In Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay, you are unlikely heroes in a grim world of perilous adventure. You venture into the dark corners of the Empire and deal with the threats that others cannot or will not face. You'll probably die alone in some festering hellhole, but maybe, just maybe you'll survive foul Mutants horrible diseases, insidious plots, and sanity-blasting rituals to reap Fate's rewards.

Shades of Empire is a Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay sourcebook that presents detailed background material on nine influential organizations in the Old World, provides ready sources of adventures, and offers player characters new paths of advancement. Each chapter contains material for both players and GMs alike.