''The Bronze Grimoire'' is a supplement published by

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in 1994 for the fantasy role-playing game '' Elric!'', based on the

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''The Bronze Grimoire'' is an 80-page softcover book designed by

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and

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, with interior art by Ben Monroe and cover art by

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. The book provides new and expanded rules for '' Elric!'', focusing on runes, necromancy, and magical tomes; the book also features fifty new spells, as well as a unique set of magic items.

Reception

In the October 1995 edition of ''

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'' (Issue #222),

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thought ''The Bronze Grimoire'' was "essential" for players of ''Elric!'' because of the new spells, and because the book "clarifies some of the game's murkier concepts." However, Swan thought the book lacked "staging tips, setting notes, or a unifying theme." He also noted that players needed to be familiar with the original Elric novels in order to understand some of the material. Swan concluded by giving the book an average rating of 4 out of 6.

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'' #84 (Dec 1994)

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Bronze Grimoire Fantasy role-playing game supplements Role-playing game supplements introduced in 1994

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