The early 2000’s saw the arrival of Dungeons and Dragons 3rd edition. Unlike many companies who began the scramble to produce D&D 3rd edition compatible products, Chaosium only belated joined the masses with their Dragonlords of Melniboné edition of Stormbringer.  While not overly successful amid the overflow of 3rd Edition products, the releases in this line do continue to build on the Young Kingdoms setting and background.

Dragon Lords of Melniboné

Description – Core Rule book
Author – Lynn Willis, Charlie Krank, Richard Watts & Others
Stock Number – CHA 2017
Published – 2001
Page Count – 208
ISBN – 15-68821-50-6

FOR THE D20 SYSTEM FROM THE WORLDS OF MICHAEL MOORCOCK /COMPLETE BACKGROUND/ EXTRAORDINARY RACES/MONSTERS & SPELLS/DEMON ARMOR AND WEAPONS

For ten thousand years the Bright Empire of Melniboné ruled the world. Her soldiers were ruthless, unspeakably cruel, and skilled at arms. Powerful sorcerers, magic came easily to them, as easy as breathing. They forged eternal bonds with the aloof gods of Law and Chaos, with the hideous demons from other planes, with elemental lords who are of the world itself, and with the ancient dragons with which Melniboné enforced her might.

But wealth and age has dulled the Bright Empire, tarnished its beauty, and weakened its people. The empire rots from within. And outside, young kingdoms arise on the lands Melniboné’s sons and daughters carved from the stuff of chaos. These kingdoms are ambitious, and envious of the ancient wealth of their former masters.

A pirate navy is forming, to sail against the Dreaming City of Imrryr. Its captains hope to recapture stolen riches and to bring a hated overlord to ruin.

DRAGON LORDS OF MELNIBONE provides a heroic setting ftw your d20 System game in a complete and detailed roleplaying world developed by Chaosium Inc. and based upon the fabulous stories written by Michael Moorcock. The island of Melnibone and the world of the Young Kingdoms wage their eternal battle in a fully developed and exten-sive storyline. Ancient magic abounds. Sorcerous swords whisper of forgotten treasure. Spirits and demons plague the living … and a new albino emperor has taken the Ruby Throne, promising to restore the terrible heritage of Melnibone and bring the young upstarts to heel.

Slaves of Fate

Description – Scenario
Author – Jason Durall
Stock Number – CHA 2018
Published – 2001
Page Count – 88
ISBN – 15-68821-54-9

A D20 System Adventure for 1st to 3rd level adventurers/Set in the world of Elric, as created by Michael Moorcock

Following the decline of the Bright Empire of Melniboné, nations of the newly named Young Kingdoms struggle to assert themselves and thus ensure their place in the new world order.

The island-nation of Pan Tang seeks most to emulate feared Melniboné, sending her marauders across the oceans to secure slaves, both as labor for her growing industry and as sacrifices in dark magical rituals.

You have fallen prey to these depraved slavers. Are your cunning and skill enough to escape a gruesome fate?

SLAVES OF FATE provides an introductory adventure for use with Chaosium’s Dragon Lords of Melniboné sourcebook for the d20 System. Though designed for beginning adventurers, notes are provided to adjust the level of the challenges given in this book to be more appropriate to the experience of your gaming group.

This adventure can also be easily placed in your ongoing campaign.

This adventure is best when used with Dragon Lords or Melnibone, but ownership of that tome is not required.