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'''''Against the Cult of the Reptile God''''' is an adventure module 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 module 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.


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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'' modules, featuring a mystery that leads to adventures in town, the wilderness and a dungeon.


==Notable Nonplayer Characters==
==Notable nonplayer characters==
N1 was the first mention of the goddess [[Merikka]], who didn't appear again until the publication of the ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]'' in 2000.
N1 was the first mention of the goddess [[Merikka]], who didn't appear again until the publication of the ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]'' in 2000.


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''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.
''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.


==External links==
*''[http://tsrinfo.net/archive/dd1/n1.htm Against the Cult of the Reptile God]'' at the ''TSR Archive''.
*''[https://www.dmsguild.com/product/17056/N1-Against-the-Cult-of-the-Reptile-God-1e Against the Cult of the Reptile God]'' at the ''Dungeon Masters Guild''.
==References==
===Citations===
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===Bibliography===
==Bibliography==
==Bibliography==
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*Campbell, Craig A. "Revisiting the Naga's Throne Room." ''[[Dungeon]]'' #183. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2010.
*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.
*[[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.


*[[Niles, Douglas]]. ''Against the Cult of the Reptile God''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.
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==External links==
*''[http://tsrinfo.net/archive/dd1/n1.htm Against the Cult of the Reptile God]'' at the ''TSR Archive''.
 
*''[https://www.dmsguild.com/product/17056/N1-Against-the-Cult-of-the-Reptile-God-1e Against the Cult of the Reptile God]'' at the ''Dungeon Masters Guild''.


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[[Category:Canonical sources]]

Revision as of 11:55, 16 June 2021

Greyhawk Source
Against the Cult of
the Reptile God
Type: Adventure module
Code/Abbreviation: N1
Edition: AD&D 1st edition
Author(s): Douglas Niles
First Published: 1982
Class: Canon

Against the Cult of the Reptile God is an adventure module 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.

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 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 modules, featuring a mystery that leads to adventures in town, the wilderness and a dungeon.

Notable nonplayer characters

N1 was the first mention of the goddess Merikka, who didn't appear again until the publication of the Living Greyhawk Gazetteer in 2000.

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.

References

Citations

Bibliography

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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