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The enterprising folk of the city quickly adapted to this influx, adding a boom-town atmosphere to the age-worn streets.īut the dungeons aren't Ptolus's only secret. When word spread of the treasures and magic to be discovered in this labyrinthine undercity, adventurers flocked to Ptolus. Recently, explorers also discovered extensive catacombs beneath the city’s streets. Historians measure Ptolus’s age in centuries, but every resident knows that the fortress atop the impossibly tall Spire is far more ancient still. With Monte at the helm, and so many inventive players driving the events of his game, the campaign showcased the most exciting and creative ways the game could be used to build a vivid, exciting, and unique fantasy world. The players (two groups) were all coworkers of Monte's-the designers, developers, editors, and marketers of 3e Dungeons & Dragons. Ptolus: Monte Cook's City by the Spire was derived from Monte's personal campaign, which ran for nearly a decade and through the development and early days of Third Edition. At the time, Ptolus was the most ambitious single-author RPG project ever-and that's still the case.Ī single author means a singular vision. It sold out immediately and remains a highly sought-after collector's item. It was met with critical acclaim and intense praise for its depth of detail, breadth and volume of material, ease of use, staggeringly imaginative content, and groundbreaking production values. The original version of Ptolus was released in 2006 for Third Edition and the d20 System.

And premium features include multiple satin bookmarks, top-notch art, and abundant cartography. The layout is uniquely accessible and easy on the GM, with multiple indices, heavy cross-referencing, and quick-access tables and summaries. And that's not all: It includes a packet with a poster map and dozens of handouts, plus another 300 pages of downloadable content-it's all included with the book. Ptolus: Monte Cook's City by the Spire is an astounding 672 pages. But the story is yet to be told, and Ptolus is set up to make it your story. Throughout Ptolus, wheels are in motion and new discoveries are being unearthed. It’s fantastic, with page after page of amazing sights and ideas. It’s a place you can inhabit-a place with atmosphere you feel. And it sits atop a seemingly endless network of ancient dungeons that draw adventurers from all corners of the Empire. Ptolus lies forever in the shadow of a towering stone spire reaching impossibly high into the sky, an enigma and a reminder of evil long past. A city of mysteries, secrets, and dark histories.