From the back of the 2nd edition book: The ancient and esoteric orders of the Shek-Pvar have existed on Melderyn, the Wizard's Isle, and i other locales of Hârn and Lythia for several thousand years, possibly longer. The orders, six in number, are members of the Guild of Arcane Lore. Shek-Pvar: An extensive, revised, second edition of the basic rules found in Hârnmaster. Comprehensive guidelines are provided for: Joining the Shek-Pvar Conducting Spell Research Spell Casting Enriched Magic: a section of twenty-nine new and optional rules, dealing with such topics as: Artifacts and Enchantment Incancts and Recepticles Gestures and other Foci Grey Magic Grimores and Written Works Mental Conflict Research Scheduling And much, much more Recommended for all players with the wit and ambition to be real Shek-Pvar.