Van Richten's Guide to Ghosts [SEP] publisher
customized spirits. Ghostly powers and vulnerabilities are discussed at length, and a chapter is devoted to the investigation of hauntings.
Publication history.
"Van Richten’s Guide to Ghosts" was written by William W. Connors, and published by TSR, Inc. Cover art was by Robin Wood, with interior art by Robert Klasnich and Stephen Fabian.
Reception.
Rick Swan reviewed "Van Richten's Guide to Ghosts" for "Dragon" magazine #186 (October 1992). Swan comments: "One of the
Van Richten's Guide to Ghosts
Van Richten's Guide to Ghosts is an accessory for the 2nd edition of the "Advanced Dungeons & Dragons" fantasy role-playing game, published in 1992.
Contents.
The book sorts ghosts into several general categories according to their power levels (first through fifth magnitude), physical appearance (spectral, humanoid, bestial), and origin (sudden death, reincarnation, dark pacts). By mixing the characteristics associated with these and other categories, the Dungeon Master can create