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'''''The Assassin's Knot''''' is | '''''The Assassin's Knot''''' is an adventure for the ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' roleplaying game. It comes with a double cover (adventure booklet nested inside two covers of maps). | ||
''The Assassin's Knot'' is a sequel to '''[[The Secret of Bone Hill]]''' and is the second | ''The Assassin's Knot'' is a sequel to '''[[The Secret of Bone Hill]]''' and is the second adventure in the [[Lendore Isle]] series, thus bearing the adventure code "L2." This series was originally planned to be five adventures. The sequel to '''L2''', '''[[Deep Dwarven Delve]]''', was only available as a limited release as part of the ''Dungeons & Dragons Silver Anniversary Collector's Edition'' set released in 1999. In 2006, Lakofka announced on the ''Pen & Paper'' website that he will be releasing L4 and L5 through Dragonsfoot, introducing additional material and adventures set in the [[Lendore Isles]].[http://www.pen-paper.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=665] A subsequent threaded discussion on the Dragonsfoot forum gives the title of L4 as ''Devilspawn''. [http://www.dragonsfoot.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20770] | ||
''The Assassin's Knot'' is different from most | ''The Assassin's Knot'' is different from most adventures of the period, in that it contained no dungeon or even "dungeon like" areas. It is a murder mystery set in a village. The longer the players take to find the murderer the more unfortunate events occur in the village. | ||
==Blurb== | ==Blurb== | ||
From the | From the adventure teaser on its back cover: | ||
{{quoted text|If you want someone murdered, go to [[Garrotten]]." It is a common saying in Restenford. The small, peaceful town of Garrotten is rumored to be the headquarters of a deadly band of assassins. Perhaps there is nothing to this talk. Perhaps it is true. There has never been any reason to find out. Until now... | |||
The Baron of [[Restenford]] is dead. | The Baron of [[Restenford]] is dead. | ||
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The first day following his death, Restenford was a hornet's nest of activity. No one was allowed to enter or leave. The castle itself was sealed to outsiders as soon as the murder was discovered. Wild rumors hinted that the body was left in a condition that made magical restoration impossible. That evening came an urgent summons from the reclusive sorcerer, [[Pelltar]], whose council continued late into the night. | The first day following his death, Restenford was a hornet's nest of activity. No one was allowed to enter or leave. The castle itself was sealed to outsiders as soon as the murder was discovered. Wild rumors hinted that the body was left in a condition that made magical restoration impossible. That evening came an urgent summons from the reclusive sorcerer, [[Pelltar]], whose council continued late into the night. | ||
By midmorning of the next day, you were well on your way to Garrotten. Three slender clues are all that | By midmorning of the next day, you were well on your way to Garrotten. Three slender clues are all that remain—three possible chances to unravel the tangled web of intrigue that doomed the Baron of Restenford. The sun is warm, and the land around you is full of life. By nightfall, you will arrive.}} | ||
==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
''The Assassin's Knot'' was ranked the 29th greatest ''Dungeons & Dragons'' adventure of all time by ''[[Dungeon]]'' magazine in 2004, on the 30th anniversary of the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' game. | ''The Assassin's Knot'' was ranked the 29th greatest ''Dungeons & Dragons'' adventure of all time by ''[[Dungeon]]'' magazine in 2004, on the 30th anniversary of the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' game. | ||
Receiving 7 out of 10, the | Receiving 7 out of 10, the adventure received a fairly positive review in issue 55 of ''White Dwarf'' magazine. It was noted to be fun, though lacking in an evocative background. | ||
In his description of L2 in ''Heroic Worlds'', Lawrence Schick makes light of the | In his description of L2 in ''Heroic Worlds'', Lawrence Schick makes light of the adventure by noting the obviousness of the murderers being from a town named Garrotten. | ||
==External links== | == External links == | ||
{{External link disclaimer}} | |||
*''[http://www.wizards.com/dnd/article.asp?x=dnd/dx20001229b The Assassin's Knot]'' at the Wizards of the Coast website. | *''[http://www.wizards.com/dnd/article.asp?x=dnd/dx20001229b The Assassin's Knot]'' at the Wizards of the Coast website. | ||
*[http://stevesgamerblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/ad-modules-part-2.html A short review of ''The Assassin's Knot''] at ''Steve's Gamer Blog''. | *[http://stevesgamerblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/ad-modules-part-2.html A short review of ''The Assassin's Knot''] at ''Steve's Gamer Blog''. | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:14, 26 March 2025
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| Type: | Adventure |
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| Code/Abbreviation: | L2 |
| Edition: | first edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons |
| Author(s): | Lenard Lakofka |
| Series: | L1 L2 L3 |
| First Published: | 1983 |
| Class: | Canon |
The Assassin's Knot is an adventure for the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game. It comes with a double cover (adventure booklet nested inside two covers of maps).
