From davidk@Synopsys.COM Mon Oct 21 14:05:19 1996 Date: Mon, 21 Oct 1996 10:39:31 -0700 From: David Keyser To: dboese@freenet.npiec.on.ca Subject: Re: [Mystara] Product reviews > From owner-mystara-l@lists.io.com Sun Oct 20 16:21:42 1996 > X-Authentication-Warning: NiagaraNet.npiec.on.ca: dboese owned process doing -bs > Date: Sun, 20 Oct 1996 17:21:36 -0400 (EDT) > From: Daniel Boese > To: Mystara Mailing List > Subject: [Mystara] Product reviews > Mime-Version: 1.0 > Content-Type> : > TEXT/PLAIN> ; > charset=US-ASCII> > Sender: owner-mystara-l@io.com > Reply-To: mystara-l@io.com > Content-Length: 1045 > > I'm putting off playing with the timeline for a while, and am going to > work on compiling a completish Product List. However, since I don't have > all the products out there (yet :) ), I'd appreciate any offers of help - > most importantly, reviews of the various items. > After I get the main books and boxes, I'd like to include the various > magazines that include Mystara-ish stuff - Dragon, Dungeon, Polyhedron, > and any others. I don't recall who posted the magazine list, but I'd like > to get in touch with you.. > > Here's what I'm thinking of including for each item; can anybody think of > anything I should add? > > Product Letter Code & Name: (B1, X7, PC4; Name) > TSR Product Code: (usually 4 digits) > Status: (Out of Print, Recalled, etc) > System: (OD&D, AD&D, AD&D 2nd ed) > Characters: ([# of characters] of levels [1-36]) > Year Published: > Credits: (authors, product managers, cover artist, etc) > Cover Price: > Summary: (what the adventure's about) > Review: (personal comments) > > -- > Daniel Boese dboese@freenet.npiec.on.ca > Daniel Boese, I posted the Dungeon and Polyhedron magazine list. And I have included a web page below that will save you a LOT of work. I was working on just such a project, and it is almost finished, but I have not found the time to complete it. So feel free to take this and run with it. Take a look at it, and send me questions. But I will clarify a few points. I have categories on how the material fits into Mystara. And one of these is compatible. I attempt to include all D&D products, except Thunder Rift, which were not set in Mystara, as compatible. But I realize that it is something of an arbitrary definition. For example, Polyhedron #51 contains a D&D adventure, but it is a spoof of the Caves of Chaos, called Caves of Confection, and really does not fit in with a serious campaign world like Mystara. So it is left out of my lists. There are three products listed as vaporware, which may not actually be. I have placed a mail order with a company, which claims to finally have them, so I will see if they are in. They are all listed under the First Quest Series. I will be able to help with adding other material, like reviews, and you can get TSR product numbers from the following web page http://acm.org/~papay/tsr_prices_intro.html Now the biggest question of all is, is my list complete? Except for the net sources, I think it may very well be complete, but if not it is very close. I know there are other D&D adventures out there that are compatible with Mystara, and will include those as I find them. Let me know what you think, so I can help you refine it. Dave Keyser Also note that I did not post this to the list, you can choose to do that if you want. The Mystara Index Page

AN INDEX TO MYSTARA PRODUCTS

Mystara is the name of the planet which encompasses the greatest TSR campaigns ever produced for the D&D game. At different times, various regions of the campaign world have been known as the D&D Known World, the D&D Hollow World, the Savage Coast, Mystara and Red Steel. It was first introduced in 1981, with the D&D Basic Set, which mentioned the town of Luln. The D&D Expert Set soon followed, which laid out a map and briefly described the first country, Karameikos. It eventually became one of the most colorful and interesting worlds TSR has ever created, until being discontinued in 1996. While later campaign worlds have been carefully organized and released by TSR, allowing customers to easily follow the full list of products for each world, Mystara was begun much earlier. As a result, there has never been a list which attempts to fully document all Mystara campaign references ever published. This page attempts to rectify this problem.

