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I purchased this work not really knowing what to expect. Boy, was I surprised! This book is a fantastic resource for anyone running a Savage Worlds fantasy campaign!
It begins with a brief introduction and then launches into Character Creation. But this is no mere collection of Races, Edges, and Hindrances. Rather, it presents a system for random character generation using an ordinary deck of cards (or your Savage Worlds action deck). By drawing cards, you will determine your Race, gender, Hindrances, Attributes, Edges, Skills, and yes, your Powers. It even chooses your gear for you.
This is followed by a random dungeon generation system. You will use your trusy cards to determine things like the age of the dungeon, the entrance, why it was built, and how deep it goes. Further tables address the denizens of the dungeon, traps and tricks, and even mundane bits of dungeon dressing.
Now, the book could stop there and still be great, but it doesn't. It then provides a system for solo or GM-less play! The tables use a d6 as the "Enemy AI" to determine the actions that a given enemy will take on its turn. For yes or no questions, a simple card draw. For more complex questions, you determine the likelihood of a given option and then draw a card for the outcome.
Again, this would hva ebeen a great place to stop and say, "done", but no, they go on to round out the book with four new creatures for your Savage Worlds fantasy campaign, as well as 20 magic items, two dozen traps, and three savage tales, short, stand-alone adventures to thrill your players with.
The only downside I could think of is that is does not utilize the SWADE Fantasy Companion. I understand the decision not to do so (many people will not have access to that volume), but I would loved to have seen some stuff from there included. Even so, this book will find a place on my gaming shelf!
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