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Authors: Joe Dever

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(
334
) Replaced both occurrences of ‘automatons’ with ‘Automatons’. Replaced ‘Kai Blast’ with ‘Kai-blast’.

(
335
) Replaced ‘journey, then’ with ‘journey; then’.

(
336
) Replaced ‘corvayl’ with ‘Corvayl’.

(
337
) Replaced ‘pathsmanship’ with ‘Pathsmanship’. Replaced ‘kilometres’ with ‘miles’.

(
338
) Replaced ‘sixth sense’ with ‘Sixth Sense’. Replaced ‘kilometres’ with ‘miles’. Replaced ‘Mastery, and’ with ‘Mastery and’. Replaced ‘neither, or’ with ‘neither or’.

(
339
) Replaced ‘here, then’ with ‘here, and then’.

(
340
) Replaced ‘tone, ‘ 'T'as’ with ‘tone. ‘ 'T'as’. Replaced ‘black corvayl’ with ‘Black Corvayl’.

(
341
) Replaced ‘north-easterly’ with ‘northeasterly’. Replaced ‘north-east’ with ‘northeast’. Replaced ‘kilometres’ with ‘miles’.

(
342
) Replaced ‘gulley’ with ‘gully’. Replaced ‘indentify’ with ‘identifies’. Replaced ‘acolyte of Vashna’ with ‘Acolyte of Vashna’.

(
343
) Replaced ‘sixth sense’ with ‘Sixth Sense’.

(
344
) Replaced ‘tree-tops’ with ‘treetops’. Replaced ‘Kai-screen, and’ with ‘Kai-screen and’. Replaced ‘Kai-screen, or’ with ‘Kai-screen or’.

(
345
) Replaced ‘on to’ with ‘onto’. Replaced ‘shadow gate’ with ‘Shadow Gate’.

(
347
) Replaced both occurrences of ‘jackal’ with ‘Jackal’. Replaced ‘weapon, then’ with ‘weapon; then’.

(
348
) Replaced ‘invisibility’ with ‘Invisibility’. Removed the quotation marks around ‘Mind Charm’. Replaced ‘arrow’ with ‘Arrow’.

(
349
) Replaced ‘Kai-alchemy, and’ with ‘Kai-alchemy and’. Replaced ‘above, or’ with ‘above or’.

(
350
) Replaced both occurrences of ‘shadow gate’ with ‘Shadow Gate’.

(
Map
) Replaced ‘Varetian Hills’ with ‘Varettian Hills’. Replaced ‘Maaken Miner’ with ‘Maaken Mines’.

(
Combat Rules Summary
) Replaced ‘cross reference’ with ‘cross-reference’. Replaced ‘top of chart’ with ‘top of the chart’. Replaced ‘fall to 0’ with ‘falls to 0 or below’. Replaced ‘Kai Disciplines’ with ‘Grand Master Disciplines’. Replaced ‘Pick number from’ with ‘Pick a number from the’. Replaced ‘Turn to Combat’ with ‘Turn to the Combat’. Replaced ‘to random number’ with ‘to the random number’. Replaced ‘when ENDURANCE’ with ‘when the ENDURANCE’. Replaced ‘ignored, only’ with ‘ignored; only’.

Footnotes

[
1
] (
The Game Rules
) The Discipline bonuses mentioned do not affect your permanent scores. If you have completed previous adventures, the Disciplines that you have mastered may still be beneficial. See the Grand Master Rules section of the
Readers' Handbook
for details.

[
2
] (
The Game Rules
) If you have completed any previous
Lone Wolf Grand Master
adventures, remember to choose an additional Grand Master Discipline and add +1 to your basic
COMBAT SKILL
and +2 to your basic
ENDURANCE
for each adventure you successfully completed (cf.
Grand Master Disciplines
).

[
3
] (
Grand Master Disciplines
) Weaponmastery bonuses are replaced by Grand Weaponmastery bonuses, not added cumulatively (cf.
Lone Wolf Club Newsletter 28
).

If you have completed previous adventures, already possess the Magnakai Discipline of Weaponmastery with Bow, and have reached the rank of Mentora, it seems that you should already be able to add 5 to numbers picked from the
Random Number Table
(i.e. the basic Weaponmastery with Bow bonus of 3 added to the Mentora bonus of 2 for all missile weapons). Likely, the author intended the Weaponmastery bonus at the Mentora rank to be a ‘hidden loyalty bonus’ (cf.
Lone Wolf Club Newsletter 28
). In view of this, the +2 Mentora bonus is therefore
not
cumulative with Grand Weaponmastery with Bow.

