The Emirates of Ylaruam
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The Emirates of Ylaruam is an accessory for the Dungeons & Dragons
fantasy
role-playing game
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, a land similar to the medieval Islamic empire at its height. The book covers the history, land and ecology, economics, society, with a sample village, rules for dervishes (desert druids
), guidelines for creating Ylari characters, and suggestions for campaigns and adventure scenarios. The Emirates of Ylaruam features a detailed desert village.
, with a cover by Clyde Caldwell
, and was published by TSR in 1987 as a 64-page booklet with a large color map and an outer folder.
Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons is a fantasy role-playing game originally designed by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, and first published in 1974 by Tactical Studies Rules, Inc. . The game has been published by Wizards of the Coast since 1997...
fantasy
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting. Many works within the genre take place in imaginary worlds where magic is common...
role-playing game
Role-playing game
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Contents
This book describes the desert nation of YlaruamYlaruam
The Emirates of Ylaruam is a fictional nation located within the Mystara campaign setting, in the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game.-Geography and climate:...
, a land similar to the medieval Islamic empire at its height. The book covers the history, land and ecology, economics, society, with a sample village, rules for dervishes (desert druids
Druid (Dungeons & Dragons)
The druid is a playable character class in the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. Druids wield nature-themed magic. Prior to 4th edition, they gain divine magic from being at one with nature, or from one of several patron gods of the wild, while in 4th edition, they gain primal magic...
), guidelines for creating Ylari characters, and suggestions for campaigns and adventure scenarios. The Emirates of Ylaruam features a detailed desert village.
Publication history
GAZ2 The Emirates of Ylaruam was written by Ken RolstonKen Rolston
Ken Rolston is an American computer game and board game designer best known for his work with West End Games and the hit computer game series The Elder Scrolls...
, with a cover by Clyde Caldwell
Clyde Caldwell
Clyde Caldwell is an American artist. Self described as a fantasy illustrator, he is best known for his portrayals of strong, sexy female characters.-Early life:...
, and was published by TSR in 1987 as a 64-page booklet with a large color map and an outer folder.