Out of the Abyss by Steve Kenson

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


This D&D adventure book is set in the Underdark, with the first section setting up a scenario in which the players are slaves of the drow (dark elves), struggling to survive. The second section details the characters' adventures after they have escaped, when they are facing ever more dangerous foes and are becoming heroic figures.

The story is well written, featuring numerous characters who break out of the generic nature of their species, and a variety of interestingly described societies, riven by conflicts with real world parallels, albeit with fantasy twists.

The book also contains numerous random encounters and other ephemera that help to turn the adventure into a well rounded story. I look forward to playing this campaign.



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