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The Tempest (Ars Magica)

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Cover art by Jeff Menges, 1990

The Tempest is a series of adventures published by Lion Rampant in 1990 for the fantasy role-playing game Ars Magica.

Description

The Tempest is an adventure divided into series of four scenarios involving a druid who survived a mighty magical battle and now seeks revenge against the players' covenant.[1] Although the separate scenarios may seem unrelated at first, gradually the overall storyline is revealed.[2]

Publication history

Ars Magica was first published by Lion Rampant in 1987. The Tempest was published three years later, a 64-page softcover book written by Stewart Wieck, with interior art by Eric Hotz and Charles Dougherty, and cover art by Jeff Menges.[1]

Reception

In the June 1991 edition of Dragon (Issue #170), Ken Rolston was impressed by this book's "fine problem-solving and moral challenges." He concluded with a strong recommendation, saying, "The story and theme are appealing, and the scenarios present many opportunities for rich role-playing and engaging GM performances."[2]

Other reviews

References

  1. ^ a b Schick, Lawrence (1991). Heroic Worlds: A History and Guide to Role-Playing Games. Prometheus Books. p. 124. ISBN 0-87975-653-5.
  2. ^ a b Rolston, Ken (June 1991). "Role-playing reviews". Dragon. No. 170. TSR, Inc. pp. 83–84.