Nomadic Delirium Press


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Nomadic Delirium Press is a small press science fiction publisher out of Colorado. They have published two novels, two single-author anthologies, and one multi-author anthology.

They are currently focusing on publishing materials for the Ephemeris Science Fiction Role Playing Game, which was released in 2009.

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The Secrets of Gladsheim IV: An Ephemeris RPG Adventure    by Ian Brazee-Cannon
Price: $3.00 USD. 6260 words. Published by Nomadic Delirium Press  on May 15, 2013. .

It starts as a simple, routine delivery mission for the scientific research team on the newly discovered planet of Gladsheim IV. An abandoned research station will start a journey that leaves more questions than answers as the adventurers discover new species and explore a world that is much more than it seems. An Ephemeris Adventure for 5th and 6th level characters.
The Ephemeris Omnibus 2013    by J Alan Erwine
Price: $39.95 USD. 208860 words. Published by Nomadic Delirium Press  on April 14, 2013. .

The Ephemeris Omnibus 2013 features the Ephemeris core rulebook (with some rule changes), and all of the rule supplements that have been released as of the end of 2012. All of the species and class supplements have been blended into the core rulebook to create a massive (over 200,000 words) rulebook that will allow you to play the most extensive Ephemeris game you'd ever want to play.
Spaceports & Spidersilk April 2013 issue    by Marcie Tentchoff
Price: $2.00 USD. 6750 words. Published by Nomadic Delirium Press  on April 9, 2013. .

Spaceports & Spidersilk specializes in science fiction and fantasy for children of all ages. This issue features works from Marge Simon, Lauren McBride, Guy Belleranti and many more.
The Battle for Turtle Island: Buffalo Wars    by J Alan Erwine
Price: $9.95 USD. 41870 words. Published by Nomadic Delirium Press  on March 3, 2013. .

Imagine it's the 19th century, and the colonization/conquest of the Americas is underway yet again, only this time magic is real, and the Indians have a lot more of it than the colonists. This is the world of The Battle for Turtle Island: Buffalo Wars. A new historical fantasy RPG, this book is both a core rulebook (The Battle for Turtle Island) and a rule supplement (Buffalo Wars).
The Nanist's Sourcebook    by J Alan Erwine
Price: $3.00 USD. 9170 words. Published by Nomadic Delirium Press  on December 24, 2012. .

In the Ephemeris core rulebook, we introduced you to the Nanist...now see what else you can do with the Nanist. The Nanist's Sorucebook features new sub-classes, including the Nano-Possessed, as well as a new skill, new weapons, goods, and transferences that are designed to help round out the Nanist class.
The Cyber Wizard's Sourcebook: An Ephemeris RPG Supplement    by J Alan Erwine
Price: $3.00 USD. 6120 words. Published by Nomadic Delirium Press  on October 17, 2012. .

In the Ephemeris core rulebook, we introduced you to the Cyber Wizard...now see what else you can do with the Cyber Wizard. The Cyber Wizard's Sorucebook features new sub-classes, including specialist wizards, as well as new skills, weapons, cybernetics, goods, and spells that are designed to help round out the Cyber Wizard class.
The Tulmath Sourcebook: An Ephemeris RPG Supplement    by J Alan Erwine
Price: $2.00 USD. 4490 words. Published by Nomadic Delirium Press  on September 8, 2011. .

An Ephemeris RPG sourcebook to help round out the Tulmath species. You'll be introduced to two Tulmath-specific sub-classes, two variations on the standard species, new equipment geared towards the Tulmath character, and a ship designed for the special Tulmath Trader class. Plus you'll learn a little more about who the Tulmath are, and how they perceive the universe.
The Trader's Sourcebook: An Ephemeris RPG supplement    by J Alan Erwine
Price: $5.00 USD. 16080 words. Published by Nomadic Delirium Press  on September 8, 2011. .

In the Ephemeris core rulebook, we introduced you to the Trader...now see what else you can do with the Trader. The Trader's Sorucebook features six new sub-classes, it also introduces you to the interstellar Trade Guilds, and it features new skills, weapons, armor, and goods that are designed to help round out the Trader class.
The Soldier's Sourcebook: An Ephemeris RPG supplement    by J Alan Erwine
Price: $5.00 USD. 13210 words. Published by Nomadic Delirium Press  on September 8, 2011. .

