived together uneasily at best. A combination of poor government and racial tensions have recently sparked race riots in the city. Now, a spate of fires has sent the situation from bad to worse. It will take more than a keen sword to restore peace... RedBrick Limited is pleased to announce that Burning Desires is now available as an eBook edition (print versions forthcoming). This adventure is intended to challenge 3 to 5 Journeyman characters of any Discipline. This book also provides comprehensive information on the Throalic city of Oshane for use in any Earthdawn campaign. Requires use of the Earthdawn Player's and Gamemaster's Compendiums. Available Now! Click here for more information. Sun, 02 Dec 2007 12:13:34 -0500 http://www.edpt.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=84 Here we are on month into the Production of BoT 7 and things are rolling along. I've set some pretty high goals for the contributers and I hope we can meet the standards that have been set by the previous editors. What can you expect from the next Book of Tomorrow? Well, let's take a look... Sat, 01 Dec 2007 12:01:23 -0500 http://www.edpt.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=83 The Horrors ravaged the world for over five hundred years. They left their mark on the land, but what about the items they chose to leave behind? The EDPT team is looking for Horror-tainted items. If you have an item that has been tainted, please send us a copy at botsubmission@edpt.org. Thanks, EDPT Team Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:15:42 -0500 http://www.edpt.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=82 Redbrick has released the sixth adventure in their Earthdawn Shard series. Blackout an adventure based in the dwarf kingdom of Throal, has been revised from the its first release in Throal Adventures. One of my personal favorite adventures, the high quality of Redbrick's work is sure to make this a nice addition to the Earthdawn collection. Now available at DriveThruRPG.com. Fri, 09 Nov 2007 13:24:26 -0500 http://www.edpt.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=81 The pen may be mightier than the sword, but only if there is someone to wield it. The Earthdawn Publishing Trust is looking for motivated people to help with the production of the Book of Tomorrow. Due to unforeseen circumstances, BoT has been delayed and in desperate need of name-givers willing to commit some time. If interested please send an e-mail to boteditor@edpt.org. Thanks EDPT Team Fri, 09 Nov 2007 11:23:50 -0500 http://www.edpt.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=80 Yes, after a long sabbatical EDPT has been moving up to the forefront of my to do list. As time allows, I will be updating links in the weblinks and downloads section, as well as modifying the product list that I have been neglecting. My time is still limited however as I am still in school and still working full time. If anyone has suggestions on how to improve the site please feel free to drop me a line on the forum or send me a pm. >>Admin Sun, 23 Sep 2007 09:33:35 -0400 http://www.edpt.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=79 JOURNEY TO LANG: An errand along the Serpent River exposes the characters to the dangers of the Scourge. RUNVIR'S TOMB: Searching a tomb for magical treasure, the heroes find that not everything evil is dead. KEPT IN THE DARK: In the depths of the Servos Jungle, the expedition takes a different direction when the heroes encounter the Therans. PALE RIVER: Beneath the Kingdom of Throal, an underground village harbors thieves. But why are they stealing food from the bazaars of the dwarf city? TOURNAMENT TROUBLES: The heroes take part in the annual tournament of Travar, the outcome of which determines the city's politcal fate for the coming year. Shards Collection Volume One is a collection of five stand-alone adventures for Earthdawn, to challenge Novice through Journeyman adepts. Requires use of the Player’s and Gamemaster’s Compendiums. The Shards Collection Volume One book is available now from our RedBrick storefront [softcover][hardcover]. Wed, 12 Sep 2007 23:09:32 -0400 http://www.edpt.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=78 We're happy to announce the availability of three new FASA eBooks this week: THE DISCIPLINES SOURCEBOOK FOR EARTHDAWN Adepts are the heroes of Barsaive, fighting to reclaim and rebuild their Scourge-ravaged land. The magical Disciplines they follow grant them fantastic powers and shape the way they see the world. A warriors sees life as a battlefield, and wields sword and shield with magical brilliance. A troubadour see the world as a tapestry of tales, and uses his magic to spin stories and songs that sway the heart. An archer divides the world into missiles and targets, and powers her bow with her Discipline's magic. Through their Disciplines, adepts forge a bond between the world, powerful magic, and their own innermost selves. The Adept's Way offers players and gamemasters an inside look at being an adept in Earthdawn. This sourcebook fully describes each of the 15 magical Disciplines most often practiced in Barsaive, from the point of view of an adept of that Discipline. The Adept's Way also includes extensive new rules for using Disciplines in Earthdawn adventures, acquiring multiple Disiplines, and roleplaying suggestions for adepts. A LAND WHERE ONLY THE STRONG SURVIVE! From the disease-ridden Mist Swamps, home of the great dragon Aban, to the barren Horror-infested Badlands ... from the inferno of Death's Sea, domain of fearsome fire spirits, to the mysterious Wastes, a smoke-enshrouded place of perpetual darkness, the wilds of Barsaive hold lethal dangers for would-be adventurers. The Earthdawn Survival Guide offers players and gamemasters a detailed look at the hazards of exploration and adventuring in the land of Barsaive. This sourcebook includes first-person accounts of Barsaive's myriad dangers, from the hazards of underground and wilderness expeditions to the dangers of traveling, as well as descriptions of the Badlands, Death's Sea, the Mist Swamps, and the Wastes. The Survival Guide also features an extensive game-information section that includes rules for travel and exploration hazards, first aid and healing, and guidelines for creating a variety of Earthdawn campaigns. A SHATTERED SOUL "I no longer know who I am, I have lost my Name, my very self. I know nothing of my past, nor how I came to Kratas, nor how this misfortune befell me. I would like you to help me find out who I am -- and who has done this to me, if you can." Someone has stolen the old elf's memory and you have few clues -- some coins, an amulet, and an old map that leads to a treacherous wasteland plagued by the wretched disciples of a terrible Horror. Will you help the old one? Can you solve the mystery -- and live to tell the tale? Beware, for all is not what it seems, and the fate of Barsaive itself may rest in your hands! Shattered Pattern is an Earthdawn adventure for 6 to 8 characters of any Discipline who have reached the Fifth to Seventh Circles. Please note: These books are eBook versions of the original Earthdawn game line previously published by FASA Corporation. These are all First Edition supplements. The content of these books has been integrated fully in the Player’s , and Gamemaster’s , and Adventure Compendiums! Fri, 15 Jun 2007 21:05:53 -0400 http://www.edpt.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=77 It's been mentioned by us, here and there -- we've been working on a new content management system in the background. Now, the time has come to make the switch and present to you our new Earthdawn web site! New Redbrick Limited website The switch involves us moving to a new server, so our services may be unavailable for a short period of time. Unfortunately, you will also need to re-register (sorry) -- your current login won't be valid anymore. Our apologies for any inconvenience; we did our best to migrate as much as we could to the new site. Until we set up our new online store, the Old Redbrick Limited website will remain available so you can continue to purchase Earthdawn miniatures. If you can't remember this, don't worry! The link on the Products menu will take you to the right place. Thank you everyone for your support as our web site has grown and changed. Now, with a move to new servers, we are brushing out a few cobwebs and look forward to continuing to provide you with the best online experience we can to support your Earthdawn games. Earthdawn everywhere, baby! Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:06:49 -0400 http://www.edpt.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=76 The Nations of Barsaive, Volume One print book is available now from our RedBrick storefront [softcover] [hardcover]. Mon, 14 May 2007 18:30:03 -0400 http://www.edpt.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=75 Where the Kingdom of Throal is the heart of Barsaive, the center of culture, commerce and knowledge, the endless network of waterways known as the Serpent River is what fuels Barsaive’s trade. The dwarfs united the people of Barsaive and threw off the yoke of oppression; now traders and adventurers from across the land bring prosperity and liberty to every town and village. From the Grand Bazaar of Throal to the loaded cargo boats of the powerful t’skrang trading houses, people of all kinds ply the waters of Barsaive’s mightiest river, risking its dangers for profit or adventure. But the end of those peaceful days is looming on the horizon, and the nations of Barsaive struggle to survive the great war that seems inevitable. The return of the Therans and the brutal assassination of Throal’s greatest king have thrown the province off-balance and divided the t’skrang houses of the Serpent River. The only heir to the throne, King Neden, turned out to be a hot-headed youth who began his reign with a military assault against the hated Therans. He failed, and soon realized that the Denairastas of Iopos have played a deadly political game to put the dwarf kingdom and the Theran Empire at each other’s throats and Throal’s population on the verge of civil war... Nations of Barsaive, Volume One offers gamemasters and players an in-depth look at the Kingdom of Throal and the Serpent River. This book features revises and updates the content from the original First Edition supplements Throal: The Dwarf Kingdom and The Serpent River, adding new material to enhance your adventures in the world of Earthdawn. Requires use of the Earthdawn Player’s and Gamemaster’s Compendiums. Use of the Name-giver’s Compendium, while not required, is recommended. The Nations of Barsaive, Volume One eBook is available now from DriveThruRPG. Print books will follow soon from our RedBrick storefront. Sun, 22 Apr 2007 00:16:04 -0400 http://www.edpt.