by
Nigel Findley, Dan Salas, Stephen Inniss, Robert J. Kuntz

 

DESCRIPTION

This collection of linked adventures takes characters from the Bandit Kingdoms to Furyondy to the Wild Coast, with stops in some of Greyhawk's most exciting locales. But don't be fooled: This is more than just a travelogue.

This epic campaign provides hitherto unknown details about the cities of Greyhawk and tests each major character class in the AD&D game.

 This adventure is not exactly all first edition; from The Acaeum:  "From contributor Michael Falconer:  "While WG8 Fate of Istus is copyright 1989 and bears the AD&D 2nd Edition logo and 'Compatible with the AD&D and the 2nd Edition AD&D Game Systems' starburst, the module in fact seems to be written for 1st Edition.  Monks and Assassins are prominent, and page references are given to the 1st Edition core rulebook manuals.  Statistic blocks for NPCs are typical of late 1st Edition products -- for example, ability scores are given in order of Str / Int / Wis / Dex / Con / Cha.  Comeliness is absent, however, and certain core 2nd Edition concepts like Ability Checks and THAC0 are given special explanations in the Introduction.  Clearly, WG8 was written using the 1st Edition books as a reference but with some very limited understanding of what was to come in 2nd Edition."  Further clarification provided by Alex Twiston-Davies: "It was designed to bridge the gap between 1st and 2nd edition AD&D.  The plot is based around the idea that the Goddess Istus has decided to re-evaluate the inhabitants of Oerth and make changes accordingly.  Thus begins a series of adventures, one for each character class; at the end of each adventure Istus modifies the abilities of every member of that class (DM and player notes are provided) and surprise, surprise, by the end of the campaign everyone is 2nd Edition!" "

SYNOPSIS

A dread plague has struck the world of Greyhawk, and the adventurers must travel the length and breadth of the land seeking an explanation and a cure. This is no ordinary plague, but one that seems almost like a punishment - or a test - meted out by some greater power.

Should the characters fail to uncover the secret of this quest, the world of Greyhawk will be forever changed.

  

CONDITION

This Copy is in Fair condition.  The cover shows heavy wear all over including corners, edges and creasing (see scan above).  The spine is very worn top and bottom and the inside of the cover is a bit discolored and has the original owner's name in pen in the front.  The inside is very marked up, there are brackets and outlined sections in pen, pencil and marker, the parts in marker are not on too many pages, but it did bleed through,.  There are also numerous pencil notes and scribbles, and some of the maps have been marked in pencil, and some have a few additions.  Some of the encounters have been "enhanced" in pencil written over the text, but are still legible. This adventure has seen heavy use, but is intact and complete.

Cost: $8.95
Stock No. 17260

 

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