Book of Vile Darkness (sourcebook)

Book of Vile Darkness is an accessory for 3-edition of. ""Only the most indomitable minds dare to look upon the malevolent thoughts and forbidden secrets bound herein. This corrupt tome is filled with deplorable wisdom, malignant ideas, and descriptions of creatures, rites, and practices most foul. Evil permeates every word and image inscribed within it."


 * — Orcus, Demon Prince of the Undead

This sourcebook for the Dungeons & Dragons game is intended for mature audiences and provides a Dungeon Master with unflinching access to subject matter that will broaden any campaign. Included in a detailed look at the nature of evil and the complex challenge of confronting the many dilemmas found within its deepest shadows. Along with wicked spells, wondrous items, and artifacts, Book of Vile Darkness also provides descriptions and statistics for a host of abominable monsters, archdevils, and demon princes to pit against the noblest of heroes."

Description
The Book of Vile Darkness introduced several new mechanics relating to evil, including rules for drug use, demonic possession, torture, and ritual sacrifice. It introduced 18 new prestige classes and also included new spells, feats, and magic items. Some, including corrupt spells and vile feats, introduced new mechanics supporting evil characters. Also included were several of the archdevils and demon lords, such as Asmodeus and Orcus, updated for the third edition.

Contents

 * Introduction
 * Chapter 1: The Nature of Evil
 * Chapter 2: Variant Rules
 * Chapter 3: Evil Equipment
 * Chapter 4: Feats
 * Chapter 5: Prestige Classes
 * Chapter 6: Magic
 * Chapter 7: Lords of Evil
 * Chapter 8: Evil Monsters
 * Appendix: Evil PCs

Religions
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Credits

 * Developer: Bruce R. Cordell
 * Editors: David Noonan, Penny Williams
 * Managing Editor: Kim Mohan
 * Creative Director: Ed Stark
 * RPG Category Manager: Anthony Valterra
 * Vice President of RPG R&D: Bill Slavicsek
 * Vice President of Publishing: Mary Kirchoff
 * Project Manager: Martin Durham
 * Production Manager: Chas DeLong
 * Art Director: Dawn Murin
 * Cover Art: Henry Higgenbotham
 * Interior Artists: Daren Bader, Thomas Baxa, Matt Cavotta, Brian Despain, Jeff Easley, Scott Fischer, Lars Grant-West, Quinton Hoover, Jeremy Jarvis, Raven Mimura, Vinod Rams, Wayne Reynolds, David Roach, Richard Sardinha, Brian Snoddy, Arnie Swekel, Anthony Waters
 * Graphic Designers: Robert Campbell, Cynthia Fliege, Sean Glenn, Sherry Floyd