Bruce R. Cordell has written books for the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th editions of Dungeons & Dragons. His work includes short stories and eight novels set within the Forgotten Realms universe, including Plague of Spells, City of Torment, and Key of Stars. He is also a longtime game designer and won the Origins Award for Best Roleplaying Adventure in 1998. Besides writing and gaming, Bruce is interested in martial arts, science of all kinds, and an eclectic brew of other activities.