Back Cover: "Absolute Power. In the bewitched domain of Tepest, under the pale amber light of a full moon, a wandering band of adventurers comes across the severed hand of a hanged man. Far beneath Darkon's dread Castle Avernus, a mysterious Black Vault is sealed, locking away an assortment of magical arms and armor until such time as the cause of evil demands their service. Across the dread domains of Ravenloft, sinister craftsmen created magical items of unequaled power - and absolute evil. Absolute Corruption. Forged of Darkness presents players and Dungeon Masters with a collection of magical items, each of which carries the distinctive taint of the Demiplane of Dread[.]"