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Pool of Radiance (novel)
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Wikipedia article
'Pool of Radiance' is a novel based on the 'Pool of Radiance' computer role-playing game. It was written by James Ward and Jane Cooper Hong, and published by TSR in November 1989. The novel is set in the Forgotten Realms setting based on the 'Dungeons & Dragons' fantasy role-playing game. This book was the first in a trilogy, followed by 'Pools of Darkness' and 'Pool of Twilight'.
Plot summary
'Dragon' described the novel's plot: "Five companions find themselves in the unenviable position of defending the soon-to-be ghost town against a rival possessing incredible power."
Three companions, Shal Bal of Cormyr, Tarl Desanea, a cleric of Tyr, and Ren o' the Blade are brought together in Phlan by circumstance and encounter various threats as they work to purge the city of civilized Phlan, the restored part of the destroyed city of Old Phlan, culminating in a faceoff with the Lord of the Ruins, Tyranthraxus.
Reception
In the 'Io9' series revisiting older 'Dungeons & Dragons' novels, Rob Bricken commented that "frankly, I'm unsurprised that 'Pool of [Radiance]' rolls a straightforward 4no bonuses, no penalties, just a simple, unquestionable failure."
References
Category:1989 novels
Category:Fantasy novels
Category:Forgotten Realms novels
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