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|module_authors = [[Nigel Findley]], Dan Salas, Stephen Inniss, [[Robert J. Kuntz]]
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'''''Fate of Istus'''''<ref>{{cite book| authors = Nigel Findley, Dan Salas, Stephen Inniss, Ropert J. Kuntz |title = Fate of Istus| publisher =TSR, inc.| year =1989| pages =127| url = | location =World of Greyhawk| series = WG8| id =9253XXX1401| isbn = 0-88038-712-2}}</ref> is a multipart adventure for the ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'' [[roleplaying game]], taking place in the ''[[World of Greyhawk]]'' [[campaign setting]]. The module is designed for characters of any class or level, and was published as an in-game vehicle to explain the transition from the game's first to second edition. This is accomplished by goddess [[Istus]]'s re-evaluation of the inhabitants of [[Oerth]] and making changes to the abilities of each [[Character class (Dungeons & Dragons)|character class]].<ref>[http://www.acaeum.com/ddindexes/modpages/wg.html The Acaeum page on the World of Greyhawk Series]</ref>
'''''Fate of Istus'''''<ref>{{cite book |first1=Nigel |last1=Findley |authorlink1=Nigel Findley |first2=Dan |last2=Salas |first3=Stephen |last3=Inniss |first4=Robert J. |last4=Kuntz |authorlink4=Robert J. Kuntz |title = Fate of Istus| publisher =TSR, inc.| year =1989| page =127| location =World of Greyhawk| series = WG8| id =9253XXX1401| isbn = 0-88038-712-2}}</ref> is a multipart adventure for the ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'' [[roleplaying game]], taking place in the ''[[World of Greyhawk]]'' [[campaign setting]]. The module is designed for characters of any class or level, and was published as an in-game vehicle to explain the transition from the game's first to second edition. This is accomplished by goddess [[Istus]]'s re-evaluation of the inhabitants of [[Oerth]] and making changes to the abilities of each [[Character class (Dungeons & Dragons)|character class]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.acaeum.com/ddindexes/modpages/wg.html|title=World of Greyhawk Series|website=Acaeum.com|access-date=2 February 2018}}</ref>


==Plot synopsis==
==Plot synopsis==
''Fate of Istus'' is a series of 10 linked adventure scenarios, each one intended for [[player character]]s a different [[Character class (Dungeons & Dragons)|character class]], and set in a different city from the [[Bandit Kingdom]] to [[Furyondy]] to the [[Wild Coast (Greyhawk)|Wild Coast]].<ref name="HW"/> As part of the plot, the goddess [[Istus]] has inflicted the world of Greyhawk with a plague to cull out the weaker adventurers.<ref name="HW"/>
''Fate of Istus'' is a collection containing a series of 10 adventure scenarios, each of them designed for [[player character]]s of a different [[Character class (Dungeons & Dragons)|character class]], and all of them dealing with a plague created by the goddess [[Istus]] affecting a different city in the world of Greyhawk.<ref name="HW"/>


