You are the Lone Wolf
In The Captives of Kaag, you must venture alone into the black heart of Kaag, to free your friend from the forces which imprison him against his will. Will you succeed? Or will you and Banedon fall victim to the evil power which commands this fortress of nightmares?
@@ -124,8 +124,6 @@During this period you also received expert tutelage in the ways of magic from two of your most trusted friends and advisors: Guildmaster Banedon, leader of the Brotherhood of the Crystal Star, and Lord Rimoah, speaker for the High Council of the Elder Magi.
In the deepest subterranean level of the monastery, one hundred feet below the Tower of the Sun, you ordered the excavation and construction of a special vault. In this magnificent chamber wrought of granite and gold, you placed the seven Lorestones of Nyxator, the gems of Kai power that you had recovered during your quest for the Magnakai. It was here, bathed in the golden light of those radiant gems, that you spent countless hours in pursuit of perfection. Sometimes alone, sometimes in the company of your two able advisors
At this time many changes were occurring beyond the borders of Sommerlund. In the regions to the northeast of Magador and the Maakengorge, the Elder Magi of Dessi and the Herbwardens of Bautar were working together in an effort to restore the dusty volcanic wasteland to its former fertile state. It was the first tentative step towards the reclamation of all the Darklands. However, their progress was painfully slow and both parties were resigned to the fact that their efforts to undo the damage caused by the Darklords would take not years but centuries to complete.
-In the far west, the Drakkarim had retreated to the homelands and were engaged in a bloody war again the Lencians. Much of Nyras had been reclaimed by the armies of King Sarnac, the Lencian commander, and his flag now flew over territory which, two thousand years ago, had once been part of Lencia.
+In the far west, the Drakkarim had retreated to their homelands and were engaged in a bloody war against the Lencians. Much of Nyras had been reclaimed by the armies of King Sarnac, the Lencian commander, and his flag now flew over territory which, two thousand years ago, had once been part of Lencia.
Following the destruction of the Darklords of Helgedad, the Giaks, the most prolific in number of all of Gnaag
Elsewhere, throughout northern Magnamund, peace reigns victorious and the peoples of the Free Kingdoms rejoice in the knowledge that the age of the Darklords has finally come to an end. Readily men have exchanged their swords for hoes and their shields for ploughs, and now the only marching they do is along the ruts of their freshly furrowed fields. Few are the watchful eyes that scan the distant horizon in fear of what may appear, although there are still those who maintain their vigilance, for the agents of Naar come in many guises and there are those who wait quietly in the shadows for the chance to do his evil bidding.
Only six months ago the evil Cener Druids of Ruel attempted to enact Naar
The Discipline bonuses mentioned do not affect your permanent scores. If you have completed previous adventures, the Disciplines that you have mastered may still be beneficial. See the Grand Master Rules section of the Readers
If you have completed the previous Lone Wolf Grand Master adventure, remember to choose an additional Grand Master Discipline and add +1 to your basic
If you have completed the previous Lone Wolf Grand Master adventure, remember to choose an additional Grand Master Discipline and add
Weaponmastery bonuses are replaced by Grand Weaponmastery bonuses, not added cumulatively (cf. Lone Wolf Club Newsletter 28).
-If you have completed previous adventures, already possess the Magnakai Discipline of Weaponmastery with Bow, and have reached the rank of hidden loyalty bonus
(cf. Lone Wolf Club Newsletter 28). In view of this, the +2 Mentora bonus is therefore not cumulative with Grand Weaponmastery with Bow.
Certain sections direct the reader to use different bonuses when using a Bow, ranging from 3 to 5, if you have Grand Weaponmastery with Bow. This may be the author adjusting the Grand Weaponmastery bonus on a case-by-case basis (and therefore this bonus should be used instead of the standard bonus) or an error (and therefore all of these bonuses should be 5). It is up to you to decide, but it seems most reasonable to follow the first alternative, to replace the Grand Weaponmastery bonus with whatever bonus is mentioned in that section.
+If you have completed previous adventures, already possess the Magnakai Discipline of Weaponmastery with Bow, and have reached the rank of hidden loyalty bonus
(cf. Lone Wolf Club Newsletter 28). In view of this, the
Subtract the
Example
Lone Wolf (
He subtracts the Doomwolf pack
He subtracts the Doomwolf pack
When you have your Combat Ratio, pick a number from the Random Number Table.
