Book of Vile Darkness

• Author : Monte Cook
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 01 October 2002

The most evil and complex elements of the Dungeons & Dragons world are presented for the first time--such as moral dilemma, slavery, human sacrifice, prostitution, and other sensitive issues--to allow players to add a level of complexity to their campaigns.

• Author : Robert J. Schwalb
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 01 December 2011

RPG supplement by Robert J. Schwalb

• Author : Associate Professor of Religion James R Lewis,James R. Lewis,Jesper Aagaard Petersen,Teaching Assistant Department of History of Religions Jesper Aagaard Petersen
• Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
• Release : 16 May 2022

Featuring the new religious movements (NRMs) that have attracted the most scholarly attention over the past few years, this text includes groups such as the Branch Davidians, Heaven's Gate and Falun Gong, explaining their ethos and beliefs, as well as examining more controversial accusations.

• Author : Joseph A. McCullough
• Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
• Release : 20 September 2015

In J. R. R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring, what is the name of Tom Bombadil's wife? Which character does Scarlett Johansson play in the 2012 film The Avengers? Who is the protagonist of the video game The Legend of Zelda? Which barbarian hero carried a sword called "Graywand†?? How well do you know the who, where, what, when and how of science fiction and fantasy? Do you dare face the ultimate test of knowledge drawn from the greatest novels,

• Author : Meera Lester
• Publisher : Simon and Schuster
• Release : 12 February 2007

The books of the Bible are not the only ancient writings to tell the stories of Jesus and his followers - other Gnostic texts have also been found as well. The Everything Gnostic Gospels Book provides an overview of Gnosticism and the historical figures who are believed to be the authors: Thomas, James, Mary Magdalene, and others. This accessible guide explores the following questions: What do Gnostics believe? Who were the authors of the Gnostic Gospels? How are the Bible

• Author : Ivana Sanders,Harry F. Rey,Ivan Richardson,Anthony Baamonde,Mounia Lakehal Meribout,Emmily Rhodes,Hiro Finn Hoshino,Stephan Oliver,Will J. Fawley,Ian Krueger,Drew Purcell,Chantal Boudreau,Philip J. Liney,Hugh Allison,George Jacobs,Malina Douglas
• Publisher : Aesthetic Press
• Release : 28 October 2021

SHEER: A Dark Fantasy Anthology full of dark, striking, daring, and otherworldly fantasy stories from 16+ authors from around the world.

• Author : Ashley ML Brown
• Publisher : Routledge
• Release : 05 March 2015

Role-playing games offer a chance to pretend, make believe, and share fantasy. They often invoke heavy themes into their game play: morality, violence, politics, spirituality, or sexuality. Although interesting moral debates perennially appear in the media and academia concerning the appropriateness of games’ ability to deal with such adult concepts, very little is known about the intersection between games, playfulness, and sexuality and what this might mean for players. This book offers an in-depth, ethnographic look into the phenomenon of

• Author : Michael Witwer,Kyle Newman,Jon Peterson,Sam Witwer,Official Dungeons & Dragons Licensed
• Publisher : Ten Speed Press
• Release : 23 October 2018

An illustrated guide to the history and evolution of the beloved role-playing game told through the paintings, sketches, illustrations, and visual ephemera behind its creation, growth, and continued popularity. FINALIST FOR THE HUGO AWARD • FINALIST FOR THE LOCUS AWARD • NOMINATED FOR THE DIANA JONES AWARD From one of the most iconic game brands in the world, this official DUNGEONS & DRAGONS illustrated history provides an unprecedented look at the visual evolution of the brand, showing its continued influence on the worlds

• Author : Michael J. Tresca
• Publisher : McFarland
• Release : 10 January 2014

Tracing the evolution of fantasy gaming from its origins in tabletop war and collectible card games to contemporary web-based live action and massive multi-player games, this book examines the archetypes and concepts within the fantasy gaming genre alongside the roles and functions of the game players themselves. Other topics include: how The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings helped shape fantasy gaming through Tolkien’s obsessive attention to detail and virtual world building; the community-based fellowship embraced by players

• Author : James R. Lewis
• Publisher : Oxford University Press
• Release : 06 April 2011

The relationship between new religious movements (NRMs) and violence has long been a topic of intense public interest--an interest heavily fueled by multiple incidents of mass violence involving certain groups. Some of these incidents have made international headlines. When New Religious Movements make the news, it's usually because of some violent episode. Some of the most famous NRMs are known much more for the violent way they came to an end than for anything else. Violence and New Religious Movements

• Author : sean lorigan,Kelly Lorigan
• Publisher : Lulu.com
• Release : 16 May 2022

• Author : Philippe Bornet,Maya Burger
• Publisher : Theologischer Verlag Zürich
• Release : 01 January 2012

Often dismissed as "not serious", the notion of play has nevertheless been at the centre of classical theories of religion and ritual (Huizinga, Caillois, Turner, Staal, etc.). What can be retained of those theories for the contemporary study of religions? Can a study of "play" or "game" bring new perspectives for the study of religions? The book deals with the history of games and their relation to religions, the links between divination and games, the relations between sport and ritual,

• Author : Christopher Robichaud
• Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
• Release : 05 August 2014

Do demons and devils have free will? Does justice exist inMenzoberranzan? What’s the morality involved with playercharacters casting necromancy and summoning spells? Dungeons & Dragons and Philosophy probes the richterrain of philosophically compelling concepts and ideas thatunderlie Dungeons & Dragons, the legendary fantasyrole-playing game that grew into a world-wide cultural phenomenon.A series of accessible essays reveals what the imaginary worlds ofD&D can teach us about ethics, morality, metaphysics andmore. Illustrates a wide variety of philosophical concepts and ideasthat arise

• Author : Sarah Page
• Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
• Release : 22 September 2015

Coco, Mari and Helena are The Sweethearts, a manufactured girl band who are rarely off the front page of the tabloids. In need of some positive publicity, they travel to Afghanistan to do a special gig for the troops at Camp Bastion before the base is handed over to Afghan officials. A group of battle weary soldiers, chosen to protect these three beautiful celebrities, eagerly await their arrival. But when there's an attack on the base, The Sweethearts and the

• Author : Andrew Byers,Francesco Crocco
• Publisher : McFarland
• Release : 31 March 2016

Since the release of Dungeons & Dragons in 1974, role-playing games (RPGs) have spawned a vibrant industry and subculture whose origins, characteristics, cultures and player experiences have been well explored. Yet there has been little attention devoted to the meaningful ways RPGs have shaped society at large over the last four decades. RPGs were influential on video game design and have been widely represented in film, television and other media. They have made their mark on other areas of society, as well,