In the Ephemeris core rulebook, we introduced you to the Soldier/Mercenary...now see what else you can do with the Soldier/Mercenary. The Soldier's Sorucebook features eight new sub-classes, it also introduces you to Mercenary Guilds, and it features new skills, weapons, armor, and goods that are designed to help round out the Soldier/Mercenary class.
The Scientist's Sourcebook: An Ephemeris RPG Supplement    by J Alan Erwine
Price: $3.00 USD. 10030 words. Published by Nomadic Delirium Press  on September 7, 2011. .

In the Ephemeris core rulebook, we introduced you to the Scientist...now see what else you can do with the Scientist. The Scientist's Sorucebook features eight new sub-classes, it also introduces you to an easy to use research system, and it features new skills, weapons, armor, and goods that are designed to help round out the scientist class.
The Melanathee Sourcebook    by J Alan Erwine
Price: $2.00 USD. 3900 words. Published by Nomadic Delirium Press  on September 7, 2011. .

An Ephemeris RPG sourcebook to help round out the Melanathee species. You'll be introduced to two Melanathee-specific sub-classes, a nano-produced variation of the standard species, new equipment geared towards Melanathee characters and their unique skills, and skills that are only available to the Melanathee.
The Law Enforcer's Sourcebook: An Ephemeris RPG Supplement    by J Alan Erwine
Price: $3.00 USD. 9070 words. Published by Nomadic Delirium Press  on September 7, 2011. .

In the Ephemeris core rulebook, we introduced you to the Law Enforcer...now see what else you can do with the Law Enforcer. The Law Enforcer's Sorucebook features nine new sub-classes, and it features new skills, weapons, armor, and goods that are designed to help round out the Law Enforcer class.
The Human Sourcebook: An Ephemeris RPG supplement    by J Alan Erwine
Price: $2.00 USD. 4440 words. Published by Nomadic Delirium Press  on September 7, 2011. .

An Ephemeris RPG sourcebook to help round out the Human species. You'll be introduced to two Human-specific sub-classes, a genetic variation of the standard species, new equipment geared towards Human characters and their unique skills, and skills that are only available to the Humans. Plus you'll learn a little more about who the Human are, and how they perceive the universe.
The Diplomat's and Explorer's Sourcebook: An Ephemeris RPG Supplement    by J Alan Erwine
Price: $5.00 USD. 14170 words. Published by Nomadic Delirium Press  on September 5, 2011. .

In the Ephemeris core rulebook, we introduced you to the Diplomat and the Explorer...now see what else you can do with the Diplomat and Explorer. The Diplomat's and Explorer's Sorucebook features several new sub-classes for each class, and it also features new skills, weapons, armor, and goods that are designed to help round out the Diplomat and Explorer classes.
The Culthan Sourcebook: An Ephemeris RPG supplement    by J Alan Erwine
Price: $2.00 USD. 4640 words. Published by Nomadic Delirium Press  on September 5, 2011. .

An Ephemeris RPG sourcebook to help round out the Culthan species. You'll be introduced to two Culthan-specific sub-classes, a genetic variation of the standard species, new equipment geared towards the Culthan character and their unique skills, and skills that are only available to the Culthan. Plus you'll learn a little more about who the Culthan are, and how they perceive the universe.
The Bandit's Sourcebook: An Ephemeris RPG Supplement    by J Alan Erwine
Price: $3.00 USD. 9050 words. Published by Nomadic Delirium Press  on September 5, 2011. .

In the Ephemeris core rulebook, we introduced you to the Bandit...now see what else you can do with the Bandit. The Bandit's Sorucebook features eight new sub-classes, as well as new skills, weapons, armor, and goods that are designed to help round out the Bandit class.
The Arbonix Sourcebook: An Ephemeris RPG supplement    by J Alan Erwine
Price: $2.00 USD. 4230 words. Published by Nomadic Delirium Press  on September 5, 2011. .

An Ephemeris RPG sourcebook to help round out the Arbonix species. You'll be introduced to two Arbonix-specific sub-classes, a genetic variation of the standard species, new equipment geared towards the Arbonix character and their unique skills, and a form of combat that is only available to the Arbonix.
The Althani Sourcebook: An Ephemeris RPG supplement    by J Alan Erwine
Price: $2.00 USD. 5750 words. Published by Nomadic Delirium Press  on September 4, 2011. .

