Roots of Evil (Ravenloft)

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Roots of Evil
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Roots of Evil is an adventure for the 2nd edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, published in 1993.

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Publication history

The module was written by Eric Haddock and David Wise and published by TSR. [1]

Contents

The module follows From the Shadows in the Ravenloft series. [1]

Reception

Gene Alloway reviewed Roots of Evil in a 1993 issue of White Wolf . He stated that Roots of Evil "is another excellent addition to the Ravenloft sage". [2] He concluded that:

Major evil characters are dealt with, and the well-being of the Prime Material plane is at stake. All elements of this work are professionally done and a joy to play. There are plenty of ideas in here for any AD&D game or for any fantasy role playing game, for that matter. If you don't have this adventure, or the earlier From the Shadows, get them. They will show you how a good adventure is done. [2]

Overall, Alloway rated the module a 4 out of a possible 5. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 Alloway, Gene (1993). "Capsule Reviews: Roots of Evil". White Wolf . No. 37. p. 70.
  2. 1 2 3 Alloway, Gene (1993). "Capsule Reviews: Roots of Evil". White Wolf . No. 37. p. 71.
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