A deadly plague has stricken civilization; the players suspect this is a sinister test of some sort and venture out to stop it.
A deadly plague has stricken civilization; the players suspect this is a sinister test of some sort and venture out to stop it.
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| Adventure #10: The Scarlet Masque|| 108|| by [[Stephen Inniss]]
| Adventure #10: The Scarlet Masque|| 108|| by Stephen Inniss
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| NPC #1: Cymbelline|| 120 || by [[Nigel Findley]]
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| NPC #2: Alaric|| 122|| by Dan Salas
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| NPC #3: Beastman Avatar|| 124|| by Stephen Inniss
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==Publication history==
==Publication history==
WG8 ''Fate of Istus'' was written by [[Nigel Findley]], Dan Salas, Stephen Inniss, and [[Robert J. Kuntz]], with a cover by [[Daniel Horne]] and interior illustrations by [[Karl Waller]], and was published by TSR in 1989 as a 128-page book.<ref name="HW">{{cite book|last=Schick |first=Lawrence|title=Heroic Worlds: A History and Guide to Role-Playing Games|publisher=Prometheus Books |year=1991|isbn=0-87975-653-5 |page=117}}</ref>
WG8 ''Fate of Istus'' was written by [[Nigel Findley]], Dan Salas, Stephen Inniss, and [[Robert J. Kuntz]], with a cover by [[Daniel Horne]] and interior illustrations by [[Karl Waller]], and was published by TSR in 1989 as a 128-page book.<ref name="HW">{{cite book|last=Schick |first=Lawrence|title=Heroic Worlds: A History and Guide to Role-Playing Games|publisher=Prometheus Books |year=1991|isbn=0-87975-653-5 |page=117}}</ref> The book's title appears as ''The Fate of Istus'' on both the title page/table of contents and in the Introduction.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Fewer |first1=Greg |title=Fate of Istus, The (1989) :: Pen & Paper RPG Database |url=http://www.pen-paper.net/rpgdb.php?op=showbook&bookid=5304 |access-date=27 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100909232257/http://www.pen-paper.net/rpgdb.php?op=showbook&bookid=5304 |archive-date=9 September 2010}}</ref>


===Credits===
===Credits===
Authors: [[Nigel Findley]], [[Dan Salas]], [[Stephen Inniss]], [[Robert J. Kuntz]]<br />
Authors: [[Nigel Findley]], Dan Salas, Stephen Inniss, [[Robert J. Kuntz]]<br />
Coordinators: [[Bruce Heard]], Karen S. Broomgarden
Coordinators: [[Bruce Heard]], Karen S. Broomgarden
Editing: [[Kim Mohan]] <br />
Editing: [[Kim Mohan]] <br />
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Interior Art: [[Karl Waller]]
Interior Art: [[Karl Waller]]


Distributed to the book trade in the United States by Random House, Inc., and in Canada by Random House of Canada, Ltd. Distributed to the toy and hobby trade by regional distributors. Distributed in the United Kingdom by TSR UK Ltd.
Distributed to the book trade in the United States by Random House, Inc., and in Canada by Random House of Canada, Ltd. Distributed to the toy and hobby trade by regional distributors. Distributed in the United Kingdom by TSR UK Ltd. {{ISBN|0-88038-712-2}}

product number 9253XXX1401<br />
ISBN 0-88038-712-2


==Reception==
==Reception==
{{Empty section|date=June 2011}}


==See also==
==See also==
* [[List of Dungeons & Dragons modules]]
* [[List of Dungeons & Dragons modules|List of ''Dungeons & Dragons'' modules]]


==References and footnotes==
==References and footnotes==
{{Reflist|2}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.tsrinfo.net/archive/gh/gh-wg8.htm Fate of Istus] at the TSR Archive
* [http://www.tsrinfo.net/archive/gh/gh-wg8.htm ''Fate of Istus''] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723074407/http://www.tsrinfo.net/archive/gh/gh-wg8.htm |date=2011-07-23 }} at the TSR Archive


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Latest revision as of 11:51, 3 April 2024

Fate of Istus
CodeWG8
Rules requiredAdvanced Dungeons & Dragons
Campaign settingWorld of Greyhawk
AuthorsNigel Findley, Dan Salas, Stephen Inniss, Robert J. Kuntz
First published1989
Linked modules
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Fate of Istus[1] is a multipart adventure for the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game, taking place in the World of Greyhawk campaign setting. The module is designed for characters of any class or level, and was published as an in-game vehicle to explain the transition from the game's first to second edition. This is accomplished by goddess Istus's re-evaluation of the inhabitants of Oerth and making changes to the abilities of each character class.[2]

Plot synopsis

[edit]

Fate of Istus is a collection containing a series of 10 adventure scenarios, each of them designed for player characters of a different character class, and all of them dealing with a plague created by the goddess Istus affecting a different city in the world of Greyhawk.[3]

A deadly plague has stricken civilization; the players suspect this is a sinister test of some sort and venture out to stop it.

