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The Burning Heart of Ahriman


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The Burning Heart of Ahriman CONAN_Burning_Heart_of_Ahriman_Thumb.jpg.c52bf06ef00891bdd85b09064dfdc2ba.jpg

"Know, O Prince, that ancient gods rose and fell like the waves. Once such god, Ahriman, summoned all manner of creatures who tormented mankind in ways no longer spoken. As Ahriman’s power waned, these creatures were hunted near extinction, for revenge ever burns in the heart of mankind."

 

The Burning Heart of Ahriman is a 6 scenario solo/coop campaign. These products required to play the content of this book:

  • Conan Core Game
  • Conan the Conqueror
  • Mythic Battles Pantheon
  • Mythic Battles Corinthia
  • Mythic Battles Poseidon (game board and ships only)
  • Mythic Battles Hephaestus (game board only)
  • Mythic Battles Thermopylae (game board only)

 

This is available in three formats: 

 

1. Web Version - this is a single PDF file that you can use digitally. The images have been compressed.CONAN_Burning_Heart_of_Ahriman_Web.pdf

 

2. Self Print - this is a single PDF file that you can print at home or your local print shop. 

CONAN_Burning_Heart_of_Ahriman_Print.pdf

 

3. Paperback Edition - this is two PDF files, one for the cover and the second for the interior content that you can send to a print-on-demand service for a paperback book. I will also provide step-by-step instructions on how to use Lulu, if you choose them as your print-on-demand service.   

CONAN_Burning_Heart_of_Ahriman_Cover_Lulu.pdf

CONAN_Burning_Heart_of_Ahriman_Interior_Lulu.pdf

 


 

Paperback Printing Instructions for Lulu image.png.be0f67c35122ba52b29c3e2a46f5d184.png

Since this is a free, fan-made book, I am not morally or legally allowed to set up a print on demand distribution. Which means you will need to set up an account with a print on demand company and upload files for printing (for personal use only). The directions I list below are for the company Lulu, but you are free to use any print on demand company you choose. 
 
Note: Some images are low res, and others (like the ships) are scans of cardboard product. The print version will not be as high quality as a professional book, and some images display a box around them. If this bothers you, I recommend not printing the book and playing with the digital version instead.
 
  1. Go to lulu.com and create an account.
  2. Under the CREATE tab, click the PRINT BOOKS option.
  3. Click the button START YOUR PRINT BOOK
  4. Enter your login credentials
  5. In the START YOUR PROJECT section, choose PRINT BOOK
  6. In the SELECT YOUR GOAL section, choose PRINT YOUR BOOK. (Do NOT select Publish your book for sale on Amazon. You will get sued. 🙂 )
  7. In the BOOK DETAILS section, enter a project title of your choice. I recommend The Burning Heart of Ahriman. Enter a language and CATEGORY, which is required..
  8. Click the DESIGN YOUR PROJECT button at the bottom of the page to proceed to the Design page
  9. In the INTERIOR FILE UPLOAD section, upload the file named “CONAN_Burning_Heart_of_Ahriman_Interior_Lulu.pdf”
  10. Wait for the file to upload and normalize. This can take a few minutes. Be patient and get yourself a cold beverage.
  11. When the upload finishes, you will see some warnings. Like most warnings in life, feel free to ignore these.
  12. In the BOOK SPECIFICATIONS section, the BOOK SIZE AND PAGE COUNT should already be pre-filled at A4 and 20 pages, respectively.
  13. In the INTERIOR COLOR section, choose COLOR PREMIUM for the best quality color.
  14. In the PAPER TYPE section, choose 80# COATED WHITE for the best paper quality.
  15. In the BOOK BINDING section, choose SADDLE STICHED. Feel free to choose a different binding if that floats your boat.
  16. In the COVER FINISH section, choose GLOSSY (because who doesn’t like glossy over Matte, right?)
  17. Wait a moment for the PRINT COST to load. For me it is $7.22. This is a printing fee for Lulu, and I do not receive a penny of this, nor does Monolith.
  18. In the DESIGN YOUR COVER section, make sure the UPLOAD COVER FILE option is selected.
  19. Upload the file named “CONAN_Burning_Heart_of_Ahriman_Cover_Lulu.pdf”
  20. After a minute, the PREVIEW will load. This preview will give you a basic idea of what the book will be like, but it is just a preview and not super-high quality.
  21. When you are ready, click the REVIEW BOOK link at the bottom.
  22. This brings you to a page where you can review the final specifications. Click the checkbox next to CONFIRM BOOK SPECIFICATIONS AND FILES
  23. Click the ADD TO CART button when it becomes enabled
  24. Click the CART icon at the top of the page and make the purchase. The shipping for me was around $5.00, but of course that will vary depending where you are located. (Also keep an eye out for discount codes on the home page.)

