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Kindred Of The East
''Kindred of the East'' is a tabletop role-playing game book and game line released by White Wolf Publishing in February 1998 for use with their horror game '' Vampire: The Masquerade''. It is part of the ''World of Darkness'' series, and is the first and main entry in the ''Year of the Lotus'' line of Asia-themed books released throughout 1998. The book covers Asia as it is portrayed in the series' setting, with a focus on China, and introduces Asian vampires called kuei-jin as player characters. These subsist on ''chi'', and are created from humans who have done evil during their lives and return to their bodies after death. Following paths of enlightenment in the hopes of attaining a higher state of being, they participate in kuei-jin courts and oppose the demonic Yama Kings who are anticipated to rule the world in the coming sixth age. The game was designed by Robert Hatch, with art direction by Lawrence Snelly, who took visual inspiration from manga. It was supported by a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Hatch
Robert Hatch is a game designer and writer who developed key role-playing game releases for White Wolf Publishing from 1993 to 2001. He is known primarily for three games he co-created: the science fiction game ''Trinity (role-playing game), Trinity'', the super-hero game ''Aberrant'' (1999), and the epic fantasy RPG ''Exalted'' (2001). Career Hatch began his career with White Wolf writing "splatbooks" such as ''The Book of Chantries'' (1993) for ''Mage: The Ascension'' and ''Clanbook Nosferatu'' (1994) for ''Vampire: The Masquerade''. He was also a co-author of the well-received second edition of ''Werewolf: The Apocalypse'' (1994) and of the boundary-pushing ''Charnel Houses of Europe: The Shoah'' (1997) for ''Wraith: the Oblivion''. Hatch came to prominence with his major contribution to ''Kindred of the East'' (1998), a "flatsplat" (handsome hardcover supplement) pioneering the thematic annual releases White Wolf would continue over the next few years. After collaborating in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dicebreaker
Gamer Network Limited (formerly Eurogamer Network Limited) is a British mass media company based in Brighton. Founded in 1999 by Rupert and Nick Loman, it owns brands—primarily editorial websites—relating to video game journalism and other video game businesses. Its flagship website, ''Eurogamer'', was launched alongside the company. In February 2018, Gamer Network was acquired by ReedPop. Gamer Network also organises the EGX trade fair. History Gamer Network was founded under the name Eurogamer Network in 1999 by brothers Rupert and Nick Loman. It was formed alongside the opening of its flagship website, ''Eurogamer'', which itself launched on 4 September 1999. Nick Loman left the business in 2004 to pursue a career in medicine and "competitive BBQ". In February 2011, Eurogamer Network acquired American publishing house Hammersuit, alongside its IndustryGamers.com and Modojo.com websites. On 1 March 2013, in line with the international expansion, Eurogamer Network ann ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Resurrection
Resurrection refers to the coming back to life of the dead. Resurrection or The Resurrection may also refer to: Supernatural * Resurrection of Jesus * Universal resurrection, often referred to by the term of art "resurrection of the dead", the final resurrection at the end time * Undead * Day of Resurrection in Islam, the time when the dead arise from their graves to be judged by God Arts and entertainment Film * '' Alien Resurrection'', a 1997 science-fiction horror film and the fourth installment of the ''Alien'' franchise * '' Halloween: Resurrection'', a 2002 horror sequel of the ''Halloween'' franchise * '' The Mechanic: Resurrection'', a 2016 action film and sequel to the 2011 action film ''The Mechanic'' * ''Resurrection'' (1909 film), an American short film by D.W. Griffith * ''Résurrection'', a 1910 film directed by Henri Desfontaines * ''Resurrection'' (1912 film), a lost silent drama short film directed by Joseph A. Golden * ''Resurrezione'', a 1917 film by Mario ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Dreaming
