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The latest Novel from Wizards of the Coast the Reaver

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Jan 172014

Forgotten Realms: S3: The Reaver (Hardcover novel)

$27.95 SRP

Endless, pounding rain afflict the Sea of Fallen Stars and the coastal regions surrounding it. Harvests are failing, travel and trade are disrupted, and civilized forces are giving way to the deluges caused by the storms. In panic and despair, many have turned to the goddess Umberlee, Queen of the Deeps, offering her sacrifices with hope that they will be spared the inevitable reckoning of her perpetual tempest. The Reaver follows the story of Anton Marivaldi as these events of the Sundering unfold!

336 pages, Hardcover

D&D Encounters New Season

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Nov 192013

Prepare to return to the fan-favorite Icewind Dale region of the Forgotten Realms in the newest D&D Encounters season beginning today! Legacy of the Crystal Shard is the second adventure of the Sundering, a major year-long event that will reshape and define the future of the Forgotten Realms. There is even a brand new video trailer that’s been shaped by thousands of players results from the last season of D&D Encounters.

· Tell the Tale, Live the Adventure – Created by New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore (The Companions, The Sundering, Book I) along with Wizards of the Coast authors and designers James Wyatt and Jeff Ludwig, Legacy of the Crystal Shard pits players against an evil that was once defeated but has risen again to threaten the Ten Towns. The people of Icewind Dale have long stood against the perils of the North, and the events that shook the region a hundred years ago are now distant memories. But what was defeated was not destroyed, and as evil forces converge, adventurers will assist the people of Ten Towns face their greatest trial yet! This D&D Encounters season begins today and runs through February 12

· Start Playing and Enter Your Results – Following participation at weekly in-store events, gamers are encouraged to use the newest digital tool from Wizards of the Coast, the Sundering Adventurer’s Chronicle, to report the outcomes of their play experiences, connect with other players, and participate in activities designed to enhance the Sundering experience.

· Adventure Anywhere, Anytime! – Adventurers can also now play the latest D&D Encounters adventures from anywhere in the world – at the same time as the in-store program! Legacy of the Crystal Shard includes a 32-page adventure book containing the major plots and encounters in the North, along with a 64-pages describing Icewind Dale and its inhabitants. The set is packaged with a four-panel, deluxe DM screen with maps and information and is currently available for a suggested retail price of $34.95.

Let me know if you would like high-res images of the Legacy of the Crystal Shard adventure book cover for your news article. In the meantime, for more information on The Sundering, the Encounters in-store play program, or to find a participating hobby store near you, visit DungeonsandDragons.com.

The Sundering video

A look at Theros for Magic the Gathering

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Oct 232013

Matt had the opportunity to explore Theros a little bit. In this set of Magic the Gathering he opens 6 packs and the Manipulative Monstrosities Preconstructed Deck. All in all Matt is happy with his pull.

Thanks for watching. Check back soon.

Murder in Baldur’s Gate

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Aug 252013

Crime, political scandal and murder are running rampant in Baldur’s Gate, a city on the verge of war, in the newest D&D Encounters season beginning today! Murder in Baldur’s Gate takes place during The Sundering, a world-shattering event that, for the first time, invites fans to help define the future of the most popular setting in the Dungeons & Dragons universe – the Forgotten Realms.

In this first D&D Encounters season of The Sundering, danger lurks in the city of Baldur’s Gate and the plot of a murdered deity finally comes to fruition, resurrecting the god of assassins. Bhaal will live again. And in the city that once thwarted his rebirth, can the heroes keep Baldur’s Gate from tearing itself apart? And how will these events affect the Forgotten Realms?

Throughout the Murder’s in Baldur’s Gate season, which begins today and extends through November 13, players will be encouraged to use the Sundering Adventurer’s Chronicle, an online tool that will collect and tally their play experiences to ultimately help affect the fate of the Forgotten Realms. In the end, the results from all of the D&D Encounters season of The Sundering will help to provide a landscape for future D&D offerings.

