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'''Crypt of Lyzandred the Mad''' is an adventure module for the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' fantasy roleplaying game, set in the game's ''[[World of Greyhawk]]'' campaign setting.


The module was published by Wizards of the Coast in 1998 under its recently acquired TSR imprint for the second edition ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' rules.  It is the second of three adventures in the "Lost Tombs" series for the Greyhawk setting. It is therefore a sequel to ''[[The Star Cairns]]'' and is followed by ''[[The Doomgrinder]]''.
'''Crypt of Lyzandred the Mad''' is an adventure for the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' fantasy roleplaying game, set in the game's ''[[World of Greyhawk]]'' campaign setting.


The module takes adventurers to the lair of the ancient lich [[Lyzandred]], and focuses on puzzles and mind games to a greater degree than most D&D modules of the period.
The adventure was published by Wizards of the Coast in 1998 under its recently acquired TSR imprint for the second edition ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' rules. It is the second of three adventures in the ''[[Lost Tombs]]'' series for the Greyhawk setting. It is therefore a sequel to ''[[The Star Cairns]]'' and is followed by ''[[The Doomgrinder]]''.
 
==Plot summary==
The adventure takes adventurers to the lair of the ancient [[lich]] Lyzandred, and focuses on puzzles and mind games to a greater degree than most D&D adventures of the period.


==Cover text==
==Cover text==
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{{quoted text|The lich Lyzandred: a madman, an undead archmage, a survivor of the twin cataclysms that destroyed two great empires. His name invokes fear in the hearts of the smallest children, the bravest warriors, and the wisest sages. Like a malicious cat, the lich toys with all who stumble into his maze, tormenting them with strange puzzles and obscure riddles, monsters and demons, weird traps and dangerous magics. All who enter the crypt of Lyzandred find themselves scarred with his rune, proof of their visit—and of their folly. But there is a method to the madness of Lyzandred, a purpose to his twisted games. If you're lucky, you might even live to learn about it.''
''The lich Lyzandred: a madman, an undead archmage, a survivor of the twin cataclysms that destroyed two great empires. His name invokes fear in the hearts of the smallest children, the bravest warriors, and the wisest sages. Like a malicious cat, the lich toys with all who stumble into his maze, tormenting them with strange puzzles and obscure riddles, monsters and demons, weird traps and dangerous magics. All who enter the crypt of Lyzandred find themselves scarred with his rune, proof of their visit - and of their folly. But there is a method to the madness of Lyzandred, a purpose to his twisted games. If you're lucky, you might even live to learn about it.''
}}
</blockquote>
 
== Reception ==
 
=== Reviews ===
*''Envoyer'' (German) (Issue 29—Mar 1999)<ref>{{cite web | url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020712132303fw_/http://www.envoyer.de/ausgaben/1999/03/003.html | title=Envoyer—Greyhawk: Crypt of Lyzandred }}</ref>
 
== External links ==
{{External link disclaimer}}
*''[http://tsr.bothgunsblazing.com/gh/gh-crypt.htm Crypt of Lyzandred the Mad]'' at the ''TSR Archive''.
*''[https://www.dmsguild.com/product/17437/Crypt-of-Lyzandred-the-Mad-2e Crypt of Lyzandred the Mad]'' at the ''Dungeon Masters Guild''.


==External links==
== References ==
* [http://home.flash.net/~brenfrow/gh/gh-crypt.htm Crypt of Lyzandred the Mad] at the TSR Archive
=== Notes ===
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=== Citations ===
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=== Bibliography ===
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[[Category:Greyhawk modules]]
[[Category:Adventures]]
[[Category:Canonical sources]]

Latest revision as of 14:17, 26 March 2025

Greyhawk Source
Crypt of
Lyzandred the Mad
Cover of CoLtM, art by Tony Szczudlo.
Type: Adventure
Code/Abbreviation: LT2
Edition: AD&D second edition
Author(s): Sean K. Reynolds
Editor(s): Kij Johnson
Cover Artist(s): Tony Szczudlo
Interior Artist(s): Sam Wood
Series: Lost Tombs, The Star Cairns
Crypt of Lyzandred the Mad
The Doomgrinder
Publisher: TSR, subsidiary of WotC
First Published: 1998
Pages: 48
ISBN: 0-7869-1250-2
Class: Officially published content

Crypt of Lyzandred the Mad is an adventure for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game, set in the game's World of Greyhawk campaign setting.

The adventure was published by Wizards of the Coast in 1998 under its recently acquired TSR imprint for the second edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons rules. It is the second of three adventures in the Lost Tombs series for the Greyhawk setting. It is therefore a sequel to The Star Cairns and is followed by The Doomgrinder.

Plot summary

The adventure takes adventurers to the lair of the ancient lich Lyzandred, and focuses on puzzles and mind games to a greater degree than most D&D adventures of the period.

Cover text

"The lich Lyzandred: a madman, an undead archmage, a survivor of the twin cataclysms that destroyed two great empires. His name invokes fear in the hearts of the smallest children, the bravest warriors, and the wisest sages. Like a malicious cat, the lich toys with all who stumble into his maze, tormenting them with strange puzzles and obscure riddles, monsters and demons, weird traps and dangerous magics. All who enter the crypt of Lyzandred find themselves scarred with his rune, proof of their visit—and of their folly. But there is a method to the madness of Lyzandred, a purpose to his twisted games. If you're lucky, you might even live to learn about it. "

Reception

Reviews

  • Envoyer (German) (Issue 29—Mar 1999)[1]

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.

References

Notes

Citations

  1. ↑ Envoyer—Greyhawk: Crypt of Lyzandred.

Bibliography

  • Reynolds, Sean K. Crypt of Lyzandred the Mad. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998. TSR9580

Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index

The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.

Topic Type Description Product Page/Card/Image

Crypt of Lyzandred the Mad Adventure Located in: Abbor alz, LT2 Crypt of Lyzandred the Mad All
Crypt of Lyzandred the Mad Adventure Located in: Abbor alz, Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e 5
Crypt of Lyzandred the Mad Adventure Located in: Abbor alz, LT3 The Doomgrinder 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 44
Crypt of Lyzandred the Mad Adventure Located in: Abbor alz, LT1 The Star Cairns 4
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