Everything players need is here: how to determine a character's Strength, Wisdom, Charisma, and other abilities; the difference among the various fantasy races, from elves and halflings to dwarves, gnomes, and others; complete rules for character improvement; the most advantageous mapping and combat procedures; and much more, all in this easy-to-use, revised version of the classic role-playing rulebook. With this 2nd Edition, the best-selling role-playing game in history gets even better!

    Whether you're running a single adventure or masterminding a complete fantasy campaign, the Dungeon Master's Guide is an absolute necessity. The 2nd Edition Dungeon Master's Guide puts all the information you need right at your fingertips - in a fresh, new format, fully indexed for your convenience. Here you'll learn all there is to know about magical spells and items, as well as monsters, combat, travel, NPCs, treasure, encounters, awarding experience, and more!

    The land of Ansalon is about to disappear into darkness forever. But a new leader has arisen. As the Golden General leads the forces of good to war, the companions must fight their own battles. Some will rise, some will fall, all in one last, desperate attempt to keep light from departing the world forever.

    

    Main streets turn into blind alleys. Thriving markets adjoin crime-infested slums. The wise traveler avoids problems by consulting his Trail Map.TM4 maps out not only the grand city of Waterdeep, but also to other cities featured in the Avatar trilogy: Shadowdale, fabled home of Elminster the Sage, and Tantras, a bustling port on the Dragon Reach.All maps are full color, printed on a 36" by 57" sheet suitable for use in gaming or as a wall poster.