Skull & Crossbows

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Skull & Crossbows
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The cover of the Skull & Crossbows module, with art by Brom. The artwork depicts a hammership, crewed by undead, flying through a misty region of wildspace.
CodeSJA2
TSR product code9286
Rules requiredAdvanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd edition
Character levels6-10
Campaign setting Spelljammer
Authors Nigel Findley
First published1990
Linked modules
SJA1 SJA2 SJA3 SJA4

Skull & Crossbows is an adventure module published in 1990 for the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game.

Contents

Plot summary

Skull & Crossbows is a sequel to SJA1 Wildspace and consists of several connected Spelljammer adventure scenarios in which space pirates are involved. [1]

Publication history

SJA2 Skull & Crossbows was written by Nigel Findley, with a cover by Brom, and was published by TSR in 1990 as a 64-page booklet with a map and an outer folder. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Schick, Lawrence (1991). Heroic Worlds: A History and Guide to Role-Playing Games. Prometheus Books. p. 113. ISBN   0-87975-653-5.