[Dragon] winning races: Thri-kreen
Dragon has a new article by Chris Sims on our favorite bug-men.
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[Dungeon] Traveling the Athasian Wastes
By: Teos Abadia
One compelling aspect of the Dark Sun setting is its diverse landscape. The environment and ecology of Athas have been worn and transformed by the ravages of war, defiling magic, and relentless exposure to the crimson sun. This article provides ideas for bringing to life seven common Athasian terrain types.
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Fiction - Lady of Shadows: Part 7
The mountains had grown from a blurred, uneven line on the horizon to a recognisable part of the landscape by the time the sun sank beneath the western horizon.
Fiction - Alternate History: Rajaat and The Pristine Tower
A short alternate history that deals with the War-Bringer, the Pristine Tower and their relationship with Iron.
Article: Hak'Trin Undead Thri-Kreen of Athas
This is a May of the Dead post, part of a a Blog Carnival hosted by The Going Last Podcast. As you may surmise the May of the Dead post has to do with undead, in this post The Wanderer, an Athasian who is famous for exploring the mysteries of the Dark Sun world tracks down Hak'Trin, rare undead thri-kreen.
[Dungeon] Cruel as a Desert Wind Adventure
The first of a whole slew of Dark Sun articles for DDI this month!
By Chris Perkins
House Tsalaxa uses various legitimate trade ventures to conceal its blackmail, espionage, and assassination schemes. Its representatives are feared for their ruthlessness—and for their ability to strike without mercy when threatened. However, Athas holds forces even more ruthless than House Tsalaxa, as a band of adventurers is about to find out.
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Aarakocra Weapons
An assortment of weapons used by the birdmen from the Sands of Athas netzine for AD&D 2nd edition.
Fiction - Lady of Shadows: Part 6
"The skimmerÂ’s crew took the news surprisingly well. Neren and Enamdis called a brief halt and gathered them together below the quarterdeck to explain what was likely chasing us and to make preparations for a possible night attack."
Article - Perilous Pages: Spellbooks and Scrolls Under the Dark Sun
A part of The Sands of Athas netzine, Perilous Pages: Spellbooks and Scrolls Under the Dark Sun discusses the unique role of spellbooks on Athas. An article for any edition.
Article - Fantastic Terrain: Echoes of Ages Past
This place resonates with echoes of long forgotten wars. While the names of those forgotten may never be uttered again, their deeds live on in glimpses of psychic memories. This article explains two Fantastic Terrain powers usable anywhere on Athas for 4th Edition D&D.