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|caption = Cover of ''Five Shall Be One'' (1991), art by Jeff Starlind | |||
|type = Adventure | |||
type= | |code = WGS1 | ||
code=WGS1| | |edition = second edition | ||
edition= | |author = [[Carl Sargent]] | ||
author=[[Carl Sargent]]| | |editor = Caroline Spector | ||
first published=1991| | |cover_artist = Jeff Starlind | ||
|inter_artist = [[Ken Frank]]<br /><small>Cartography:</small><br />Diesel | |||
|series = WGS | |||
|publisher = [[TSR]] | |||
|first published = 1991 | |||
|pages = 64 | |||
|isbn = 1-56076-070-2 | |||
|class = Officially published content | |||
|setting_date = [[582 CY]] | |||
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'''''Five Shall Be One''''' is an adventure for second edition ''Dungeons & Dragons''. The adventure bears the code WGS1 and was published by [[TSR, Inc.|TSR]] in 1991. | |||
==Cover blurb == | |||
From the back cover of the adventure: | |||
{{quoted text|Adventure in the world of Greyhawk! | |||
The | Powerful forces are set in motion as your party searches for the legendary Blades of Corusk. Take them on the perilous journey from Rookroost to the Lair of the Shadow Dragon in the frozen northlands. Will they survive the ramifications of events that they have initiated? Those who hold the magical blades will not easily give them up. Plucking them from the grasp of a jealous dragon or stealing them from the center of the subterranean City of the Orc Horde wills train your adventurers to their limits! | ||
Designed to be played alone or with the adventure WGS2, a Howl from the North, Five Shall Be One is suitable for four to eight players who are 7th to 10th level|}} | |||
==Plot summary== | |||
The title of the adventure refers to the five [[Blades of Corusk]], ancient magical swords which, according to the legends of Greyhawk's [[Suloise]] [[Barbarian states|barbarians]], can be brought together to be made even more powerful. | |||
The adventure also contains information regarding [[Garel Enkdal]], an underground city of orcs in the [[Griff Mountains]] of the northeastern [[Flanaess]]. | |||
==Content== | |||
{{csb|Five Shall Be One|63}} | |||
==Development and release== | |||
The adventure was written by [[Carl Sargent]] with cover art by Jeff Starlind and interior art by Ken Frank. It was originally intended as the first of three adventures in the "World of Greyhawk Swords" (WGS) trilogy. It therefore precedes the second "Swords" adventure, WGS2 - ''[[Howl from the North]]''. The third adventure in the series (which would have been coded WGS3) was never produced. Instead, the material originally intended for WGS3 was reworked and incorporated into the board game ''[[Wars]]''. | |||
==Reception and influence== | |||
==See also== | |||
''See also:'' ''[[Howl From the North]] | |||
== External links == | |||
{{External link disclaimer}} | |||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
==Publication history== | |||
The adventure was written by [[Carl Sargent]] with cover art by [[Jeff Starlind]] and interior art by [[Ken Frank]]. It was originally intended as the first of three adventures in the "World of Greyhawk Swords" (WGS) trilogy. It therefore precedes the second "Swords" adventure, WGS2 - ''[[Howl from the North]]''.{{csb|Howl From the North|63 | |||
}} The third adventure in the series (which would have been coded WGS3) was never produced. Instead, the material originally intended for WGS3 was reworked and incorporated into the board game ''[[Greyhawk Wars (game)|Greyhawk Wars]]''. | |||
== External links == | |||
{{External link disclaimer}} | |||
==External links== | |||
*[http://home.flash.net/~brenfrow/gh/gh-wgs1.htm ''Five Shall Be One'' at the TSR Archive]. | *[http://home.flash.net/~brenfrow/gh/gh-wgs1.htm ''Five Shall Be One'' at the TSR Archive]. | ||
*[ | == References == | ||
=== Notes === | |||
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=== Citations === | |||
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=== Bibliography === | |||
*Henson, Dale. WGS2 ''[[Howl From the North]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1991. <small>ISBN: 1-56076-143-1. 9337XXX1401</small> | |||
