The Tempest (Ars Magica)
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
- White Wolf #25 (Feb./March, 1991)
References
- ^ a b Schick, Lawrence (1991). Heroic Worlds: A History and Guide to Role-Playing Games. Prometheus Books. p. 124. ISBN 0-87975-653-5.
- ^ a b Rolston, Ken (June 1991). "Role-playing reviews". Dragon. No. 170. TSR, Inc. pp. 83–84.