''Ruins of Adventure'' is a ''

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'' module that was based on the "

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'', published in 1988 by Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI). Mike Breault stated that TSR chose him, Winter, Cook, and Ward to work on the design and writing for ''Pool of Radiance'', indicating that the material was originally created for the game. However, according to the editors of ''Dragon'' magazine, ''Pool of Radiance'' was based on ''Ruins of Adventure'', and not vice versa. The plot loosely tracks that of the computer game.

Plot summary

''Ruins of Adventure'' contains four short

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adventure scenarios which are connected and adapted from the ''

'' computer game, and take place in the devastated town of Phlan. The adventurers are hired to remove evil forces from Phlan, presumably by killing them. They hear rumor of a ''Boss'' controlling them and seek him out. This ''Boss'' proves to be a worthy adversary, but in the end the adventurers defeat him.

Locations

There are various locations in the fictional city of Phlan. Each of these locations comes with a map and detailed area description. These locations include: * Kovel Mansion * The Slum District * The Temple of Bane * Kuto's Well * Mantor's Library * Stojanow Gate * Podol Plaza * The Cadorna Textile House * Valhingen Graveyard * Valjevo Castle * Sorcerer's Island * Zhentil Keep Outpost

Pre-generated characters

There are numerous pre-generated characters in this book. Monsters each have their own stats prepared and there are quite a few non-player characters.

Publication history

''Ruins of Adventure'' was written by James Ward,

David "Zeb" Cook David "Zeb" Cook is an American game designer, best known for his work at TSR, Inc., where he was employed for over fifteen years. Cook designed several games, wrote the '' Expert Set'' for ''Dungeons & Dragons'', worked as lead designer of the ...

Steve Winter Steve Winter (born December 8, 1957) is an American game designer who worked on numerous products for the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' fantasy role-playing game, which was originally published by TSR and later Wizards of the Coast. Early life Winter ...

, and Mike Breault, with a cover by

Clyde Caldwell Clyde Caldwell (born February 20, 1948) is an American artist. Self-described as a fantasy illustrator, he is best known for his portrayals of strong, sexy female characters. With his work at TSR in the 1980s, he is considered one of the artis ...

, and was published by TSR in 1988 as a 96-page book.

Reception

Sequel

References

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