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'''''The Star Cairns''''' is an adventure module for the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' fantasy [[roleplaying game, set in the game's ''[[World of Greyhawk]]'' campaign setting.
'''''The Star Cairns''''' is an adventure for ''Dungeons & Dragons'', set in the {{smallcaps|[[World of Greyhawk]]}}.


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 first of three adventures in the "Lost Tombs" series for the Greyhawk setting and was followed in the same year by ''[[Crypt of Lyzandred the Mad]]'' and ''[[The Doomgrinder]]''.
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 first of three adventures in the "Lost Tombs" series for the Greyhawk setting and was followed in the same year by ''[[Crypt of Lyzandred the Mad]]'' and ''[[The Doomgrinder]]''.


The adventure concerns the [[Star Cairns]], a series of stone warrens located near the [[Free City of Greyhawk]] that were used in antiquity by [[Suloise]] mages as magical research centers.  
== Plot summary ==
The adventure concerns the [[Star Cairns]], a series of stone warrens located near the [[Free City of Greyhawk]] which were used in antiquity by [[Suloise]] mages as magical research centers.  


==Credits==
=== From the adventure introduction ===
Design: [[Sean K. Reynolds|Sean “Vegepygmy” Reynolds]]<br />
{{quoted text|This adventure is five smaller lnked locales, each with its own set of inhabitants, traps, and rewards. The Star Cairns have always been places of danger and mystery for those that heard the legends of their history—especially with the fare of the fifth “lost” cairn being unknown. During the course of exploring these areas, the player characters will find tantalizing fragments of history, seeds of adventures to come, and a chance to make a name for themselves."{{csb|The Star Cairns|2}}}}
Editing: Kij “Troll Child” Johnson<br />
 
Brand Manager Lisa “Queen of the Spiders” Stevens<br />
== Additional credits ==
Cover Art: [[Kevin McCann]]<br />
Brand Manager [[Lisa Stevens|Lisa “Queen of the Spiders” Stevens]]<br />
Interior Art: Scott James & Tom Kyffin<br />
Cartography: Sean Glenn<br />
Typesetting: Eric Haddock<br />
Art Direction: Ellen Buck<br />
Art Direction: Ellen Buck<br />
Electronic Prepress Coordination: Larry Weiner<br />
Electronic Prepress Coordination: Larry Weiner<br />
Greyhawk Sages: Erik Mona and Steven Wilson<br />
Greyhawk Sages: [[Erik Mona]] and [[Steven Wilson]]<br />
Playtesters: Adam Conus, Chris Paine, Ed Stark,
Playtesters: Adam Conus, Chris Paine, [[Ed Stark]], [[Jonathan Tweet]], and Anthony Valterra
Jonathan Tweet & Anthony Valterra<br />


Distributed to the book trade in the United States by Random House, Inc., and in Canada by Random House of Canada, Ltd. Distributed to the toy and hobby trade by regional distributors. Distributed in the United Kingdom by TSR UK Ltd.<br />
Distributed to the book trade in the United States by Random House, Inc., and in Canada by Random House of Canada, Ltd. Distributed to the toy and hobby trade by regional distributors. Distributed in the United Kingdom by TSR UK Ltd.<br />


product number <br />
== Cover text ==
ISBN 0-7869-1250-2<br />
{{quoted text|Derro swarm in the Abbor-Alz. The Doomgrinder windmill's blades approach their zenith. Strange sightings in Hardby and rumors of a bandit empire in the mountains have commoners and nobles concerned. The Circle of Eight hopes that the key to averting this disaster can be found in the mysteries of a group of five ancient crypts, the Star Cairns. But first someone has to find the fifth cairn....<br /><br />
<br />
Five separate adventure sites playable individually or linked together, ''The Star Cairns'' can provide a diversion for treasure-hungry adventurers - or can be used as the seeds for an extensive campaign. Although the adventures are designed for four to eight characters of levels 5-8, each section can be adjusted for weaker or stronger groups.}}
 
== Publishing history ==
''The Star Cairns'' was released in September 1998 for $11.95 USD, or $15.95 CAN.
 
On June 06, 2017, it was re-released in digital format on DriveThruRPG and Dungeon Masters Guild for $4.99.
 