Table of Contents

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Chapter Page Author
Introduction 2
Ye Olde City's Sroll #1: Rockroost 3
Adventure #1: The Sage's Tower 6 by Nigel Findley
Ye Olde City's Sroll #2: Rel Mord 14
Adventure #2: Swords for Hire 17 by Dan Salas
Ye Olde City's Sroll #3: Jurnre 25
Adventure #3: Countdown in Jurnre 28 by Stephen Inniss
Ye Olde City's Sroll #4: Elredd 37
Adventure #4: Diambeth's Delving 40 by Nigel Findley
Ye Olde City's Sroll #5: Wintershiven 47
Adventure #5: Service for the Dead 50 by Nigel Findley
Ye Olde City's Sroll #6: Leukish 58
Adventure #6: The Garden of Evil 62 by Dan Salas
Ye Olde City's Sroll #7: Rauxes 26
Adventure #7: Down with the Wizard 72 by Robert J. Kuntz
Ye Olde City's Sroll #8: Chendl 83
Adventure #8: At the King's Right Hand 85 by Nigel Findley
Ye Olde City's Sroll #9: Verbobonc 93
Adventure #9: Iuz's Gambit 95 by Robert J. Kuntz
Ye Olde City's Sroll #10: Hesuel IlShar 105
Adventure #10: The Scarlet Masque 108 by Stephen Inniss
NPC #1: Cymbelline 120 by Nigel Findley
NPC #2: Alaric 122 by Dan Salas
NPC #3: Beastman Avatar 124 by Stephen Inniss
NPC #4: Arlina 126 by Nigel Findley
NPC #5: Narlond and the Prophet 127 by Robert J. Kuntz

Notable nonplayer characters

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  • Cymbelline: Half-elf 9th Level thief / 10th level bard
  • Alaric: Human 7th level fighter
  • Morgorath's Beastman Avatar: deity can appear as anything
  • Arlina: 12th level cleric
  • Narlond the white alchemist and the Prophet of Boccob: 18th level magic user

Publication history

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WG8 Fate of Istus was written by Nigel Findley, Dan Salas, Stephen Inniss, and Robert J. Kuntz, with a cover by Daniel Horne and interior illustrations by Karl Waller, and was published by TSR in 1989 as a 128-page book.[3] The book's title appears as The Fate of Istus on both the title page/table of contents and in the Introduction.[4]

Credits

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Authors: Nigel Findley, Dan Salas, Stephen Inniss, Robert J. Kuntz
Coordinators: Bruce Heard, Karen S. Broomgarden Editing: Kim Mohan
Typography: Betty Elmore
Cartography: Diesel
Cover Art: Daniel Horne
Interior Art: Karl Waller

Distributed to the book trade in the United States by Random House, Inc., and in Canada by Random House of Canada, Ltd. Distributed to the toy and hobby trade by regional distributors. Distributed in the United Kingdom by TSR UK Ltd. ISBN 0-88038-712-2

Reception

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See also

[edit]

References and footnotes

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  1. ^ Findley, Nigel; Salas, Dan; Inniss, Stephen; Kuntz, Robert J. (1989). Fate of Istus. WG8. World of Greyhawk: TSR, inc. p. 127. ISBN 0-88038-712-2. 9253XXX1401.
  2. ^ "World of Greyhawk Series". Acaeum.com. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  3. ^ a b Schick, Lawrence (1991). Heroic Worlds: A History and Guide to Role-Playing Games. Prometheus Books. p. 117. ISBN 0-87975-653-5.
  4. ^ Fewer, Greg. "Fate of Istus, The (1989) :: Pen & Paper RPG Database". Archived from the original on 9 September 2010. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
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