In the heart of crime-ridden Hutt Space, a Jedi Scholar searches for justice. While trying to obtain the coordinates of a secret, peril-packed, but potentially beneficial trade route, a novice Jedi is killed—and the motive for his murder remains shrouded in mystery. Now his former Master, Jedi archivist Mander Zuma, wants answers, even as he fights to erase doubts about his own abilities as a Jedi. What Mander gets is immersion into the perilous underworld of the Hutts as he struggles to stay one step ahead in a game of smugglers, killers, and crime lords bent on total control.
Jeff Grubb Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)
Dieser Autor und Spieleentwickler bringt seine einzigartigen erzählerischen Fähigkeiten in die Welt der Literatur ein. Seine Werke sind bekannt für ihren fesselnden Stil und ihre Tiefe.







Kobold Guide to Worldbuilding
- 124 Seiten
- 5 Lesestunden
The Essential Elements for Building a World Roleplaying games and fantasy fiction are filled with rich and fascinating worlds: the Forgotten Realms, Glorantha, Narnia, R'lyeh, Middle-Earth, Barsoom, and so many more. It took startling leaps of imagination as well as careful thought and planning to create places like these: places that readers and players want to come back to again and again. Now, eleven of adventure gaming's top designers come together to share their insights into building worlds that gamers will never forget. Learn the secrets of designing a pantheon, creating a setting that provokes conflict, determining which historical details are necessary, and so much more. Take that creative leap, and create dazzling worlds of your own! Essays by Wolfgang Baur, Keith Baker, Monte Cook, Jeff Grubb, Scott Hungerford, David "Zeb" Cook, Chris Pramas, Jonathan Roberts, Michael A. Stackpole, Steve Winter, with an introduction by Ken Scholes.
Die sagenumwobene Welt der Guild Wars bildet die ideale Grundlage für klassische Fantasy-Romane. Panini veröffentlicht mit Die Geister von Ascalon den Auftaktroman zur Serie.
The Starcraft Archive
- 722 Seiten
- 26 Lesestunden
In a distant future, a confederacy of terran exiles battles between two powerful alien races: the enigmatic protoss and the ruthless zerg swarm. As conflicts erupt across the Koprulu sector, investigative reporter Mike Liberty seeks to uncover the truth behind the zerg and protoss attacks. Each revelation deepens the mystery, placing him in a precarious position amid a war that could determine humanity's fate. On the bleak world of Bhekar Ro, human colonists struggle for survival until a violent storm uncovers an alien structure, turning the planet into a bloody battleground as zerg, protoss, and terran forces vie for its secrets. Meanwhile, Ardo Melnikov, once dreaming of peace on the colony of Bountiful, faces the harsh reality of defending the Terran Confederacy after the zerg annihilate his loved ones. He must confront painful memories and unsettling truths about his future. Amidst this chaos is the Queen of Blades, Sarah Kerrigan, whose legend brings death to those who oppose the swarm. Once a remarkable human and a merciless psionic assassin for the Terran Confederacy, her fate takes a dramatic turn, leading to a destiny that no one could foresee. This tale explores Kerrigan's shadowy origins and the war fought for her very soul.
WarCraft Archive
- 624 Seiten
- 22 Lesestunden
This volume encompasses four original novels that reveal the rich backstory of the worldwide bestselling computer game--an essential omnibus for the millions of WarCraft game players. Includes "Day of the Dragon, Lord of the Clans, The Last Guardian" and "Blood and Honor."
Spell Compendium
- 285 Seiten
- 10 Lesestunden
An important reference to the most popular spells in the Dungeons & Dragons(R) game. A must have at every D&D game table! "Spell Compendium" provides players and Dungeon Masters with quick access to the D&D spells they need most. Drawing from a treasure trove of sources, "Spell Compendium" is the one place to find spells that are referenced time and again: the best, most iconic, most popular, and most frequently used. This convenient reference introduces a new spell format that includes descriptive text.
Daleká budoucnost, 60 000 světelných let od planety Země. Nejednotná Konfederace terranských vyhnanců se ocitá uprostřed zuřící bitvy mezi záhadnými Protossy a nemilosrdným hejnem Zergů. Každá rasa usiluje o přežití ve válce, která otevírá úvodní kapitolu nejdůležitější části lidských dějin - nebo předpovídá její násilný a krvavý konec. Mike Liberty byl dobrý reportér... příliš dobrý. Díky jedné své reportáži byl odsunut na pozici válečného zpravodaje mezi mariňáky. Z relativně poklidné rutiny se však rázem dostává do centra nepředstavitelného válečného běsnění. Bojují lidé proti lidem, Protossové proti Zergům, Zergové proti lidem... Umírají celé planety. A Mike Liberty na své Křížové cestě odhaluje zrůdnou pravdu o pozadí tohoto válečného konfliktu...
Kapitel drei der fantastischen Warcraft-Saga! Die Wächter von Tirisfal sind mächtige Kämpfer, die über gottgleiche Kräfte verfügen und seit Jahrhunderten einen geheimen Krieg gegen die „Brennende Legion“ führen. Der Magier Medivh wurde vom Schicksal auserwählt, um zum größten und mächtigsten dieser Helden zu werden. Doch von Beginn an erfüllt die Dunkelheit seine Seele. Und die Kräfte, die dem Guten dienen sollten, bringen stattdessen das Böse hervor. Hin- und hergerissen zwischen seiner Vorherbestimmung und der Realität, im ewigen Kampf gegen seine dunkle Seite, wird er mit dem Schicksal von Azeroth vereint: und verändert diese Welt für immer. Der Roman zum Videospielhit von Blizzard Entertainment!