== Reception ==
By 2023, ''The Star Cairns'' reached the rank of Electrum seller on DriveThruRPG.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Star Cairns (2e) |url=https://www.dmsguild.com/product/17436 |format= |work=DMsGuild.com |publisher=OneBookShelf |date= |dateformat= |accessdate=25 December 2024 |postscript= }}</ref>


==Cover text==
== External links ==
<blockquote>
{{External link disclaimer}}
Derro swarm in the Abbor-Alz. The Doomgrinder windmill's blades approach their zenith. Strange sightings in Hardby and rumors of a bandit empire in the mountains have commoners and nobles concerned. The Circle of Eight hopes that the key to averting this disaster can be found in the mysteries of a group of five ancient crypts, the Star Cairns. But first someone has to find the fifth cairn....<br />
* [http://home.flash.net/~brenfrow/gh/gh-star.htm The Star Cairns at the TSR Archive].
<br />
Five separate adventure sites playable individually or linked together, The Star Cairns can provide a diversion for treasure-hungry adventurers - or can be used as the seeds for an extensive campaign. Although the adventures are designed for four to eight characters of levels 5-8, each section can be adjusted for weaker or stronger groups.<br />
</blockquote>


==External links==
== References ==
* [http://home.flash.net/~brenfrow/gh/gh-star.htm The Star Cairns] at the TSR Archive
=== Notes ===
<references group="note" />
=== Citations ===
<references />
=== Bibliography ===
* [[Sean Reynolds|Reynolds, Sean]]. ''[[The Star Cairns]]''. Renton, WA: TSR, 1998. Item code TSR9579.
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Latest revision as of 08:54, 2 May 2025

Greyhawk Source
The Star Cairns
The Lost Tombs,vol.1
The cover of The Star Cairns. Art by Kevin McCann.
Type: Adventure
Code/Abbreviation: LT1, TSR 9579
Edition: Second edition
Author(s): Sean “Vegepygmy” Reynolds
Editor(s): Kij “Troll Child” Johnson
Cover Artist(s): Kevin McCann
Interior Artist(s): Scott James, and Tom Kyffin
Cartography:
Sean Glenn
Series: The Lost Tombs—The Star Cairns
Crypt of Lyzandred the Mad
The Doomgrinder
Publisher: TSR
First Published: 1998
Pages: 48
ISBN: 0-7869-1250-2
Class: Officially published content
Setting date: 591 CY

The Star Cairns is an adventure for Dungeons & Dragons, set in the World of Greyhawk.

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 first of three adventures in the "Lost Tombs" series for the Greyhawk setting and was followed in the same year by Crypt of Lyzandred the Mad and The Doomgrinder.

Plot summary

The adventure concerns the Star Cairns, a series of stone warrens located near the Free City of Greyhawk which were used in antiquity by Suloise mages as magical research centers.

From the adventure introduction

"This adventure is five smaller lnked locales, each with its own set of inhabitants, traps, and rewards. The Star Cairns have always been places of danger and mystery for those that heard the legends of their history—especially with the fare of the fifth “lost” cairn being unknown. During the course of exploring these areas, the player characters will find tantalizing fragments of history, seeds of adventures to come, and a chance to make a name for themselves."[1]"

Additional credits

Brand Manager Lisa “Queen of the Spiders” Stevens
Art Direction: Ellen Buck
Electronic Prepress Coordination: Larry Weiner
Greyhawk Sages: Erik Mona and Steven Wilson
Playtesters: Adam Conus, Chris Paine, Ed Stark, Jonathan Tweet, and Anthony Valterra

Distributed to the book trade in the United States by Random House, Inc., and in Canada by Random House of Canada, Ltd. Distributed to the toy and hobby trade by regional distributors. Distributed in the United Kingdom by TSR UK Ltd.

Cover text

"Derro swarm in the Abbor-Alz. The Doomgrinder windmill's blades approach their zenith. Strange sightings in Hardby and rumors of a bandit empire in the mountains have commoners and nobles concerned. The Circle of Eight hopes that the key to averting this disaster can be found in the mysteries of a group of five ancient crypts, the Star Cairns. But first someone has to find the fifth cairn....

Five separate adventure sites playable individually or linked together, The Star Cairns can provide a diversion for treasure-hungry adventurers - or can be used as the seeds for an extensive campaign. Although the adventures are designed for four to eight characters of levels 5-8, each section can be adjusted for weaker or stronger groups."

Publishing history

The Star Cairns was released in September 1998 for $11.95 USD, or $15.95 CAN.

On June 06, 2017, it was re-released in digital format on DriveThruRPG and Dungeon Masters Guild for $4.99.

Reception

By 2023, The Star Cairns reached the rank of Electrum seller on DriveThruRPG.[2]

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. ↑ The Star Cairns (1998), p.2.
  2. ↑ The Star Cairns (2e). DMsGuild.com. OneBookShelf. Retrieved on 25 December 2024.

Bibliography

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

The Star Cairns Adventure Located in: Abbor alz, LT2 Crypt of Lyzandred the Mad 6, 46
The Star Cairns Adventure Located in: Abbor alz, Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e 5
The Star Cairns Adventure Located in: Abbor alz, Slavers, AD&D 2e 61
The Star Cairns Adventure Located in: Abbor alz, LT3 The Doomgrinder 7, 8, 11
The Star Cairns Adventure Located in: Abbor alz, World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 29
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