News:

- Walter Koenig - Surprise Guest at our
SD Comic Con Panels
July 31 , 2008
Walter Koenig, the actor that played Chekov in TOS Star Trek and the Psi Cop Alfred Bester in Babylon 5, attended two panels at the SD Comic Con sponsored by Shadowstar Games, Inc. On the panels he discussed his book, "Buck Alice and the Actor Robot."

- David Gerrold to be on SD Comic Con Panel
July 2 , 2008
David Gerrold, the author of the most popular TOS Star Trek episode, "The Trouble with Tribbles" will be on the two panels at the SD Comic Con sponsored by Shadowstar Games, Inc.

The two 45 minute panels will now have:
David Gerrold - author of "The Trouble with Tribbles."
George Clayton Johnson - author of several "Twilight Zone" episodees, "Logans Run", etc.
William F. Nolan - author of "Seven for Space", "Logan's Run" numerous outher titles, etc.
John Truby - author of "The Anatomy of Story", he is the best screenwriting instructor in Hollywood.
Marc Zicree - author of "The Twilight Zone Companion", "Magic Time", and he has done work on Babylon 5, Star Trek, etc.

Date & Times of Comic Con Panels:
Humor in Science Fiction
Thursday July 24, 12:30pm
How to Tell a Story
Thursday July 24, 1:15pm

- Automated Character Sheet is Now Available for Download!
June 23 , 2008
The Automated Character Sheet is a smart pdf file that calculates your skills as you make a character.
Now, you can make a character in 15 minutes!
Download here
right click --> Save Target As.

- SD Comic Con Panels.
June 12 , 2008
Shadowstar Games, Inc will host two 45 minute panels at the San Diego Comic this year:

Humor in Science Fiction
Thursday, July 25
12:30pm
(45 min)
&
How to Tell a Story
Thursday, July 25
1:15pm
(45 min)

These panels will include some of the most renowned writers of today:
George Clayton Johnson - author of several "Twilight Zone" episodees, "Logans Run", etc.
William F. Nolan - author of "Seven for Space", "Logan's Run" numerous outher titles, etc.
Marc Zicree - author of "The Twilight Zone Companion", "Magic Time", and he has done work on Babylon 5, Star Trek, etc.
John Truby - author of "The Anatomy of Story", he is the best screenwriting instructor in Hollywood.

The Anatomy of Story by John Truby

- Seven for Space, a new book by William F. Nolan available now.
June 1 , 2008

Cover art by Ron Lemon
Seven for Space, a series of stories about the character, Sam Space, a private eye working on Mars, is now available. The book includes 5 short stories, and 2 short novels.
A Special Limited Collector's edition, with extra writings by William F. Nolan is also available, but is selling out fast.

- Sales reach 5000 books.
February 24 , 2008
Shadowstar Games, Inc has sold or distributed 5000 copies of Fantasy Imperium. This is almost the amount of our initial print run. A second printing of the book is being prepared.

- Fantasy Imperium - The Revised Edition
February 24 , 2008
The revised edition is now being prepared. It will include a few things not found in the original volume, such as a list of languages for new characters to choose from, indexed by the location and time period the language was spoken.
Release Date: Late, 2008 (as soon as the first printing sells out)
Price: $49.95

- Quickstart Guide Available for Download!
February 24 , 2008
The Quickstart Guide is now available for download.
Start playing Fantasy Imperium now!
Download here

- New Adventures Available
February 24 , 2008
Several new adventures are now available for download. Six time periods are featured: 480 BC, 69AD, 1121AD, 1348AD, 1559AD, and 1690AD.

- Fantasy Imperium Events at Origins 2008
February 24 , 2008
Shadowstar Games is sponsoring 90 events at Origins 2008. There will be several games played every time slot of the convention. If you would like to try a game of Fantasy Imperium, this is a great opportunity.
Prizes will be given away at every event.

- New Distributors
November 15 , 2008
Several new distributors now carry Fantasy Imperium.
FI can now be ordered through Esvedium Games, Premier Hobby Distribution, ACD Distribution, and Alliance.

- The Storyteller's Screen
October 16 , 2007
The Storyteller's Screen will be available soon, along with a Character Sheet pad, the Scene Outline Worksheet pad, and the three booklets, "How to Tell a Story," "How to Design an Adventure," & "How to Run Games."

