Darksword Adventures: The Complete Guide to Venturing in the Enchanted Realm of Thimhallan (A Bantam Spectra Book) [Paperback]

Margaret Weis (Author), Tracy Hickman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1988

/Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman An absolutely essential book for all role-players. Very appealing to the hundreds of thousands of kids who have read the novels and want to create gaming scenarios of their own. In addition to its value as a gaming tool, Darksword Adventures will be of interest to anyone who wants to learn more about the world of the Darksw

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From the Publisher

In the enchanted realm of Thimhallan, magic is life, and the fate of the world rests in the hands of the one who wields the powerful, magic-absorbing Darksword. . .Now the Darksword saga comes to life in this all-new fantasy role-playing game that takes you to a time when Magicians and technologists battled to rule the world. A companion volume for gamers and nongamers alike, Darksword Adventures is an indispensable Who's Who guide to the world of Darksword that no fan of the best-selling trilogy will want to be without. Here is the full, never-before-told history of Thimhallan, the secret texts of its priestly caste and expanded character backgrounds of Jorma, Saryon, Bishop Vanya, King Garald, the Duuk-tsarith and much more. Including a full set of rules and guidelines for play, this single volume contains everything you need to join the adventure. Let the quest for the Darksword begin!

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Bantam Spectra (November 1, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 055327600X
• ISBN-13: 978-0553276008
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 3.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,295,857 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Margaret Weis graduated from the University of Missouri in 1970 with a BA in Creative Writing and Literature. Following a career in publishing she became an editor with TSR in 1983, and now lives with her husband and two cats in a converted barn near Lake Genva, Wisconsin.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Wondering if you should read this companion to the Darksword trilogy?, November 24, 2005

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dissimulo - See all my reviews

This review is from: Darksword Adventures: The Complete Guide to Venturing in the Enchanted Realm of Thimhallan (A Bantam Spectra Book) (Paperback)

Darksword Adventures was originally written as a role-playing game supplement based on the Darksword trilogy. As a result, I very nearly bypassed it, since I am not interested in the gaming aspect of Darksword. After thumbing through the book, I decided to buy it and I do not regret it.

Although there is a lot of gaming info in the book, it is easy to skip. Included with the gaming information is a lot of history and explanation of magic in the Darksword world. Anyone who enjoyed reading the trilogy should find this information helpful and interesting.

This book is not essential, but if you are thinking about re-reading the trilogy someday, reading Darksword Adventures first may help to fill in some holes and improve the experience.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Rock, Paper, Scissors?, May 8, 1998

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This review is from: Darksword Adventures: The Complete Guide to Venturing in the Enchanted Realm of Thimhallan (A Bantam Spectra Book) (Paperback)

What's the deal with using rock, paper, scissors to resolve conflicts? That really threw me. The background material was excellent, but the actual game mechanics seemed awkward. But I never actually got enough people together who wanted to play, so I don't know first hand how well they work (or don't work.)

5.0 out of 5 stars Great companion book!, August 5, 2008

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D. Mosher "Phantasy Phan" (Philadelphia, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Darksword Adventures: The Complete Guide to Venturing in the Enchanted Realm of Thimhallan (A Bantam Spectra Book) (Paperback)

This book is a must-have for anyone who is a fan of the Darksword Trilogy. It really gives a great deal of insight into the workings of Thimhallan and its magic.
The game itself is a bit cumbersome to play but still a lot of fun. I, for one, would love to see an updated version. Perhaps in hardback. If you actually play the game, the book itself gets worn out after a few sessions.