Monday, January 2, 2017

Osprey Publishing - Frostgrave: Ghost Archipelago Announcement

Osprey Publishing announced a new game set in the world of Frostgrave:

The Ghost Archipelago has returned. A vast island chain, covered in the ruins of ancient and otherworldly civilizations, the Archipelago appears every few centuries, far out in the southern ocean. At such times, pirates, adventurers, wizards, and legendary heroes all descend upon the islands in the hopes of finding lost treasures and powerful artefacts. A few, drawn by the blood of their ancestors, search for the fabled Crystal Pool, whose waters grant abilities far beyond those of normal men. It is only the bravest, however, who venture into the islands, for they are filled with numerous deadly threats. Cannibal tribes, sorcerous serpent-men, and poisonous water-beasts all inhabit the island ruins, guarding their treasure hordes and setting traps for the unwary.
In this new wargame, set in the world of Frostgrave, players take on the role of Heritors, mighty warriors whose ancestors drank from the Crystal Pool. These Heritors lead their small, handpicked teams of spellcasters, rogues, and treasure hunters into the ever-shifting labyrinth of the Ghost Archipelago. Although using the same rules system as Frostgrave, this standalone wargame focuses on heroes who draw on the power in their blood to perform nigh-impossible feats of strength and agility. This game also includes 30 new spells drawn from five schools of magic, a host of new soldier types, brand new scenarios, treasure tables, and a full bestiary of the most common creatures that inhabit the Ghost Archipelago.
Hardcover: 136 pages
Publisher: Osprey Games (21 Sept. 2017)
Link: Announcement on amazon.co.uk
Link: Osprey Publishing

4 comments:

  1. 21st of September!!? Darn, I was getting all excited there :(

    Happy New Year :)

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  2. It's cruel that they're previewing it this far out imo! This is set to be my gateway vehicle into tabletop miniatures for the girlfriend (loves all things piratey) so It's a shame to hear it's not out until SEPTEMBER!!! :(

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  3. I feel your pain - but also something to look forward to!

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  4. I keep hearing the term "piratey" but I think that was dropped as aquick term of convenience, and it might be limiting peoples conception. From the sound of it, there will be much more to it than "pirates". I'm certainly looking forwards to it.

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