In early 2000, RP Books set out to publish the first Ruin Mist book, based on the fantasy world created by author Robert Stanek. Robert Stanek envisioned a world where men and elves were enemies, where magic was forbidden, where kings and commoners alike had roles in the fate of the world, and where ancient alliances kept the world in an unsteady peace. He peopled his world with titans, dragons, elves dwarves, humans, gnomes, eagle lords, and many other fantastical creatures.

The first stories set in the world of Ruin Mist are called the Ruin Mist Chronicles. They tell the tale of the return of the elves to the kingdoms of men, the shattering of the ancient alliances, and the war that may destroy the world. Already more than ten books set in the world of Ruin Mist have been published. If you want to learn more about the world of Ruin Mist, check out the Ruin Mist Chronicles, beginning with Keeper Martin's Tale by Robert Stanek. You can also find more Ruin Mist books in the fantasy section of your local bookstore or library.

Help Us Build the Community

The ideal freelancer we are looking to work with is someone who is an active participant in art, small press and fantasy book forums both in their local community and online, and is also a positive role model for the industry. We are looking for people who are upbeat, positive, and focused. People who want to tell the world about their art, their writing, and the work they are doing for RP Books. Help us build the fantasy art and books community by becoming active in related community forums locally and online.

Opportunities with RP Books

Are you a freelance writer, artist, proofreader, or game developer looking for additional opportunities? Check out these great opportunities with RP Books...
Fantasy Artists and Roleplaying Game Artists Needed

RP Books is seeking freelance artists for a variety of projects. We need over 500 full-color, black-and-white, charcoal and line art featuring the world of Ruin Mist™ and its characters for use in the Ruin Mist books, Ruin Mist: The Roleplaying Game Guide, Ruin Mist: Peoples and Creature Compendium, and Ruin Mist campaign settings.

Prior to submitting any artwork, we ask that you study the world of Ruin Mist, its characters, and creatures. All artists must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of Ruin Mist, its characters, and creatures. Apply by submitting sample art featuring a character, creature or place in Ruin Mist. Any art samples submitted must be in .GIF or .JPG format and be related to the world of Ruin Mist.

We pay based on the type, size and quality of the art. Typically from $10 for small art to $500 for feature art.

Send your samples to reagentpress@aol.com.

Roleplaying Game Developers and Writers Needed

RP Books is seeking freelance artists and writers for a variety of projects. We need game developers with experience in creating roleplaying games, writing game rule books, and designing roleplaying campaigns. We need writers who can write roleplaying game guides and campaign settings, and will waive the experience requirement for those with a strong background in gaming, i.e. they've played extensively or managed campaigns for 2 or more years.

Prior to submitting any writing samples, we ask that you study the world of Ruin Mist, its characters, and creatures. All freelance writers must be able to demonstrate an extensive working knowledge of Ruin Mist, its characters and creatures. Any writing samples submitted must be in included in the body of your email message and be related to the world of Ruin Mist.

We pay based on the type, size and quality of the writing. While some writing is paid based at a per word basis, most writing is paid on a per-page basis.

Send your samples to reagentpress@aol.com.

Trading Card Game (TCG) Artists and Writers Needed

RP Books is seeking freelance artists and writers for Battle for Ruin Mist™: The Trading Card Game. We need artists who have some previous experience creating artwork for TCGs as well as new artists interested in creating artwork for TCGs. We need writers who have previous experience developing and writing TCG game guides and cards. Writers who an extensive working knowledge of TCGs may apply as well.

Prior to submitting any writing samples, we ask that you study the world of Ruin Mist, its characters, and creatures. All TCG artists and writers must be able to demonstrate an extensive knowledge of Ruin Mist, its characters, and creatures. Any writing samples submitted must be in included in the body of your email message and be related to the world of Ruin Mist. Send your samples to reagentpress@aol.com.

Game Testers and Players Needed

RP Books is seeking game testers and players to test out the Ruin Mist RPGs and TCGs. Do you love roleplaying games? Are you or do you know someone whose passion is roleplaying games? Want to be the first to play and test the next generation game system and trading card games? If so, why not apply to be a game tester or player on the latest RP Books projects.

Game testers and players receive free game sets, limited edition TCGs, t-shirts and more for participating in the test program. Anyone interested in being a game test or player should send an essay that in 500 words or less described why they are wild about Ruin Mist and roleplaying in general. Essays must be included in the body of your email message and sent to reagentpress@aol.com.

Proofreaders and Editors Needed

RP Books is seeking proofreaders and editors. Do typos and missing punctuation drive you bonkers? Do you get satisfaction from seeing near-perfect prose? Do you love the written word? If so, why not apply to be a proofreader or editor on the latest RP Books projects. 

Proofreaders and editors receive free books, merchandise and more for participating in the program. Anyone interested in being a proofreader or editor should send an essay that in 500 words or less described why they are wild about the written word. Essays must be included in the body of your email message and sent to reagentpress@aol.com.

Help Us Build the Community

The ideal freelancer we are looking to work with is someone who is an active participant in art, small press and fantasy book forums both in their local community and online, and is also a positive role model for the industry. We are looking for people who are upbeat, positive, and focused. People who want to tell the world about their art, their writing, and the work they are doing for RP Books. Help us build the fantasy art and books community by becoming active in related community forums locally and online.