Sly Flourish’s City of Arches

What is the City of Arches?

Two millennia ago, a powerful tyrant conquered the City of Arches, where he built hundreds of portal archways to other worlds. He was eventually defeated. Now, a thousand years after his banishment, every record of his existence, including his name, has been magically erased from history.

Today, the City of Arches thrives as a cosmopolitan home to many different peoples and cultures. But several groups and entities operate in the shadows, scheming for the return of the Nameless King.

City of Arches is a versatile setting book that can serve as either a remarkable pit stop or the central hub for your campaign. And, it will likely be the latter, because this city is one that you and your players will love to explore and discover together.

Created by Michael E. Shea, author of the award-winning and bestselling Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master, this sourcebook was designed to be easy-to-use for game masters.

It is packed with fantastic locations, interesting NPCs, dreadful monsters, and juicy secrets and clues that will help you prepare for your sessions with ease.

Designed for D&D and 5E variants, it can be used for practically any fantasy RPG.

Game Features

• Gazetteers & Setting Guides — A comprehensive resource covering nine distinct regions, including the City of Arches and the fantastic locations above, below, and beyond it. This world is ripe for exploration with adventure hooks everywhere players might go.
• Player's Guide — Prepare your players for the campaign with truths about the City of Arches, a custom background, and background hooks so they can tie their characters into the setting seamlessly.
• GM Tools — Every page was designed to help game masters run great games. You’ll find inspiration in every section, whether you’re reading up on NPCs, secrets & clues, GM tips, random tables, and more.
• Campaign Arcs — Includes guidance for three possible campaign arcs you can run using the material in the book. They’re easy to run as is, or you can use them to inspire your own unique campaigns.
• Adventures & Toolkits — Features short adventures that can take characters from 1st to 4th level, plus an adventure toolkit to help you build your own adventure around the mysterious Summervine Villa.

"For many who walk its streets, the City of Arches is simply home.

But below, above, and beyond the city lie ancient ruins, the shrouded mysteries of the site’s ancient origins, and the relics of its past."

Adventure in the City of Arches

This sourcebook is absolutely packed with content that'll inspire you. On top of a full setting and player's guide, you’ll also find sample campaign arcs, adventure scenarios, toolkits, and more to get you and your players started in the City of Arches!