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| Artist: Nox Arcana
Label: Monolith Graphics
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Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 16957
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
UPC: 808817001520
EAN: 0808817001520
ASIN: B000L22PE6
Release Date: November 27, 2006
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 Just what you think it is... November 15, 2007
M. Knotts (Indiana USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is not a CD you're going to dance to...or study with...or probably even put in the stereo to kick back and enjoy. It's mood music for your gaming, pure and simple. There are a couple of tracks that are kind of cheesy, but hey, if you're using this as a mood enhancer for a rousing game of D&D, who are you to complain about cheesy? :) Overall, several different themes throughout. And unlike other discs by folks that are decidedly less talented, you'll be able to tell when you've moved from one track to the next.
There be Dragons, Oh My! September 18, 2007
G. Thomas (CA)
At first glance, you might think that this is another gothic genre CD. It is much more. It's essentially a lyrical story of knights pursuing and battling their legendary arch-foes -- dragons. The music is shaded on the darkside with rises and falls in tempo's that will captivate your attention and engage your imagination. The lyrics will lure you into a hynoptic web as images cascade across your mental screen. It is well worth the loot to get this piece of dragon booty.
An Epic Adventure Nox Arcana Style October 25, 2007
Devourer of the written word (Phila, PA United States)
Once again Nox Arcana scores a hit with Blood Of The Dragon, their sixth cd. This cd is a must have for any die hard fan of the immortal roleplay game Dungeon and Dragons and the premise itself would make for an exciting campaign. The premise is the legend that long ago the rulers of four ancient kingdoms concealed a treasure trove of their most prize possessions deep within the earth. A spell was cast to keep the treasure from all but the most worthy and each king posed a riddle that needed to be solved before the treasure could be claimed and bestow immortality upon the one who found it. But with all great treasures it had its misfortune as the mystic sigil holding the secret to uncovering it was stolen by he who's name shall not be spoken, the dreaded Dark Lord.
As usual the tracks laid down are truly spectacular. "Ancient Legacy" would have be a wonderful addition to any sword and sorcery film made; "Mist Loch" is a beautiful and haunting tune, "Dragon Riders" swells with bravado and passion; "Flame Tongue" gives you an all-to-close-for-comfort encounter with a dragon's mouth. From Gloom Wood to The Phantom Sea, through Mist Loch and The Shadow Lands join Nox Arcana on this epic quest to claim a great treasure and forge a Champion in the process.
Perfect for any medieval fantasy RPG, but excellent on its own merits as well August 27, 2008
D. Weber (Crystal Lake, IL USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Honestly, I would've never known about Nox Arcana if it weren't for the day I found this album while surfing the `Net. Then again, it's a good thing I did, because if the rest of the duo's albums are nearly as inspired and inspiring as this one is, then I just might get my hands on those as well.
Though the main purpose of Nox Arcana's 2006 album Blood of the Dragon is to provide background music for such medieval fantasy tabletop RPGs as Dungeons & Dragons and White Wolf's Swords of Sorcery/Scarred Lands, it must be said that even on its own merit, this album presents unto its audience a pretty impressive story. You see, in the land of Draconia, "...dragons ruled the skies, and kingdoms rose and fell at the end of a sword." Such is Joseph Vargo's brooding narration in "Ancient Legacy," which welcomes listeners to the Blood of the Dragon campaign setting and introduces them to a world where only those adventurers "possessed of the warrior spirit" with "the blood of the dragon [flowing] through their veins" have what it takes to tackle the dangers that lie ahead of them on their quests. Needless to say, this song is a respectable intro, but "Treasure of the Four Crowns" also does a commendable job of illustrating the essence of this album and the yarn it spins. Complete with tambourine beats and the talents of vocalist Jeff Endemann, this song is reminiscent of a traditional bard's tale and describes an ancient treasure guarded by the sinister Lord of Shadows--a prize that promises immortality to those who can break the enchantment that guards it and hence claim it for their own. Undoubtedly, this tune is pretty catchy, and what's more is that it's inserted in just the right place on the CD--right at the beginning for the sake of story continuity, yet also in the middle of some of the more driven songs to provide a decent break in the action. Of course, that doesn't mean that the rest of these tracks should be ignored on any account, for they each have a sound of their own that helps to compliment the overall tone of the album, which is deep, dark, foreboding, and esoteric. Such is exactly what draws many fans of contemporary fantasy to the genre (not all, I'll admit, but still a lot) and how tabletop RPG fans like their gaming sessions. Better still is how this CD has a song for every occasion within a commonplace RPG adventure, from dungeon delving ("Underworld" and "Stygian Depths") to full-scale battles and encounters with monsters ("The Siege" and "Flame Tongue," respectively) to deeds of heroism ("Warrior`s Dawn"). There's even a bonus track at the end of "Eternal Champions," the final song on the album, that features a treasure guardian who poses a riddle for the heroes to answer if they truly wish to acquire the relic he is keeping watch over. Seriously, it's little touches like that that help Blood of the Dragon live up to its claim of being "The ultimate soundtrack for all sword & sorcery adventures."
All in all, Nox Arcana knew bloody well what they were doing when they created Blood of the Dragon, and I strongly encourage fans of tabletop fantasy RPGs to buy it not only for use in their own campaigns, but simply for their own peace of mind. Its rich, gothic atmosphere really adds flavor to any setting, but even more important is how its own premise forms the basis of what can very well be crafted into an official RPG setting in its own right. This gives the CD listening value that gamers, Game Masters, and other fans of medieval fantasy would be shrewd to take into account, for not doing so would strongly dampen one's experience with this album. Fear not the magic, fantasy lovers--embrace it!
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