
A medieval role-playing game with a horrific and gothic influence
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Shadows of Esteren is a medieval role-playing game with horrific and Gothic overtones. Drawing inspiration from Celtic myths, this universe has a discreetly fantastic side under a bleak, realistic surface. This world is populated by humans who have to cope with a harsh daily life and supernatural threats lurking in the dark. Focused on investigation and survival scenarios, Shadows of Esteren is a game in which the atmosphere and the interactions among the players are paramount.
This bundle for Shadows of Esteren includes all books available + exclusives game aids + music album "Of Men and Obscurities".
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Book 0 - Prologue
Includes : Prologue will be your first journey into the universe of Shadows of Esteren’s role-playing game, and will prepare you for the first episode of the official campaign. Learn more.
Bonuses: Games aids and clues for the scenario Loch Varn, Loch Varn Tiles, Abridged character sheets, Book 0 Prologue Player's Guide and a catalog including a FAQ.
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Book 1 - Universe
Includes: Intended for Game Leaders as well as for Players, the 280 pages core book of the Shadows of Esteren series. Learn more.
Bonuses: Character sheets, Tri-Kazel map, Pronunciation Guide, Character creation help, and set of Esteren Wallpapers.
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Book 2 - Travels
Includes : “Travels” is a 196 pages supplement for the Shadows of Esteren series intended for Game Leaders. You will find : Cartography, Scenarios, Personalities and a short Bestiary. Learn more.
Bonuses: Madarcht Artwork, Cave map, "Life Choice" Characters, High Mudan maps, Travels Journal.
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Monastery of Tuath
Includes : Tuath is the fourth book of the Shadows of Esteren series. It is focused on the Temple faction and features a large investigation scenario inspired by The Name of the Rose, as well as several game aids. Learn more.
Bonuses: Clue cards and Suspect cards, Summary of the scenario, Chronology of the scenario, Summary of the clues, Documents for the Players, Map of the monastery.
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Game Leader Kit
Includes: Game leader screen, Sanity Chart, Summoning Chart, NPC Chart.
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Music album "Of Men and Obscurities"
The first OST for Esteren! Includes three bonus tracks. Listen to samples on our Soundcloud : https://soundcloud.com/esteren/sets/esteren-dhommes-et-dobscurit
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Black Moon Handbook
Includes: The Black Moon Handbook is a book written by occultist Steren Slaìne and annotated by alienist Enyl Mac Bedwyr. They have distinctly conflicting points of view on the nature of the strange phenomena that occur in Tri-Kazel. This confrontation offers arguments and methods of investigation, both to aficionados of the paranormal and to its detractors. Although it is primarily intended for Game Leaders, this book can also be made directly part of the game by having the Characters find it and then allowing the Players to read it. Learn more.
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Hauntings
Includes: This first collection gathers five stories. Their common point is that they provide a glimpse of what Tri-Kazelians imagine when they think about ghosts, possessions, and hauntings. Learn more.
Awards:
2012
- GameFan Award, Best New Game
- GameFan Award, Best Art
- GameFan Award, Best Core Rulebook
2013
- Gold Ennies Award, Best Art
- Gold Ennies Award, Production Value
- Silver Ennies Award, Product of the Year
- GameFan Award, Best Art
- Origins Awards, Best Roleplaying Game (nominee)
2014
- Golden Geek Awards, Best Art (nominee)
- Ennies Award, Best Art (nominee)
- GameFan Award, Best Art
2015
- Golden Geek Awards, Best Art (nominee)