Descent

The next chapter in the Descent line of games, Legends of the Dark is a new starting point for those looking to get into the lands of Terrinoth. Join forces and make your way through the deep dungeons and fight off evil together in this cooperative board game for 1-4 players.

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For years, your journeys have taken you across the fantasy realm of Terrinoth, venturing into dark forests, shadowy cities, ancient crypts, and misty swamps… but your true legend is about to begin.

Forge your own legend together with your friends as you adventure across the vibrant fantasy realm of Terrinoth in Descent: Legends of the Dark, the definitive cooperative dungeon-crawling board game for one to four players! Powered by its fully integrated free companion app, Descent: Legends of the Dark puts you in the role of a budding hero with their own playstyle and abilities. Together with your unlikely companions, you’ll begin an unexpected adventure—an adventure told across the sixteen quests of the Blood and Flame campaign. Throughout your campaign, you’ll face undead lurking in the mists, demonic barbarians stalking the wilds, and even more terrifying threats. With 46 pieces of 3D terrain and 40 stunning hero and monster miniatures to draw you into the game, your greatest adventure is yet before you!

You can download the free companion app on the iOS App Store, Google Play, Steam and Amazon!

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There's a new version of Descent just on the horizon. It's called Legends of the Dark and it will bring the dungeon-delving excitement back to your tabletops. But just how will the game work compared to previous iterations? Well, you get to see just that in this preview of the game's, well... gameplay.

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You stand in the rain, battered and bloodied, gripping your weapon with aching fingers. Before you writhes a snarling mass of Uthuk berserkers and their sinister commanders; behind you, your companions nurse their wounds as they barely cling to consciousness. You might be able to cut a path through the enemy and get your friends to safety, but you might just as well put yourself in the path of a berserker’s blade. It all comes down to a roll of the dice—the question is, will you take the risk?

The release of Descent: Legends of the Dark is fast approaching, and with it comes epic tales, great battles, and intriguing exploration. Between the savage hordes of Uthuk Y’llan and the undead legions of Waiqar the Undying, our ragtag group of heroes certainly have their work cut out for them. As they explore forbidden dungeons, thwart evil schemes, and gather power and experience, our heroes’ path is plagued with difficult choices that, by the end of their tale, may transform the fate of Terrinoth itself.

To help prepare you for this grand adventure, let’s take a condensed look at the gameplay of Descent, in particular at how a typical player’s turn unfolds and how the app enhances the classic, dungeon-crawling tabletop gameplay fans of the franchise know and love.

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Fantasy Flight Game has two big board games that they've been working on, Unfathomable and Legends of the Dark. If you're craving more info about either (or both), then you'll want to tune in to Fantasy Flight's live streams where they'll be looking at each.

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Don't miss the two livestreams taking place in June! Tune in as we unbox the newly announced board game, Unfathomable, and we'll also be answering your questions LIVE with game designer Tony Fanchi. Later this month, watch gameplay of the highly anticipated dungeon-crawling adventure, Descent: Legends of the Dark. We will stream live from our YouTube channel. If you can't watch the stream live, don't worry, we always archive our livestreams on our YouTube channel as well. See the full June schedule below!

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The new Descent game, called Legends of the Dark, is coming soon from Fantasy Flight. As usual, you'll be heroes looking to save the world of Terrinoth. But who will you be saving it from? That's just what we get a look at in this preview.

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Terrinoth, the Land of Steel, has thrice come close to total destruction at the hands of its ancient enemies. The ravening hordes of the Uthuk Y’llan, the undead legions of Waiqar the Betrayer, and the fearsome might of the Dragonlords were stopped only thanks to brave heroes rising to safeguard the realm. Scholars refer to these three eras of strife and chaos as the three Darknesses, and fear the coming of the Fourth Darkness. That time has now come, as all three of Terrinoth’s ancient enemies rise once more. It will fall to six heroes and their allies to protect the Barony of Forthyn from the shadow of the next Darkness in Descent: Legends of the Dark.

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A new Descent game, Legends of the Dark, is making its way to your tabletops soon. As always, there's various heroes that will be heading into those creepy, crawly spaces. Who are they and who will you choose to be your champions? We get a look at exactly that in this preview.

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Terrinoth lies half in shadow, and night is falling. The realm’s oldest enemy has returned, and already the baronies are splintering. One more disaster could mean a fatal blow to the kingdom’s heart.

But there are a handful of unlikely heroes who strive against this evil. Shaped by the trials of their pasts, they fight for the survival of Forthyn, the northernmost barony of Terrinoth. In doing so, they unite as a band of adventurers, and begin to forge a legend that will change their world. Who exactly are these six heroes? Let’s take a closer look.