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=74 Earthdawn is a roleplaying game set in a world of high adventure, high magic, and terrible danger. Shards are a series of unrelated adventures and encounters for the Earthdawn game, intended as an inexpensive resource for Earthdawn gamemasters. Written by Carsten Damm, Tournament Troubles is designed for Journeyman characters of any Discipline. In this adventure, the characters are hired as champions to take part in the annual tournament that decides Travar’s political fate in the coming year. The group soon realizes that their actions in the tournament have greater consequences than they would have imagined ... Tournament Troubles is available now from DriveThruRPG. Wed, 18 Apr 2007 08:24:01 -0400 http://www.edpt.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=73 A new version of the Discipline Design system is now available in our downloads section, featuring a massive update on the Alternative Discipline Mechanics. The document now provides new rules for all 30 Disciplines presented in the Player’s and Name-giver’s Compendiums. The Spell Design system has also been updated. For those unaware of our Earthdawn Codex Open Call, these systems provide everything you need to create a submission for the upcoming Earthdawn Codex (see below for more information). Download the updated files here! Wed, 04 Apr 2007 08:34:54 -0400 http://www.edpt.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=72 We are happy to present you another useful book for your Earthdawn campaigns: written by yourself! The Character Folio is a deluxe character sheet, designed to accompany your character thoughout his entire adept career, as well as a personal diary and adventure log. The Character Folio has 64 pages and comes in two versions, coil-bound and saddle-stitched. Get it now at our Lulu storefront! Sat, 03 Mar 2007 15:20:31 -0500 http://www.edpt.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=71 The Earthdawn Adventure Compendium is available now in both softcover and hardcover ONLY from our RedBrick storefront at Lulu! The Adventure Compendium revisits the First Edition Earthdawn adventures--Mists of Betrayal, Terror in the Skies, Infected, Shattered Pattern, and Blades--bringing them up-to-date with the game revisions in the Player’s and Gamemaster's Compendiums With expanded content, errata and changes based on years of play, updated stat blocks, new adventure hooks, notes on integrating the adventures into the current timeline, and much more, the Adventure Compendium is a great way to introduce new players to the Earthdawn game, but is also fantastic for a romp down memory lane for established Earthdawn gaming groups. Suitable for use as stand-alone adventures or for taking three to five adept characters from First to Eighth Circle as a campaign. Requires use of the Player’s and Gamemaster's Compendiums Order eBook: DriveThruRPG or RPGNow Order Softcover (ISBN 978-0-9582661-9-2) Order Hardcover (ISBN 978-0-9582661-8-5) Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:00:48 -0500 http://www.edpt.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=70 The Shards series is a collection of adventures and encounters for the Earthdawn game, intended as an inexpensive resource for Earthdawn gamemasters. This volume contains the adventure Pale River, designed for Journeymen characters of any Discipline. In this adventure, the search for the culprits behind a rash of thefts in Throal’s Grand Bazaar leads to an isolated village of subterranean t’skrang on the shore of a river that has mysteriously run dry... This adventure is a revised version of Purloined Provisions (previously published as part of the Throal Adventures book for 1st Edition). Apart from an update to fit with our rules, the adventure's main opposition has been changed to gel with the new Disciplines presented in the Name-giver's Compendium (which is not required to play, but a nice-to-have anyways). Pale River will be available shortly in PDF from DriveThruRPG.com. Sat, 13 Jan 2007 16:40:34 -0500 http://www.edpt.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=69 Two more First Edition Earthdawn ebooks are now available from DriveThruRPG.com: • Sky Point and Vivane • Sky Point Adventures Originally published as a boxed set, Sky Point and Vivane describes the Theran city of Vivane and the surrounding province. Packed with information and maps, this ebook also provides an overview of the Theran Empire and a detailed look at the Theran and Barsaivian sections of Vivane. It also describes the people and places of Vivane Province, the fortress of Sky Point, and the slavers’ town of Vrontok (beneath the shadow of Sky Point). Many ideas and guidelines for creating adventures in and around Vivane Province are included, to get your characters into the action as quickly as possible. Sky Point Adventures is a companion supplement to Sky Point and Vivane. This ebook contains three detailed adventures set in or around the city of Vivane and the Theran fortress of Sky Point, and is intended for Second to Fourth Circle characters of any Discipline. These are all First Edition supplements, originally published by FASA Corporation. While most of the content is compatible with the rules described in the Player’s and Gamemaster’s Compendiums, some conversion work may be required. Thu, 11 Jan 2007 11:22:54 -0500 http://www.edpt.