Turn to the Combat Results Table. Along the top of the chart are shown the Combat Ratio numbers. Find the number that is the same as your Combat Ratio and cross-reference it with the random number that you have picked (the random numbers appear on the side of the chart). You now have the number of
Example
-The Combat Ratio between Lone Wolf and the Doomwolf Pack has been established as +5. If the number picked from the Random Number Table is a 2, then the result of the first round of combat is:
+The Combat Ratio between Lone Wolf and the Doomwolf Pack has been established as
I
you say, patting your canvas haversack.
The two guards stare at the satchel then look at each other and converse in a language you do not recognize.
Pick a number from the Random Number Table. If you possess Kai-alchemy or Assimilance, add 2 to the number you have picked.
-You lower Banedon to the floor and make him as comfortable as you can by propping him in a sitting position with his back against one of the statues. Then, despite your own fatigue, you use your innate healing skills in an attempt to revive him to consciousness. His pulse is weak and his skin is cold to the touch, and you can tell by his poor physical condition that he has been starved and beaten during his imprisonment here in Kaag. Placing your hands upon his brow, you feel some of your body warmth draining away as you concentrate on transmitting your healing powers to your injured friend. Slowly he responds, and although he is still too weak to speak, he manages to open his eyes and communicate with you telepathically.
-Guided by Banedon
You have only just re-entered the chamber when a second bolt slams into the floor of the tunnel. The blast and concussion throw you forwards, but you manage to recover your balance and stay on your feet.
The sound of the explosion revives Banedon and, although he is still far too weak to speak or walk, he manages to open his eyes and communicate with you telepathically.
-Guided by Banedon
You have only just re-entered the chamber when a second bolt slams into the arch of the tunnel. The blast and concussion throws you off-balance and, together with Banedon, you crash headlong to the floor: lose 2
The fall revives Banedon and, although he is still far too weak to speak or walk, he manages to open his eyes and communicate with you telepathically.
-Guided by Banedon
You swiftly catch up with the fleeing Vordak and draw your weapon in readiness to cut it down. The creature glances over its shoulder and, as you strike out at its skull-like head, it raises an iron mace in an attempt to parry the blow. It manages to deflect your attack, but you quickly raise your weapon to strike again.
Remember to apply all the appropriate bonuses whilst using the Sommerswerd against this undead enemy.
(Grand Master Disciplines) Replaced gods
with Gods
. Replaced gases, corrosive
with gases, and corrosive
. Replaced When you enter combat with one of your Grand Master weapons, you add 5 points to your
with When you enter combat with one of your Grand Weaponmastery weapons, you add 5 points to your
in harmony with the Collector
with
as clarified in Lone Wolf Club Newsletter No.24. Replaced battle magic
with battle-magic
. Replaced venoms and
with venoms, and
. Replaced artifacts
with artefacts
. Replaced each occurrence of Lone Wolf
with Lone Wolf
when referring to the series. Replaced fortresses increases
with fortresses increase
. Replaced body, increases
with body, increase
. Added These skills include the basic use of Old Kingdom Spells such as
as found in the Magi-magic section in Books 19 and 20. Added These spells include
as found in the Kai-alchemy section in Books 19 and 20. Replaced smell and
with smell, and
. Added If you have chosen the Discipline of Grand Huntmastery as one of your skills, you will not need to tick off a Meal when instructed to eat.
to the section on Grand Huntmastery. Replaced each occurrence of battle wounds
with battle-wounds
. Added Brian Williamswill be of use
with may be of use
. Added If you have the Discipline of Grand Weaponmastery with Bow, you may add 5 to any number that you pick from the Random Number Table, when using the Bow.
from the Equipment section. Replaced Kai and Magnakai Disciplines
with Kai
for consistency with later books. Replaced Lone Wolf Grand Master
with Lone Wolf Grand Master
. Replaced the next Grand Master adventure
with the next Lone Wolf Grand Master adventure
. Replaced darkness, and have
with darkness and have
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with plants and have
. Replaced Duration, and the protection of his inanimate body, increase
with Duration and the protection of his inanimate body increase
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(Equipment) Removed (see the inside front cover of this book)
. Replaced all occurrences of arrow
or arrows
with Arrow
. Amended the text to correctly reflect the +5 safe-keeping
with safekeeping
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with e.g.
. Replaced all occurrences of bow
with Bow
. Replaced quiver
with Quiver
. Replaced combat, therefore
with combat; therefore
. Replaced each occurrence of Lone Wolf
with Lone Wolf
when referring to the series. Replaced Grand Weaponmastery with a Bow
with Grand Weaponmastery with Bow
. Replaced Kai monastery
with Kai Monastery
. Replaced a sword or an axe
with a Sword or an Axe
. Replaced weapons
with Weapons
. Replaced weapon
with Weapon
. Deleted If you have the Discipline of Grand Weaponmastery with Bow, you may add 3 to any number that you pick from the Random Number Table, when using the Bow.