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Terrinoth is back. Fantasy Flight's fantasy setting that they've used in many different games is making a resurgence in Descent: Legends of the Dark, a new dungeon-crawl board game that the company is going to be releasing.

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For years, your journeys have taken you across the fantasy realm of Terrinoth, venturing into dark forests, shadowy cities, ancient crypts, and misty swamps… but your true legend is about to begin.

Fantasy Flight Games is proud to announce Descent: Legends of the Dark, the definitive cooperative dungeon-crawling board game for one to four players!

Forge your own legend together with your friends as you adventure across the vibrant fantasy realm of Terrinoth! Powered by its fully integrated free companion app, Descent: Legends of the Dark puts you in the role of a budding hero with their own playstyle and abilities. Together with your unlikely companions, you’ll begin an unexpected adventure—an adventure told across the sixteen quests of the Blood and Flame campaign. Throughout your campaign, you’ll face undead lurking in the mists, demonic barbarians stalking the wilds, and even more terrifying threats. With 46 pieces of 3D terrain and 40 stunning hero and monster miniatures to draw you into the game, your greatest adventure is yet before you!

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Descent: Journeys in the Dark looks to bring the character building and adventure of an RPG and put it into a board game. Now, if you're like me, you are always looking for that cool, new character to play. Well, Fantasy Flight's helping out with the Lost Legends expansion. There's new standard classes and eight new hybrid classes. What sort of hero/class combinations will you come up with?

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The heroes of Terrinoth take on many shapes and sizes. From stoic warriors leading the charge to powerful mages harnessing the power of rune shards to conjure powerful magics to defeat their foes. Your adventures in Descent: Journeys in the Dark Second Edition have seen you step into the shoes of countless heroes, and now your options are even greater.

Now you can discover ancient knowledge lost for centuries with the Lost Legends expansion!

Lost Legends includes new class options for players venturing into the dark, including two new standard classes and eight new hybrid classes. This expansion opens up hundreds of new hero and class combinations for you to discover as you continue your adventures in Terrinoth!

Pick up your copy of Lost Legends (uDJ45) at your local retailer today or online through our website here!

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In Descent: Journeys in the Dark, players get to choose their own class for their hero. There's several to pick from, but veteran gamers might want some more options. That's where Lost Legends comes in. It's a new expansion announced by Fantasy Flight that includes new standard classes, as well as numerous hybrid classes, greatly expanding your possible options when starting a game.

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The heroes of Terrinoth take on many shapes and sizes. From stoic warriors leading the charge to powerful mages harnessing the power of rune shards to conjure powerful magics and defeat their foes. Your adventures in Descent: Journeys in the Darkhave seen you embody a myriad of different classes, and now even more choices await!

Fantasy Flight Games is proud to announce Lost Legends, a new expansion pack for Descent: Journeys in the Dark, created through Fantasy Flight Games's in-house manufacturing!

Lost Legends includes new class options for players venturing into the dark, including two new standard classes and eight new hybrid classes, opening up hundreds of new hero and class combinations for you to discover as you continue your adventures in Terrinoth!

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When your game uses a digital app, it can be a great way to bring in more content directly to your players. And since Descent: Journeys In the Dark from Fantasy Flight uses an app, they've created a new adventure that you can play. Just download the new content and off you go into the wild black under. And even better: it's free.

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A darkness is rising as powerful forces seek to undo the fragile peace holding Terrinoth together. Dormant since the Dragon Wars, the strange obelisks scattered across the Ashen Hills have recently come alive with magical energies. Scouts from nearby Fort Rodric report mysterious robed figures disturbing the ancient structures. Meanwhile, a contingent of Dragonkin are massing within the Mountains of Despair. Rumors swirl that a leader has united them around a common cause, and whispers from the mountain peaks carry a name long forgotten: Margath…

Discover the dark secret of the Ashen Hills with Embers of Dread, a new free DLC campaign in the Road to Legend companion app for Descent: Journeys in the Dark! Embers of Dread is the perfect way to fill a holiday break while you're at home with your family or friends, and best of all, it's available now on the App Store, Google Play, Amazon and Steam!

Embers of Dread sees you become embroiled in the conspiracy of a mad cult that plots to release an ancient Dragonlord from his eternal prison. With six new quests and a storyline that takes you to the militant city of Riverwatch, your group of adventurers is sure to keep themselves busy. This threat puts all of Terrinoth in danger, and your heroes will have to use their strength, wits, and quick decision making to survive.

Important note: Embers of Dread is a free expansion for Road to Legend, but it does require the Descent: Journeys in the Dark Core Set, Lair of the Wyrm, and Labyrinth of Ruin expansions. 