Certain sections direct the reader to use different bonuses when using a Bow, ranging from 3 to 5, if you have Grand Weaponmastery with Bow. This may be the author adjusting the Grand Weaponmastery bonus on a case-by-case basis (and therefore this bonus should be used instead of the standard bonus) or an error (and therefore all of these bonuses should be 5). It is up to you to decide, but it seems most reasonable to follow the first alternative, to replace the Grand Weaponmastery bonus with whatever bonus is mentioned in that section.

[
4
] (
Section 6
) This is the correct answer to the crystal dais grid in
Section 164
.

[
5
] (
Section 10
) This is the correct answer to Shamath's riddle in
Section 189
.

[
6
] (
Section 21
) If you have already spent all of your money, you have a choice: you may either give her an item of comparable or greater value, or you may simply disregard this cost.

[
7
] (
Section 57
) If you already carry the maximum number of Special Items permissible, you must discard one in favour of the Deathstaff. If you possess Helshezag, the sword of Darklord Kraagenskûl, it is now destroyed, obliterated by the power of the Deathstaff, and you must erase it from your
Special Items list
.
Section 94
also implies a loss of 5
ENDURANCE
points in this incident.

[
8
] (
Section 60
) You are now on the Plane of Darkness (cf.
Section 72
). If you possess the Sommerswerd, Section 98 of
Dawn of the Dragons
suggests that you may be able to add 4 to your
COMBAT SKILL
when using it in the Plane of Darkness (in addition to all other combat bonuses for this Special Item).

[
9
] (
Section 92
) If you already carry the maximum number of Special Items permissible, you must discard one in favour of the Deathstaff. If you possess Helshezag, the sword of Darklord Kraagenskûl, it is now destroyed, obliterated by the power of the Deathstaff, and you must erase it from your
Special Items list
.
Section 94
also implies a loss of 5
ENDURANCE
points in this incident.

[
10
] (
Section 93
) Kai Masters who have attained the rank of Scion-kai are ‘able to converse with any sentient creature’ (cf.
The Masters of Darkness
). Therefore, if you have successfully completed previous
Lone Wolf
adventures, possessed the Magnakai Discipline of Pathsmanship, and attained the rank of Scion-kai, you may also turn to
Section 243
.

[
11
] (
Section 110
) This is the correct answer to the second sequence of numbers on the crystal dais grid in
Section 235
.

[
12
] (
Section 157
) If you already carry the maximum number of Special Items permissible, you must discard one in favour of the Deathstaff. If you possess Helshezag, the sword of Darklord Kraagenskûl, it is now destroyed, obliterated by the power of the Deathstaff, and you must erase it from your
Special Items list
.
Section 94
also implies a loss of 5
ENDURANCE
points in this incident.

[
13
] (
Section 164
) The section corresponding to the correct answer will have a footnote confirming that it is indeed correct. You have only one chance to guess at the correct answer. If you guess incorrectly,
turn immediately to 235
.

[
14
] (
Section 189
) It is safe to assume that a ‘Magnamund year’ has the same number of months in it as an Earth year. The section corresponding to the correct answer will have a footnote confirming that it is indeed correct. You have only one chance to guess at the correct answer.

[
15
] (
Section 235
) The section corresponding to the correct answer will have a footnote confirming that it is indeed correct. You have only one chance to guess at the correct answer. If you guess incorrectly,
turn immediately to 141
.

[
16
] (
Section 332
) The Collector's Edition of
The Legacy of Vashna
adds here: ‘If you do not possess any Gold Crowns, you must give the stable boy one item from your Backpack, of your own choosing.’ However, it does not clarify what to do if you lack money
and
any Backpack Items. In such a scenario, it would seem best to simply disregard this cost.

[
17
] (
Section 345
) The Deathstaff is not one of the classes of Weapons that Kai Lords receive training in, and as such Weaponmastery or Grand Weaponmastery bonuses may not be available for it. Alternatively, you may decide that you can add the Grand Weaponmastery
COMBAT SKILL
bonus if you possess Grand Weaponmastery in Quarterstaff or Spear (cf. Section 77 of
The Deathlord of Ixia
where the Deathlord ‘slashes with the sharp tip of the Deathstaff at your face’).

