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Races Of Destiny
''Races of Destiny'' is a supplement for the 3.5 edition of the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' roleplaying game. Contents This book deals with races that live primarily in urban settings, specifically humans, half-orcs, and a new race called the Illumian, whose most notable features are the sigils that constantly orbit their heads. This book is centered on races, their human blood and the effects of this. Many of the resources in ''Races of Destiny'' deal specifically with urban settings and nearly all have racial requirements. Publication history ''Races of Destiny'' was written by David Noonan, Eric Cagle, and Aaron Rosenberg, and was published in December 2004. Cover art was by Adam Rex, with interior art by Ed Cox, Wayne England, David Hudnut, Chuck Lukacs, Jeff Miracola Jeff Miracola (born October 10, 1971)Jeff Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Noonan (game Designer)
David Noonan is an author of several products and articles for the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' fantasy role-playing game from Wizards of the Coast. Career Role-playing games David Noonan began his career with Wizards of the Coast in 1998. He contributed to the design of the three core books for the third edition of ''Dungeons & Dragons''. For the new ''Dungeon Master's Guide'', he developed the treasure tables, based on guidance from Monte Cook, and worked on the non-player characters that appear in the book's second chapter. Noonan also contributed some prestige classes to '' Sword and Fist'', as well as designing a large part of '' Song and Silence'', and spent five months on editing and design work for the third edition ''Manual of the Planes''. Noonan, Andy Collins, Mike Mearls, and Jesse Decker were part of Rob Heinsoo's "Flywheel" design team for the fourth edition of ''Dungeons & Dragons'', and did the final concept work from May 2006 to September 2006, before the first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chuck Lukacs
Chuck Lukacs is an artist whose work has appeared in role-playing games. Career His first published ''Dungeons & Dragons'' work was in '' Dragon'' magazine while Paizo was its publisher. His ''Dungeons & Dragons'' work includes interior art for '' Expanded Psionics Handbook'' (2004), ''Races of Stone'' (2004), '' Libris Mortis'' (2004), ''Races of Destiny'' (2004), ''Complete Adventurer'' (2005), ''Sandstorm'' (2005), ''Lords of Madness'' (2005), ''Heroes of Battle'' (2005), and ''Magic Item Compendium'' (2007). He contributed artwork to the ''Curse of Strahd Revamped''. He is known for his work on the ''Magic: The Gathering'' collectible card game. His first work was on the Lorwyn block. Lukacs has also taught character design at the Pacific Northwest College of Art The Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) is an art school of Willamette University and is located in Portland, Oregon. Established in 1909, the art school grants Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees and graduate de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Gate (magazine)
''Black Gate'' is a fantasy magazine published by New Epoch Press. It was published in glossy print until 2011, after which it shifted online. History First launched in October 2000 using the slogan "Adventures in Fantasy Literature," ''Black Gate'' primarily features original short fiction up to novella length. It also features reviews of fantasy novels, graphic novels, and role playing game products. This is supplemented by columns and articles reflecting on fantasy literature's past as well as the occasional interview. Every print issue contained the comic ''Knights of the Dinner Table: Java Joint'' by Kenzer & Company of Knights of the Dinner Table fame. Much of the fiction is by lesser known or new authors, but noted contributors have included Michael Moorcock, Mike Resnick, Charles de Lint and Cory Doctorow. As a semi-regular feature, ''Black Gate'' reprinted rare adventure stories from earlier decades or work from more recent years that the editors feel has been neglected ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Races Of The Wild