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One thing about making a game have a digital app component is that a company can release a new scenario and simply make it available for purchase through the app. You can then buy it and play it basically instantly. Such is the case with Trials of Frostgate. It's a new scenario for Descent that's available through the Road to Legend app. Players will have to pass the four challenges that will test every aspect of their being. The reward is a sweet animal tattoo. I know I'd be up for that!


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In the city of Frostgate, the Northern Tribes gather each winter for feasting, celebration, and their most sacred rituals. Amongst these rituals, the Trials of Frostgate stand proudest—tests of courage, skill, and strength of arms, where the proudest and bravest warriors earn tattoos of their totemic animals. Four trials await you—and only the boldest heroes can withstand them all.

Fantasy Flight Games is proud to announce that a new adventure is now available for purchase through the Road to Legend app! Trials of Frostgate challenges you and your fellow heroes to four distinct trials, and each trial is guaranteed to test your strength and your resolve in a different way. Unlike a campaign, which progresses through a story with every new adventure, each challenge in Trials of Frostgate can be attempted multiple times as you attempt to best your scores from previous encounters!

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There's sometimes an issue that can come up with our favorite games: having the same thing happen all the time. Even games with lots of randomizing factors can end up feeling a bit same-y if you play them a lot. Well, Fantasy Flight Games is hoping to make sure your games of Descent have a bit more variety with The Delve.




The Delve will add a lot more options to your game by jumbling together all the various tiles and enemies at your disposal. It's a game thrown into a Mixmaster. You might be in a cave in one minute, a jungle in another, and a town the next. And, of course, all manner of monsters will be coming after you as well. That should help fend of, "that's what happened last time"-ness of your games.

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Fantasy Flight Games has a nice batch of new releases available for you this week. If you're a fan of either RuneBound or Descent, you'll want to check it out. If you're a fan of their The End of the World RPG series, you'll also want to check it out. And if you're a fan of their Lord of the Rings card game, you, too, will want to check it out.




Let's see what we've got here. For RuneBound, there's a pair of releases: Fall of the Dark Star and The Mountains Rise. The former gives you a new scenario you can use in your game, giving you a new over-arching story your heroes are playing through. The latter can be used with any scenario, adding new quests, gear, and a new hero you can play.

Those that enjoy Descent are getting The Chains that Rust. This expansion brings you a one-act campaign that you can play on its own, or as a follow-up to the Mists of Bilehall set. It's more nasty undead to deal with.

The undead aren't an issue in Revolt of the Machines, which is the new The End of the World book. No, it's the uncaring robots that are looking to come get you this time around. Just watch out for time-traveling Austrian-robots.

Finally, I know we don't really cover LCGs here, but the latest set for the Lord of the Rings LCG is available. It's called The Drowned Ruins.

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Terrinoth's Mistlands aren't someplace many people go to vacation. You're not going to see travel agents selling holiday package deals to visit it. I'd go out on a limb and say that's mostly because of all the undead who would be all too happy to add you to their skeletal and ghost army. It's just such denizens that we get a look at today in this preview from Fantasy Flight Games.




So, what sort of undead can you find? Well, there's things like the Dispossessed. That's when a whole bunch of weaker spirits band together and become a single, swirling mass of undead hate. And while that might seem awful, there are even worse things. Though they're not always dead. Necromancers have long fiddled with the balance between life and death and the Marrow Priests are just that sort of spellcaster. With such an intimate knowledge of death, they're actually quite hardy, even if they, themselves, don't really fear death's embrace.

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Descent is a one-vs-many game. While most players take on the role of a hero, one gets to play as the Overlord. They're basically the "Dungeon Master" player. But unlike an RPG, they're not out there to just tell a good story for the players, they're there to win! Well, in The Chains That Rust, the new expansion for the game coming out soon, the Overlord player gets a powerful, new weapon to unleash on the heroes.




That weapon is The Scourge. Usually, when heroes kill of a monster, it's just dead and gone. The Scourge, though, gives the Overlord a chance to bring that monster back. And it's not just brought back as it was. It gets a whole group of new abilities. Mostly, it will cause heroes to exhaust more easily. That'll slow down the heroes and give the Overlord more time to work their nefarious schemes. Sure, this new monster can also be taken out, but the Scourge card will remain, always there to give the Overlord player an option to bring back more in order to harass the Heroes.

The Chains That Rust is just about ready to hit shelves. Pre-orders are being taken now.

