Historica Arcanum: Era of the Crusades

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!

Era of the Crusades

Crusaders led by Baldwin IV the Leper King, and the avenging army of Saladin, the Legendary General of Cairo, have been preparing for the inevitable battle that will seal the fate of Jerusalem. Yet, an unexpected truce halted the onslaught. 

Now, the chambers of Kings and Counts, the inner circles of Knightly Orders and Generals' Tents, and the catacombs below Jerusalem and Cairo, echo with the clashes of another war, against encroaching eldritch horrors from a dark past. 

Era of the Crusades is the definitive setting guide for 5th edition to recreate the war for the Holy Lands. Within this setting guide you will find;

• Tow Majestic cities: Cairo and Jerusalem, locations, quests, and characters for both!
• A vast roster of subclasses inspired by the culture and mythology of the region.
• Deck of the Damned: A 5th edition expansion, bringing easy to use narrative stress and madness mechanics.
• Forge Your Knight Orders: Guides and rules to create knightly orders for the Players and Game Masters.
• A Grand Bestiary, hosting foes and allies from the history and the legends of the Holy Lands.

Hunt the Wicked, Rise a Knight!

Contents

A 5th edition setting module

Page Number: 271

• Foreword
• Introduction
• Chapter I: World of Historica Arcanum
• Chapter II: Character Options
• Chapter III: Jerusalem & Cairo
• Chapter IV: Book of Ingenious Monsters
• Chapter V: Appendix