control, and resist spells. Brown — Beasts and animals. The force of evil in this setting is known as the Shadow, and various unsavory creatures are allied with this aspect. These are detailed in the bestiary, along with unique animals and plants found on the Witch World. The only other book required to use this supplement is the GURPS Basic Set (3rd edition), although GURPS Magic is recommended. Publication history GURPS Witch World: Roleplaying in Andre Norton's Witch World was written by Sasha Miller and Ben W. Miller, and was published by Steve Jackson Games in 1989 as a 128-page book. The book features a color-illustrated stiff paper jacket and black-and-white interior illustrations. In his 2011 book Designers & Dragons, games historian Shannon Appelcline noted that GURPS Witch World was one of the earliest licensed properties produced by Steve Jackson Games. Reception In the June 1989 edition of Games International (Issue 6), James Wallis thought that the book had done a good job of interpreting the Witch World series, commenting, "authority and knowledgebility are apparent throughout." He concluded by giving this book an above-average rating of 4 out of 5, saying, "Fans of Witch World should certainly buy this book. Avid devourers of fantasy fiction would probably also find it appealing." References External links Fantasy role-playing games Witch World, GURPS Role-playing game supplements introduced in 1989 Role-playing games based on novels