Ptolus at MonteCook.com

Welcome to the home page for Ptolus, a fantasy city steeped in history and surrounded by threats, from dungeons below to the Spire above. It's also the name of game designer Monte Cook's longtime RPG campaign, now available in both eBook format and as a deluxe package featuring a hardcover book of 672 pages plus a CD-Rom and many other high-quality components. This is where you can come to get sneak peeks, news updates, and free original material about the project and its official tie-in products.

Illus. Todd Lockwood

Ptolus isn't your typical roleplaying supplement. The book's deluxe nature will dazzle you, and its all-new way of presenting setting material will surprise you. The Ptolus setting can be used on its own or inserted into an existing campaign -- actually, it's both a setting and a mega-adventure that will take you from 1st to 20th level, and it's a sourcebook on running urban campaigns. For more info, read the FAQ.

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Sample pages
Ptolus Production Diary

Relive Ptolus' long production journey, from its announcement until the book reached your hands.

WHAT'S NEW
Ptolus Map Products From SkeletonKey GamesPtolus Map Products From SkeletonKey Games
We are pleased to announce the release of Ptolus Adventure Maps: Madame Kaethea's House in PDF format from SkeletonKey Games. Inside you will find 13 terrain tiles detailing the three levels of this unassuming dark elf hideout nestled among the slums of the Warrens. This and other official tie-in map e-products are created by cartographer Ed Bourelle. Take a look at the whole lineup here...
Ptolus Wins Four 2007 Gold ENnie Awards!Ptolus Wins Four 2007 Gold ENnie Awards!
This has been quite a year for Malhavoc Press, starting with the release of Ptolus: Monte Cook's City by the Spire at Gen Con 2006 and culminating with the book winning four industry gold awards at Gen Con 2007. The annual Gen Con/EN World RPG awards ceremony was held Friday, August 17th, at Gen Con Indy's Indiana Roof Ballroom. Sue and I were excited to be there with many of our Ptolus playtesters, contributors, and publishing partners. Over the course of the evening, the book was recognized with gold medals in four categories...
Ptolus Earns Four ENnie Nominations!Ptolus Earns Four ENnie Nominations!
It's time once again to vote in the Gen Con & EN World RPG Awards, and Sue and I are proud to announce that Ptolus: Monte Cook's City by the Spire has been nominated in four categories! They are...
Ptolus Comic BookPtolus Comic Book
Sheva Callister is a former adventurer and treasure hunter who is supposed to be retired after the death of her partner, Parnell. But when a noble from the city of Ptolus offers her a special, mysterious reward in exchange for her retrieval of a seemingly unimportant brooch, Sheva takes the job -- against her better judgment. She soon finds herself caught in a complex web of deception as some of the city's most infamous residents attempt to kill her and steal her powerful hungersword. Will this adventure finally be Sheva's last? Get the whole story in the new trade paperback from Marvel Comics, in stores now.
Lilith of the FallenLilith of the Fallen
In issue 6 of the Monte Cook's Ptolus: City by the Spire comic, we witness the conclusion of the latest plot by the succubus Lilith to increase her fell power in the City of Ptolus. As a preview, check out her description and game stats. This article comes from the Forsaken section in Chapter 6: Organizations of Ptolus.
Malhavoc Deals for April!!Malhavoc Deals for April!!
White Wolf has just announced several cool deals for the month of April for those of you interested in Ptolus or Iron Heroes. Here are a few specials available from now through the end of April, only at the White Wolf online store: the Ptolus bundle, Iron Heroes bundle, and Iron Heroes singles.

More on the Ptolus News page.

This Week in Ptolus
This Week in Ptolus...
Need to know what's going on during a particular week of the year in Ptolus? Just check this calendar of weekly events and you're ready to go!

FREE Download

Player's Guide to PtolusPlayer's Guide to Ptolus
This 32-page guide introduces you as a player to the fundamentals of Ptolus, so you can create and run a character with plenty of knowledge about the world.

Ptolus Products

Secrets of the Delver's GuildSecrets of the Delver's Guild
At last, the Secrets of the Delver's Guild are revealed! Discover new gods, locales, NPCs, monsters, items, treasures, and more in this PDF exclusive release.
The Night of DissolutionThe Night of Dissolution
The adventures in The Night of Dissolution cover an arc that pits PCs against the darkest foes the city of Ptolus has ever faced.

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Delver's Guild exclusive content for those who preordered.

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Find out more about our Ptolus tie-ins, The Banewarrens and Chaositech.

Ptolus for retailers.

 
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