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Wikipedia article




'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



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.

Publication history



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. 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":

# 'The Verdant Passage'

# 'The Crimson Legion' (1992)

# 'The Amber Enchantress' (1992)

# 'The Obsidian Oracle' (1993)

# 'The Cerulean Storm' (1993)

Reception



'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."

Other reviews



*'Amazing Stories', March 1992 (Review by Charles Von Rospach)

References



Category:1991 novels

Category:Dark Sun novels

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