This page includes all TSR D&D and AD&D products which use or mention Mystara. It extends to other products, not necessarily produced by TSR, if they provide information on the campaign world of Mystara. A few products have also been included which are compatible with Mystara. So while novels, computer games, home-spun adventures and products from other companies are(or can be) included, products like minatures or the SpellFire! game are not included, as they have no additional information that cannot be found in the index. I am willing to include stuff printed on the net, as long as it is available to the public(like MPGN), and conforms to the cannon of Mystara.

Definition of Terms Explicit - The item is directly and explicitly placed in Mystara. "Cannon" material. Implicit - The item does not define where in Mystara it exists, but is linked to Mystara because it is part of the same series, or contains material which is only found in Mystara. Compatible - The item is not set within Mystara, but is compatible with and easily placed in Mystara. Suggested - The item is not quite compatible, but methods and suggestions are made so that the item can be placed in Mystara. Mentioned - The item has very brief mention of Mystara, not directly related necessarily. For example, Planescape or Ravenloft products may include a character or setting from Mystara. Unknown - At this time, I do not know if the product is related to Mystara or not. Vaporware - The material was announced by TSR at some point in time, but in fact the project was never started.

This page is by no means complete, so I welcome any feedback or additional information that you may have on Mystara. Just send me e-mail at davidk@synopsys.com.

CONTENTS

  • The ACCESSORY Series
  • The ALMANAC Series
  • The BASIC Series
  • The BLACKMOOR Series
  • The CHALLENGER Series
  • The COMPANION Series
  • The CREATURE CRUCIBLE Series
  • The EXPERT Series
  • The FIRST QUEST Series
  • The GAZETEER Series
  • The HOLLOW WORLD Series
  • The IMMORTAL Series
  • The INVISIBLE INK Series
  • The MASTER Series
  • The ODYSSEY Series
  • The ONE-ON-ONE Series
  • The RED STEEL Series
  • The TRAIL MAP Series
  • DRAGON Magazine
  • DUNGEON Magazine
  • POLYHEDRON Newszine
  • Mystara Novels
  • Mystara Electronic Games
  • Mystara Net Resources
  • Miscellaneous
  • Non-Mystara AD&D Products
  • Clark Ashton Smith Stories

    The ACCESSORY Series

    This series began before Mystara was recognized as a campaign world. Some of the products here were retroactively placed in Mystara. AC6 is not included because it only contained player character sheets, and there never was an AC8.

    Code Title Description Setting in Mystara
    AC1 The Shady Dragon Inn Campaign Source Implicit
    AC2 Combat Shield Rules Supplement/Adventure Explicit
    AC3 Dragon Tiles I: The Kidnapping of Princess Arelina Adventure Implicit
    AC4 Book of Marvelous Magic Rules Supplement Unknown
    AC5 Dragon Tiles II: Revenge of Rusak Adventure Implicit
    AC7 Master Players Screen Rules Supplement/Adventure Implicit
    AC9 Creature Catalog Rules Supplement Implicit
    AC10 Bestiary of Dragons and Giants Campaign Source Explicit
    AC11 The Book of Wondrous Inventions Rules Supplement Explicit

    The ALMANAC Series

    The almanacs documented Mystara in the years 1010-1013 AC. Although much of the information in the almanacs were reprinted material, they provided a timeline of events for each year.

    Code Title Description Setting in Mystara
    AC1010 Poor Wizards's Almanac Campaign Source Explicit
    AC1011 Poor Wizard's Almanac II Campaign Source Explicit
    AC1012 Poor Wizards's Almanac III Campaign Source Explicit
    Joshuan's Almanac Campaign Source Explicit