*[[Carl Sargent|Sargent, Carl]]. WGS1 ''Five Shall Be One''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1991. <small>ISBN: 1-56076-070-2. 9317xxx1501</small> | |||
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[[Category:Canonical sources]] | |||
Latest revision as of 08:54, 2 May 2025
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| Cover of Five Shall Be One (1991), art by Jeff Starlind | |
| Type: | Adventure |
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| Code/Abbreviation: | WGS1 |
| Edition: | second edition |
| Author(s): | Carl Sargent |
| Editor(s): | Caroline Spector |
| Cover Artist(s): | Jeff Starlind |
| Interior Artist(s): | Ken Frank Cartography: Diesel |
| Series: | WGS |
| Publisher: | TSR |
| First Published: | 1991 |
| Pages: | 64 |
| ISBN: | 1-56076-070-2 |
| Class: | Officially published content |
| Setting date: | 582 CY |
Five Shall Be One is an adventure for second edition Dungeons & Dragons. The adventure bears the code WGS1 and was published by TSR in 1991.
Cover blurb
From the back cover of the adventure:
"Adventure in the world of Greyhawk!
Powerful forces are set in motion as your party searches for the legendary Blades of Corusk. Take them on the perilous journey from Rookroost to the Lair of the Shadow Dragon in the frozen northlands. Will they survive the ramifications of events that they have initiated? Those who hold the magical blades will not easily give them up. Plucking them from the grasp of a jealous dragon or stealing them from the center of the subterranean City of the Orc Horde wills train your adventurers to their limits!
Designed to be played alone or with the adventure WGS2, a Howl from the North, Five Shall Be One is suitable for four to eight players who are 7th to 10th level"
Plot summary
The title of the adventure refers to the five Blades of Corusk, ancient magical swords which, according to the legends of Greyhawk's Suloise barbarians, can be brought together to be made even more powerful.
The adventure also contains information regarding Garel Enkdal, an underground city of orcs in the Griff Mountains of the northeastern Flanaess.
Content
Development and release
The adventure was written by Carl Sargent with cover art by Jeff Starlind and interior art by Ken Frank. It was originally intended as the first of three adventures in the "World of Greyhawk Swords" (WGS) trilogy. It therefore precedes the second "Swords" adventure, WGS2 - Howl from the North. The third adventure in the series (which would have been coded WGS3) was never produced. Instead, the material originally intended for WGS3 was reworked and incorporated into the board game Wars.
Reception and influence
See also
See also: Howl From the North
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.
Bibliography
Publication history
The adventure was written by Carl Sargent with cover art by Jeff Starlind and interior art by Ken Frank. It was originally intended as the first of three adventures in the "World of Greyhawk Swords" (WGS) trilogy. It therefore precedes the second "Swords" adventure, WGS2 - Howl from the North.[2] The third adventure in the series (which would have been coded WGS3) was never produced. Instead, the material originally intended for WGS3 was reworked and incorporated into the board game Greyhawk Wars.
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.
References
Notes
Citations
- ↑ WGS1 Five Shall Be One (1991), p.63.
- ↑ WGS2 Howl From the North (1991), p.63.
Bibliography
- Henson, Dale. WGS2 Howl From the North. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1991. ISBN: 1-56076-143-1. 9337XXX1401
- Sargent, Carl. WGS1 Five Shall Be One. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1991. ISBN: 1-56076-070-2. 9317xxx1501
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
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| WGS1 The Five Shall Be One | Adventure | Located in: Rookroost, | From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess | 73 |
| WGS1 The Five Shall Be One | Adventure | Located in: Rookroost, | WGS2 Howl From the North | 5, 8, 9, 10, 35, 52, 54 |