- Fantasy Imperium Sells Out at DragonCon!
September 5 , 2007
Fantasy Imperium sold out at DragonCon this year.
Also, each day of the convention, Shadowstar Games gave away a case of (10) books in the morning.
100 books were sold.

- Fantasy Imperium Sells Out at Gencon 2007!
August 21 , 2007
Fantasy Imperium sold out at Gencon this year.
Also, each day of the convention, Shadowstar Games gave away a case of (10) books in the morning.
300 books were sold.

- Fantasy Imperium Sells Out at Origins 2007!
July 11 , 2007
Fantasy Imperium sold out at Origins this year.
Also, each day of the convention, Shadowstar Games gave away a case of (10) books in the morning.
150 books were sold.

- Shadowstar Games at Kublacon
May 11 , 2007
Shadowstar games will be attending Kublacon in the bay area from May 25-28. Drop by and say hello!

- Retailers Attending GAMA Trade Show to Recieve a Free Copy of Fantasy Imperium
April 3, 2007
Shadowstar Games, Inc. will give a free copy of Fantasy Imperium to a member of every game store that attends GAMA Trade Show this year. Just drop by our booth #242 for a copy. We'll exchange a book for a business card.

- Storyteller's Forum Finished
April 2, 2007
Shadowstar Games has just finished our online forum where Storytellers and players can get together to share ideas and meet.
Click here to Register.

- Game Base 7 to Run Games of Fantasy Imperium at Origins & GenCon Indy.
March 26 , 2007
At Game Expo 2007, Shadowstar Games met with Game Base 7, an organisation that runs demo games at local game stores and conventions. As a result, Fantasy Imperium will have events being run at both Origins and GenCon Indy conventions.

- Fantasy Imperium is Nominated for Best
RPG of 2006!
January 1, 2007
Fantasy Imperium has been nominated for an InQuest Gamer Fan Award as the Best RPG in 2006. In the January 2007 issue, you can see the list of best games nominated in 2006 on pg12.

VOTE HERE to cast your vote!
If you like Fantasy Imperium, please vote for us and tell your friends to vote too!

- FI Sells Out at GenCon SoCal!
November 21, 2006
We gave away 150 copies of Fantasy Imperium at GenCon SoCal, and then we sold out the rest!
Altogether, we brought 350 copies to the show.

- FI Sales in UK & Germany
October 2, 2006
Fantasy Imperium is becoming popular in both the United Kingdom and Germany, as sales in Europe increase.

- Translations - Spanish, German.
September 25, 2006
Fantasy Imperium is currently being translated into Spanish and German.

- The Gateway to Eternity.
September 15, 2006
The adventure we ran at Origins & GenCon Indy is now available as a free download!

- Fantasy Imperium Sells Out at DragonCon!
September 5, 2006
Fantasy Imperium also sold out at DragonCon in Atlanta. It seems that most people that see the book like it!

- Fantasy Imperium Sells Out at GenCon Indy!
August 15, 2006
We brought 150 copies of the book, fresh from the printer to Gen Con and they sold out!
Fantasy Imperium was reported to be one of the hottest items at the con!

Origins Event Schedule
90 Games

Wednesday June 25th
21 Events
8am - Noon
- The Tainted Well
- The Castalian Veil
- The Haunted Island

10am - 2pm
- The Death of the Irish Gods
- Whispers of Raziel
- The Guardians

1 p m - 5pm
- Blood & Roses
- Silhouette
- The 3 Musketeers & The Queen's Gambit
- The Skull Tree
- The Bog Witch
- The Curse of Athena
- The Haunted Island

4 p m - 8 pm
- The Death of the Irish Gods
- The Queen & The Cross
- Whispers of Raziel

6 p m - 10pm
- The Curse of Athena
- The Castalian Veil
- The 3 Musketeers & The Queen's Gambit
- The Skull Tree
- The Bog Witch

Release Dates:

Fantasy Imperium
An Interactive Storytelling Game (ISG)
Release Date: Available.

Fantasy Imperium
Special Limited Collector's Edition (only 1000 in print).
Release Date: Available.

Shadowstar Dice
Release Date: Available.

Quickstart Guide
Release Date:Available. Download here

Storyteller's Screen
Release Date: Spring, 2008.

Mythical Realms
Release Date: Spring, 2008.

