Not all of the Faerie are sweet little Pixies. There are a few who do the dirty work on the side of the Light. Unknown protectors walk among us, gleefully using fang and claw and magick, leaving a bloody trail of vanquished evildoers in their wake. They are the GrimFaeries. If you are evil enough to try to tip the balance towards the Dark side, you might just get a visit from one. And they won't be leaving a coin under your pillow. When Kane the Grim is tasked with finding a serial murderer in Houston, he discovers that there is much more at stake. Magick is afoot, and an evil sorcerer is behind the killings. When he rescues a witch from certain death, his new mission becomes clear: stop the bad guy before it's too late. Teaming up with a witch who's as good with a gun as with her spells, they'll face monsters, magick, and M-16's, as they risk everything to stop the evil in its tracks before all is lost. If you're a fan of Jim Butcher's Dresden Files, you'll love the first tale of the GrimFaerie Chronicles, an exciting new urban fantasy from Whit McClendon, the author of the Fire of the Jidaan Trilogy!

Peltrin has been training to defend himself since he was old enough to walk. In a few moments of cowardice, however, he exposes his family to a deadly magical attack. Two are dead, three are infected with a lethal poison. He has only four days to find a cure...or all is lost.

Fans of Both Epic Fantasy and Superheroes Agree...it's LOTR meets The Avengers! Evil Arises For over two thousand years, the Realm of Talwynn has known peace. But now, an unfathomable evil has broken free. Mordak has risen, and the time for battle has come once more. An Ancient Legacy Awakes Brunar, a noble Mage, turns to the magick of the Jidaan for aid. The Jidaan, six powerful and ancient weapons, were once wielded by trained Guardians. They had been fierce warriors, highly skilled in the use of the magickal powers of the Jidaan. Now, those Guardians are long dead, and the Jidaan lay silent. Guardians Assemble Even as Brunar searches for the newly chosen Guardians, Mordak unleashes his army of hideous creatures and undead soldiers across the land, drenching it in blood. Brunar works feverishly to train his new Guardians in time, but not all of those Chosen accept their destiny. Bloodthirsty Creatures vs Courageous Heroes! As war erupts, Talwynn's bravest men, women, and the elf-like Weya answer the call to arms as Brunar leads the struggle against Mordak's bloodthirsty horde of abominations. The untested Guardians must rise to the challenge, or else watch Talwynn burn... Packed full of action and adventure, Mage's Burden is perfect for fans of Dennis L. McKiernan's Mithgar series, Simon R. Green's Forest Kingdom tales, or Raymond Feist's Riftwar Saga.

Keeping the eternal balance between Good and Evil is a rough job, but GrimFaeries love dirty work. Hidden from mortal eyes, they walk quietly among us, delivering an instant death sentence to those who deserve it. As he patrols the shadows of Houston, Texas, Kane the Grim keeps his fangs sharp and his claws sharper. His true form hidden by an illusion, he protects the innocent from horrors they wouldn't believe. His partner, Ariana, is a witch equally skilled with machine guns and magick spells. She's never far away, and always ready to throw down alongside the Grim. When an evil sorcerer binds Kane to his service, Kane is ordered to kill a friend. . .and not just any friend, but Ariana's new lover, businessman and shapeshifter Max Von Gerhardt. Can mutual friend Detective Avery Lynne use her new powers to help them break the spell, or will Kane have to face the claws and fangs of the King of the Werewolves in a battle to the death?

A ghostwriter for NYT bestsellers teams up with an award-winning editor to create this highly addictive urban fantasy... Once an heir to a tyrant's throne, illusionist Leonidas Rex is now exiled in the million acre forests of Washington State where he scrapes a living breaking gods and monsters out of secret magical prisons. In his trusty C-class RV, Leonidas lives a life on the run, accompanied by a mute marksman and a childhood sweetheart with a past even deadlier than his own. But when he's blackmailed into taking a suicide mission into a mutinied prison overrun by a crazed clan of genies, he's forced to rediscover a long-buried weapon and confront a horror from a previous life. If the once-prince fails, he just might ignite the hidden and secret places of the world into an all out civil war. If you liked the worlds of Jim Butcher, Benedict Jacka, Shayne Silvers, RL King, Sarah J. Maas, Kevin Hearne, Steve McHugh, Michael Anderle, Ilona Andrews, Patricia Briggs, Shannon Mayer, Charlaine Harris or K.F. Breene, then prepare to fall in love again! (Click Look Inside and see for yourself!) ✶✶✶✶✶ "Big fan of tough guy urban fantasy, like Dresden, Verus or Atticus. This series hangs shoulder to shoulder with these titans." JS, Amazon Reviewer ✶✶✶✶✶ "There's something really special about this story..." Kyle K, advanced reader ✶✶✶✶✶ "Loved this book - had me hooked from the very first page! What a great read!" JM, Amazon Reviewer ✶✶✶✶✶ "Very drawn into the story. [The] anticipation of what was going to happen next had my pulse racing (seriously). A page-turner for me." John M, reader ✶✶✶✶✶ "The story is deep and keeps you at the edge of your seat or couch or bed... I couldn't put it down." SB, Amazon Reviewer ✶✶✶✶✶ "From its first page, this clever and well-penned thriller had me hooked." A, Amazon Reviewer ✶✶✶✶✶ "I was drawn into the story from the first chapter. I found myself reading too fast at times, in order to keep up with the action!" Martin, J, Reader ✶✶✶✶✶ "...All the characters are excellent. It's easy to understand and connect with Leon's journey." J. W, author ✶✶✶✶✶ "I loved the book. I have already told several people about how good it was and that they should read it when it comes out. Already looking forward to more!" K, ARC reader

A new D&D adventure for first-level characters. "Scourge of the Howling Horde "is a D&D adventure for first-level characters that pits heroes against a menacing tribe of goblins and their monstrous allies. It showcases a new encounter format designed to help Dungeon Masters run memorable encounters more easily. It also includes sidebars that contain useful advice such as differences when running the adventure for new players or for seasoned players. AUTHOR INFORMATION Gwendolyn F.M. Kestrel works for Roleplaying Games R&D at Wizards of the Coast. Her previous design credits include "Races of the Dragon" and "Fantastic Locations: Fane of the Drow."

The second of a three-part adventure arc that started with "Barrow of the Forgotten King" is easily played as a stand-alone adventure. This adventure is designed for fourth-level characters and uses a combat encounter format designed to make the dungeon masters job easier.

The power of the evil sorcerer, Mordak, has grown, and Brunar and the Guardians must somehow fight their way free of his clutches. Across the continent, the reluctant Gart finally accepts his Jidaan and the incredible powers that come with it, but his challenges have only just begun. Will he survive river daemons and savage monsters to aid the Guardians in their final battle? The fate of Talwynn hangs in the balance as brave heroes face overwhelming odds, deadly dark magick, and the wrath of a Daemon-God. At last, the stunning conclusion of the Fire of the Jidaan Trilogy!

This super-adventure supplement, designed for characters of level 8-13, revisits Castle Greyhawk and the classic dungeon beneath. It is usable as a mini-campaign on its own, a story arc in a Dungeon Masters regular campaign, or as a series of small side adventures with a big payoff.