The Elixir of Life

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The Elixir of Life
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CodeRPGA4
AuthorsBob Blake
First published1983

The Elixir of Life is an adventure module published in 1983 for the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game.

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Plot summary

The Elixir of Life is a sequel to The Forgotten King , and consists of two short adventure scenarios in which the player characters will need to recover the royal regalia from bugbears, and then acquire the Elixir of Life from a magician, with which they can revive the lost king of Pellham. [1]

Publication history

RPGA4 The Elixir of Life was written by Bob Blake, with art by Timothy Truman, and was 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]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Schick, Lawrence (1991). Heroic Worlds: A History and Guide to Role-Playing Games. Prometheus Books. p. 112. ISBN   0-87975-653-5.