πŸ–€ Shadows of Esteren - Books

Shadows of Esteren is a medieval role-playing game, with an emphasis on the horrific and the Gothic. Drawing inspiration from Celtic myths, this universe has a discreetly fantastic side hidden under a bleak, realistic surface. Its world is populated with humans who have to cope with tough daily lives, and face a supernatural threat lurking in the dark. With the focus of its adventures being investigation and survival, Shadows of Esteren is a game that favors an immersive mood and interactions among the Players.

πŸ“— Book 1 - Corebook: Universe

πŸ“— Universe is the core book for Shadows of Esteren, a gothic fantasy universe inspired by Celtic myths.

πŸ₯‡ 2013 Ennies Award, Best Production Value
πŸ₯‡ 2013 Ennies Award, Best Art, interior
πŸ₯‡ Product of the Year 2013 Silver Winner

Picture a peninsula with steep hills, thick forests that barely let the sunlight through, misty valleys, and fortresses clinging to the mountainside... and beyond the oceans, the vast and mysterious Continent. In such awe-inspiring landscapes, the Shadows of Esteren role-playing game will introduce you into a gritty, realistic world, where supernatural elements are never trivial and meaningless, and where men have to face fierce threats lurking in the dark.

πŸ“— 289 pages, A4 format, hard cover

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Bonus:
🎁 The PDF of the book is offered with the physical edition.
  • 25€-90€

πŸ“š Book 2 - Supplement: Travels

πŸ“š Book 2 Travels is a supplement for the Shadows of Esteren line intended for game masters. It contains descriptions of around one hundred notable locations in Tri-Kazel, five scenario frameworks and one large scale scenario, eighteen colorful personalities, a bestiary with common animals and ten horrific creatures, as well as game aids.

⭐ The Boxed Edition includes the book in Limited Edition, a folder of game aids, and a set of six travel booklets in a collector box.

πŸ“š 198 pages, A4 format, hardcover, color

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Bonus:
🎁 The PDF of the book is offered with the physical editions.
  • 15€-70€

πŸ“š Book 3 - Campaign: Dearg Vol. 1

πŸ“š Book 3 Dearg Vol. 1 is the first volume of the complete edition of the campaign for Shadows of Esteren. It includes the optional rules for narrative arcs and focuses, game aids to explore the darker side of the characters, a detailed presentation of the Vale of Dearg, a bestiary, and ten scenarios exploring the characters' past and the Vale of Dearg, taking them from the heart of the Gwidrite capital to the gates of the Reizhite universities in a grand epic and tragic saga.

πŸ“š 300 pages, A4 format, hardcover, color

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Bonus:
🎁 The PDF of the book is offered with the physical editions.
  • 25€-70€

πŸ“š Adventure: The Monastery of Tuath

πŸ“š The scenario The Monastery of Tuath focuses on the Temple faction, the monotheistic religion in Shadows of Esteren. It includes game aids detailing the religious life of the Temple, as well as a large investigative scenario inspired by The Name of the Rose.

πŸ“š 48 pages, A4 format, softcover (Standard Edition) or hardcover (Limited Edition), color

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Bonus:
🎁 The PDF of the book is offered with the physical editions.

⚠️ The Standard Edition comes from older stock and is sold as is. Unlike store copies, it does not include a CD.
  • 9,99€-50€

πŸ“š Supplement: Occultism

πŸ“š Aimed at game masters, the supplement Occultism comes with its game aids folder (clue cards, NPC portraits, maps). It provides a comprehensive overview of occultism in Tri-Kazel, presents a typical occult organization, and includes a major scenario written by JoΓ«lle β€˜Iris’ Deschamp that confronts the Characters with the occult and the supernatural.

πŸ“š 136 pages, A4 format, hardcover, full color

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Bonus:
🎁 The PDF of the book and a folder of game aids are included with the physical editions
🎁 The Rise music album is included
  • 20€-45€

πŸ“š Supplement: Black Moon Handbook

πŸ“š "Dear Reader, you who discover this work, wherever you are in Tri-Kazel, you hold the synthesis of what I have learned about hauntings, ghosts, specters, and shadows..."