''Races of the Wild'' is an optional supplemental source book for the 3.5 edition of the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' roleplaying game. Contents ''Races of the Wild'' contains background information on the elves and halflings, introduces a race of winged humanoids called " raptorans," as well as giving rules for playing wilderness based creatures such as fey and centaurs as player characters. Publication history ''Races of the Wild'' was written by Skip Williams and published in February 2005. Cover art was by Adam Rex, with interior art by Tom Baxa, Steve Belledin, Dennis Crabapple McClain, Wayne England, Matt Faulkner, Emily Fiegenschuh, Jeremy Jarvis, Chuck Lukacs, Larry MacDougal, Vinod Rams, Sam Wood, and James Zhang. "One new twist on elves is self-sufficiency and nonspecialization," Skip Williams explained. "The long elven lifespan gives them plenty of time for learning to do things for themselves. Halflings lead something of a double life. Their wandering lifestyle obl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Races Of Stone
''Races of Stone'' (sometimes abbreviated to RoS) is an optional sourcebook for the 3.5 edition of the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' fantasy role-playing game. Contents ''Races of Stone'' focuses on gnomes, dwarves, and a new race, called goliaths, providing cultural information for these races as well as subraces. Publication history ''Races of Stone'' was written by David Noonan, Jesse Decker, and Michelle Lyons, and published in August 2004. Cover art was by Adam Rex, with interior art by Thomas Baxa, Steve Belledin, Wayne England, Jeremy Jarvis, Doug Kovacs, Chuck Lukacs, Dennis Crabapple-McClain, Jim Nelson, Wiliam O'Connor, Scott Roller, Ron Spencer, Joel Thomas, Franz Vohwinkel, and Brad Williams. A web enhancement for the book was published in 2004 by Wizards of the Coast. David Noonan explains the origins of the concept for the goliath race: "It all started with a piece of concept art that looks very similar to the ''Races of Stone'' cover. My job was to write t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wizards Of The Coast
Wizards of the Coast LLC (often referred to as WotC or simply Wizards) is an American publisher of games, primarily based on fantasy and science fiction themes, and formerly an operator of retail stores for games. It is currently a subsidiary of Hasbro, which acquired the company in 1999. During a February 2021 reorganization at Hasbro, Wizards of the Coast became the lead part of the new "Wizards & Digital" division. Originally a role-playing game publisher, the company originated and popularized the collectible card game genre with '' Magic: The Gathering'' in the mid-1990s. It also acquired the popular ''Dungeons & Dragons'' role-playing game by buying TSR and increased its success by publishing the licensed '' Pokémon Trading Card Game''. The company's corporate headquarters are located in Renton, Washington, part of the Seattle metropolitan area. Wizards of the Coast publishes role-playing games, board games, and collectible card games. They have received numero ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ron Spencer
Ron Spencer is an American illustrator whose most famous work has been for the collectible card game '' Magic: The Gathering''.Felt, Kevin (December 17, 2007). "Painter of 'Magic' cards inspiring random acts of kindness", ''San Gabriel Valley Tribune''Convenience link Early life Ron Spencer grew up on a farm in Aurora, Nebraska. As a child, his reading material included such Marvel Comics as ''Conan the Barbarian''. Artwork Spencer is primarily self-taught though he did attend a two-year college in Idaho. He uses various elements of mixed media, including colored pencils, ballpoint pens, watercolors, and acrylic paint. His trademark on a vast majority of his earlier trading cards is a hidden name somewhere in the artwork. For example, the name DALE can be clearly seen in the Alliance expansion card Misfortune. He lists his inspirations as Richard Corben and ''Swamp Thing'' illustrator Bernie Wrightson. He has also created artwork for several books of the World of Darkness ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Sardinha
Richard Sardinha is an American artist based in Providence, Rhode Island, whose work has appeared in role-playing games. Works Richard Sardinha has been illustrating books since the 1980s. He provided the art work for ''At Lovecraft's Grave'' (referring to H. P. Lovecraft) by Brett Rutherford. Sardinha has produced interior illustrations for role-playing game books since 2000. Much of his work has appeared in ''Dungeons & Dragons'' books in the game's third edition, such as the ''Monster Manual'' (2000), '' Oriental Adventures'' (2001), '' Monsters of Faerûn'' (2001), '' Lords of Darkness'' (2001), ''Silver Marches'' (2002), ''Epic Level Handbook'' (2002), ''Monster Manual II'' (2002), '' Deities and Demigods'' (2002), '' Book of Vile Darkness'' (2002), ''Underdark'' (2003), ''Ghostwalk'' (2003), ''Fiend Folio'' (2003), ''Draconomicon'' (2003), ''Unearthed Arcana'' (Dungeons & Dragons) (2004), ''Shining South'' (Forgotten Realms) (2004), '' Complete Divine'' (Dungeons & Dragons) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eric Polak
