Robert Schwalb’s Shadow of the Weird Wizard is out in PDF from DriveThruRPG and is currently rated at 4.6/5 stars after an impressive three dozen ratings. It’s already an Electrum bestseller.
Schwalb Entertainment’s latest RPG takes brave adventurers into a strange, bestial borderland. In this world, echoes of a vanished sorcerer linger – monstrous creations roam the land, and ancient evils stir. Players forge their heroes, becoming beacons of hope to displaced refugees seeking a new home amidst the encroaching darkness.
Drawing inspiration from the acclaimed Shadow of the Demon Lord system, Shadow of the Weird Wizard promises a gritty fantasy experience filled with challenging choices and thrilling exploration.
A world in the wizard’s wake
The enigmatic Weird Wizard, known for his devastating power and bizarre abominations, has mysteriously disappeared, leaving chaos in his wake. A shattered kingdom and war between nations have driven thousands of refugees to the borderlands. However, venturing east means confronting monstrous horrors and dangerous unknowns.
Shadow of the Weird Wizard empowers players to build the heroes their world desperately craves. The book provides everything you need to fight monsters, forge alliances with strange inhabitants, and claim your place in this untamed frontier.
Highly anticipated chaos
The vanishing Weird Wizard might have thrown the world into chaos, but we saw it coming and have been anticipating it. EN World runs annual ‘Most Anticipated TTRPG’ polls, and two years ago, in 2022, Shadow of the Weird Wizard came 7th; then, in 2023, with the possible release of the TTRPG drawing nearer, it came 6th, finally and in 2024 Weird Wizard took the top slot, beating Free League’s The Electric State RPG into second place.
Key Features
- Based on the Shadow of the Demon Lord system
- A vanished sorcerer shapes its unique setting
- Gritty, choice-driven gameplay
- Emphasis on exploration and heroism
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