From the Ashes

From the Ashes is a comprehensive sourcebook for the World of Greyhawk Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting. The supplement contains two main books, reference cards, and detailed maps that expand the game world following the devastating Greyhawk Wars. Book One serves as an atlas and encyclopedia of the Flanaess region, covering the history and current state of more than 50 nations. The text presents population data, geographical features, and political structures, along with key locations from previously published adventures in the setting. Book Two focuses on the Free City of Greyhawk in the aftermath of major conflicts. The sourcebook details the city's various districts, inhabitants, and ongoing challenges, from criminal activities to refugee crises and external threats. The supplement captures themes of rebuilding and survival in a fantasy world marked by war, depicting how both common citizens and power players adapt to dramatic changes in the political landscape.

Readers consider this a darker, grittier addition to the Shadowrun fiction line that focuses on street-level intrigue rather than corporate warfare. Readers appreciate: - Tight plotting that keeps escalating - Accurate portrayal of daily life in the Shadowrun universe - Flawed but relatable characters - Noir detective story elements - Maintains tension throughout Common criticisms: - Some find the pacing sluggish in the middle sections - Limited worldbuilding beyond the immediate setting - Supporting characters could use more development Ratings: Goodreads: 3.8/5 (112 ratings) Amazon: 4.2/5 (23 ratings) Sample review: "Sargent nails the gritty cyberpunk feel without going overboard on chrome and neon. The detective work feels authentic rather than just an excuse for action scenes." - Goodreads user Several reviewers note this works well as a standalone novel even for those unfamiliar with Shadowrun.

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🗡️ The Greyhawk Wars that serve as backdrop for this book were first detailed in a 1991 board game before being incorporated into the RPG campaign setting 🏰 Carl Sargent wrote several other influential Greyhawk materials under the pen name Keith Parkinson, including the adventure "Ivid the Undying" 🎲 The Free City of Greyhawk was originally created by Gary Gygax, D&D's co-creator, as the central city for his home campaign in 1972 🗺️ The book's maps cover over 30 distinct regions of the Flanaess, making it one of the most geographically comprehensive Greyhawk supplements ever published 📚 This sourcebook was one of the last major releases for the Greyhawk setting before TSR shifted focus to other campaign worlds in the mid-1990s