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Descent is a game of nearly infinite expansions (so it sometimes seems). The original game had quite a lot released for it. Then came the new edition. Well, to make sure you can play all those old expansions with your new rules, Fantasy Flight Games has been coming out with those sets, but with updated rules (also good for those that took 2nd edition as a good place to jump into the game). The Shards of Everdark Hero and Monster Pack is now available.




But Shards of Everdark isn't just "old material made new." There's also entirely new stuff inside. Those would be the Dark Minotaurs. They're accompanied by the Ice Wyrms and the Shades. A pair of entirely new quests also comes in this kit, giving you more ways to play the game.

You can pick up this set at your local gaming store (or, at least, they should be able to get it in for you), or you can order it direct from FFG.

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Two different previews for you today from Fantasy Flight Games for Descent. One's a new Heroes and Monster pack, while the other heats things up a little with a campaign utilizing the Road to Legend app.




Starting with the physical, there's the Shards of Everdark Heroes and Monsters pack. This set, like others before it, brings several 1st-edition characters to your 2nd-edition games. Though not everything in this set is just an updated version of heroes and monsters. There's also a new monster group: Dark Minotaurs.



Moving to the realm of the digital, those that have downloaded the Road to Legend app can look forward to a new campaign. Kindred Fire expands on what you got a taste of with the Rise of All Goblins mini-campaign that the app originally came with. As the app lets you play cooperatively, this new campaign will let you all join in together to deal with the fiery evils, along with 6 bonus quests.

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Descent had quite a lot of expansions come out for it before it changed to the 2nd edition. Making sure that people get to play with all those cool figures if they like the new edition has been a priority for Fantasy Flight Games. Having said that, I'm letting you know that they've released the Stewards of the Secret Hero and Monster pack.




The set comes with four heroes and ten monsters. As is customary for Fantasy Flight releases like this, it's a lot more than just some new figures. There's also two brand-new quests that you can go on (using those new heroes or not). It's up to you to keep the works of the mad sorcerer Devis out of the hand of the evil beings looking to get it, lest all of Terrinoth be in deep, deep trouble.

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I've always been a fan of a nice walk through the fog. As a morning person, this gets to happen on several occasions. However, if that fog is filled with undead, it's not always such a good thing to be walking around in. However, walking around in it is just what your heroes in Descent must do when you play the new expansion, The Chains That Rust. Fantasy Flight has announced this new expansion that takes you deeper into the Mistlands, the domain of Waigar the Undying.
They're also helping out everyone play the game with a new Companion App.




This set, as mentioned above, continues the story of your adventure through the Mistlands, and can thus be seen as a sequel to the Mists of Bilehall set. But it's also a stand-alone, one-act campaign. There's new Tainted cards as well as a new Overlord class, which gives the Overlord player more options for stopping he heroes (not to mention 8 new minis to throw at them). Speaking of those heroes, they get the new Hybrid Classes, which meld two classes into one.

This set will be available in the 3rd quarter of this year.

But how about that Companion App? Well, let's check out a little video they made.



The biggest thing about the App is that it can take over for the Overlord player. That's right. No longer is one player singled out to run all the monsters, so Descent can be a fully-cooperative experience. Those monsters each have a unique battle plan. So different monsters will attack in different ways, meaning you have to always be adapting your plans to how they will come at you. The app also adds an air of mystery to the game, as it only shows a few tiles at a time on the board. Players will discover new locations as they enter new rooms and caverns (since only then will the new tile be placed). There's additional rules like Morale and Peril that will change up how you play. Die too many times or take too long getting through the quest... well, just don't die too many times or take too long to get through the quest!

The app is free to download, so why not give it a shot?

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There were a lot of releases for the original version of Descent. Fantasy Flight Games has been working back through that catalog in order to update things to the 2nd edition. And it's one of those sets we get a preview of today with a look inside the Stewards of the Secret heroes and monster pack.




It seems you just can't keep a good evil idea down. Centuries ago, heroes were able to disrupt and destroy an evil wizard and the horrifying abominations that he was creating in order to take over the world (of course!). The knowledge of how those abominations came into being, though, has resurfaced. Now it's up to a new batch of heroes to destroy the evil anew.

Pre-orders are available now for this updated set.

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Have you ever gotten together with friends for a gaming night and had some people want to RP and some people want to play a board game? I've had that sort of thing happen before. Usually, the compromise will come in the form of playing an adventure board game that has elements of RP built right into it, such as Descent. Though sometimes finding someone to play the Overlord can be rough. Well, that won't be too much of an issue soon, as Fantasy Flight Games has announced a companion app for Descent.




