Talons of Night
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Talons of Night is an Egyptian-themed adventure module
for the Dungeons & Dragons
fantasy role-playing game
, set in that game's Mystara
campaign setting. TSR, Inc.
published the module in 1987 for the D&D Master Set rules. It is part of the "M" series of modules. The module was designed by Paul Jaquays. Its cover art is by Daniel Horne. Its interior art is by Paul Jacquays, and cartography by Dennis Kauth and Steve Sullivan.
. While in search of the Periapt of Pax, the player character
s encounter a ghost ship, spatial spiders, and the sinister people of Thothia.
Peace negotiations between Thyatis and Alphatia are about to start, and the King of Norwold asks the player character
s to get information about a previous agreement at the library of Edairo on the Isle of Dawn. At the library, the party receives clues and then travels to an ancient temple where there are puzzles to solve. From there, they seek the lair of the Night Spider and an ancient artifact. When the party returns to Helskir for the summit, they are framed for the kidnapping of the Emperor and Emperess. The party must travel through the Outer Planes to the Sphere of Entropy and Entropy to rescue the royals and avert a world war.
, with a cover by Daniel Horne
and interior illustrations by Jaquays, and was published by TSR in 1987 as a 48-page booklet with an outer folder.
Editor: Gary L. Thomas
Cover Art: Daniel Horne
Illustrations: Paul Jaquays
Keyline: Stephanie Tabat
Cartography: Dennis Kauth, Steve Sullivan
Typesetting: Marilyn Favaro
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.
product number 9214
ISBN 0-88038-411-5
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for the Dungeons & Dragons
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, set in that game's Mystara
Mystara
Mystara is a campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role playing game. Although it has officially been dropped from production by its creators, many fans continue to develop and evolve this fantasy setting jointly, continuing its original theme of group development.-Development:It...
campaign setting. TSR, Inc.
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published the module in 1987 for the D&D Master Set rules. It is part of the "M" series of modules. The module was designed by Paul Jaquays. Its cover art is by Daniel Horne. Its interior art is by Paul Jacquays, and cartography by Dennis Kauth and Steve Sullivan.
Plot summary
Talons of Night can be played as a sequel to Vengeance of AlphaksVengeance of Alphaks
Vengeance of Alphaks is an adventure module for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, set in that game's Mystara campaign setting. TSR, Inc. published the module in 1986 for the D&D Master Set rules. It is part of the "M" series of modules. The module was designed by Skip Williams...
. While in search of the Periapt of Pax, the player character
Player character
A player character or playable character is a character in a video game or role playing game who is controlled or controllable by a player, and is typically a protagonist of the story told in the course of the game. A player character is a persona of the player who controls it. Player characters...
s encounter a ghost ship, spatial spiders, and the sinister people of Thothia.
Peace negotiations between Thyatis and Alphatia are about to start, and the King of Norwold asks the player character
Player character
A player character or playable character is a character in a video game or role playing game who is controlled or controllable by a player, and is typically a protagonist of the story told in the course of the game. A player character is a persona of the player who controls it. Player characters...
s to get information about a previous agreement at the library of Edairo on the Isle of Dawn. At the library, the party receives clues and then travels to an ancient temple where there are puzzles to solve. From there, they seek the lair of the Night Spider and an ancient artifact. When the party returns to Helskir for the summit, they are framed for the kidnapping of the Emperor and Emperess. The party must travel through the Outer Planes to the Sphere of Entropy and Entropy to rescue the royals and avert a world war.
Table of contents
| Chapter | Page |
|---|---|
| Introduction | 2 |
| Chapter 1: The Quest for Peace | 3 |
| Chapter 2: Against Aran | 20 |
| Chapter 3: Journey into Night | 35 |
| Epilogue: The Helskir Summit | 41 |
| Appendices | 42 |
Publication history
M5 Talons of Night was written by Paul JaquaysPaul Jaquays
Paul Jaquays is a game designer and artist of table-top role-playing games and video games.Some of his notable works include the Dungeons & Dragons modules "Dark Tower" and "Caverns of Thracia" for Judges Guild; development and design of conversions on games such as Pac-Man and Donkey Kong for...
, with a cover by Daniel Horne
Daniel Horne
-Works:Daniel Horne has produced interior and cover illustrations for role-playing game books since 1986. In addition to several covers for Dragon and Dungeon magazine, Horne illustrated the covers of several Dungeons & Dragons books including Talons of Night , The Shattered Statue , Fate of Istus...
and interior illustrations by Jaquays, and was published by TSR in 1987 as a 48-page booklet with an outer folder.
Credits
Design: Paul JaquaysPaul Jaquays
Paul Jaquays is a game designer and artist of table-top role-playing games and video games.Some of his notable works include the Dungeons & Dragons modules "Dark Tower" and "Caverns of Thracia" for Judges Guild; development and design of conversions on games such as Pac-Man and Donkey Kong for...
Editor: Gary L. Thomas
Cover Art: Daniel Horne
Daniel Horne
-Works:Daniel Horne has produced interior and cover illustrations for role-playing game books since 1986. In addition to several covers for Dragon and Dungeon magazine, Horne illustrated the covers of several Dungeons & Dragons books including Talons of Night , The Shattered Statue , Fate of Istus...
Illustrations: Paul Jaquays
Paul Jaquays
Paul Jaquays is a game designer and artist of table-top role-playing games and video games.Some of his notable works include the Dungeons & Dragons modules "Dark Tower" and "Caverns of Thracia" for Judges Guild; development and design of conversions on games such as Pac-Man and Donkey Kong for...
Keyline: Stephanie Tabat
Cartography: Dennis Kauth, Steve Sullivan
Steve Sullivan
Steve Sullivan is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League . He has also played for the New Jersey Devils, Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks and Nashville Predators....
Typesetting: Marilyn Favaro
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.
product number 9214
ISBN 0-88038-411-5