From Glen Cook, author of the "Black Company" and "Dread Empire" novels, comes "Darkwar", collecting for the first time, the stunning science fantasy epic that originally appeared as "Doomstalker, Warlock, and Ceremony".

The Black Company is Glen Cook's ongoing series, The Black Company. The books combine elements of epic fantasy and dark fantasy as they describe the dealings of an elite mercenary unit, the Black Company, with the Lady, ruler of the Northern Empire.

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Explore the fantasy world of D&D and delve into dungeons, slay monsters, and gain treasure!

If you've been thinking of playing D&D or you've played before and you want to get up to speed on the all-new 4th Edition, this is the book for you. Here's what you need to know to join the fantasy fun.

• D&D terminology — understand what ability check, modifier, saving throw, AC, gp, hp, and XP mean

• Roll the dice — add modifiers and see if you rolled the d20 high enough to beat the challenge

• Minding your manners — know D&D etiquette so you'll be welcome in any adventure

• Character building — select your character's race and class, and choose the best powers, skills, feats, and gear

• Roleplaying — give your character a background and personality quirks

• Combat — use combat rules, a battle grid, and miniatures to play out furious battles

The chronology tracks the evolution of fantasy from the origins of literature to the 21st century. The introduction explains the nature of the impulses creating and shaping fantasy literature, the problems of its definition and the reasons for its changing historical fortunes.