Francesca Viganò
Before delving into the review of Fallen from Heavens, I would like to thank the authors Marco Bertini and Marco Fossati for sending us a digital copy of this supplement. This is a well-curated bestiary for D&D5e.
If you are interested in purchasing the volume dedicated to the fallen angels, you can find it in digital format under the Sign of the Dragon label on the Dungeon Master Guild website for $3.95, just over €3.60. The volume analyzes the celestial creatures hunted by the grace of the Divine Beings.
Each creature is presented with its characteristics and statistics and can easily be included in a campaign either as an NPC or as an opponent for the group of characters. To use the supplement it is necessary to know and refer to the core manual of the most famous roleplaying game in the world or its open version.
Far from Grace
Like many supplements by the Bertini and Fossati duo, Fallen from Heavens is also a particular compendium. In just over 20 pages he explores the concept of celestial creatures after they have been cast out of their place of origin and removed from the grace of their Divine Beings.
The product is divided into two chapters and an appendix. It opens by listing the reasons why a celestial creature has forcibly left its kingdom. It matters little whether the cause is linked to an unauthorized act or pure and simple bad luck. What matters is that there is always a reason behind certain falls.
The volume offers a wide range of possible causes to choose to motivate this descent into the mortal world. The authors point out that for the volume they have chosen the term “Divine Beings” to include any type of deity or deity-like creatures present in readers’ campaigns.
Celestials for All Tastes
The second chapter of Fallen from Hevens contains 15 creatures listed in alphabetical order for quicker consultation. Each one is presented with an illustration, a physical description and the inevitable table which contains all the characteristics and attributes necessary to manage it.
You are truly spoiled for choice and the index at the beginning of the volume is of great help in immediately finding what you are looking for.
Among the various creatures presented, I found the Dark Pegasus particularly interesting. It is a carnivorous predator that preys on its victims, mainly humans, by swooping down from the sky.
Fallen from Heavens Aesthetics Review
As is evident from the images we have chosen for this review, Fallen from Heavens adapts perfectly to the style of the most famous roleplaying game in the world. All the internal illustrations (not original) are decidedly evocative enough to guarantee useful suggestions in describing the creatures to the players. The cover is an excellent business card to capture attention and introduce the contents.
The text is presented in a classic and readable font and is divided into two columns. We also find the same setting in the creature tables, making the volume particularly harmonious. The colors are bright without disturbing reading and the full-print pages are pleasant and tidy.
Conclusions of the Fallen from Heavens Review
Fallen from Heavens is an interesting supplement; not essential to play, but certainly provides good ideas for any DM who likes these tones. It is, like the other products from the Bertini and Fossati duo, well thought out and well made. It aims to integrate specific, curious and characteristic elements simply and immediately.
Fallen from Heaven is undoubtedly suitable for all those DMs who can’t wait to introduce some celestial creatures into their campaigns.
