Swords & Glory, vol. 1 Tékumel Source Book From the back cover: Background data for Professor M.A.R. Barker's fantastic world of Tékumel, the setting for the novels Man of Gold and Flamesong (DAW Books), is presented in loving detail in this new, easy-to-use edition. Extensive world description is provided in this second of three books for players of role-playing games. You will be able to make new discoveries about this alien planet and create new adventures in authentic detail. You will save many hours of time spent on world creation. Book 2 1.600 - Religion and "Magic" 1.700 - Social Groups and Institutions 1.800 - Organizational Structures