For true Dragon Dice lovers, this book was a major disappointment. According to the author, Esfah is a dark and twisted world, where all characters seem to have a streak of evil running through them. Based on the best-selling game, Cast of Fate has little resemblance to the game, and would be more likely to turn people away than intrigue them enough to play. While the story idea had merit (a Morehl orphan raised by a Selumari general), I was disappointed that it didn't delve more deeply into that relationship. Instead it veered off into politics and betrayals, leaving me bored. Painting the races of Nature (namely the coral elves and dwarves) as opportunistic backstabbers was a mistake. In my opinion, Allen Varney rushed the job and failed to research the game as thoroughly as he could have. The only thing good about this book was the playable die that came with it, which in my opinion is the only reason anyone would even want to make the purchase. If you buy this, use the die, toss the book. Personally, I could write a better story. This one is a complete stinker.