No comments about Faerie Stories (Ars Magica Fantasy Roleplaying).

No comments about Fallen Angel (Ars Magica Roleplaying).

1 comments about The Mythic Seas (Ars Magica).

1. Over the years with RPGs in general, there has been a trend to put out extra supplements strictly for handling the sea. Biremes and Triremes was one of the first; this is one of the latest. Every time one of these books comes out, it is filled with interesting information, but there tend to be many extra rules that most storyguides would be wise to ignore. In Ars Magica, money is of secondary (at best!) importance; this book, as it deals with merchants and ship construction, tends to emphsize money. That is a count against it. There are extra ways to organize long-term expeditions by sea. This gets very complicated. That is a second count against it. Conversely, there is some very interesting material on the types of vessels used during the Middle Ages and some fun bits of nautical lore. If you intend to spend a LOT of time in your campaign on the waves, pick up this book. If you do not, don't bother. It is amusing, but not the most useful of supplements.

No comments about The Medieval Handbook (Ars Magica).

No comments about Trial By Fire (Ars Magica).

1 comments about Lion of the North (Ars Magica Fantasy Roleplaying).

1. If you enjoy Ars Magica and want to know something about Scotland during the Middle Ages, something more than the pseudo-history of Braveheart, I highly recommend this volume. Ars Magica has been a marvelous game over the years for dispelling myths about the Middle Ages (although adding a few more...); Lion of the North is a fine example of deep background on a land that makes sense, is highly playable, and is reasonably accurate. Whether you want an overview of Scottish history, some knowledge on gruagach, or just want to liven your campaign up a bit, this supplement is worth your viewing. This is the first post-White Wolf product and it shows -- you will not find any vampires creeping around the corners here, nor the stupidity of the Realm of Reason. You will find out a bit more about clan structure, the influence of the vikings, Anglo-Saxons, and Scotii on the region, and why being the King of Scotland is not necessarily the easiest job in the world. Pick it up and down the sassanach!

1 comments about Mythic Europe (Ars Magica Fantasy Roleplaying).

1. If there is one RPG book you need about Medieval Europe, it is this one. It covers almost every part of the continent and has details that could enrich your medieval chronicle, no matter the system. I still read it to find new information, even after so many years. Wholeheartedly recommended!

1 comments about The Wizard's Grimoire (Ars Magica) (Ars Magica Series).

1. Okay. You have Ars Magica.

   This is the next one you want.

   It's as simple as that. Here is what people want in their campaign -- more magic, more Virtues and Flaws, more background on bein a mage, the centerpoint of any saga. If you are only going to pick up one supplement, make it this one. Hands down it will give you more bang-for-the-buck than any other two supplements.

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1 comments about Heirs to Merlin: The Stonehenge Tribunal (Ars Magica Fantasy Roleplaying).

1. I own many Role-playing gaming books, and this one has to be one of the best supplemental tomes I have. I am a fairly new Ars Magica gamer, but when I decided to create a saga located in Wales, I bought this book.

   This book lays a lot of groundwork for any GM wishing to run a saga in either England or Wales. David Chart does a fine job detailing regional history, the politics of the Stonehenge Tribunal, the medieval British economy, the church, and the nobility.

   Within this handsome book, the artwork is quite impressive, you will find maps of various towns, prices of goods and buildings, a list of various covenants of the order, and a few solid NPCs to use.

   If you are going to play Ars Magica in England or Wales and you are trying to obtain an authentic "feel," buy this book now. It will be money well spent.