Historica Arcanum: Empires of the Silk Road

Historica Arcanum

Historica Arcanum is a grand setting for Tabletop Games, where arcane powers, eldritch horrors, and unlikely heroes clash in secrecy, as the history of our world marches on. 

In each sourcebook of the series, players and game masters can delve into exciting timelines and regions of the world in this ever-expanding universe brimming with lore and storylines to explore. 

The settings and adventures of Historica Arcanum are grittier, more realistic, and feature characters and storylines inspired by history, cultures, and myths, as well as branching narratives and locations filled with lore and gameplay option!

Empires of the Silk Road

Empires of the Silk Road is a massive sourcebook for the world of Historica Arcanum. One that takes the players on a journey through the legendary Silk Road of the 13th century. 

Explore the mighty cities of the region: from the Necropolis of Samarkand, to the House of Wisdom of Baghdad; from the Assassin Stronghold Alamut, to the Imperial Seat of Power, Isfahan. Uncover arcane secrets and political conspiracies, mythical creatures, and deep-dives into the cultures of the Silk Road.

This sourcebook also includes city maps, creatures, quest hooks, weapons, and relics. Discover new ways to travel across the land using our unique Overhauled Land Travel; and fend off contagions that are more than just inconveniences with the Plague System. The sourcebook also features an expanded character and backstory builder, 12 new subclasses, a bestiary with 40+ monsters, and 6 new professions for 5th edition.

Contents

A 5th edition setting module

Page Number: 256 

• Chapter I: Player Options
• Chapter II: Starting the Journey
• Chapter III: Locations and Legends
• Chapter IV: Gameplay Systems
• Chapter V: Bestiary
• Chapter VI: Our Eternal Gratitude