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Windhammer
First Book of Haer'al
Shards of Moonlight
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Torchlight
Song of the Dromannion
Blood and Iron
The Book of Scars
Atlas of Arborell
Mapset 1
The Inquisitor's Lament
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Windhammer
First Book of Haer'al
Torchlight
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Song of the Dromannion
The Book of Scars
Atlas of Arborell
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Here you can download all available Chronicles of Arborell books and associated files. For your convenience they are listed below. Please take note of the information given with each title you wish to download, especially file information on how to properly access each book once unzipped. All titles are provided in an online format also. Some of these books are also provided in a pdf format and will require Adobe Acrobat to access. An Adobe Acrobat Reader accessible to screen readers can be found here.
Download Quick Links
Within this section can be found quick links to all the main titles currently available in the Chronicles of Arborell series. Please note that some titles have supplementary downloads that can be accessed by clicking on the "more info" links for each.
GAMEBOOKS
Windhammer Core Gamebook - ( new 1024 x 768 version )
If you would like to download this gamebook click on the link below. This is the new edition of this popular gamebook encompassing more than 600 new or revised sections, new character generation and combat rules, and new background appendices. Please note that this download comes bundled with pdf versions of the First Book of Haer'al and the Inquisitor's Lament companion novella. Once you have the file it can be unzipped and will be immediately ready for use. (I have found justZIPit a great tool for this.) As the Windhammer gamebook works through your default web browser you need only double-click on the index file to begin
Click here for your copy of Windhammer.
Shards of Moonlight - ( new updated edition 01/04/10 )
Shards of Moonlight is the first in a series of gamebooks that trace the adventures of a Jotun Warrior as he uncovers one of the greatest mysteries of Arborell. Here can be found the story of Tansen'Delving, a Jotun of the West, as he completes the rigours of his right of passage to warriorhood, and finds in the dark of night the dangerous possibilities of a far greater destiny. This adventure is provided as a zip file and once downloaded must be unzipped and then opened by double-clicking on the index file.
Click here for your copy of Shards of Moonlight
A Murder of Crows - ( Available online only )
This is the second gamebook in the Jotun of the West series that follows the adventures of Tansen'Delving as he awaits his father's End of Days and his ascension as Chieftain of Kraal Delving. Upon the first breaths of a cold winter he treks into the north of his lands looking to fulfil one final test of courage that will prove him worthy of becoming Chief of his Kraal. What he finds instead is assasination and treachery, and a new challenge that will bring him face to face with a hidden enemy. At this time A Murder of Crows is available online only, its release being staged in a series of instalments. Once complete however, the book shall be compiled into a standalone download file.
Click here to play A Murder of Crows Online
Torchlight - Quest for the Orncryst
The Chronicles of Arborell is proud to release Quest for the Orncryst, the world's first card-based gamebook adventure, utilising the new Torchlight game system. In this gamebook you take the part of a Brother of the Deep Guild, charged with the finding of a priceless artifact. Whether you survive the task will depend on a measure of good luck, and considerable good judgement. If you ever wanted a gamebook that will provide a new challenge no matter how many times it is played, then this is the one for you.
If you wish to take a free copy of this game, Quest for the Orncryst may be downloaded in two ways. Firstly as a single file of 8 Mb, and for players with slower connections, two smaller files of 4Mb each. The Players Manual has also been provided as a quick download (pdf) if you wish to look at the rules first.
For the Players Manual in pdf format click here
For the 8 Mb download click here
For the first 4 Mb download file click here
For the second 4 Mb download file click here
Torchlight Text Editions - Quest for the Orncryst
Adapted from its sister gamebook of the same name, this text edition is a randomly generating fantasy adventure set in the deep ruins of Arborell. Quest for the Orncryst includes printable character, combat and mapping sheets and features a randomized dungeon mapping system, multiple playing modes and a wide range of creature interactions, search and trap evasion scenarios and room environment modifiers.
Quest for the Orncryst is available both to play online, and as a free download file. This text edition has been optimised for players who must use screen readers and will soon be complemented with an audio tutorial for visually impaired readers who wish to get the most from their adventure. If you are using a screen reader your adventure begins with the index file. If you are not using a screen reader to access this game look to the tae_cover.html file to begin.
NOVELS
The Complete Blood and Iron - ( new 1024 x 768 version )
Here can be downloaded a complete novelisation of all sixteen episodes of this popular web serial. This is the story of Mallen and Tomas Cael and of their journey from the coastal port of Callenfrey to the Lands of Perdition. On their way they uncover the true nature of their world and must confront the malevolence of the Horde as each tries to survive in unknown lands. Blood and Iron comprises 127 files available as an easy to download zip file. Once unzipped you need only click on the index file to begin.
Click here for your copy of The Complete Blood and Iron
Song of the Dromannion - ( new 1024 x 768 version )
The journals of Emmers Nahr trace the epic journey of the Last Fleet of Men as they flee the power of the Old Enemy into the new world of Arborell. Here can be found a download file that contains the completed journal and all its associated map files. Once unzipped the story can be accessed by double-clicking on the songindex file.
