Shadow World (role-playing game)
Cover of The Iron Wind, the first book to be set in Shadow World | |
| Designers | Terry K. Amthor |
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| Publishers | Eidolon Studio, Iron Crown Enterprises, Guild Companion Publications |
| Publication | 1987–current |
| Genres | Fantasy/Science Fiction |
| Languages | English |
| Media type | Game accessories, novels, role-playing games, |
Shadow World is a high fantasy campaign setting situated on the fictional planet of Kulthea. Originally produced for the Rolemaster role-playing game system, Shadow World is fairly compatible with other d100 games such as High Adventure Role Playing (HARP), Middle-earth Role Playing (MERP) or Against the Darkmaster. The setting blends traditional fantasy elements, such as elves, dwarves, and magic, with science fiction, including such elements as space and time travel, and, to a degree, futuristic technology.
As with Rolemaster and HARP, Shadow World is owned by Iron Crown Enterprises (often referred to as I.C.E.). It was maintained by the primary author of the setting, Terry K. Amthor of Eidolon Studio (who also holds the trademark for Shadow World, and copyrights for non-gaming fiction related to the world), until his death.