So with the addition of the app, you can turn Descent into a fully-cooperative experience. No longer does one player get singled out to play the "bad guy." I mean, sure, sometimes that's cool, but it can also feel like it's all-against-one. The app will also change how you play in other ways, since it builds the dungeon as you go. So you're never totally sure what could be coming up next. It will also help with the campaign aspect of the game, showing the progression of your heroes as they gain experience, gear, and treasure.

The app's release isn't far away. Just a couple weeks and you'll be able to download it.

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One of my favorite atmospheric phenomenon is fog. Honestly, I just love the stuff. It's one reason I like winters in Georgia. There's generally a proliferation of cool, foggy mornings. Sure, spooky things can hide in the mist, particularly the walking undead. You always gotta watch out for that, particularly if you're a hero in Descent. In fact, the Mists of Bilehall expansion that was just released is all about undead in the mist.


Rumors of an undead army are spreading and it's up to the heroes of Descent to 1) find out if they are true and 2) do something about it if they are. This expansion is unique for Descent sets in that there are no new heroes to join in the battle. No, the bad guys get all the fun this time around. There's new monsters and new tiles, but only the heroes already available will be able to be used (which, obviously, means you need the Descent main game to play). Along with the box set, there's three Lieutenant Packs that are available to further expand the Overlord Player's options.

All of these kits are available now from your LGS or the Fantasy Flight webshop.

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They say that variety is the spice of life. It's nice to have options, particularly in your gaming. Just a few changes here and there can turn an old favorite into a new favorite. Well, Fantasy Flight Games is big on helping with just that sort of thing, and they've got a new Hero and Monster Collection coming for Descent: Journeys in the Dark they'd like to tell you about.




This new set, called Shards of Everdark, comes with thirteen new miniatures, including four heroes, and three types of monsters. Like some other expansions, the heroes are new versions that were originally found in classic Descent. So if you'd like to get an updated version, or maybe you missed out on them originally, now's your chance. The monsters include two ice wyrms, two dark minotaurs, and five shades (the future must be very bright, indeed...).

Expect to see this new set hitting shelves in the 2nd quarter of this year.

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Those pesky undead. They seem to show up at the most inopportune times. And not all are created equal. While most of us gamers might look at a skeleton, even one in some armor, and go, "Meh, it's just a skeleton." That'd be a very dangerous thing to do when it comes to Ardus Ix'Erebus for Descent. He's getting his own Lieutenant Pack and today Fantasy Flight Games is giving us a look inside it.


As with all expansion packs like this, you don't just get a little mini to use instead of a cardboard token. The set also comes with a 10-card Plot Deck. These cards will let you use Ardus Ix’Erebus in any Descent campaign you want. This will let you bring his battlefield command to your tabletop. Ardus Ix’Erebus is known as a tactical genius, and that's reflected in the cards, letting him get as much as he possibly can out of the monsters working for him. It might seem like a good idea to kill off that piddly, little monster, but if you do, there's a chance that all the others might get stronger for when they come looking for revenge. There's not a choice you want to have to make: not take out any monsters, for fear of them all getting stronger, or having to deal with those beefed-up enemies later on.

Pre-orders are available now if you'd like to get one for yourself.

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Bleh! Bleh! I vant to suck your blood! Bleh! Bleh!
Ok, I doubt that Kyndrithul actually sounds anything like the world's worst Bella Lugosi impression, but a vampire he still remains, and his Lieutenant Pack for Descent is on display over on Fantasy Flight Games' website.




As is customary, you're getting more than just a plastic figure. There's also cards to help you bring Kyndrithul to any Descent campaign you may be playing. He comes along with a 10-card Plot Deck that you can use to attack the heroes at any point. You can, through your efforts, help keep heroes down, forcing them to use extra strength whenever they want to use a specific ability of your choice. Also, being a Vampire, he's good at playing other mind-games with opponents as well as gaining health when an enemy is defeated.

Bleh! Bleh! Indeed.

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The lengths some people go in order to be lazy sometimes astound me. Take the case of Devis the mad sorcerer. He created a whole race of minions who were totally loyal to him, so he never had to change the channel or vacuum the apartment or even order out for pizza ever again. It was all done for him. I guess... y'know... he could've also... like... taken over the world. It's that last bit that caused a group of heroes to defeat Devis and his minions once and for all...
Though we all know that's basically never the case in a fantasy world. That's where the Stewards of the Secret expansion pack comes in for Descent from Fantasy Flight Games.


The set comes with fourteen minis. There's four heroes and ten monsters (broken up into three blood apes, three nagas, and four ferrox). Long-time players might remember them from the first edition of the game. They are now being re-introduced back into the game with updated artwork and sculpts. And like most FFG expansion packs, there's extra quests to supplement your games of Descent.

You can expect these to hit store shelves early in 2016.

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