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'''''Against the Cult of the Reptile God''''' is an adventure for the ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' fantasy roleplaying game, set in the game's ''[[World of Greyhawk]]'' campaign setting.  The module was published by TSR, Inc. in 1982. It bears the code N1 and is the first in the N (Novice) series of unrelated adventures for beginning characters.
'''''Against the Cult of the Reptile God''''' is an adventure for the ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' fantasy roleplaying game, set in the game's ''[[World of Greyhawk]]'' campaign setting.  The adventure was published by TSR, Inc. in 1982. It bears the code N1 and is the first in the N (Novice) series of unrelated adventures for beginning characters.


The module was written by [[Douglas Niles]] with cover art by Timothy Truman. It was the first design by Doug Niles after he came to work at TSR. Working from an old brief, Niles completed the module in four weeks. There is a printing error in one of the module maps; the maze near the [[troglodyte]]s has no exit.
The adventure was written by [[Douglas Niles]] with cover art by Timothy Truman. It was the first design by Doug Niles after he came to work at TSR. Working from an old brief, Niles completed the adventure in four weeks. There is a printing error in one of the adventure maps; the maze near the [[troglodyte]]s has no exit.


==Plot==
==Plot==
The adventure takes place on the border between the [[Gran March]] and the [[Keoland|Kingdom of Keoland]] in the western [[Flanaess]]. It is one of the most challenging of the early ''AD&D'' modules, featuring a mystery that leads to adventures in town, the wilderness and a dungeon.
The adventure takes place on the border between the [[Gran March]] and the [[Keoland|Kingdom of Keoland]] in the western [[Flanaess]]. It is one of the most challenging of the early ''AD&D'' adventures, featuring a mystery that leads to adventures in town, the wilderness and a dungeon.


== Index ==
== Index ==
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*[[Llywillan]], elf investigator<sup>(p.6)</sup>
*[[Llywillan]], elf investigator<sup>(p.6)</sup>
*[[Marieke Clayborn]], farmer/fighter<sup>(p.9-10)</sup>
*[[Marieke Clayborn]], farmer/fighter<sup>(p.9-10)</sup>
*[[Merikka]], goddess who didn't appear again until the publication of the ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]'' in 2000. N1 was the first mention of the goddess. <sup>(p.3,9,15-18)</sup>
*[[Merikka]], goddess who did not appear again until the publication of the ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]'' in 2000. N1 was the first mention of the goddess. <sup>(p.3,9,15-18)</sup>
*[[Misha Devi]], priestess of Merikka<sup>(p.15,16)</sup>
*[[Misha Devi]], priestess of Merikka<sup>(p.15,16)</sup>
*[[Myron Tweed]], tailor<sup>(p.7)</sup>
*[[Myron Tweed]], tailor<sup>(p.7)</sup>
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'''Pre-rolled Characters'''
'''Pre-rolled Characters'''
*Ballard - Human ranger
*Ballard—Human ranger
*Brenton - Human thief
*Brenton—Human thief
*Kendrick - Human fighter
*Kendrick—Human fighter
*Magnus - Dwarf fighter
*Magnus—Dwarf fighter
*Maidel - Elf fighter/magic-user
*Maidel—Elf fighter/magic-user
*Ruskin - Halfling fighter/thief
*Ruskin—Halfling fighter/thief
*Wendelain - Human cleric
*Wendelain—Human cleric


=== Creatures ===
=== Creatures ===
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===Locations===
===Locations===
*[[Dim Forest]]<sup>(p.3.21)</sup>
*[[Dim Forest]]<sup>(p.3.21)</sup>
*[[Hookhill]] (Mentioned only)<sup>(p.13)</sup>
*[[Hookhill]] (Mentioned only)<sup>(p.13,25)</sup>
*[[Hochhoch]] (Mentioned only)<sup>(p.3)</sup>
*[[Hochhoch]] (Mentioned only)<sup>(p.3)</sup>
*[[Orlane]], village in the country of [[Gran March]], located between the Rushmoors and the Dim Forest<sup>(p.3-20)</sup>
*[[Orlane]], village in the state of [[Gran March]], located between the Rushmoors and the Dim Forest<sup>(p.3-20)</sup>
**[[Foaming Mug Inn]], abandoned structure<sup>(p.8)</sup>
**[[Foaming Mug Inn]], abandoned structure<sup>(p.8)</sup>
**[[Golden Grain Inn]]<sup>(p.5,11-13)</sup>
**[[Golden Grain Inn]]<sup>(p.5,11-13)</sup>
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*[[Valley of the Mage]] (Mentioned only)<sup>(p.3)</sup>
*[[Valley of the Mage]] (Mentioned only)<sup>(p.3)</sup>


==Reception==
==Reception==

Latest revision as of 14:28, 26 March 2025

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Against the Cult of
the Reptile God
Type: Adventure
Code/Abbreviation: N1
Edition: AD&D first edition
Author(s): Douglas Niles
First Published: 1982
Class: Canon

Against the Cult of the Reptile God is an adventure for the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game, set in the game's World of Greyhawk campaign setting. The adventure was published by TSR, Inc. in 1982. It bears the code N1 and is the first in the N (Novice) series of unrelated adventures for beginning characters.

The adventure was written by Douglas Niles with cover art by Timothy Truman. It was the first design by Doug Niles after he came to work at TSR. Working from an old brief, Niles completed the adventure in four weeks. There is a printing error in one of the adventure maps; the maze near the troglodytes has no exit.

Plot

The adventure takes place on the border between the Gran March and the Kingdom of Keoland in the western Flanaess. It is one of the most challenging of the early AD&D adventures, featuring a mystery that leads to adventures in town, the wilderness and a dungeon.

Index

Characters

NPCs

Pre-rolled Characters

  • Ballard—Human ranger
  • Brenton—Human thief
  • Kendrick—Human fighter
  • Magnus—Dwarf fighter
  • Maidel—Elf fighter/magic-user
  • Ruskin—Halfling fighter/thief
  • Wendelain—Human cleric

Creatures

  • bonesnapper(p.27)
  • centipede, giant(p.26)
  • coffer corpse(p.25)
  • crocodile(p.23)
  • elf(p.7)
  • frog, killer(p.22)
  • ghoul(p.14)
  • goblin(p.16,17)
  • harpy(p.24)
  • naga, spirit(p.27)
  • ogre(p.18)
  • shrieker(p.18)
  • skeleton(p.16)
  • snake, constrictor(p.13)
  • snake, poisonous(p.14)
  • spider, huge(p.25)
  • troglodyte(p.8,24,26)
  • weasel(p.10,24)
  • wight(p.25)
  • wolf(p.10)

Items

  • A Most Worshipful Guide to Benign Merikka(p.16)

Locations

Reception

Against the Cult of the Reptile God was ranked the 19th greatest Dungeons & Dragons adventure of all time by Dungeon magazine in 2004, on the 30th anniversary of the Dungeons & Dragons game.

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

Citations

Bibliography

  • Niles, Douglas. Against the Cult of the Reptile God. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992. TSR9063
  • Campbell, Craig A. "Revisiting the Naga's Throne Room." Dungeon #183. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2010.
  • Erik Mona, James Jacobs, and the Dungeon Design Panel. "The 30 Greatest D&D Adventures of All Time." Dungeon #116. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, November 2004.

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

N1 Against the Cult of the Reptile God Adventure Located in: Rushmoor, From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess 72
N1 Against the Cult of the Reptile God Adventure Located in: Rushmoor, World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 30
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