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=68 Four more First Edition Earthdawn ebooks are now available from DriveThruRPG.com: Parlainth: The Forgotten City Parlainth Adventures Blades Earthdawn Companion Originally published as a boxed set, Parlainth: The Forgotten City describes the ruined, Horror-infested city of Parlainth and the adventuring town of Haven. Filled with descriptions of the various overground and underground areas of the city, this supplement includes plenty of adventure hooks to get the player characters right into the action. Parlainth Adventures is a companion supplement to Parlainth: The Forgotten City. This ebook contains four detailed adventures set in Haven and Parlainth, and is intended for First to Fourth Circle characters of any Discipline. Blades is a campaign storyline for Earthdawn. The five linked adventures in this book lead the characters on a search for the Key Knowledges of the Blades of Cara Fahd. Blades is intended for Fifth to Ninth Circle characters of any Discipline. Note: A revised version of this supplement is included in the Adventure Compendium in a format suitable for use with the Player’s and Gamemaster’s Compendiums. The Earthdawn Companion provides rules for advancing characters beyond the limits set in the First Edition Earthdawn rulebook: expanding the existing Disciplines to Fifteenth Circle; offering new talents and spells; and providing new rules for using thread magic. The Earthdawn Companion also provides rules for playing questors and Lightbearers, rules for ship combat, and guidelines for creating new Disciplines and creatures. Note: Most of the content in this book has been revised and incorporated into the Player’s and Gamemaster’s Compendiums. These are all First Edition supplements, originally published by FASA Corporation. While most of the content is compatible with the rules described in the Player’s and Gamemaster’s Compendiums, some conversion work may be required. Sun, 07 Jan 2007 17:22:39 -0500 http://www.edpt.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=67 Driven by the success of our Open Call for the Name-giver’s Compendium in early 2006, we are happy to announce the Earthdawn Codex Open Call for Writers for 2007: We are planning to publish a new supplement for the Earthdawn game called the Earthdawn Codex. This book intends to expand on the material presented in the Player’s and Gamemaster’s Compendiums, providing more content and options for players and gamemasters. That said, we are looking for new Disciplines, Talents, Talent Knacks, Goods and Services, Spells, Optional Rules, Encounters, Creatures, Horrors and Horror Constructs, Magical Treasures, and Gamemaster Characters. For more information on the details of this open call (including how to participate), click here. We are looking forward to your submissions! Tue, 02 Jan 2007 17:25:03 -0500 http://www.edpt.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=66 FASA has kindly approved the Earthdawn Adventure Compendium for release, and we are pleased to announce that the eBook edition is now available for purchase from DriveThruRPG (and RPGNow, soon to be OneBookShelf). The Adventure Compendium revisits the original adventure supplements released for the Earthdawn game--Mists of Betrayal, Terror in the Skies, Infected, Shattered Pattern, and Blades--and brings them up-to-date with the game revisions in the Player’s and Gamemaster’s Compendiums. With expanded content, errata and changes based on years of play, updated stat blocks, new adventure hooks, notes on integrating the adventures into the current timeline, and much more, the Adventure Compendium is a great way to introduce new players to the Earthdawn game, but is also great for a romp down memory lane for established Earthdawn gaming groups. Suitable for use as stand-alone adventures or for taking characters through to Eighth Circle as a campaign. Requires use of the Player’s and Gamemaster’s Compendiums. Look for print editions of this book in the New Year! The cover is also available as wallpaper. Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:45:56 -0500 http://www.edpt.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=65 While we are still preparing the Adventure Compendium for release, we thought to sweeten the wait and give you another free PDF. Spell Design takes a look at the Laws of Magic, and contains rules and guidelines for designing new spells--including a number of ready-to-use examples. Requires the Player's and Gamemaster's Compendiums to use. Look for it in the Downloads, Free Stuff folder! Thu, 14 Dec 2006 15:49:07 -0500 http://www.edpt.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=64 Eight Name-giving races dwell in the land of Barsaive--Dwarfs, Elves, Humans, Orks, Obsidimen, Trolls, T’skrang, and Windlings--each with its own culture and traditions. Despite their differences, they are bound by shared experiences, beliefs and love for their land. Together they embody the heart and soul of Barsaive. The Earthdawn Name-giver’s Compendium offers an in-depth look at the eight Name-giver races, and provides extended information on fifteen new Disciplines, new talents and talent knacks, as well as special rules for playing each race. Requires use of the Earthdawn Player’s and Gamemaster’s Compendiums. The book is available now from our Lulu storefront. Mon, 06 Nov 2006 09:19:37 -0500 http://www.edpt.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=63 It's time to get geared up for another volume of the Book of Tomorrow. As you know, the Book of Tomorrow is filled with articles contributed by Earthdawn fans. To this end, the Earthdawn Publishing Trust is putting out an open call for submissions to be considered for the next volume of the Book of Tomorrow. Wed, 01 Nov 2006 11:01:17 -0500