Time for another status update on athas.org product development:
Dregoth Ascending Part II: The much awaited sequal to Dregoth Ascending Part I will be released on schedule (June 31st). By the current productivity rate, I dare to say it could be done sooner. It's about 70% done. The full title will be Dregoth Ascending part II - The Quest.
Terrors of the Deadlands 3.5 update: The Monster Bureau reports that the updated version of TotD is right around the corner. It has undergone major revisions and includes some new elements, among them a new athasian undead.
DS Core Rules 3.5: The Psionics Chapter is done along with the Spells Chapter. A release is right around the corner, there are some details we need to hammer out and editorial work left.
Dark Sun Prestige Class Appendix Vol. I: I've received some comments, which has lead to the preview version being updated twice. So make sure to get the latest version.
Dragon Rules: A finalized draft of the Dragon Rules are being reviewed internally in the Epic Bureau before they will be released to the public. In other words, these are also right around the corner.
Other projects: Secrets of the Deadlands, The Emissary, Lost Cities. These projects are either put on hold, or progressing slowly.
In other words, you have a lot to look forward to the upcoming months!
Prestige Class Appendix Vol. I contains more than 40 prestige classes for Dark Sun campaigns. Explore the spellpower of the Arch Defiler, the strength of the Arena Champion, the fury of the Grove Master, the secrets of the Shadows, and the lure of the Wives of Nibenay. Download now.
This is a public playtest version. Feedback can be sent to jon@athas.org.
Athas.org as an organization is growing. Mark Hope is athas.org’s new marketing assistant, and will be working with me on the marketing aspects of athas.org.
Here’s a status update for athas.org projects per the beginning of January 2005. <p>
Dregoth Ascending: Part II The Quest is in the works. Expect a playtest release some time during the first half of 2005. </p><p>
Prestige Classes Compilation: A prestige class compilation document featuring around 40 prestige classes for Dark Sun will be released for public playtesting by the end of January. </p><p>
Athasian Arms and Equipment Guide: A new project to be handled by the Equipment Bureau which will detail athasian weapons, armor, alchemical items, magical items, psionic items, vehicles, poisons and possibly other item categories. </p><p>
Terrors of the Deadlands: The work on updating Terrors of the Deadlands to 3.5 rules is proceeding as scheduled. There are many small improvements still being made. The end product will be worth the wait. </p><p>
DS Core Rules 3.5: There are still some issues that must be settled before we release an updated version incorporating the errata and feedback we’ve received. </p><p>
Epic Rules: The Epic Bureau is still working on the advanced beings rules and other rules concerning these concepts, such as dragon magic and psionic enchantments. </p><p>
Other projects: Secrets of the Deadlands, The Emissary, City-State of Draj 3.5 update, Lost Cities. These projects are either put on hold, or progressing slowly.
Fabricio Lopes from the Dark Sun Brazil website has become an athas.org staff member. He is responsible for coordinating translations of athas.org material.
Jan Groeneveld has joined the Equipment Bureau. Jan has helped athas.org in the past with 3.5 proofreading and updating Whispers of the Storm to 3.5 rules.
Dregoth Ascending was still in development when the Dark Sun line was cancelled in 1997 and has been updated to the revised 3rd Edition D&D rules for this long-awaited release.<p>
This preview release features part one of the Dregoth Ascending trilogy: The Day of Light and is set against the backdrop of Dregoths invasion of the city-state of Raam. While Raamite forces battle Dregoths dray army, the characters are pitched into the heart of the invasion and slowly begin to discover that something far more dreadful than war is underway beneath the dark Athasian sun.
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Dregoth Ascending: The Day of Light includes preliminary artwork and maps needed to play the adventure and utilizes the Dark Sun 3e Core Rules, available for free here at athas.org. As this is a preview version of the adventure, feedback is still welcomed, pending a final release with full artwork in the near future. Send comments to jon@athas.org