The Dreaming, also referred to as Dreamtime, is a term devised by early anthropologists to refer to a religio-cultural worldview attributed to Australian Aboriginal beliefs. It was originally used by Francis Gillen, quickly adopted by his colleague Baldwin Spencer and thereafter popularised by A. P. Elkin, who, however, later revised his views. The Dreaming is used to represent Aboriginal concepts of ''Everywhen'', during which the land was inhabited by ancestral figures, often of heroic proportions or with supernatural abilities. These figures were often distinct from gods, as they did not control the material world and were not worshipped but only revered. The concept of the Dreamtime has subsequently become widely adopted beyond its original Australian context and is now part of global popular culture. The term is based on a rendition of the Arandic word ''alcheringa'', used by the Aranda (Arunta, Arrernte) people of Central Australia, although it has been argued that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Land Of Eight Million Dreams
''Land of Eight Million Dreams'' is a tabletop role-playing game supplement released by White Wolf Publishing in December 1998 for use with their game '' Changeling: The Dreaming'', and is part of the ''World of Darkness'' series. It was developed by Ian Lemke and written by Deena McKinney, James A. Moore, and Wayne Peacock, and was released as the final entry in the ''Year of the Lotus'' line of Asia-themed ''World of Darkness'' books. The book covers Asia as it is portrayed in the setting, and introduces Asian changelings called ''hsien'' or ''shinma'' as playable characters; unlike the changelings of the main game, who are fae bound to human bodies, the shinma are divine spirits inhabiting dying or dead humans' bodies. Taking the roles of these, players can use a free-form magic system based on the classical Chinese elements. The supplement was critically acclaimed, receiving praise for originality, its setting and characters, and its magic system, while its organization and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Apocalypse
Apocalypse () is a literary genre in which a supernatural being reveals cosmic mysteries or the future to a human intermediary. The means of mediation include dreams, visions and heavenly journeys, and they typically feature symbolic imagery drawn from the Hebrew Bible, cosmological and (pessimistic) historical surveys, the division of time into periods, esoteric numerology, and claims of ecstasy and inspiration. Almost all are written under pseudonyms (false names), claiming as author a venerated hero from previous centuries, as with Book of Daniel, composed during the 2nd century BCE but bearing the name of the legendary Daniel. Eschatology, from Greek ''eschatos'', last, concerns expectations of the end of the present age, and apocalyptic eschatology is the application of the apocalyptic world-view to the end of the world, when God will punish the wicked and reward the faithful. An apocalypse will often contain much eschatological material, but need not: the baptism of J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Exalted
''Exalted'' is a high fantasy tabletop role-playing game originally published by White Wolf Publishing in July 2001. The game is currently in its third edition. It was originally created by Robert Hatch, Justin Achilli and Stephan Wieck, and was inspired by world mythologies and anime. Influences The setting is strongly influenced by Tanith Lee's ''Tales from the Flat Earth'', Michael Moorcock's '' Hawkmoon'', Lord Dunsany's ''The Gods of Pegana'' and Yoshiaki Kawajiri's ''Ninja Scroll''. Other influences include Glen Cook's ''The Black Company''; Sean Stewart's '' Resurrection Man'', ''The Night Watch'', and ''Galveston''; Homer's ''Odyssey'', the Bible, and Wu Cheng'en's ''Journey to the West''. System The game uses ten-sided dice and a variation of the Storyteller System to arbitrate the action, and, as with many other RPGs, requires little beyond the rulebooks themselves, dice, pencil, and paper. The ''Exalted'' version of the rules were derived from the trilogy of White ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Casus Belli (magazine)
''Casus Belli'' is a French magazine about role-playing games, published in different formats since 1980. It contains news, reviews, interviews, features, and role-playing game materials. The magazine was published by Excelsior Publications until 1999, by Arkana Press in 2000–2006, and by Casus Belli Presse in 2010–2011, and has been published by Black Book Éditions since 2011. Since 2020, it also has the online video companion ''Casus TV'', which is produced in collaboration with ''Tric Trac''. History ''Casus Belli'' has been released in different forms since 1980, originally under editor-in-chief François Marcela-Froideval and published by Excelsior Publications; for its first few issues, it was a short, black-and-white publication, before changing to a larger format printed in color. In this incarnation, it became the leading role-playing game magazine on the French market. The artists working on this edition included the cartoonist Tignous. The magazine ended publicat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TSR, Inc
