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'''''Greyhawk Ruins''''' is a ''[[World of Greyhawk]]'' adventure | '''''Greyhawk Ruins''''' is a ''[[World of Greyhawk]]'' adventure published in 1990 by TSR for the second edition ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' rules. | ||
The adventure describes the ruins of and dungeons beneath [[Castle Greyhawk]]. The | The adventure describes the ruins of and dungeons beneath [[Castle Greyhawk]]. The adventure was written by [[Blake Mobley]] and [[Timothy B. Brown]], and is a more serious take on the dungeons of Castle Greyhawk than the 1988 adventure WG7 - ''[[Castle Greyhawk (adventure)|Castle Greyhawk]]''. The 128-page book features cover art by Fred Fields and interior art by Thomas Baxa, Mark Nelson and David Simons. The adventure is designed for five to seven characters of levels 2 to 15. | ||
In 2007, [[Wizards of the Coast]] released ''[[Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk]]'', an adventure book for 3.5 edition D&D that updates the material in ''Greyhawk Ruins''. | In 2007, [[Wizards of the Coast]] released ''[[Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk]]'', an adventure book for 3.5 edition D&D that updates the material in ''Greyhawk Ruins''. | ||
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{{quoted text|Enter the infamous ruins of Castle Greyhawk, the most formidable and expansive dungeon on Oerth. Its mazes and catacombs have drawn hundreds of adventurers from around the Flanaess. They are intrigued by tales of its riches, undaunted by its reputation for death in countless unspeakable ways. Getting there is no trick - it's a well-traveled path. The trick is getting in and out again with your own hide intact!''<br /> | {{quoted text|Enter the infamous ruins of Castle Greyhawk, the most formidable and expansive dungeon on Oerth. Its mazes and catacombs have drawn hundreds of adventurers from around the Flanaess. They are intrigued by tales of its riches, undaunted by its reputation for death in countless unspeakable ways. Getting there is no trick - it's a well-traveled path. The trick is getting in and out again with your own hide intact!''<br /> | ||
''Try your hand at the busiest dungeon ever created. There are more than two dozen levels of horror and treasures. Run into brutal foes and gain uncountable wealth - nearly 1,000 separate room descriptions in all!''<br /> | ''Try your hand at the busiest dungeon ever created. There are more than two dozen levels of horror and treasures. Run into brutal foes and gain uncountable wealth - nearly 1,000 separate room descriptions in all!''<br /> | ||
''Greyhawk Ruins is a complete guide to the most famous dungeon in the WORLD OF GREYHAWK campaign setting. All you need is the ADVANCED DUNGEONS & DRAGONS | ''Greyhawk Ruins is a complete guide to the most famous dungeon in the WORLD OF GREYHAWK campaign setting. All you need is the ADVANCED DUNGEONS & DRAGONS second edition role-playing game, nerves of steel, and the resolve to challenge the puzzles and powers the ruins have to offer!'' | ||
''Greyhawk Ruins is designed for five to seven characters of levels 2 to 15.''}} | ''Greyhawk Ruins is designed for five to seven characters of levels 2 to 15.''}} | ||
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greyhawk_Ruins Greyhawk Ruins] at Wikipedia | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greyhawk_Ruins Greyhawk Ruins] at Wikipedia | ||
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| Type: | Adventure |
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| Code/Abbreviation: | WGR1 |
| Edition: | AD&D second edition |
| Author(s): | Blake Mobley and Timothy B. Brown |
| Series: | Greyhawk Ruins Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk |
| First Published: | 1990 |
| Class: | Canon |
Greyhawk Ruins is a World of Greyhawk adventure published in 1990 by TSR for the second edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons rules.
The adventure describes the ruins of and dungeons beneath Castle Greyhawk. The adventure was written by Blake Mobley and Timothy B. Brown, and is a more serious take on the dungeons of Castle Greyhawk than the 1988 adventure WG7 - Castle Greyhawk. The 128-page book features cover art by Fred Fields and interior art by Thomas Baxa, Mark Nelson and David Simons. The adventure is designed for five to seven characters of levels 2 to 15.
In 2007, Wizards of the Coast released Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk, an adventure book for 3.5 edition D&D that updates the material in Greyhawk Ruins.
Table of Contents
02 - The Ruins of Castle Greyhawk
03 - Getting to the Ruins of Greyhawk
04 - Monster Statistics
08 - Dungeon Mechanics
10 - The Tower of War
36 - The Tower of Power
69 - The Tower of Zagig
87 - New Monsters
103 - Maps of the Ruins
Back cover blurb
"Enter the infamous ruins of Castle Greyhawk, the most formidable and expansive dungeon on Oerth. Its mazes and catacombs have drawn hundreds of adventurers from around the Flanaess. They are intrigued by tales of its riches, undaunted by its reputation for death in countless unspeakable ways. Getting there is no trick - it's a well-traveled path. The trick is getting in and out again with your own hide intact!
Try your hand at the busiest dungeon ever created. There are more than two dozen levels of horror and treasures. Run into brutal foes and gain uncountable wealth - nearly 1,000 separate room descriptions in all!
Greyhawk Ruins is a complete guide to the most famous dungeon in the WORLD OF GREYHAWK campaign setting. All you need is the ADVANCED DUNGEONS & DRAGONS second edition role-playing game, nerves of steel, and the resolve to challenge the puzzles and powers the ruins have to offer!Greyhawk Ruins is designed for five to seven characters of levels 2 to 15."
Bibliography
- Blake Mobley and Timothy B. Brown. Greyhawk Ruins. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, Inc., 1990.
External links
Disclaimer:Any lore presented through the following links does not necessarily adhere to established officially published content, and the views expressed do not necessarily represent the views of the editors of this wiki.
- Greyhawk Ruins at TSR Archive
- Greyhawk Ruins at Wikipedia