Eric Polak is an artist whose work has appeared in role-playing games. Career His ''Dungeons & Dragons'' work includes the cover art for ''Tome of Battle'' (2006), '' Dragon Magic'' (2006), and ''Complete Champion'' (2007), and interior art for ''Races of Destiny'' (2004), ''Heroes of Battle'' (2005), '' Stormwrack'' (2005), ''Magic of Incarnum'' (2005), ''Heroes of Horror'' (2005), ''Spell Compendium'' (2005), ''Races of the Dragon'' (2006), '' Red Hand of Doom'' (2006), ''Tome of Magic'' (2006), ''Player's Handbook II'' (2006), '' Complete Mage'' (2006), and ''Rules Compendium'' (2007). He is known for his work on the ''Magic: The Gathering'' collectible card game.http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Search/Default.aspx?action=advanced&artist=%5B%22Eric%20Polak%22%5D Polak has done work on books for other role-playing games, including ''Deadlands'' and ''Brave New World'' (Pinnacle Entertainment Group), ''Legend of the Five Rings'' and '' 7th Sea'' (Alderac Entertainment Group) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Phillippi
Michael Phillippi (born ) is an American artist whose work has appeared in role-playing games. Education Michael Phillippi started his illustration career in 1997 after graduating from the Savannah College of Art & Design. Career His ''Dungeons & Dragons'' work includes '' Libris Mortis'' (2004), ''Races of Destiny'' (2004), ''Complete Adventurer'' (2005), ''Sandstorm'' (2005), '' Lords of Madness'' (2005), '' Stormwrack'' (2005), ''Tome of Magic'' (2006), ''Complete Scoundrel'' (2007), ''Rules Compendium'' (2007), and '' Elder Evils'' (2007). He is known for his work on the ''Magic: The Gathering ''Magic: The Gathering'' (colloquially known as ''Magic'' or ''MTG'') is a Tabletop game, tabletop and Digital collectible card game, digital Collectible card game, collectable card game created by Richard Garfield. Released in 1993 by Wizards ...'' collectible card game. References External links Michael Phillippi's website* 1970s births Living people Place of birth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Nelson (artist)
Jim Nelson is an artist whose work has appeared in role-playing games. Career His ''Dungeons & Dragons'' work includes ''Races of Stone'' (2004), ''Races of Destiny'' (2004), '' Sandstorm'' (2005), ''Lords of Madness'' (2005), ''Stormwrack'' (2005), ''Player's Handbook II'' (2006), ''Monster Manual IV'' (2006), '' Complete Mage'' (2006), and the 4th edition '' Monster Manual'' (2008). He is known for his work on the '' Magic: The Gathering'' collectible card game. His art also appears in the digital collectible card game ''Hearthstone ''Hearthstone'' is a free-to-play online digital collectible card game developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment. Originally subtitled ''Heroes of Warcraft'', ''Hearthstone'' builds upon the existing lore of the '' Warcraft'' series ...''. References External links Jim Nelson's website* Living people Place of birth missing (living people) Role-playing game artists Year of birth missing (living people) {{D&D-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monte Moore (artist)
Monte M. Moore (1971) is an American illustrator, screenwriter, and designer focusing on the comics, gaming and entertainment industries. Education Monte Moore was born in Phoenix, Arizona in 1971. He graduated from Colorado State University in 1993 with a BFA in Graphic Design/Illustration and was awarded outstanding Senior Portfolio in the State of Colorado from the Art Director's Club of Denver. Monte Moore has attended multiple master's workshops held by noted artists such as Morton Solberg Career Moore has been involved in comics, gaming, pin-up and entertainment illustration for almost 30 years. His work has been commissioned and licensed by top-tier companies such as Lucasfilm Ltd, Disney, The U.S. Marine Corps, Paramount, Topps, Harley-Davidson and most publishers in the comics industry including DC Comics, Image Comics, Harris Comics, IDW Publishing and many others. Licensed work for Marvel started in 1998 on the Marvel Masterpieces card series through Rittenhous ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
