Black Opal Eye

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Black Opal Eye
RPGA2 TSR6065 Black Opal Eye.jpg
CodeRPGA2
Authors Tracy and Laura Hickman
First published1983

Black Opal Eye is an adventure module published in 1983 for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game.

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Plot summary

Black Opal Eye is an adventure scenario and sequel to RPGA1 Rahasia , in which the player characters search the ancient ruins of a castle for the threat against the elves. [1]

Publication history

RPGA2 Black Opal Eye was written by Tracy and Laura Hickman, and published by TSR/RPGA in 1983 as a 16-page booklet with an outer folder. [1] The module was a limited edition, sold only to members of the RPGA. [1]

This adventure was later collected with RPGA1 Rahasia into B7 Rahasia. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Schick, Lawrence (1991). Heroic Worlds: A History and Guide to Role-Playing Games. Prometheus Books. pp. 146–147. ISBN   0-87975-653-5.