April 14, 2005 (Renton, Wash.) -- Play smarter, stealthier, and tricksier rogues with The Book of Roguish Luck, the new character sourcebook by Wolfgang Baur. It is on sale today in electronic (PDF) edition from Malhavoc Press.

The Book of Roguish Luck, part of Malhavoc's popular "Eldritch Might and More" series, covers a wealth of material for adventurers who live by their wits. Topics include:

• The new Luck rules subsystem for all classes.
• The bandit, gutter mage, and shadowsworn core classes.
• The deadheart gangster, fortune hunter, and silvertongue charmer prestige classes.
• Expanded guild and sneak attack rules.
• Shadow magic school of rogue spells and almost 80 spells.
• New equipment and magic items.
• More than 30 feats.
• Guidelines for how to fence goods, gamble to win, pick locks, bribe officials, break into houses, and -- simply put -- raise hell.

This d20 System character sourcebook comes as a 96-page illustrated standard PDF. It features the artwork of Tyler Walpole and a cover by Michael Komarck. The Book of Roguish Luck, suitable for characters of all levels, is available now at DriveThruRPG.com for only $9. You can sample free previews of the text and art at the book's product page.

Wolfgang Baur is a game designer and veteran rogue wanted for questioning in several recent cases, including Beyond Countless Doorways, Frostburn, and The Dragons' Return. He is of average height and build, with no known tattoos or distinguishing features. He is currently at large in the Seattle area with his wife and a small black dog.

Malhavoc Press is the publisher of the award-winning Book of Eldritch Might, Arcana Evolved, and other d20 System titles by authors including Monte Cook, co-creator of the 3rd edition of Dungeons & Dragons®. Hallmarks of Malhavoc products include unusual magic, monsters, and evocative game elements that go beyond traditional fantasy, as well as a mastery of the d20 System rules. The Monte Cook's Arcana Unearthed variant player's handbook was named Best d20 Game at the EN World d20 System Award ceremony held at Gen Con 2004. Malhavoc Press titles are available at this site, along with free game articles and downloads. Print versions are published by Sword & Sorcery™.

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CONTACT: Sue Weinlein Cook
Malhavoc Press
sue@montecook.com