Feel free to print a copy for  yourself or your friends, but DO NOT PRINT COPIES FOR SALE.
Note: The book I received from Lulu was not perfect. There was an alignment issue with the binding, there was a scratch on the back cover, the interior margins were tight, and the endsheets were a boring white. Overall, however, I am highly pleased.

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This is an extremely imaginative, highly creative, and very challenging campaign. The mechanics that Ken has created for several of the scenarios are especially ingenious. I highly recommend printing or buying the maps and the other components (or proxying them) and playing this campaign.

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5 hours ago, Akiro said:

Hi, Ken - do I need to make my own custom tiles for those Corinthian Skeletons, or are they available for download?

Love that this campaign lets me use all my Mythic Battles boards!

Thanks!

I think the skeletons came as a stretch goal for MBP. If you didn't get it, you might need to proxy it.

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Hi y'all

 

while proofreading my translation, @Roolz had a few questions for clarity's sake.

Since he's usually right about that stuff, I'm asking you his question here :

 

Boons:

Are Boons for the Archetype (like in Conqueror)? Or for the singular Hero, and is lost if they die?

 

Defeat:

The gereral rule states:

"When this happens, the Heroes suffer a Defeat and
lose all the equipment they looted during that scenario."

Is it  always true? Or can scenario rules overrule this?

 

Enter the Labyrinth:

In case of Victory, Heroes "get all the items from the asset deck they found during the scenario."

Does that iclude the Yuetshi knife and life potions?

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Great questions! 

 

On 4/3/2023 at 2:42 AM, madcollector said:

Boons:

Are Boons for the Archetype (like in Conqueror)? Or for the singular Hero, and is lost if they die?

 

For this campaign, Boons are attached to a Hero, not an Archetype. I want players to use the same heroes for this campaign. I only provided the option to change heroes for thematic reasons, but it will cost them their Boon. If they die, and return with the same Hero, they get to keep their Boon. 

 

On 4/3/2023 at 2:42 AM, madcollector said:

Defeat:

The gereral rule states:

"When this happens, the Heroes suffer a Defeat and
lose all the equipment they looted during that scenario."

Is it  always true? Or can scenario rules overrule this?

 

Scenario rules override general rules. However, I don't recall any scenario rules that override the loot rule. Now that I think about it, the Defeat section is unnecessary because each scenario details how to proceed (replay the scenario or continue). 

 

On 4/3/2023 at 2:42 AM, madcollector said:

Enter the Labyrinth:

In case of Victory, Heroes "get all the items from the asset deck they found during the scenario."

Does that iclude the Yuetshi knife and life potions?

 

Yes. I guess it could read "get all the items they found during the scenario"

 

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On 4/24/2023 at 10:15 AM, madcollector said:

In the Burning Heart, does the Fire rule apply to Heroes with the Flying skill, like the Lava does?

 

Good question, and I can see that I wasn't clear in the rules. A caster with Borne by the Wind can fly over both lava and fire. 

 

Of course, if they start their turn on the ground in an area with fire, they take the damage before casting the spell.

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