Storyteller's Guide
Release Date: Fall, 2008.

Fantasy Imperium Adventures Vol. I
Release Date: Summer, 2008.

The Known World - 1121 A.D.
Release Date: Winter, 2008.

Celtic Tales - History & Stories in Ireland.
Release Date: Winter, 2008.

Featured News:
- Mythical Realms
April 4, 2007

Due to the large amount of material, we are breaking the Storyteller's Guide into two books:
The Storyteller's Guide, & Mythical Realms.
Mythical Realms will be published first.

Mythical Realms will include:
* The War in Heaven & on the Earth.
* Historical Religions.
* Mythological Creatures & Monsters.
* Magick Items.
* Holy Relics.
* The Intercession of the Saints.
* Legendary Places.
* Two Time Periods (69 A.D. & 1559 A.D.).
Mythical Realms will retain the white Faerie cover.
Release Date: Fall, 2008.

The Storyteller's Guide will include:
* How to tell a story.
* How to design an adventure.
* How to run games.
* Essays by Famous Authors.
* The History of Medieval Europe.
* Jousting rules.
* Political warfare.
* Two Time Periods TBD
- (480 B.C. & 1690 A.D.).
The Storyteller's Guide will have a new cover.
Release Date: Winter, 2008.

Thrusday June 26th
18 Events
8am - Noon
- The Tainted Well
- Silhouette
- Blood & Roses
- The Haunted Island

10am - 2pm
- Alchemists, Bishops &
Courtesans - Oh my!
- The Death of the Irish Gods
- The Guardians

1 p m - 5pm
- The Curse of Athena
- The Castalian Veil
- The 3 Musketeers & The
Queen's Gambit
- The Skull Tree
- The Bog Witch
- The Haunted Island

4 p m - 8 pm
- Whispers of Raziel
- Whispers of Raziel (2)
- The Queen & The Cross

6 p m - 10pm
- Blood & Roses
- Silhouette

Friday June 27th
18 Events
8am - Noon
- The Tainted Well
- Castalian Veil
- The Haunted Island

10am - 2pm
- The Death of the Irish Gods
- The Guardians
- Whispers of Raziel

1 p m - 5pm
- Blood & Roses
- Silhouette
- The Haunted Island

3 pm -7pm
- The 3 Musketeers & The
Queen's Gambit
- The Skull Tree
- The Bog Witch

4 p m - 8 pm
- Alchemists, Biships &
Courtesans - Oh my!
- The Death of the Irish Gods
- The Queen & The Cross

6 p m - 10pm
- The Curse of Athena
- The Castalian Veil
- The Haunted Island
.

Saturday June 28th
15 Events
8am - Noon
- The Tainted Well
- SIlhouette
- The Haunted Island

10am - 2pm
- The Death of the Irish Gods
- Whispers of Raziel
- The Guardians

1 p m - 5pm
- The Curse of Athena
- The Castalian Veil
- The Haunted Island

4pm - 8pm
- The Death of the Irish Gods
- The Queen & The Cross
- Whispers of Raziel

6 p m - 10pm
- Blood & Roses
- Silhouette
- The Haunted Island

Sunday June 29th
18 Events
10am - 2pm
- The Tainted Well
- Alchemists, Bishops &
Courtesans - Oh my!
- The Death of the Irish Gods
- The 3 Musketeers & The
Queen's Gambit
- The Skull Tree
- The Bog Witch
- The Castalian Veil
- The Guardians
- The Hauted Island

3pm - 7pm
- The Curse of Athena
- Alchemists, Bishops &
Courtesans - Oh my!
- The 3 Musketeers & The
Queen's Gambit
- The Skull Tree
- The Bog Witch
- Silhouette
- The Queen & The Cross
- Whispers of Raziel
- The Haunted Island

GenCon Event
Schedule
24+ Games

Thursday August 14th
6 Events
8am - Noon
- The Tainted Well
- The Castalian Veil

1 p m - 5pm
- Blood & Roses
- Silhouette

6 p m - 10pm
- The Curse of Athena
- The Guardians

Friday August 15th
6 Events
8am - Noon
- The Tainted Well
- The Castalian Veil

1 p m - 5pm
- Blood & Roses
- Silhouette

6 p m - 10pm
- The Curse of Athena
- The Guardians

Origins Event Information
(14 Adventure Stories)

