Enter the setting of Baldur's Gate (set in Faerun on the world of Toril), which was immortalized in the game series by the same name. Most of the 73 spells in this tome were developed by characters in the world, and the vast majority of those were created by beloved characters from the game! And beloved (or hated) villains from the game! And even hated characters from the game (yes, even Eldoth)!
In case that wasn't clear, every playable character that could cast spells from Baldur's Gate, BG: Siege of Dragonspear, and Baldur's Gate 2 have their own signature spell in this tome (or more than one)! Several diabolical villains have spells of their own design within as well... and a few other familiar faces from around Faerun make appearances, along with a couple of newcomers.
Furthermore, spells that are significant to a character in this way have a brief stub of background on that character, and a quote! Hear a new story from Jan Jansen, engage in a philosophical debate on the nature of power by archmages from Elminster to Irenicus, sink into bottomless despair from the hopelessness of Xan!
Even if you never played the Baldur's Gate games and aren't familiar with Faerun, the spells within this tome will spice up your spellcraft, whether as a player or in the hands of terrifying villains!
- from the publisher's blurb