Book of Vile Darkness (Dungeons & Dragons d20 3.0 Fantasy Roleplaying Supplement)

This sourcebook for the Dungeons & Dragons game is intended for mature audiences and provides a Dungeon Master with unflinching access to subject matter that will broaden any campaign. Included in a detailed look at the nature of evil and the complex challenge of confronting the many dilemmas found within its deepest shadows. Along with wicked spells, wondrous items, and artifacts, Book of Vile Darkness also provides descriptions and statistics for a host of abominable monsters, archdevils, and demon princes to pit againt the noblest of heroes. To use this supplement, a Dungeon Master also needs the Player's Handbook, the Dungeon Master 's Guid e, and the Monster Manual. The most evil and complex elements in the Dungeons & Dragons world presented for the first time.

Targeted toward mature audiences, Book of Vile Darkness deals with material that has never been explored in the D&D® roleplaying game. Elements such as moral dilemma, slavery, human sacrifice, prostitution, and other sensitive issues will be treated in a mature fashion to allow players to add a level of complexity to their campaigns. Also included are evil monsters; dark prestige classes; unique spells, magic items, and artifacts; and adventure material, as well as rules and advice to help Dungeon Masters create and play truly corrupt villains or run more intense campaigns.

Book of Vile Darkness is a sourcebook of evil.