Click here for your copy of Song of the Dromannion
Song of the Dromannion
The journals of Emmers Nahr are now available as a web serial adaptation. To access this daily serial please click the link below.
Song of the Dromannion web serial
PLAY BY EMAIL ADVENTURES
Shards of Moonlight PBEM - ( new 1024 x 768 version )
Here can be found a Play-by-Email edition of the popular Shards of Moonlight gamebook. This adaption has been developed as a means by which any email-capable device can be used to access the story of Tansen'Delving. All that is required is an email address and the Players Guide available at the link below. Once unzipped you can begin play by clicking on the index file.
Click here for your copy of the Shards of Moonlight Players Guide
CHRONICLES COMPANION SERIES
The Inquisitor's Lament - ( now provided in an online format and as a pdf file )
This companion book to the Windhammer Core Gamebook is now available. The Inquisitor's Lament can now be accessed both in an online format or as a downloadable pdf document. If you wish to print the book a colour front cover has also been provided. This current download file is a new updated version of this popular supplement to the Windhammer gamebook.
To view this book online click here
Click here for your copy of The Inquisitor's Lament pdf file
For a colour front cover for your copy of the Inquisitor's Lament click here
SUPPORTING TITLES
The First Book of Haer'al
Here is your guide to the Elder Tongue of Arborell. Within its pages can be found grammer guides, punctuation conventions, language history, 2 x 2750 word vocabularies, pronunciation guidelines and a sample text. There are many clues that can be found within the words of this ancient language and the First Book of Haer'al is the key to unlock them. If you wish to understand the only functional fantasy language constructed specifically for a gamebook adventure series then this is the book you need.
To have your copy of the First Book of Haer'al click here.
To obtain a full colour front cover for this pdf file click here.
Please note that if you are accessing the Chronicles using a screen reader a rich text file (rtf) version of this book is now available as well.
The Book of Scars - ( new 1024 x 768 version )
This companion to the Jotun of the West interactive gamebook series is now available for download. At just under 300Kb it is one of the smaller books currently available, but provides a glimpse into the dark Underworld of the Jotun. Unzip the file to its own folder and double-click on scarscover.html to begin.
Click here for your copy of The Book of Scars
Atlas of Arborell - ( new 1024 x 768 version )
Here can be found an ebook compilation of the Atlas of Arborell. Includes all 18 Atlas map files and associated webpages as displayed in this website. Also includes printing instructions and cover page. Unzip the file to its own folder and double-click on the atlas file to begin.
Click here for your copy of the Atlas of Arborell.
Atlas of Arborell Mapset 1
If you do not wish to download the entire atlas, but would like the map files necessary to create the Arborell wall chart then the following download is for you. Sized at 1.5 Mb all directions for printing these maps can be found in the readme file.
Click here for your copy of the Atlas of Arborell Mapset 1.
The Sorrows of Gedhru and Aume
Here resides the oldest story of Arborell, told by the Silvan Tree herself and translated from inscriptions found upon the walls of Traebor by the Maturi Hedj. Within this ancient tale lies the beginnings of the world of Arborell and the origins of EarthMagic, woven upon a dark tapestry of malice and betrayal. Soon to be published as a part of the Book of Moot this story is available now as a pdf download.
Click here to view The Sorrows of Gedhru and Aume.
The Hammer and the Darkness
In this tale of the Hammer and the Darkness can be found the origins of the Great Insurrection and the destruction of the Trell'sara. Told by the Living Book at Shalamai it is the story of Qirion'Delving and the fall of the Word of Command, and of the end of Aggeron, Utterer of the Word and Master of All. This story uncovers the nature of the Circle of Existence and tells how the Oera'dim found freedom at the height of the power of the Masters. Soon to be included as a supplement to the upcoming Murder of Crows gamebook it is available now as a pdf download.
Click here to view The Hammer and the Darkness.
Hamulkuk and the Moon Dragons
In the darkest hours of the War of Tree and Leaf the Trell'sara stand on the brink of destruction. Overwhelmed by the companions to the Silvan Tree they must look to a new weapon, one stronger and more lethal than themselves. Into this world is born Hamulkuk, First Hresh in the world and first of the Oera'dim, a Being built for war and with much to prove to his new Masters. In this tale Hamulkuk is sent into the mountains of Ul'ashma to remove from the world the threat of the Moon Dragons. Within the setting of a world not yet despoiled by tyranny Hamulkuk must battle not only the deadly power of the Ell'adrim but also the forces of a world finding its way into a New Order.
Click here to view Hamulkuk and the Moon Dragons.
Problems with downloading
If you find that you have any difficulty downloading any of these files please contact me at the link provided. I will reply to your email within 24 hours and if necessary include a copy of the file as an email attachment.
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JOTUN OF THE WEST
Shards of Moonlight
A Murder of Crows
The Horns of Gorgoroth
Slaves of Creation
The Book of Scars
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CHRONICLES COMPANION SERIES
The Inquisitor's Lament
Honour Amongst Thieves
Kal Murda
The Last Stone King
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