    The BASIC Series

    Code Title Description Setting in Mystara
    Year 1981 Dungeones & Dragons Basic Set Rules Supplement Explicit
    Year 1983 Dungeones & Dragons Basic Rules Set 1 Rules Supplement Explicit
    B1 In Search of the Unknown Adventure Implicit
    B2 The Keep on the Borderlands Adventure Implicit
    B3 The Palace of the Silver Princess Adventure Implicit
    B4 The Lost City Adventure Explicit
    B5 Horror on the Hill Adventure Implicit
    B6 The Veiled Society Adventure Explicit
    B7 Rahasia Adventure Implicit
    B8 Journey to the Rock Adventure Implicit
    B9 Castle Caldwell and Beyond Adventure Implicit
    B1-9 In Search of Adventure Adventure Explicit
    B10 Night's Dark Terror Adventure Explicit
    B11 King's Festival Adventure Explicit
    B12 Queen's Harvest Adventure Explicit
    BSOLO Ghost of Lion Castle Adventure Explicit

    The BLACKMOOR Series

    Code Title Description Setting in Mystara
    DA1 Adventures in Blackmoor Adventure Explicit
    DA2 Temple of the Frog Adventure Explicit
    DA3 City of the Gods Adventure Explicit
    DA4 The Duchy of Ten Adventure Explicit
    DA5 City of Blackmoor Adventure Vaporware
    JG The First Fantasy Campaign Campaign Source Compatible

    The CHALLENGER Series

    Code Title Description Setting in Mystara
    D&D Rules Cyclopedia Rules Supplement Explicit
    DDA1 Arena of Thyatis Adventure Explicit
    DDA2 Legions of Thyatis Adventure Explicit
    DDA3 Eye of Traldar Adventure Explicit
    DDA4 The Dymrak Dread Adventure Explicit
    DMR1 Dungeon Master Screen Rules Supplement/Adventure Explicit
    DMR2 Creature Catalog Rules Supplement Implicit
    Wrath of the Immortals Campaign Source Explicit
    Champions of Mystara Campaign Source Explicit

    The COMPANION Series

    Code Title Description Setting in Mystara
    Dungeones & Dragons Companions Rules Set 3 Rules Supplement Explicit
    CM1 Test of the Warlords Adventure Explicit
    CM2 Death's Ride Adventure Explicit
    CM3 Sabre River Adventure Explicit
    CM4 Earthshaker! Adventure Explicit
    CM5 Mystery of the Snow Pearls Adventure Implicit
    CM6 Where Chaos Reigns Adventure Implicit
    CM7 The Tree of Life Adventure Explicit
    CM8 The Endless Stair Adventure Explicit
    CM9 Legacy of Blood Adventure Explicit

    The CREATURE CRUCIBLE Series

    Each of these products introduced a collection of monster races as player character races.

    Code Title Description Setting in Mystara
    PC1 Tall Tales of the Wee Folk Campaign Source Explicit
    PC2 Top Ballista Campaign Source Explicit
    PC3 The Sea People Campaign Source Explicit
    PC4 Night Howlers Campaign Source Explicit

    The EXPERT Series

    Code Title Description Setting in Mystara
    Year 1981 Dungeones & Dragons Expert Set Rules Supplement Explicit
    Year 1983 Dungeones & Dragons Expert Rules Set 2 Rules Supplement Explicit
    X1 The Isle of Dread Adventure Explicit
    X2 Castle Amber(Chateau d'Amberville) Adventure Explicit
    X3 Curse of Xanathon Adventure Explicit
    X4 Master of the Desert Nomads Adventure Explicit
    X5 Temple of Death Adventure Explicit
    X6 Quagmire! Adventure Explicit
    X7 The War Rafts of Kron Adventure Explicit
    X8 Drums on Fire Mountain Adventure Explicit
    X9 The Savage Coast Adventure Explicit
    X10 Red Arrow, Black Shield Adventure Explicit
    X11 Saga of the Shadow Lord Adventure Explicit
    X12 Skarda's Mirror Adventure Explicit
    X13 Crown of Ancient Glory Adventure Explicit
    XL1 Quest for the Heartstone Adventure Implicit
    XSOLO Lathan's Gold Adventure Explicit
    XS2 Thunderdelve Mountain Adventure Implicit

