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| Ye Olde City's | | Ye Olde City's Scroll #1: [[Rockroost]]|| 3|| | ||
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| Adventure #1: The Sage's Tower|| 6|| by [[Nigel Findley]] | | style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;"style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;" |Adventure #1: The Sage's Tower|| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;"style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;" | 6|| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;"style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;" | by [[Nigel Findley]] | ||
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| Ye Olde City's | | Ye Olde City's Scroll #2: [[Rel Mord]]|| 14|| | ||
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| Adventure #2: Swords for Hire|| 17 || by [[Dan Salas]] | | style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;"style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;" |Adventure #2: Swords for Hire|| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;"style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;" | 17 || style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;"style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;" | by [[Dan Salas]] | ||
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| Ye Olde City's | | Ye Olde City's Scroll #3: [[Jurnre]]|| 25|| | ||
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| Adventure #3: Countdown in Jurnre|| 28|| by [[Stephen Inniss]] | | style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;"style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;" |Adventure #3: Countdown in Jurnre|| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;"style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;" | 28|| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;"style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;" | by [[Stephen Inniss]] | ||
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| Ye Olde City's | | Ye Olde City's Scroll #4: [[lredd]]|| 37|| | ||
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| Adventure #4: Diambeth's Delving|| 40|| by [[Nigel Findley]] | | style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;"style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;" |Adventure #4: Diambeth's Delving|| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;"style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;" | 40|| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;"style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;" | by [[Nigel Findley]] | ||
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| Ye Olde City's | | Ye Olde City's Scroll #5: [[Wintershiven]]|| 47|| | ||
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| Adventure #5: Service for the Dead|| 50|| by [[Nigel Findley]] | | style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;"style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;" |Adventure #5: Service for the Dead|| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;"style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;" | 50|| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;"style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;" | by [[Nigel Findley]] | ||
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| Ye Olde City's | | Ye Olde City's Scroll #6: [[Leukish]]|| 58|| | ||
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| Adventure #6: The Garden of Evil|| 62|| by [[Dan Salas]] | | style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;"style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;" |Adventure #6: The Garden of Evil|| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;"style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;" | 62|| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;"style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;" | by [[Dan Salas]] | ||
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| Ye Olde City's | | Ye Olde City's Scroll #7: [[Rauxes]]|| 26|| | ||
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| Adventure #7: Down with the Wizard|| 72|| by [[Robert J. Kuntz]] | | style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;"style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;" |Adventure #7: Down with the Wizard|| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;"style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;" | 72|| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;"style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;" | by [[Robert J. Kuntz]] | ||
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| Ye Olde City's | | Ye Olde City's Scroll #8: [[Chendl]]|| 83|| | ||
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| Adventure #8: At the King's Right Hand|| 85|| by [[Nigel Findley]] | | style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;"style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;" |Adventure #8: At the King's Right Hand|| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;"style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;" | 85|| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;"style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;" | by [[Nigel Findley]] | ||
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| Ye Olde City's | | Ye Olde City's Scroll #9: [[Verbobonc]]|| 93|| | ||
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| Adventure #9: Iuz's Gambit|| 95|| by [[Robert J. Kuntz]] | | style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;"style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;" |Adventure #9: Iuz's Gambit|| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;"style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;" | 95|| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;"style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;" | by [[Robert J. Kuntz]] | ||
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| Ye Olde City's | | Ye Olde City's Scroll #10: [[Hesuel IlShar]]|| 105|| | ||
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| Adventure #10: The Scarlet | | style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;"style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;" |Adventure #10: The Scarlet Masque|| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;"style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;" | 108|| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;"style="border-bottom:2px solid gray;" | by [[Stephen Inniss]] | ||
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| NPC #1: Cymbelline|| 120 || by [[Nigel Findley]] | | NPC #1: [[Cymbelline]]|| 120 || by [[Nigel Findley]] | ||
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| NPC #2: Alaric|| 122|| by [[Dan Salas]] | | NPC #2: [[Alaric]]|| 122|| by [[Dan Salas]] | ||
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| NPC #3: Beastman Avatar|| 124|| by [[Stephen Inniss]] | | NPC #3: Beastman Avatar|| 124|| by [[Stephen Inniss]] | ||
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| NPC #4: Arlina|| 126|| by [[Nigel Findley]] | | NPC #4: [[Arlina]]|| 126|| by [[Nigel Findley]] | ||
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| NPC #5: Narlond and the Prophet || 127 || by [[Robert J. Kuntz]] | | NPC #5: [[Narlond]] and the Prophet || 127 || by [[Robert J. Kuntz]] | ||
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==Back cover reads== | ==Back cover reads== | ||
{{quoted text| | {{quoted text|This collection of linked adventures takes characters from the Bandit Kingdoms to Furyondy to the Wild Coast, with stops in some of Greyhawks most exciting locales. But don't be fooled: This is more than just a travelogue. | ||
A dread plague has struck the world of Greyhawk, and the adventurers must travel the length and breadth of the land seeking an explanation and a cure. This is no ordinary plague, but one that seems almost like a punishment - or a test - meted out by some greater power. | |||
Should the characters fail to uncover the secret of this quest, the world of Greyhawk will be forever changed. | |||
This epic campaign provides hitherto unknown details about the cities of Greyhawk and tests each major character class in the AD&D game.|}} | |||
}} | |||
==Notable nonplayer characters== | ==Notable nonplayer characters== | ||
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==External link== | ==External link== | ||
*''[http://tsr.bothgunsblazing.com/gh/gh-wg8.htm Fate of Istus]'' at the ''TSR Archive''. | *''[http://tsr.bothgunsblazing.com/gh/gh-wg8.htm Fate of Istus]'' at the ''TSR Archive''. | ||
*''[https://www.dmsguild.com/product/17363/WG8-Fate-of-Istus-1e-2e Fate of Istus]'' at the ''Dungeon Masters Guild''. | *''[https://www.dmsguild.com/product/17363/WG8-Fate-of-Istus-1e-2e Fate of Istus]'' at the ''Dungeon Masters Guild''. | ||
Revision as of 19:36, 12 February 2024
| Fate of Istus | |
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| Type: | Adventure module |
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| Code/Abbreviation: | WG8 |
| Edition: | AD&D first and second edition |
| Author(s): | Nigel Findley, Dan Salas, Stephen Inniss, Robert J. Kuntz |
| First Published: | 1989 |
| Class: | Canon |
Fate of Istus is a multipart adventure for the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game, taking place in the World of Greyhawk campaign setting. The module is designed for characters of any class or level, and was published as an in-game vehicle to explain the transition from the game's first to second edition.