TSR, Inc. was an American game publishing company, best known as the original publisher of ''Dungeons & Dragons'' (''D&D''). Its earliest incarnation, Tactical Studies Rules, was founded in October 1973 by Gary Gygax and Don Kaye. Gygax had been unable to find a publisher for ''D&D'', a new type of game he and Dave Arneson were co-developing, so founded the new company with Kaye to self-publish their products. Needing financing to bring their new game to market, Gygax and Kaye brought in Brian Blume in December as an equal partner. ''Dungeons & Dragons'' is generally considered the first tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG), and established the genre. When Kaye died suddenly in 1975, the Tactical Studies Rules partnership restructured into TSR Hobbies, Inc. and accepted investment from Blume's father Melvin. With the popular ''D&D'' as its main product, TSR Hobbies became a major force in the games industry by the late 1970s. Melvin Blume eventually transferred his shares to his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dragon (magazine)
''Dragon'' is one of the two official magazines for source material for the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' role-playing game and associated products, along with ''Dungeon (magazine), Dungeon''. TSR, Inc. originally launched the monthly printed magazine in 1976 to succeed the company's earlier publication, ''The Strategic Review''. The final printed issue was #359 in September 2007. Shortly after the last print issue shipped in mid-August 2007, Wizards of the Coast (part of Hasbro, Inc.), the publication's current copyright holder, relaunched ''Dragon'' as an online magazine, continuing on the numbering of the print edition. The last published issue was No. 430 in December 2013. A digital publication called ''Dragon+'', which replaces the ''Dragon'' magazine, launched in 2015. It is created by Dialect in collaboration with Wizards of the Coast, and its numbering system for issues started at No. 1. History TSR In 1975, TSR, Inc. began publishing ''The Strategic Review''. At the time ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phil Brucato
Phil "Satyros" Brucato is an American writer, journalist, editor, and game designer based in Seattle, Washington. He is best known for his work on the TV series '' Strowlers'' and with White Wolf, Inc., including the role-playing games ''Mage: The Ascension'', '' Werewolf: The Apocalypse'', and '' Mage: The Sorcerer's Crusade.'' He has also written articles for BBI Media's ''newWitch'' and ''Witches & Pagans'' magazines, as well as other media such as '' Deliria: Faerie Tales for a New Millennium'', the urban fantasy webcomic ''Arpeggio'', and various short stories. Additionally, he has founded Quiet Thunder Productions and is a member of the Wily Writers group. ''Arpeggio'' Webcomic Phil Brucato, Bryan Syme, and Sandra Buskirk began publishing ''Arpeggio'' in 2010. The story follows Meghan Susan Green, a young teenager, as she explores her magical musical talents. Although the comic was only produced between 2008 and 2012, Patreon users were able to access the final, previousl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kindred Of The East Rising Phoenix
Kindred is one's family and relations by kinship. It may also refer to: In media * ''The Kindred'' (film), a 1987 American horror film * ''Kindred'' (film), a 2020 British horror film * "Kindred" (''Heroes''), the third episode of the second season of the NBC science fiction drama series ''Heroes'' * ''Kindred'' (novel), a 1979 science fiction novel by American writer Octavia E. Butler * ''Kindred'' (miniseries), a 2022 television series based on the Butler novel * ''Kindred'' (book), a 2020 book by Rebecca Wragg Sykes * '' Kindred: The Embraced'', an American television series produced by John Leekley Productions and Spelling Television * '' Police Quest III: The Kindred'', an adventure game produced by Jim Walls for Sierra On-Line * "Kindred", an episode in the fourth season of the animated series '' Star Wars Rebels'' * Kindred, a character from '' League of Legends'' who is a personification of death consisting of a duo of lamb and wolf Fictional elements * Kindred, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