Alchemists, Courtesans and Bishops, Oh my! – 1559 A.D.
Intrigue and misfortune in the city of Florence, during the height of the Italian Renaissance.
Written by: Elegwen O’Maoileoin

Blood & Roses – 1559 A.D.
Love and death are found in a gothic town.
Written by: Mark O'Bannon

The Bog Witch – 1348 A.D.
The Bog Witch is a supernatural horror story of revenge and hidden crimes. Set in the county of Meath, Ireland in the 14th century.
Written by: Douglas R. Burchill

The Castalian Veil – 480 B.C.
A young girl from Delphi suddenly learns that she has the power of the Oracle.
Written by: James Holland

The Curse of Athena – 480 B.C.
Survivors of the burning of Athens find terror on a lonely island.
Written by: Mark O’Bannon

The Death of the Irish Gods – 100 B.C.
Protect the Gaelic king from the Old Irish Gods.
Written by: Elegwen O’Maoileoin

The Guardians – 1121 A.D.
Templar Knights struggle to protect English Pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land.
Written by: James Holland

The Haunted Island – 1690 A.D.
Discover the mystery of the haunted island.
Written by: Kenneth Kormanyos

The Queen & the Cross – 1559 A.D.
Queen Elizabeth challenges the church of Christ in an attempt to silence them.
Written by: James Holland

Silhouette – 1690 A.D.
The daughter of a Spanish Lord finds a magic sword with the power to control shadows.
Written by: James Holland

The Skull Tree – 1690 A.D.
Journey back to the 1690’s to discover one that the locals will speak of only in whispers.
Written by: Brenda Anderson

The Tainted Well – 1121 A.D.
Saint Cadfan’s church in Tywn, Wales is home to a holy shrine.  Vithar, prince of the pagan kingdom of Rana, has come to destroy it.
Written by: Mark O’Bannon

The 3 Musketeers & The Queen's Gambit – 1626 A.D.
The Musketeers must foil the Cardinal's nefarious plot.
Written by: George Anderson

Whispers of Raziel – 69 A.D.
A scroll containing the mystical secrets of the Angel Razim must be hidden from the Romans.
Written by: Elegwen O’Maoileoin

Saturday August 16th
6 Events
8am - Noon
- The Tainted Well
- The Castalian Veil

1 p m - 5pm
- Blood & Roses
- Silhouette

6 p m - 10pm
- The Curse of Athena
- The Guardians

Sunday August 17th
6 Events
8am - Noon
- The Tainted Well
- The Castalian Veil

1 p m - 5pm
- Blood & Roses
- Silhouette

6 p m - 10pm
- The Curse of Athena
- The Guardians

Awards


Fantasy Imperium won an Award of Excellence
at GAMA in 2006.

BEST RPG of 2006?

THE 2006 INQUEST
GAMER FAN AWARDS

Touring Schedule
Where you can try a demo
game of Fantasy Imperium.

Game Empire
San Diego, CA
Email us if you'd like to play
a demo game.

GAMA 2008
Dates: April 20-24, 2008
Bally's Hotel, Las Vegas.

Not yet confirmed.

Origins
Dates: June 25-29, 2008
San Diego, CA.
90 Game Events Scheduled!

Confirmed.

Anime Expo
Dates: July 3-6, 2008
San Diego, CA.

Confirmed.

San Diego Comic Con
Dates: July 23-27, 2008
San Diego, CA.

Confirmed.

DragonCon
Dates: Aug. 29-Sep. 2, 2008
Atlanta, GA.

Confirmed.

GenCon Indy
Dates: August 14-17, 2008
IIndianapolis, IN

Not yet confirmed.

Look for the artist David Wong at your local convention.
He has copies of FI to sell & can also draw a portrait of your character!
David drew many of the weapon illustrations in Fantasy Imperium.

Alyssa Moore & David Wong

Games Expo 2007
Dates: March 18-22, 2007.
South Coast Hotel, Las Vegas.
FI Giveaway!

GAMA 2006
Dates: March 13 - 16.
Las Vegas, NV

Origins 2006
Dates: June 29 - July 2.
Columbus, OH

San Diego Comic Con 2006
Dates: July 19 - 23.
San Diego, CA

GenCon Indy
Dates: August 10 - 13.
Indianapolis, IN
Fantasy Imperium Sells Out!

[First Release]