is a roleplaying setting of dark fantasy and Gothic intrigue set against the backdrop of the Georgian/Regency period in Europe and America. It is a world struggling to balance ancient lore with divine faith and scientific reason, with proponents of each vying for dominion. A world where the products of fiction are alive and well, and prey upon the fears of man. This volume includes: • Complete Dark Fantasy Setting framed in the Georgian/Regency Gothic Romance era • Playing Card Based Narrative System • World Gazetteer • Bestiary • Over 100 Non-Player Characters • Plot Generator • Period Literary Selections • Introductory Scenario: "Riddle of the Thorns" • Recommended Viewing List