An Ephemeris RPG sourcebook to help round out the Althani species. You'll be introduced to two Althani-specific sub-classes, two variations on the standard species, new equipment geared towards the Althani character, and a form of martial arts that can only be used by the Althani. Plus you'll learn a little more about who the Althani are, and how they perceive the universe.
Necessity's Call: An Ephemeris RPG adventure    by J Alan Erwine
Price: $3.00 USD. 4690 words. Published by Nomadic Delirium Press  on September 4, 2011. .

Necessity's Call is a low level adventure for the Ephemeris RPG. The characters are a trading group desperate for a mission...any mission...and they find themselves forced to accept a highly dangerous, and also illegal mission in order to keep themselves afloat.
Mission of Trade, or Mission of Mercy: An Ephemeris RPG adventure    by J Alan Erwine
Price: $3.00 USD. 6170 words. Published by Nomadic Delirium Press  on September 4, 2011. .

A simple trading mission turns into a mission of mercy on behalf of an entire planet of Melanathee. This is an adventure designed for 1st level characters, and is designed to be very straightforward for players and Game Masters that are new to the Ephemeris game.
Ephemeris-Critters& Pests: an Ephemeris RPG supplement    by Ian Brazee-Cannon
Price: $3.00 USD. 11210 words. Published by Nomadic Delirium Press  on September 4, 2011. .

In space, it is very often not the large beasts or other space fairing races that are the biggest threat to your safety, but the smaller creatures from all over the galaxy that have stowed away on spacecrafts and found new niches to thrive in. This book contains some of the better known and more dangerous of these creatures.
The Derelict Ship of the Ancients: An Ephemeris RPG adventure    by J Alan Erwine
Price: $3.00 USD. 6570 words. Published by Nomadic Delirium Press  on September 4, 2011. .

A ship of unknown origins has been discovered drifting in the space between the Althani and Culthan sectors of space. As the ship is in what is "technically" considered to be neutral space, the Althani and the Culthan are aggressively negotiating what should be done with the ship.
Ephemeris: A Science Fiction RPG    by J Alan Erwine
Price: $7.95 USD. 96960 words. Published by Nomadic Delirium Press  on August 23, 2011. .

The year is 2185. The human race has gone to the stars, and found that they're not alone. Local space is teeming with civilizations, some hostile, some friendly, and some indifferent. This is the universe of Ephemeris. Ephemeris is a game of galactic trade and galactic conquest; of inter-species conflict and cooperation. Ephemeris is a science fiction role playing game.
Just Because    by James Baker
Price: $5.95 USD. 52640 words. Published by Nomadic Delirium Press  on August 14, 2010. .

James Bruce Baker was best known as the editor and publisher of ProMart Publishing, but he was more than that. Jim was also a poet, a novelist, a short story writer, and an opinionated essayist. Just Because is a collection of his stories, poems, and essays put together as a tribute to a man who did so much for the small press, and so much for many small press writers, poets, and artists.
Marionettes on the Moon and other stories    by J Alan Erwine
Price: $2.95 USD. 50990 words. Published by Nomadic Delirium Press  on June 15, 2010. .

Do Humans control their destiny, or are they merely victims of the circumstances that surround them? A collection of short stories from prize winning SF author J Alan Erwine examines whether we have freedom of choice, or are merely puppets on strings subject to the whims of the universe. Marionettes on the Moon features 13 short stories, including the never before published title novelette.
The Opium of the People    by J Alan Erwine
Price: $4.95 USD. 42790 words. Published by Nomadic Delirium Press  on June 12, 2010. .

The American government has been overthrown! After a near-miss of a giant comet, the American people fall under the control of a radical right-wing fundamentalist Christian government, ruled by the Grand Patriarchs, that slowly strips away their freedoms and establishes a rule of law that even the dictatorships of the 20th Century couldn’t have dreamed up.
The Poet    by James Baker
Price: $5.95 USD. 70690 words. Published by Nomadic Delirium Press  on June 11, 2010. .

Max checked out of reality years ago. When he comes back, he finds himself to be a bum dressed like a priest. He also finds himself to be the only potent man in an otherwise impotent America. Max eventually reaches the west coast where he finds himself the host of an hour long TV show watched by billions. His adoring fans begin to call him The Poet, and they see him as the savior of the world.
Seedlings on the Solar Winds and other stories    by J Alan Erwine
Price: $4.95 USD. 43000 words. Published by Nomadic Delirium Press  on June 11, 2010. .

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America as a fascist state, soldiers driven to terrorism, insane computers, insane humans, insane aliens, these are just some of the things waiting for readers in the pages of this new short story collection from prize winning science fiction author J Alan Erwine.


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