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Artesia: Adventures in the Known World original "Artesia: Adventures in The Known World" rulebook is a 352-page, full-color hardcover book containing all the rules and background material needed to begin play. The book is profusely illustrated by images from the comic book series and by images and maps specially prepared by the author for the game. "Artesia" won the Origins award for Role-Playing Game of the Year in 2005. Artesia: Adventures in the Known World Artesia: Adventures in the Known World (Artesia: AKW), is a role-playing game based on the comic book "Artesia" is written and illustrated by Mark Smylie and published by Archaia Studios Press