Table of Contents
| Chapter | Page | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 2 | |
| Ye Olde City's Scroll #1: Rockroost | 3 | |
| Adventure #1: The Sage's Tower | 6 | by Nigel Findley |
| Ye Olde City's Scroll #2: Rel Mord | 14 | |
| Adventure #2: Swords for Hire | 17 | by Dan Salas |
| Ye Olde City's Scroll #3: Jurnre | 25 | |
| Adventure #3: Countdown in Jurnre | 28 | by Stephen Inniss |
| Ye Olde City's Scroll #4: lredd | 37 | |
| Adventure #4: Diambeth's Delving | 40 | by Nigel Findley |
| Ye Olde City's Scroll #5: Wintershiven | 47 | |
| Adventure #5: Service for the Dead | 50 | by Nigel Findley |
| Ye Olde City's Scroll #6: Leukish | 58 | |
| Adventure #6: The Garden of Evil | 62 | by Dan Salas |
| Ye Olde City's Scroll #7: Rauxes | 26 | |
| Adventure #7: Down with the Wizard | 72 | by Robert J. Kuntz |
| Ye Olde City's Scroll #8: Chendl | 83 | |
| Adventure #8: At the King's Right Hand | 85 | by Nigel Findley |
| Ye Olde City's Scroll #9: Verbobonc | 93 | |
| Adventure #9: Iuz's Gambit | 95 | by Robert J. Kuntz |
| Ye Olde City's Scroll #10: Hesuel IlShar | 105 | |
| Adventure #10: The Scarlet Masque | 108 | by Stephen Inniss |
| NPC #1: Cymbelline | 120 | by Nigel Findley |
| NPC #2: Alaric | 122 | by Dan Salas |
| NPC #3: Beastman Avatar | 124 | by Stephen Inniss |
| NPC #4: Arlina | 126 | by Nigel Findley |
| NPC #5: Narlond and the Prophet | 127 | by Robert J. Kuntz |
Credits
Authors: Nigel Findley, Dan Salas, Stephen Inniss, Robert J. Kuntz
Coordinators: Bruce Heard, Karen S. Broomgarden
Editing: Kim Mohan
Typography: Betty Elmore
Cartography: Diesel
Cover Art: Daniel Horne
Interior Art: Karl Waller
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.
product number 9253XXX1401
ISBN 0-88038-712-2
Back cover reads
"This collection of linked adventures takes characters from the Bandit Kingdoms to Furyondy to the Wild Coast, with stops in some of Greyhawks most exciting locales. But don't be fooled: This is more than just a travelogue.
A dread plague has struck the world of Greyhawk, and the adventurers must travel the length and breadth of the land seeking an explanation and a cure. This is no ordinary plague, but one that seems almost like a punishment - or a test - meted out by some greater power.
Should the characters fail to uncover the secret of this quest, the world of Greyhawk will be forever changed.
This epic campaign provides hitherto unknown details about the cities of Greyhawk and tests each major character class in the AD&D game."
Notable nonplayer characters
- Cymbelline: Half-elf 9th Level thief/10th level bard
- Alaric: Human 7th level fighter
- Morgorath's Beastman Avatar: deity can appear as anything
- Arlina: 12th level cleric
- Narlond the white alchemist and the Prophet of Boccob: 18th level magic user
Retcons of Fate of Istus
Some parts of the adventure, notably the connection of the Scarlet Brotherhood monks with monks from the Oriental Adventures land of Kara-Tur and the loss of all monkish abilities, were ruled noncanon and contradicted in The Scarlet Brotherhood by Sean K. Reynolds (1998). The name of the archfiend "Baael" was changed to Baalzephon in Ivid the Undying by Carl Sargent (1995). In addition, the version of Verbobonc in Fate of Istus is different from the one in Vecna Lives! by David Cook (1990).
External link
- Fate of Istus at the TSR Archive.
- Fate of Istus at the Dungeon Masters Guild.
References
Citations
Bibliography
- Findley, Nigel, Dan Salas, Stephen Inniss and Robert J. Kuntz. WG8 Fate of Istus. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1989. Item code TSR9253.
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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|---|---|---|---|---|
| WG8 The Fate of Istus | Adventure | Located in: Various, | Dragon magazine #164 | 19 |
| WG8 The Fate of Istus | Adventure | Located in: Various, | El Raja Key Archive (Standard Edition) | 20, 21, 136 |
| WG8 The Fate of Istus | Adventure | Located in: Various, | From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess | 73 |
| WG8 The Fate of Istus | Adventure | Located in: Various, | Ivid the Undying | 29 |