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Talislanta Handbook and Campaign Guide

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The game by famed FRPG writer Stephan Michael Sechi and Bard Games. (See also their Atlantis RPG and 'Compleat' series of supplements.) I remember the ads for the early editions boasted "NO ELVES!!" The background is strange, unlike the typical FRPG setting. The works of Jack Vance (Dying Earth) figure prominently as inspiration. It would appeal to players who enjoy Tekumel and the like.

The "Talislanta Handbook and Campaign Guide" is the second edition of the rules set, and the last produced by Bard Games. (Wayne's World of Books)

"NO ELVES" the ads said, promising a fresh and original RPG experience. And it delivered.

Talislanta is a unique fantasy setting the avoids the medieval European and Tolkien cliches and instead serves up a continent of riding lizards, flying ships, devil worshipers, slaves and ice giants. There's more creativity here than in dozens of other RPGs.

The only flaw I would point to is that there is so much originality and so many unique ideas that players don't know where to start, there's no real baseline. But there are so many ideas here I think it's worthwhile.

The rules for the game are quite simple taking only a few minutes to learn.

Whether you're looking to explore Talislanta or looking for inspiration for other projects this is a great way to go.

it's a good role playing game whit an interesting world whit many species in it. It is an excellent game to let your imagination fly, be any of about 100 different kinds of character, of many different races and discover a new world. excelent for new role players. visit www.talislanta.com for some information.