Temple of Death
Temple of Death is a Dungeons & Dragons adventure module designed by David Cook for use with the D&D Expert Set. It was written by David Cook and published by TSR, Inc. in 1983. The module is intended for player characters of levels 6-10.
Plot summary
In the previous adventure Master of the Desert Nomads the tribes of the Sind Desert have joined together under the mysterious being called the Master, and the player characters must eliminate the threat of war against the Republic. In Temple of Death, the characters approach the Black Mountains and traverse the Great Pass through them to reach the land of Hule.[1] Having survived travel through the Great Pass, the characters must pass through the "sanctified land" of Hule.[2] Hule is ruled by the totalitarian Master through strict social orders, and where his stronghold is located.[1] The characters must get to the capital of Hule without being noticed by the Diviners.[1] The characters then need to enter the Dark Wood, to locate the Temple of Death.[2] The scenario presents encounters in wilderness, town, and dungeon settings.[2]
Publication history
Temple of Death was written by
Reception
Rick Swan reviewed the adventure in The Space Gamer #71, writing that the module: "soars with surprises at every turn", with locales such as "a zombie palace made entirely of fungus, a flying ship manned by skeletons, and a ladder of light that extends to the moon." He also found the maps and illustrations "attractive and functional", and said the views of the Temple would help players visualize the unusual structure. He cautioned that because the adventure is largely set in the wilderness, it will challenge the Dungeon Master to keep the players headed in the right direction. He felt that the Master is "somewhat of a letdown" as he is "a pretty dull guy in light of what's come before". Swan felt that "the two Desert Nomads adventures can't enjoyably be played on their own" but concluded that "Taken with Masters of the Desert Nomads, Temple of Death is great fun".[3]
Steve Hampshire reviewed the scenario for
References
- ^ ISSN 0265-8712.
- ^ ISBN 0-87975-653-5.
- ^ Swan, Rick (November–December 1984). "Capsule Reviews". The Space Gamer (71). Steve Jackson Games: 56.
- ^ Imagine(review) (21). TSR Hobbies (UK), Ltd.: 23.