From the back of the book: 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? A D20 System Adventure for 1st to 3rd level adventurers Set in the world of Elric, as created by Michael Moorcork