    The FIRST QUEST Series

    Title Description Setting in Mystara
    Karameikos: Kingdom of Adventure Campaign Source Explicit
    Monstrous Compendium, Mystara Appendix Rules Supplement Explicit
    Hail the Heroes Adventure Explicit
    Night of the Vampire Adventure Explicit
    Glantri: Kingdom of Magic Campaign Source Explicit
    Mark of Amber Adventure Explicit
    Player's Survival Kit Campaign Source Explicit
    Dungeon Master Survival Kit Campaign Source Explicit
    The Mighty Argos Adventure Vaporware
    The Iron Ring Adventure Vaporware

    The GAZETEER Series

    Code Title Description Setting in Mystara
    GAZ1 Grand Duchy of Karameikos Campaign Source Explicit
    GAZ2 Emirates of Ylaruam Campaign Source Explicit
    GAZ3 Principalities of Glantri Campaign Source Explicit
    GAZ4 Kingdom of Ierendi Campaign Source Explicit
    GAZ5 Elves of Alfheim Campaign Source Explicit
    GAZ6 Dwarves of Rockhome Campaign Source Explicit
    GAZ7 The Northern Reaches Campaign Source Explicit
    GAZ8 The Five Shires Campaign Source Explicit
    GAZ9 Minrothad Guilds Campaign Source Explicit
    GAZ10 Orcs of Thar Campaign Source Explicit
    GAZ11 Republic of Darokin Campaign Source Explicit
    GAZ12 Golden Khan of Ethengar Campaign Source Explicit
    GAZ13 The Shadow Elves Campaign Source Explicit
    GAZ14 Atruaghin Clans Campaign Source Explicit
    Dawn of the Emperors Campaign Source Explicit

    The HOLLOW WORLD Series

    Code Title Description Setting in Mystara
    D&D Hollow World Campaign Source Explicit
    HWA1 Nightwail Adventure Explicit
    HWA2 Nightrage Adventure Explicit
    HWA3 Nightstorm Adventure Explicit
    HWQ1 The Milenian Scepter Adventure Explicit
    HWR1 Sons of Azca Campaign Source Explicit
    HWR2 Kingdom of Nithia Campaign Source Explicit
    HWR3 Milenian Empire Campaign Source Explicit

    The IMMORTAL Series

    Code Title Description Setting in Mystara
    Dungeones & Dragons Immortal Rules Set 5 Rules Supplement Explicit
    IM1 The Immortal Storm Adventure Implicit
    IM2 The Wrath of Olympus Adventure Explicit
    IM3 The Best of Intentions Adventure Explicit

    The INVISIBLE INK Series

    Although these are meant to be played solo, additional text is provided for a DM who wishes to take a group of players through the adventure. As all invisible ink pens have dried out since these were printed, it may be difficult to reveal all of the text. In addition, it may be impossible to read these modules if they are in poor condition.

    Code Title Description Setting in Mystara
    M1 Blizzard Pass Adventure Explicit
    M2 Maze of the Riddling Minotaur Adventure Implicit

    The MASTER Series

    Code Title Description Setting in Mystara
    Dungeones & Dragons Master Rules Set 4 Rules Supplement Explicit
    M1 Into the Maelstrom Adventure Explicit
    M2 Vengeance of Alphaks Adventure Explicit
    M3 Twilight Calling Adventure Explicit
    M4 Five Coins for a Kingdom Adventure Explicit
    M5 Talons of Night Adventure Explicit

    The ODYSSEY Series

    Title Description Setting in Mystara
    Savage Coast Campaign Book Campaign Source Explicit
    Monstrous Compendium, Savage Coast Rules Supplement Explicit
    Orc's Head Campaign Source Explicit

    The ONE-ON-ONE Series

    These adventures were written to be played between one player and one DM.

    Code Title Description Setting in Mystara
    O1 The Gem and the Staff Adventure Implicit
    O2 Blade of Vengeance Adventure Explicit

    The RED STEEL Series

    Title Description Setting in Mystara
    Red Steel Campaign Campaign Source Explicit
    Savage Baronies Campaign Source Explicit
    Red Steel Campaign Themes Unknown Vaporware

    The TRAIL MAP Series

    These trail maps are well-done, and provide several tables of traveller information on the D&D Known World.

    Code Title Description Setting in Mystara
    TM1 The Western Countries Campaign Source Explicit
    TM2 The Eastern Countries Campaign Source Explicit

    DRAGON Magazine

    At this time, Dragon magazines which contained Sage Advice that applied to the D&D game are not included, though they may be included in the future.

    Issue Number Description Setting in Mystara Notes
    41 Adventure Compatible
    50 Adventure Compatible
    92 Adventure Compatible
    109 Rules Supplement Compatible War Machine additions
    118 Rules Supplement Compatible Neanderthal Character Class
    148 Campaign Source Explicit Comments on Gazeteers
    153 Campaign Source Explicit Eastern Jungle Coast/Pass of Cestia
    154 Campaign Source Explicit Isle of Oceania
    155 Campaign Source Explicit Isle of Cestia
    156 Campaign Source Explicit Heldannic Knights
    157 Campaign Source Explicit Vulture Peninsula
    158 Campaign Source Explicit Dragon Rulers/Land of N'djatwa
    160 Campaign Source Explicit Rakasta of Myoshima
    161 Campaign Source Explicit Vulcania/Hollow World
    162 Campaign Source Explicit Gnomes of Oostdok
    163 Campaign Source Explicit Escape from Hollow World
    164 Campaign Source Explicit Alphatia
    165 Campaign Source Explicit Upper Thothia
    166 Campaign Source Explicit Kingdom of Emerond
    167 Campaign Source Explicit Plane of Sky Wyrms
    168 Campaign Source Explicit Planet of Hakh
    169 Campaign Source Explicit Sind/Jaibul
    170 Campaign Source Explicit Dragon Society/Yavdlom
    171 Campaign Source Explicit Dragon Kingdoms of Known World/Slagovich
    172 Campaign Source Explicit Hule
    173 Campaign Source Explicit Research on Hule
    174 Campaign Source Explicit Barony of Vilaverde
    175 Campaign Source Explicit Saragon
    176 Campaign Source Explicit Smokestone City
    177 Campaign Source Explicit Kingdom of Robrenn
    178 Campaign Source Explicit Kingdom of Eusdria
    179 Campaign Source Explicit Kingdom of Renardy
    180 Campaign Source Explicit The Plane of Limbo
    181 Campaign Source Explicit Kingdom of Bellayne
    182 Campaign Source Explicit Questions and Answers
    183 Campaign Source Explicit Kingdom of Herath
    184 Campaign Source Explicit Questions and Answers
    185 Campaign Source Explicit Squamous Kingdoms
    186 Campaign Source Explicit Land of Wallara
    187 Campaign Source Explicit Questions and Answers
    188 Campaign Source Explicit Land of Jibaru/Nucleus of Spheres
    189 Rules Supplement Explicit Q&A/Dominion Rules
    190 Rules Supplement Explicit Q&A/Dominion Rules
    191 Rules Supplement Explicit Armies
    192 Campaign Source Explicit Country of Nimmur
    193 Rules Supplement Explicit Castles
    194 Campaign Source Explicit Questions and Answers
    196 Campaign Source Explicit Dark Jungle Orcs
    197 Campaign Source Explicit Questions and Answers
    199 Rules Supplement Explicit Heraldry/Gunpowder/Siege Weapons
    200 Campaign Source Explicit Arm of the Immortals
    206 Campaign Source Explicit Barony of Halag
    207 Campaign Source Explicit Krakatos
    216 Campaign Source Explicit Bargle the Infamous

    DUNGEON Magazine

    Issue Number Description Setting in Mystara
    1 Adventure Compatible
    2 Adventure Compatible
    5 Adventure Compatible
    6 Adventure Explicit
    7 Adventure Explicit
    9 Adventure Explicit
    12 Adventure Explicit
    13 Adventure Explicit
    14 Adventure Implicit
    15 Adventure Compatible
    20 Adventure Explicit
    21 Adventure Explicit
    22 Adventure Explicit
    23 Adventure Explicit
    24 Adventure Explicit
    25 Adventure Explicit
    26 Adventure Explicit
    27 Adventure Explicit
    28 Adventure Explicit
    34 Adventure Implicit
    39 Adventure Explicit
    42 Adventure Explicit
    44 Adventure Explicit
    46 Adventure Compatible
    48 Adventure Explicit
    50 Adventure Compatible
    51 Adventure Compatible
    53 Adventure Compatible
    54 Adventure Implicit
    56 Adventure Compatible
    57 Adventure Suggested
    58 Adventure Suggested
    59 Adventure Explicit

    POLYHEDRON Newzine

    Issue Number Description Setting in Mystara Notes
    15 Adventure Implicit
    16 Campaign Source Implicit Supplement to AC1
    100 Campaign Source Explicit Documents of Known World 1010AC
    120 Campaign Source Explicit Adapting Oriental Adventures to Myoshima

    Mystara Novels

    Title Series Setting in Mystara
    The Tainted Sword Penhalgion Trilogy Explicit
    The Dragon's Tomb Penhalgion Trilogy Explicit
    The Fall of Magic Penhalgion Trilogy Explicit
    Rogues to Riches Young Quest Explicit
    Son of Dawn Young Quest Explicit
    Dragonlord of Mystara Dragonlord Chronicles Explicit
    Dragonking of Mystara Dragonlord Chronicles Explicit
    Dragonmage of Mystara Dragonlord Chronicles Explicit
    Dark Knight of Karameikos Explicit
    The Black Vessel Explicit

    Mystara Electronic Games

    Title Type of Game Setting in Mystara Notes
    Warriors of the Eternal Sun Sega Genesis Explicit Adventure in Hollow World
    Tower of Doom Arcade Game Explicit Adventure in Darokin/Broken Lands
    Shadow over Mystara Arcade Game Explicit Adventure in Glantri/Aengmoor

    Mystara Net Resources

    Location Filename Description Setting in Mystara
    ftp.mpgn.com shad_elf.txt AD&D update for Shadowelves Explicit
    ftp.mpgn.com Unknown Chronomancy and the Multiverse Mentioned

    Miscellaneous

    Code Title Description Setting in Mystara
    Monster & Treasure Assortment, Set One Adventure Compatible
    Monster & Treasure Assortment, Set Two Adventure Compatible
    Monster & Treasure Assortment, Set Three Adventure Compatible
    ST1 Up the Garden's Path Adventure Unknown

    Non-Mystara AD&D Products

    Note that for the I series modules, the actual suggestion to place them in Mystara was in GAZ2.

    Code Title Description Setting in Mystara
    I3 Pharaoh Adventure Suggested
    I4 Oasis of the White Palm Adventure Suggested
    I5 Lost Tomb of Martek Adventure Suggested
    I9 Day of Al'Akbar Adventure Suggested
    Battlesystem Rules Supplement Compatible
    I, Tyrant Campaign Source Mentioned
    Night Below Adventure Suggested
    Uncaged: Faces of Sigil Campaign Source Mentioned

    Clark Ashton Smith Stories

    Book Title Short Stories Setting in Mystara
    The Abominations of Yondo The Enchantress of Sylaire Compatible
    Genius Loci The Colossus of Ylourgne/The Disinternment of Venus/The Satyr Compatible
    Lost Worlds The Beast of Averoigne/The Holiness of Azedarc Compatible
    Other Dimensions The Mandrakes Compatible
    Out of Space & Time The End of the Story/A Rendezvous in Averoigne Compatible
    Tales of Science and Sorcery The Maker of Gargoyles/Mother of Toads Compatible

    Dave Keyser <davidk@synopsys.com>
    last modified Wed April 24 1996