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Lost Tomb Of Martek
''Desert of Desolation'' is a compilation adventure module published by TSR for the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' (''D&D'') fantasy roleplaying game. It combines three previously published individual modules: ''Pharaoh'', ''Oasis of the White Palm'', and ''Lost Tomb of Martek''. The modules were made for use with the first edition ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' (''AD&D'') rules. ''Pharaoh'' was created by Tracy and Laura Hickman soon after the couple married in 1977, and published by TSR in 1982. ''Oasis of the White Palm'' was a collaboration between Tracy Hickman and Philip Meyers, and Hickman wrote the ''Lost Tomb of Martek'' on his own; both were printed in 1983. Each module is an Egyptian-styled adventure. The individual modules were well received by critics at the time of their release, and the compilation garnered accolades in the early 2000s. Plot summary ''Pharaoh'' ''Pharaoh'' is an Egyptian-styled adventure that includes a pyramid map and a trap-filled maze. ''Oasis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Holloway (artist)
James Holloway (died June 28, 2020) was an American artist of fantasy and science fiction illustrations whose work appeared in role-playing game A role-playing game (sometimes spelled roleplaying game, or abbreviated as RPG) is a game in which players assume the roles of player character, characters in a fictional Setting (narrative), setting. Players take responsibility for acting out ...s, on the cover of '' Dragon'', and on the covers of board wargames. Background Jim Holloway was self taught in illustration, although he was able to study some oil paintings by his father. Works Jim Holloway produced interior illustrations for many '' Dungeons & Dragons'' books and ''Dragon'' magazine starting in 1981, as well as cover art for '' The Land Beyond the Magic Mirror'' and '' Dungeonland'' (1983), and '' Mad Monkey vs. the Dragon Claw'' (1988), the '' Spelljammer: AD&D Adventures in Space'' boxed set (1989), and '' Ronin Challenge'' (1990). Holloway was the original artist f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dungeons & Dragons
''Dungeons & Dragons'' (commonly abbreviated as ''D&D'' or ''DnD'') is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) originally created and designed by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson. The game was first published in 1974 by TSR (company)#Tactical Studies Rules, Tactical Studies Rules (TSR). It has been published by Wizards of the Coast, later a subsidiary of Hasbro, since 1997. The game was derived from miniature wargaming, miniature wargames, with a variation of the 1971 game ''Chainmail (game), Chainmail'' serving as the initial rule system. ''D&D'' publication is commonly recognized as the beginning of modern role-playing games and the role-playing game industry, which also deeply influenced video games, especially the Role-playing video game, role-playing video game genre. ''D&D'' departs from traditional wargame, wargaming by allowing each player to create their own Player character, character to play instead of a military formation. These characters embark upon adventures wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |