This issue kicks off with a deep retrospective on the last decade, looking back at the early days of the Mortal Realms and the events that led to the current mess. Starting from the very beginning, when the Realms were simply clumps of magic coalescing in the void, you’ll go on a journey through the intervening wars until the Hour of Ruin explodes and everything gets a bit… ratty.

If any of the iconic locations mentioned in the retrospective sound like a place you’d like to have a throw-down, you’re in luck – a new cluster of rules brings three thematic theatres to life, bestowing extra spells on wizards and unique abilities based around Aqshy, Shyish, and Ghur.