The Black Moon Manual is a work written by the occultist Steren Slaìne and annotated by the alienist Enyl Mac Bedwyr. It includes an overview of haunting manifestations and exorcisms, five Tri-Kazélian figures each with a particular connection to occult phenomena, four scenarios with accompanying game aids exploring various situations involving occult phenomena, and a bestiary

πŸ“š 74 pages, A4 format, hardcover, full color

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Bonus:
🎁 The PDF of the book is included with the physical editions
  • 9,99€-25€

πŸ“š Supplement: Melwan

πŸ“š Aimed at game masters and players, this book from the Les Ombres d’Esteren line is devoted to the neighboring valley of Dearg. Part game supplement, part artbook, it takes you into the heart of a Tri-KazΓ©lian region with an atmosphere that is both intimate and mysterious

In a narrative style, Melwan invites you on a journey following the bard Neala to the neighboring valley of Dearg, a typical mountain valley. This supplement offers numerous details and game aids such as the tradition of feathered and furred tales, a description of the valley’s flora and fauna, a guide for potion crafting, supply incidents to spice up your sessions, and a bestiary

πŸ“š 68 pages, A4 format, landscape orientation, hardcover, full color, in a cardboard sleeve

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Bonus:
🎁 The PDF of the book is included with the physical editions
  • 14,9€-60€

πŸ“š Artbook: Dark Romanticism

πŸ“š In the Dark Romanticism artbook, you will discover the essence of the world of Esteren through over 200 artworks, including many previously unpublished pieces. Immerse yourself in its intimate and sublime atmosphere and begin a new journey here

πŸ“š 214 pages, A4 format, hardcover, full color

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Bonus:
🎁 The PDF of the book is included with the physical editions
🎁 A folder and a set of six art prints are included with the Limited edition, created by Chris, Nicolas Jamme, Yoann Lossel, and Yvan β€˜Gawain’ Villeneuve
  • 25€-70€

πŸ““ Choose Your Own Adventure: Side Path

πŸ““ Explore the world of Les Ombres d’Esteren through a Choose-Your-Own-Adventure, Side Path, following the story of Yldiane, a young varigale who has just parted ways with her mentor to forge her own path. Make your choices and face the obstacles, mysteries, and enemies that await. To play, all you need is this book and something to take notes

πŸ““ 246 pages, pocket size, softcover, black and white

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Bonus:
🎁 The PDF of the book is included with the physical edition
  • 9,9€-19,99€

πŸ““ Novella: Haunted House

πŸ““ Haunted House is a novella by Laurent β€˜Nico du dΓ¨me de Naxos’ Duquesne set in the world of Les Ombres d’Esteren, telling the sinister story of the ancestral Mac Grym family manor

πŸ““ 116 pages, pocket size, softcover, black and white

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Bonus:
🎁 The PDF of the book is included with the physical edition
  • 7,5€-14,99€

πŸ““ Short Stories: Hauntings

πŸ““ Hauntings is the first collection of short stories set in the world of Les Ombres d’Esteren, curated by Nelyhann and JoΓ«lle β€˜Iris’ Deschamp

πŸ““ 112 pages, pocket size, softcover, black and white

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Bonus:
🎁 The PDF of the collection is included with the physical edition
  • 4,9€-14,99€

πŸ“š Graphic Novel: Yldiane

πŸ“˜ Yldiane is a graphic novel set in the world of Shadows of Esteren.

πŸ“˜ The Standard edition contains 32 pages in comic format, with a full-color softcover
πŸ“• The Limited edition is printed on a larger comic book format than the standard comics edition
πŸ“š The content is the same for all editions

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Bonus:
🎁 The PDF of the comic is included with the physical editions

πŸ“˜ 32 pages, comic book format, soft cover
  • 2,5€-25€