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Authors: Joe Dever

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  • noun (s.): Drakkar
  • noun (pl.): Drakkarim
  • adj: Drakkarim
  • noun (s.): Nadziran
  • noun (pl.): Nadziranim
  • adj: Nadziranim
  • noun (s.): Ligan
  • noun (pl.): Liganim
  • adj: Liganim

All of the other words ending in -im either already conform to these rules (i.e. gazim, kuzim, lajakim, rekenarim, Sharnazim, and Tefarim) or cannot be conclusively tied to Darkland languages (e.g. Ghagrim).

Footnotes

[
1
] (
The Story So Far …
) The Drakkarim land of Nyras has been referred to as ‘Nyraz’ in previous publications. We have left it as it stands in this book due to its consistent use here and under the assumption that the author intended this name change.

[
2
] (
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.

[
3
] (
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
).

[
4
] (
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.

[
5
] (
Section 5
) This section represents the correct answer to the dragon door lock in
Section 221
.

[
6
] (
Section 25
) Only turn to
Section 315
if you met Captain Prarg at the Battle of Cetza.

[
7
] (
Section 40
) This section represents the correct answer to the octagonal door lock in
Section 89
.

[
8
] (
Section 72
) This section is unreachable and superfluous since it is equivalent to
Section 349
and
Section 185
. It has been rewritten in the Collector's Edition to almost parallel Sections
29
and
287
by adding an extra option for the
Random Number
pick from
Section 86
.

[
9
] (
Section 89
) The section corresponding to the correct answer will have a footnote confirming that it is indeed correct.

[
10
] (
Section 156
) Given the extreme situation, you should probably erase all healing and strength potions and related items from your
Action Chart
, even those not listed here (e.g. Oede, Larnuma, etc.).

[
11
] (
Section 190
) It seems logical that you should deduct 1
ENDURANCE
point due to this use of Kai-surge.

[
12
] (
Section 194
) This section is unreachable and superfluous since it is equivalent to
Section 19
but less complete. It has been rewritten in the Collector's Edition to almost parallel Sections
269
and
77
by adding an extra option for the
Random Number
pick from
Section 345
.

[
13
] (
Section 221
) The section corresponding to the correct answer will have a footnote confirming that it is indeed correct.

[
14
] (
Section 290
) Since ‘any attempt to pick this lock could prove fatal’, you may elect to view this use of Kai-alchemy as optional rather than mandatory as the original text suggests.

[
15
] (
Section 312
) It seems logical that you should deduct 1
ENDURANCE
point due to this use of Kai-surge.

[
16
] (
Section 315
) This description does not match the events described in
The Dungeons of Torgar
. If you had led the Prince's reserves to help save the Eruan Palace Guard, you would not have met Captain Prarg (see Section 284 and subsequent sections). What you did together with Prarg was gather scattered soldiers to help save the Lencian knights in their struggle at the bridge (see Section 163, Section 148, and subsequent sections).

Table of Illustrations

The following is a list of all Sections containing illustrations found in this book:

Primary Illustrations
Secondary Illustrations
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21 August 2009

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‘Authors’ shall hereafter refer to Joe Dever, Ian Page, and Gary Chalk, copyright holders for the literary works covered by this license. Where Joe Dever, Ian Page, or Gary Chalk is mentioned singly, they will be referred to by name.

1.2

‘Illustrators’ shall hereafter refer to Rob Adams, copyright holder of portions of
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The Lone Wolf Poster Painting Book
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Freeway Warrior 1: Highway Holocaust
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Lone Wolf 10th Anniversary Calendar
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The Magnamund Companion
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Black Baron
and
White Warlord
,
Emerald Enchanter
and
Scarlet Sorcerer
; Graham Round, copyright holder of portions of
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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.

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  • Grey Star the Wizard
    ;
    © 1985 Ian Page.
  • The Forbidden City
    ;
    © 1986 Ian Page.
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    ;
    © 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.

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  • 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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