Welcome to the Crescent Empire, a land of myth and might, where rivalries of faith, family, and politics constantly threaten the fragile bonds between kingdoms. It is a place where an ill-spoken word can cut deeper than the sharpest blade, and where ancient mysteries await discovery amidst sweeping desert sands. This sourcebook for 7th Sea: 2nd Edition includes an overview of the Crescent Empire and a guide to its many nations, as well as new character options for those seeking to brave the Empire`s perils.