The Verdant Passage
 Cover art by Brom, 1991 | |
| Author | Troy Denning |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Brom |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Prism Pentad |
| Genre | Fantasy novel |
| Published | 1991 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 341 |
| ISBN | 9781560761211 |
| Followed by | The Crimson Legion |
The Verdant Passage is a fantasy novel based on the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game and set in the world of the Dark Sun campaign. It was written by Troy Denning and published by TSR in 1991.
Plot summary[edit]
A group of heroes, each with their own objectives, work together against the evil sorcerer-king Kalak of Tyr, who is trying to transform himself into a deadly and immortal dragon.[1]
Publication history[edit]
In 1991, TSR published a new setting for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, the post-apocalyptic Dark Sun campaign set on the desert world of Athas.[2] As part of the promotional support for the setting, TSR also published a series of five novels set on Athas, beginning with The Verdant Passage, a 341-page mass market paperback written by Troy Denning, with cover art by Brom. It was the first book in Denning's five-part "Prism Pentad":[3]
- The Verdant Passage
- The Crimson Legion (1992)
- The Amber Enchantress (1992)
- The Obsidian Oracle (1993)
- The Cerulean Storm (1993)
Reception[edit]
The Verdant Passage was #6 on CBR's 2020 "10 Of The Best DnD Stories To Start Off With" list — the article states that "The reason for this novel's recommendation is more than it just provides a great introduction to the world of Athas. The novel's heroes also provide a great framework for making a party that includes neutral and evil characters."[1]
Other reviews[edit]
- Amazing Stories, March 1992 (Review by Charles Von Rospach)[4]
- Kliatt[5]
References[edit]
- ^ a b England, Matthew (2020-06-29). "10 Of The Best DnD Stories To Start Off With". CBR. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
- ^ "Dark Sun: James Wyatt Spotlight Interview". Wizards of the Coast. August 14, 2009. Archived from the original on June 10, 2015. Retrieved June 9, 2015.
- ^ Literature/The Prism Pentad. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
{{cite book}}:|website=ignored (help) - ^ https://archive.org/details/amazing-stories-v-66-n-11-1992-03/page/80/mode/2up
- ^ "Kliatt Young Adult Paperback Book Guide 1992-01: Vol 26 Iss 1". Kliatt Paperback Book Guide. January 1992.