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Cugel's Compendium of Indispensable Advantages

Published: 2001 by Oriflam
Author: Aaron Allston

Publisher's blurb:

For sound commerical reasons, we have made this supplement indispensable to both players and Game Moderators alike. A mere sample of this supplements contents offers proof:

A new power, the Tweak:
Procure advantage in specific situations. Negate a blunder with "Forgive my companion, who was dropped at birth." Persuade your mount to obey with "There's turnips in it for you"
Arcane magical items and intriguing equipment:
The cornucopia of discreditable secrets, Distracting Baubles, The Diamonds That were Kathak Thark, Spring-Heel Boots, and three dozen other practical adjuncts.

24 clever Cantraps

and other essentials:
Learn to negotiate to your advantage, dress outrageously with the Random Costume Generator and line your pockets with guaranteed confidence tricks.
  • For all adventurers, especially those of Cugel-level
  • Effervescent wit of famed authors
  • Confidence Swindles
  • Stratagems for negotiation
  • Art by the extraordinary Ralph Horlsey

Small print: some contents may, in sharply limited circumstances, prove dispensable.

Genres: Fantasy (Low Fantasy)

Types: Sourcebook

Games: The Dying Earth Roleplaying Game

Settings: The Dying Earth