The Assassin's Knot is a sequel to The Secret of Bone Hill and is the second adventure in the Lendore Isle series, thus bearing the adventure code "L2." This series was originally planned to be five adventures. The sequel to L2, Deep Dwarven Delve, was only available as a limited release as part of the Dungeons & Dragons Silver Anniversary Collector's Edition set released in 1999. In 2006, Lakofka announced on the Pen & Paper website that he will be releasing L4 and L5 through Dragonsfoot, introducing additional material and adventures set in the Lendore Isles.[1] A subsequent threaded discussion on the Dragonsfoot forum gives the title of L4 as Devilspawn. [2]
The Assassin's Knot is different from most adventures of the period, in that it contained no dungeon or even "dungeon like" areas. It is a murder mystery set in a village. The longer the players take to find the murderer the more unfortunate events occur in the village.
Blurb
From the adventure teaser on its back cover:
"If you want someone murdered, go to Garrotten." It is a common saying in Restenford. The small, peaceful town of Garrotten is rumored to be the headquarters of a deadly band of assassins. Perhaps there is nothing to this talk. Perhaps it is true. There has never been any reason to find out. Until now...
The Baron of Restenford is dead.
The first day following his death, Restenford was a hornet's nest of activity. No one was allowed to enter or leave. The castle itself was sealed to outsiders as soon as the murder was discovered. Wild rumors hinted that the body was left in a condition that made magical restoration impossible. That evening came an urgent summons from the reclusive sorcerer, Pelltar, whose council continued late into the night.
By midmorning of the next day, you were well on your way to Garrotten. Three slender clues are all that remain—three possible chances to unravel the tangled web of intrigue that doomed the Baron of Restenford. The sun is warm, and the land around you is full of life. By nightfall, you will arrive."
Reception
The Assassin's Knot was ranked the 29th greatest Dungeons & Dragons adventure of all time by Dungeon magazine in 2004, on the 30th anniversary of the Dungeons & Dragons game.
Receiving 7 out of 10, the adventure received a fairly positive review in issue 55 of White Dwarf magazine. It was noted to be fun, though lacking in an evocative background.
In his description of L2 in Heroic Worlds, Lawrence Schick makes light of the adventure by noting the obviousness of the murderers being from a town named Garrotten.
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.
- The Assassin's Knot at the Wizards of the Coast website.
- A short review of The Assassin's Knot at Steve's Gamer Blog.
- The Assassin's Knot at the TRS Archive.
- The Assassin's Knot at the Dungeon Masters Guild.
References
Citations
Bibliography
- Lakofka, Lenard. The Assassin's Knot. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983. TSR9057
- Mona, Erik, James Jacobs, et al. "The 30 Greatest D&D Adventures of All Time." Dungeon #116. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2004.
- Morris, Dave. "Open Box: Dungeon Modules." White Dwarf #55. London: Games Workshop, 1984.
- Rateliff, John D. "L2. The Assassin's Knot." Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2004. Available online: [3]
- Schick, Lawrence. Heroic Worlds. Amherst, NY: Prometheus Books, 1991.
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