Publication:Vengeance of Alphaks

[  Vengeance of Alphaks]

System: Dungeons and Dragons 2e Levels: 28 – 32  Author: Skip Williams  Publisher: TSR  Publication Date: 1986  Format: Paperback  Page Count: 32

Product Blurb Centuries ago, the despotic Alphaks, ruler of Alphatia, was banished to another world. From his own sphere of entropy he learned to manipulate men, and now he seeks revenge against the human race. The violtile region of Norwold, a perennial battleground between Thyatis and Alphatia, draws Alphaks's attention. The already existing frictions, small-time political players, and petty vengeances are the sparks Alphaks will use to ignite a huge war that will destroy mankind. This is an adventure of politics and diplomacy, of treachery and treason. Only courageous and bold action can save Norwold from the horrors of war and liberate its people from oppression. An adventure for character levels 28-32. This text is quoted from promotion material. Text and images are copyrighted by the original publisher.

Plot Summary

In Vengeance of Alphaks, an evil Immortal from the plane of entropy returns to threaten the world again, through treachery and treason.

The immortal Alphaks seeks revenge against the human race by provoking conflict and fomenting war. Strange dreams warn the player characters of impending battles and treachery. During a battle against dragons and giants, a visiting cleric provides information on the source of the trouble, and the party explores Coiger's Lair. In a lower level, they must solve logic puzzles to deactivate magic pillars creating earthquake beetles. In a final battle, powerful armies contest for the city of Alpha and control of Norwold.

Publication History

M2 Vengeance of Alphaks was written by Skip Williams, with a cover by Jeff Easley and interior illustrations by Mark Nelson, and was published by TSR in 1986 as a 32-page booklet with an outer folder. This is a sequel to M1 Into the Maelstrom.

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