If you’ve ever wanted to dive deeper into Brandon Sanderson’s epic world of Roshar, the Stormlight World Guide is your gateway. Created by Dragonsteel and Brotherwise Games, the Stormlight World Guide is a beautifully illustrated hardcover filled with canon lore, maps, and cultural details to enrich every game session on Roshar. The softcover book, Welcome to Roshar, offers an introduction to the world for those who are new to Roshar.
Watch the full flip-through video at the bottom of this post!
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This post is part of my ongoing coverage of the Cosmere RPG. If you’re new here, you can also check out my Cosmere RPG Unboxing & First Impressions and my Cosmere RPG Handbook Review: A Closer Look for more background on the game.
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Inside the Stormlight World Guide
The Stormlight World Guide is a comprehensive canon resource on Roshar, the setting of the Stormlight Archive novels. It’s high-quality materials, vibrant colors, and incredible artwork make it both a durable tool for gaming and a stunning collectible for fans.
Here’s what you’ll find inside:
- Detailed Worldbuilding: Histories, cultures, and geography of Roshar. This includes the Shattered Plains, the Rashi Isles, Urithiru, and the corresponding Cognitive Realm of Shadesmar.
- Spectacular Art: Full-color illustrations of highstorms, everstorms, spren (physical manifestations of human concepts and emotions), and fabrials (magical technology).
- Maps and Nations: A gorgeous high-definition map of the Rosharan continent plus in-depth information on its nations, cultures, and religions like the Vorin Church and the Heralds of the Almighty.
- Creatures and Stat Blocks: Profiles and stat blocks for creatures and adversaries, giving game masters everything they need to run encounters.
- Schematics and Diagrams: Detailed layouts of iconic locations like the city and tower of Urithiru.
Everything in the book is designed to help you create your own exciting adventures in the Stormlight Archive setting, whether you’re a seasoned GM or new to the Cosmere RPG.
Welcome to Roshar – The Perfect Companion Book
Alongside the hardcover World Guide is a condensed softcover volume called Welcome to Roshar. This companion book is aimed at players or readers who aren’t yet familiar with the Stormlight Archive or the world of Roshar.
It provides:
- A streamlined version of the Stormlight World Guide’s information
- A visual introduction to Roshar's nations, cultures, ecology, and more.
- An overview of the major religion, Vorinism, and the Heralds of the Almighty
While designed for newcomers, Welcome to Roshar is also a handy quick-reference guide for longtime fans who want a concise overview of the world. The artwork is just as striking as the hardcover, making it a worthy addition to any Cosmere collection.
Why These Cosmere RPG Books Stand Out
Both the Stormlight World Guide and Welcome to Roshar are more than just sourcebooks. They’re vibrant, high-quality volumes that combine gorgeous art with rich lore. Whether you’re planning your first Rosharan adventure, adding to your Stormlight Archive library, or simply collecting beautifully produced canon Cosmere books, these two titles deliver.
Watch the Flip-Through Video
Want to see inside before you buy? Watch my full flip-through of the Stormlight World Guide and Welcome to Roshar below:
Want to watch this directly on YouTube? Click here to see the Stormlight World Guide + Welcome to Roshar Closer Look video.
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