. Replaced record these on your Weapons List
with record these on your Action Chart
for clarity. Added You may only use one Weapon at a time in combat.
in harmony with the CollectorIt cannot be used to increase
in harmony with the Collector
(Equipment) Removed (see the inside front cover of this book)
. Replaced all occurrences of arrow
or arrows
with Arrow
. Amended the text to correctly reflect the safe-keeping
with safekeeping
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with e.g.
. Replaced all occurrences of bow
with Bow
. Replaced quiver
with Quiver
. Replaced combat, therefore
with combat; therefore
. Replaced each occurrence of Lone Wolf
with Lone Wolf
when referring to the series. Replaced Grand Weaponmastery with a Bow
with Grand Weaponmastery with Bow
. Replaced Kai monastery
with Kai Monastery
. Replaced a sword or an axe
with a Sword or an Axe
. Replaced weapons
with Weapons
. Replaced weapon
with Weapon
. Removed If you have the Discipline of Grand Weaponmastery with Bow, you may add 3 to any number that you pick from the Random Number Table, when using the Bow.
. Replaced record these on your Weapons List
with record these on your Action Chart
for clarity. Added You may only use one Weapon at a time in combat.
in harmony with the CollectorIt cannot be used to increase
in harmony with the Collector
(Rules for Combat) Removed on the inside back cover of this book
. Replaced reduced to zero
with reduced to zero or below
. Replaced on the page after the Random Number Table
with in the back of this book
. In the example combat, changed Lone Wolfpoints reduced
with points possibly reduced
. Replaced at which point the one with the zero score is declared dead.
with at which point that combatant is declared dead.
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(Rules for Combat) Removed on the inside back cover of this book
. Replaced reduced to zero
with reduced to zero or below
. Replaced on the page after the Random Number Table
with in the back of this book
. In the example combat, changed Lone Wolfpoints reduced
with points possibly reduced
. Replaced at which point the one with the zero score is declared dead.
with at which point that combatant is declared dead.
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(Levels of Grand Mastership) Replaced rank and titles
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(6) Replaced sixth sense
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(9) Replaced safety. After
with safety, yet your submersion has cost you your money pouch and one item from your Backpack, lost when you first fell into the dusty pool. Erase all your Gold Crowns, and the first item recorded on your Backpack Items list. After
(cf. Sections 165 and 342).
(9) Replaced safety. After
with safety, yet your submersion has cost you your money pouch and one item from your Backpack, lost when you first fell into the dusty pool. Erase all your Gold Crowns, and the first item recorded on your Backpack Items list. After
(cf. Sections 165 and 342).
(10) Replaced head first
with head-first
. Replaced commotion, and your presence, has
with commotion
. Replaced Drakkar guard
with Drakkarim guard
to reflect standard usage.
(11) Replaced arrow
with Arrow
. Replaced Kai-alchemy, and
with Magi-magic and
. Replaced skill, or
with skill or
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(12) Replaced the Sword of Helshezag
with Helshezag
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(13) Deleted which you keep in your Backpack
to avoid confusion.
(13) Removed which you keep in your Backpack
to avoid confusion.
(15) Replaced Banedon, then
with Banedon; then
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(17) Replaced arrow
with Arrow
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with Bow
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(18) Replaced Brotherhood spell
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with Telegnosis and
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(23) Replaced Kai-alchemy, and
with Kai-alchemy and
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to reflect standard usage.
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with If your total score
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to avoid confusion. Replaced jewel encrusted bones and
with jewel-encrusted bones, and
in the illustration
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with Statuette
. Removed which you keep in your Backpack
to avoid confusion. Replaced jewel encrusted bones and
with jewel-encrusted bones, and
in the illustration
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with not over; it
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with mechanism, and then
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(110) Deleted which you keep in your Backpack
to avoid confusion.
(110) Removed which you keep in your Backpack
to avoid confusion.
(111) Replaced not, or
with not or
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(113) Removed the quotation marks from the quotation of Banedon
(115) Replaced on to
with onto
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(116) Replaced god
with God
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with Master of all Evil
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(118) Added Remember to apply all the appropriate bonuses whilst using the Sommerswerd against this undead enemy.
as a reminder that the Vordak is an undead opponent.
