paizo.com - Gods of the Shroud (4E) PDF

The gods of the Shroud know that names give you power over them. So it is that they are not called by their true names, but instead by their titles within the sacred zodiac. The Silent Sister. The Rider. The Bone Witch. The Shadow Above. The Root. And more... Thirteen gods in all, though their newest member is an upstart, fresh-born of a once-low race now taking its place among the tribes of men. All vie for power and position through their faithful intermediaries, each one shaken by the coming of the Shroud—or perhaps secretly its source.

Inside this 30-page PDF you'll find a complete pantheon of 13 gods for Dungeons & Dragons Fourth Edition, from the malignant Gleaming Eye to the monotheistic Root, ready to be dropped into any campaign.

16 new ways to channel divinity, whether by the challenge of the Silent Sister or Silent Maw's deliverance
9 creatures of faith from levels 4 to 12, from the unworthy servant to the ancient avatar of the Root
Magic items spanning every tier, from the spirit-abjuring salt of the prince to the sinister cloak of shadowed intents and the mysterious bag of the Bone Witch
Complete cross-referenced gods, powers, monsters, and items tables
All 16 channel divinity powers as power cards, ready to print up, cut out, and get into play

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“Gods of the Shroud” is an excellent attempt for a third-party publishing company to realign religious pantheons. Recently, One Bad Egg (OBE) extended its rights of use to use its names deities in other material. I believe that OBE has the gamers’ interests at heart, and that most recent move exemplifies my opinion. The .pdf includes full color images of at least the deity and their associated holy symbol. Additional 4E abilities are reproduced following Wizards of the Coast’s coloring scheme. While this coloring makes printing more expensive, having the references available on the .pdf became very helpful.

The file showcases more than a dozen unique deities, and each god offers at least one new power for their follower. Two personal favorites include The Silent Sister background and mission, and the double-crossing machinations of the Shadow Above and its worshippers. For the price, I was well pleased with the artwork, deity descriptions (without needing an organization hierarchy chart explaining who-is-who), and short adventure tips involving each deity and their believers. This work ties in well with other releases by OBE, including the Half-Dead player race. Although none of my players are at Paragon levels, I think I can envision rich story arc use of this product with the Unbroken, also by OBE.

If you want some darker gods in your campaign, want to separate from over-used and underpowered 4E gods, or enjoy an interesting and well-written mythology, try this product!