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Black Baron
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  • Flight from the Dark
    ;
    © 1984 Joe Dever and Gary Chalk.
  • Fire on the Water
    ;
    © 1984 Joe Dever and Gary Chalk.
  • The Caverns of Kalte
    ;
    © 1984 Joe Dever and Gary Chalk.
  • The Chasm of Doom
    ;
    © 1985 Joe Dever and Gary Chalk.
  • Shadow on the Sand
    ;
    © 1985 Joe Dever and Gary Chalk.
  • The Kingdoms of Terror
    ;
    © 1985 Joe Dever and Gary Chalk.
  • Castle Death
    ;
    © 1986 Joe Dever and Gary Chalk.
  • The Jungle of Horrors
    ;
    © 1987 Joe Dever and Gary Chalk.
  • The Cauldron of Fear
    ;
    © 1987 Joe Dever.
  • The Dungeons of Torgar
    ;
    © 1987 Joe Dever.
  • The Prisoners of Time
    ;
    © 1987 Joe Dever.
  • The Masters of Darkness
    ;
    © 1988 Joe Dever.
  • The Plague Lords of Ruel
    ;
    © 1990, 1992 Joe Dever.
  • The Captives of Kaag
    ;
    © 1991 Joe Dever.
  • The Darke Crusade
    ;
    © 1991, 1993 Joe Dever.
  • The Legacy of Vashna
    ;
    © 1991, 1993 Joe Dever.
  • The Deathlord of Ixia
    ;
    © 1992, 1994 Joe Dever.
  • Dawn of the Dragons
    ;
    © 1992 Joe Dever.
  • Wolf's Bane
    ;
    © 1993, 1995 Joe Dever.
  • The Curse of Naar
    ;
    © 1993, 1996 Joe Dever.
  • Voyage of the Moonstone
    ;
    © 1994 Joe Dever.
  • The Buccaneers of Shadaki
    ;
    © 1994 Joe Dever.
  • Mydnight's Hero
    ;
    © 1995 Joe Dever.
  • Rune War
    ;
    © 1995 Joe Dever.
  • Trail of the Wolf
    ;
    © 1997 Joe Dever.
  • The Fall of Blood Mountain
    ;
    © 1997 Joe Dever.
  • Vampirium
    ;
    © 1998 Joe Dever.
  • The Hunger of Sejanoz
    ;
    © 1998 Joe Dever.
  • The Magnamund Companion
    ;
    © 1986 Joe Dever.
  • Freeway Warrior 1: Highway Holocaust
    ;
    © 1988 Joe Dever.
  • Freeway Warrior 2: Slaughter Mountain Run
    ;
    © 1988 Joe Dever.
  • Freeway Warrior 3: The Omega Zone
    ;
    © 1989 Joe Dever.
  • Freeway Warrior 4: California Countdown
    ;
    © 1989 Joe Dever.
  • Black Baron
    ;
    © 1986 Joe Dever.
  • White Warlord
    ;
    © 1986 Joe Dever.
  • Emerald Enchanter
    ;
    © 1986 Joe Dever.
  • Scarlet Sorcerer
    ;
    © 1986 Joe Dever.

The following are the works written by Ian Page which are being offered in English under the terms of this license:

  • Grey Star the Wizard
    ;
    © 1985 Ian Page.
  • The Forbidden City
    ;
    © 1986 Ian Page.
  • Beyond the Nightmare Gate
    ;
    © 1986 Ian Page.
  • War of the Wizards
    ;
    © 1986 Ian Page.

The illustrations created by Rob Adams for the following book are part of the illustrations being offered under the terms of this License:

  • The Magnamund Companion
    ;
    Some illustrations © 1986 Rob Adams.

The illustrations created by Paul Bonner for the following books are part of the illustrations being offered under the terms of this License:

  • Grey Star the Wizard
    ;
    Illustrations © 1985 Paul Bonner.
  • The Forbidden City
    ;
    Illustrations © 1986 Paul Bonner.
  • Beyond the Nightmare Gate
    ;
    Illustrations © 1986 Paul Bonner.
  • War of the Wizards
    ;
    Illustrations © 1986 Paul Bonner.

The illustrations created by Gary Chalk for the following books are part of the illustrations being offered under the terms of this License:

  • Flight from the Dark
    ;
    Illustrations © 1984 Joe Dever and Gary Chalk.
  • Fire on the Water
    ;
    Illustrations © 1984 Joe Dever and Gary Chalk.
  • The Caverns of Kalte
    ;
    Illustrations © 1984 Joe Dever and Gary Chalk.
  • The Chasm of Doom
    ;
    Illustrations © 1985 Joe Dever and Gary Chalk.
  • Shadow on the Sand
    ;
    Illustrations © 1985 Joe Dever and Gary Chalk.
  • The Kingdoms of Terror
    ;
    Illustrations © 1985 Joe Dever and Gary Chalk.
  • Castle Death
    ;
    Illustrations © 1986 Joe Dever and Gary Chalk.
  • The Jungle of Horrors
    ;
    Illustrations © 1987 Joe Dever and Gary Chalk.
  • The Magnamund Companion
    ;
    Some illustrations © 1986 Gary Chalk.
  • The Lone Wolf Poster Painting Book
    ;
    © 1987 Gary Chalk.