Adventurers can also now play the latest D&D Encounters adventure from anywhere in the world – at the same time as the in-store program! Murder in Baldur’s Gate includes a harrowing 32-page adventure in which the player characters defend Baldur’s Gate against an ancient evil long thought slain, along with 64-pages containing in-depth information on the city and its inhabitants. It is currently available for a suggested retail price of $34.95.

Let me know if you would like a high-res image of the Murder in Baldur’s Gate cover for your news article. In the meantime, for more information on all of the products and in-store play programs related to The Sundering, visit www.DungeonsandDragons.com/Sundering.

A look at M 14

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Aug 132013

Matt takes a look at Magic the Gatherings M 14 by busting open a few packs and checking out the Lightforce precon

Mat is pretty happy with his pull. What about you?

MtG: >From the Vault: Twenty

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Aug 122013

MtG: >From the Vault: Twenty

$39.99 SRP

Available August 23rd.

From the Vault: Twenty celebrates the twentieth anniversary of the world’s premier trading card game. Each year of Magic history is represented by a card used that year in a tournament winning deck. An included collector’s guide describes the role each card played in achieving victory.

Premium content for Magic collectors!

• All 20 cards are black bordered and printed using a foil process unique to the From the Vault series.

• Each appears in the current card frame, some for the first time.

• 7 of the cards feature brand new artwork.

• Spindown life counter featuring the expansion symbol is included.

To order, please select ACD Distribution when signing up for this product. ACD will be offering WOC pricing on these exclusive sets! Sign up today and secure your piece of Magic: The Gathering twentieth anniversary before it’s too late!

D&D: Forgotten Realms: Murder in Baldur’s Gate

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Jul 212013

D&D: Forgotten Realms: Murder in Baldur’s Gate

$34.95 SRP

Murder in Baldur’s Gate is an adventure for character levels 1-3 set in one of the most popular cities in the Forgotten Realms. Players take on the role of heroes defending the city against an ancient evil long thought slain.

Contains:

64 page Campaign Guide

32 page Adventure Book

DM Screen

D&D: Lords of Waterdeep: Scoundrels of Skullport Expansion

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Jul 202013

D&D: Lords of Waterdeep: Scoundrels of Skullport Expansion

$39.99 SRP

Scoundrels of Skullport adds brand new content for owners of the award-winning, bestselling board game, Lords of Waterdeep. It’s not one, but two, complete expansions; the sprawling dungeon of Undermountain and the criminal haven of Skullport.

Owners of Lords of Waterdeep can use one or both of these new subterranean locations to add depth to their game

experience. There’s also a new faction, the Gray Hands, so now a sixth player can join in the fun!

A complete copy of Lords of Waterdeep is required to play.

Contains:

37 Wooden Adventurer Cubes, Agents, Corruption tokens, and score marker

26 Adventurer Caravan, Victory Point, and control tokens

116 Intrigue, Quest, and

Lord of Waterdeep cards

24 Building tiles

1 Cardstock player mat

3 Game boards

1 Rulebook

1 Storage tray

FR: The Sundering 1: The Companions (Hardcover novel)

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Jul 112013

FR: The Sundering 1: The Companions (Hardcover novel)

$27.95 SRP

The Companions moves Salvatore’s signature hero Drizzt Do’Urden into a new era of the Forgotten Realms. As Drizzt’s fate hangs in the balance, he reflects on the lives of the trusted allies who stood by his side throughout his early life, the friends now known as the Companions of the Hall.

The Sundering is a major story event designed to revive the Forgotten Realms. It includes six major hardcover novels, written by the most popular and talented Forgotten Realms authors. Each novel will tell a self-contained story featuring both new and well-loved characters, set against the background of the unfolding events that are reshaping the world.

Magic the Gathering M14

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Jun 072013

Each year brings an exciting new release of the Magic: The Gathering Core Set. Brand new cards are introduced, a few favorites return, and the Standard tournament environment is invigorated with fresh ideas for decks. The Magic 2014 Core Set offers impressive cards for Magic players of all experience levels; including a new version of a popular creature type, Slivers!

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