Rifts for Savage Worlds: Atlantis and the Demon Seas

by Sean Owen Roberson

EXPLORE THE ALIEN AND BIZARRE Shrouded by the Demon Seas, birthplace of a wondrous human civilization, and now host to a bizarre cosmic Atlantis is a threat like no other. The massive isle is ruled by the Splugorth, and from it their tendrils of influence snake out across Rifts® Earth. Yet the Splugorth are not the only threat inhabiting the treacherous waters―the Horune Pirates, Naut’Yll invaders, and the Lord of the Deep also haunt the world’s oceans. On their own, each of these menaces is a curse to humanity at sea and onshore. Together, they endanger intelligent life across the planet! MYSTERIOUS NEW ALLIES GATHER! Resisting such malign force may seem impossible, but the Tomorrow Legion is gathering equally powerful allies to battle the oncoming storm. The True Atlanteans and their ancient cousins the Lemurians are eager to join the battle against their ancient enemies. The New Navy, a remnant of the naval might of the long-gone USA, is also ready to join the fight. Working together the forces of good can turn the dark tide, but it won’t be easy. To succeed, our heroes must harness the power of exotic new gear including the legendary rune weapons, discover the power of tattoo magic, unearth the might of Bio-Wizardry, and learn to control the enigmatic magic stone pyramids which first opened Earth to the Megaverse®. Fight back against the chthonic horrors bent on terror and subjugation! Survive the wrath of monsters from the depths in new Savage Tales, and discover Atlantis in a heroic Plot Point Campaign fighting against the Minions of Splugorth. Rifts®: Atlantis and the Demon Seas is a 192-page full-color hardcover sourcebook with new Iconic Frameworks, MARS packages, Edges, Races, and Gear. This book requires the Savage Worlds core rules, revised for use with Savage Worlds Adventure Edition and the revised edition of Rifts®: The Tomorrow Legion Player’s Guide and Rifts®: Game Master’s Handbook. Rifts® and Megaverse® are Registered Trademarks of Palladium Books, Inc. All character names and likenesses are copyright and trademarks owned by Palladium Books, Inc. and used under license.

192 pages, Hardcover

Published June 25, 2023

Reviews

[Garrett Henke · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although I gave this book 4 stars, it really needs two separate ratings. If you are first coming to Rifts through the Savage Rifts line, it’s 2 stars. Although it’s impressive how much Pinnacle was able to pack into this book, without extensive knowledge of the old Rifts books, a reader is likely to be completely lost. There is very little context and explanation here. Further, the lack of art will be confusing with regards to the various pieces of tech described here.

However, if you are an old school Rifts fan who knows the lore exceptionally well, this book is awesome. It fills in tons of gaps and provides a huge number of character options. It’s only downside is a lack of artwork.