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It is the dawn of the sixth millennium and the skies are darkening, for the suns themselves are fading. Humans reached the stars long ago, building a Republic of high technology and universal emancipation — and then squandered it, fought over it, and finally lost it. A new Dark Age has descended on humanity, for the greatest of civilizations has fallen and even the stars die. Now, feudal lords rule the Known Worlds, vying for power with fanatic priests and scheming guilds.

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by Bill Bridges and Andy Harmon

Based on FADING SUNS, created by Bill Bridges and Andrew Greenberg

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Contents

Alustro’s Journal: Aeolus Solaris 4 Introduction 8 Chapter One: The Universe 10 Chapter Two: Characters 52 Chapter Three: Skills 82 Chapter Four: Feats 88 Chapter Five: Equipment 108 Chapter Six: Occult Powers 138 Chapter Seven: Gamemastering 168 Appendix: Planets 186 IndexSample file 191

Credits Game design: Bill Bridges and Andy Harmon Based on FADING SUNS, created by: Bill Bridges and Andrew Greenberg Additional design: Andrew Greenberg, Ken Lightner, Tom Ricks Writing: Bill Bridges, Andrew Greenberg, Andy Harmon Additional writing: Brian Campbell, Sam Inabinet, Jim Moore, Rustin Quaide Development and typesetting: Bill Bridges Proofreading: Rob Hatch Art direction: John Bridges Cover art: Brom Interior art: John Bridges, Mitch Byrd, Christopher Howard, Mark Jackson, Brian LeBlanc, Alex Sheikman, Jason Waltrip, John Waltrip Jumpweb map and logo: Rob Dixon Special thanks to all the Fading Suns Second Edition playtesters and authors.

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