This book by Radio Free Arcadia deals with the portents and beings that herald the Endless Winter and is presented as a toolbox that can be used to expand on the antagonist presented in the 20th annniversary corebook with each chapter dedicated to a particular threat.
The first chapter deals with the growing friction between commoners and nobles created by the dwindling Glamour in a post Evanescence Concordia. The chapter details a new background, details on the Urban Renewall League and dark omens that affect the Dreaming.
The second chapter is about the Autumn People and cold iron chimera, their characteristics, organizations and new powers to help them drain Glamour from the World.
In the third chapter we get a look at the Dauntain as antagonists detaling some of their organizations, a new Art, Dooms and the effect they have on the Dreaming.
The next chapter presents the Thallain in greater detail with info on the Black Court, notable members, new systems for Dark Glamour and a new Kith.
The fifth chapter is about the Fomorians, their awakening in current times, their Courts and notable members for each one.
The last chapter expands upon the concept of the Tithed (that first appeared in Time of Judgement) and adds several systems for using them as antagonists.
Finally in the appendix adds two ned Dark Arts and the Maeghar (from DAV20 and the Black Hand a Guide to the Tal’mahe’ra for V20) as a playable kith.
Pros:
Offers a tons of information and mechanics for antagonists that can be used in all kinds of Chronicles.
The writting is very good, the lore and the rules are very interesting and balanced.
Expands on the lore of the Dreaming and explores a concept from Vampire from the Changeling’s point of view.
Cons:
The focus of the book affects only the Kithain leaving the other non western kiths out and most of the focus is in the Concordia.
The writers have very clear political views that show in the chapter for the Autumn People. With the unfortunate implication that some of the horrors of recent times are caused/enhanced by supernatural influences.
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