From publisher blurb: Master Andreas, the world's foremost adventurer and scholar, has vanished. One of his apprentices has compiled this 44-page manuscript of notes and materials to guide you to the many places in the world where he might be. Can you unravel the Mystery of the Shattered World? This is a sandbox setting for a new fantasy world that's ideal for adventuring. Three growing empires struggle for dominance in a world blasted into small islands, where magic doesn't work on the high seas and lawlessness is the rule. This book includes: A history of the world, from the Time of Chains through the War of Claw and Fire to the Clash of the Three Kingdoms. 7 political and social factions 11 cities and other locations 20 NPCs 11 monsters An encyclopedia of common terms, equipment, food, drink, poisons, and antidotes Moreover, this book is designed to inspire you with new ideas. Looking for a new twist on kobolds or bugbears? Need a shadowy criminal faction? Look here.