(120) Replaced surface then,
with surface; then,
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with flickers, and then
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(121) Replaced semi-circular
with semicircular
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with onto
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(123) Replaced bridge, then
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with spy-hole
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with safe; then
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(176) Replaced If you wish to keep this Statuette of Sl
with If you wish to keep this Statuette of Sl
. Replaced a Liganim
with a Ligan
to reflect standard usage.
(179) Replaced Brotherhood spell
with Brotherhood Spell
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(180) Deleted which you keep in your Backpack
to avoid confusion. Replace sawdusted
with sawdust-covered
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(180) Removed which you keep in your Backpack
to avoid confusion. Replace sawdusted
with sawdust-covered
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(181) Replaced turn to the page
with turn to the entry
for clarity and consistency.
(185) Replaced embellishment save
with embellishment, save
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(186) Replaced Hurriedly you dispose of the Drakkar uniform and move
with Hurriedly you move
as you may not be wearing the Drakkarim uniform (cf. Section 347). Replaced If, in
with If in
. Replaced adventure, you
with adventure you
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(188) Replaced shoulders, then
with shoulders, and then
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(192) Replaced clear oily
with clear, oily
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with clear, oily, inflammable
. Replaced Lantern, a Torch, or a Tinderbox
with Lantern, or a Torch and a Tinderbox
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(196) Replaced your skin, then
with your skin; then
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with Sixth Sense
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(243) Replaced arrow
with Arrow
. Replaced bow
with Bow
. Emphasized inflammable
to mirror Section 192. Replaced clear oily
with clear, oily
. Replaced clear oily inflammable
with clear, oily, inflammable
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(244) Replaced cursing, then
with cursing; then
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with louder; then
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with
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(245) Replaced bow
with Bow
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with Arrow
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(246) Deleted which you keep in your Backpack
to avoid confusion.
(246) Removed which you keep in your Backpack
to avoid confusion.
(248) Replaced eeks
with ekes
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(250) Replaced zig-zag
with zigzag
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with road by
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(251) Replaced fiery arrow
with Arrow
. Replaced bow
with Bow
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(304) Replaced magician
with Magicians
. Replaced Kai-alchemy, and
with Kai-alchemy and
. Replaced Drakkar sentry
with Drakkarim sentry
to reflect standard usage. Replaced Disciplines, or
with Disciplines or
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(305) Replaced both occurrences of arrow
with Arrow
. Replaced bow
with Bow
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(307) Replaced Its sheer size and strength enables
with Its sheer size and strength enable
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(308) Deleted which you keep in your Backpack
to avoid confusion.
(308) Removed which you keep in your Backpack
to avoid confusion.
(309) Replaced impregnable, then
with impregnable; then
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(310) Replaced avoid him
with avoid it
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(311) Split the final sentence into its own paragraph for consistency.
@@ -5977,7 +5977,7 @@(320) Replaced Magi-magic, and
with Magi-magic and
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(324) Replaced new-found
with newfound
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with Kai Mastery
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(325) Replaced Kai-alchemy, and
with Kai-alchemy and
. Replaced Magi-magic, and
with Magi-magic and
. Replaced Kai-surge, and
with Kai-surge and
. Replaced Disciplines, or
with Disciplines or
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(326) Replaced Brotherhood spell
with Brotherhood Spell
. Removed the quotation marks from the quotation of Banedon which you keep in your Backpack
to avoid confusion.
(326) Replaced Brotherhood spell
with Brotherhood Spell
. Removed the quotation marks from the quotation of Banedon which you keep in your Backpack
to avoid confusion.
(328) Replaced a Liganim
with a Ligan
. Replaced another liganim
with another Ligan
to reflect standard usage. Replaced Kai-alchemy, and
with Kai-alchemy and
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(329) Replaced potholes
with pot-holes
. Replaced here, then
with here; then
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(330) Replaced similar fate, then
with similar fate; then
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(347) Replaced cursing, then
with cursing; then
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(349) Replaced Kai-screen, and
with Kai-screen and
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with skill or
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(Map) Replaced Dajdokritzaga
with Dajdokriitzaga
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(Combat Rules Summary) Replaced cross reference
with cross-reference
. Replaced top of chart
with top of the chart
. Replaced fall to 0
with falls to 0 or below
. Replaced Kai Disciplines
with Grand Master Disciplines
. Replaced Pick number from
with Pick a number from the
. Replaced Turn to Combat
with Turn to the Combat
. Replaced to random number
with to the random number
. Replaced when ENDURANCE
with when the ENDURANCE
. Replaced ignored, only
with ignored; only
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