The text written by Gary Chalk for the following book is being offered in English under the terms of this License:

  • The Lone Wolf Poster Painting Book
    ;
    © 1987 Gary Chalk.

The illustrations created by Melvyn Grant for the following book are part of the illustrations being offered under the terms of this License:

  • Freeway Warrior 1: Highway Holocaust
    ;
    Illustrations © 1988 Melvyn Grant.

The illustrations created by Richard Hook for the following book are part of the illustrations being offered under the terms of this License:

  • The Magnamund Companion
    ;
    Some illustrations © 1986 Richard Hook.

The illustrations created by Peter Andrew Jones for the following book are part of the illustrations being offered under the terms of this License:

  • Lone Wolf 10th Anniversary Calendar
    ;
    Illustrations © 1994 Peter Andrew Jones.

The illustrations created by Cyril Julien for the following book are part of the illustrations being offered under the terms of this License:

  • The Skull of Agarash
    ;
    Some illustrations © 1994 Cyril Julien.

The illustrations created by Peter Lyon for the following book are part of the illustrations being offered under the terms of this License:

  • The Magnamund Companion
    ;
    Some illustrations © 1986 Peter Lyon.

The illustrations created by Trevor Newton for the following book are part of the illustrations being offered under the terms of this License:

  • Voyage of the Moonstone
    ;
    Illustrations © 1994 Trevor Newton.

The illustrations created by Peter Parr for the following books are part of the illustrations being offered under the terms of this License:

  • Black Baron
    ;
    Illustrations © 1986 Peter Parr.
  • White Warlord
    ;
    Illustrations © 1986 Peter Parr.
  • Emerald Enchanter
    ;
    Illustrations © 1986 Peter Parr.
  • Scarlet Sorcerer
    ;
    Illustrations © 1986 Peter Parr.

The illustrations created by Graham Round for the following book are part of the illustrations being offered under the terms of this License:

  • The Magnamund Companion
    ;
    Some illustrations © 1986 Graham Round.

The illustrations created by Brian Williams for the following books are part of the illustrations being offered under the terms of this License:

  • The Cauldron of Fear
    ;
    Illustrations © 1987 Brian Williams.
  • The Dungeons of Torgar
    ;
    Illustrations © 1987 Brian Williams.
  • The Prisoners of Time
    ;
    Illustrations © 1987 Brian Williams.
  • The Masters of Darkness
    ;
    Illustrations © 1988 Brian Williams.
  • The Plague Lords of Ruel
    ;
    Illustrations © 1990, 1992 Brian Williams.
  • The Captives of Kaag
    ;
    Illustrations © 1990, 1992 Brian Williams.
  • The Darke Crusade
    ;
    Illustrations © 1991, 1993 Brian Williams.
  • The Legacy of Vashna
    ;
    Illustrations © 1991, 1993 Brian Williams.
  • The Deathlord of Ixia
    ;
    Illustrations © 1992 Brian Williams.
  • Dawn of the Dragons
    ;
    Illustrations © 1992 Brian Williams.
  • Wolf's Bane
    ;
    Illustrations © 1993 Brian Williams.
  • The Curse of Naar
    ;
    Illustrations © 1993 Brian Williams.
  • The Buccaneers of Shadaki
    ;
    Illustrations © 1994 Brian Williams.
  • Mydnight's Hero
    ;
    Illustrations © 1995 Brian Williams.
  • Rune War
    ;
    Illustrations © 1995 Brian Williams.
  • Trail of the Wolf
    ;
    Illustrations © 1997 Brian Williams.
  • The Fall of Blood Mountain
    ;
    Illustrations © 1997 Brian Williams.
  • Vampirium
    ;
    Illustrations © 1998 Brian Williams.
  • The Hunger of Sejanoz
    ;
    Illustrations © 1998 Brian Williams.
  • The Skull of Agarash
    ;
    Some illustrations © 1994 Brian Williams.
  • Freeway Warrior: Slaughter Mountain Run
    ;
    Illustrations © 1988 Brian Williams.
  • Freeway Warrior: The Omega Zone
    ;
    Illustrations © 1989 Brian Williams.
  • Freeway Warrior: California Countdown
    ;
    Illustrations © 1989 Brian Williams.

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