Whispers of the Vampire's Blade

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Whispers of the Vampire's Blade
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Rules requiredDungeons & Dragons, 3.5 edition
Character levels4th
Authors David Noonan
First publishedSeptember 2004

Whispers of the Vampire's Blade is an adventure module for the 3.5 edition of the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game.

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Plot summary

Whispers of the Vampire's Blade takes place in the Eberron setting. A Brelish spy flees across Khorvaire with a powerful stolen magic sword, while operatives from multiple other factions pursue him.

Publication history

Whispers of the Vampire's Blade was written by David Noonan, and was published in September 2004. Cover art was by Wayne Reynolds, with interior art by Steve Prescott.

Reception

Dungeon Master for Dummies lists Whispers of the Vampire's Blade as one of the ten best 3rd edition adventures. [1]

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References

  1. Slavicsek, Bill; Baker, Rich; Grubb, Jeff (2006). Dungeon Master For Dummies. For Dummies. p. 320. ISBN   978-0-471-78330-5 . Retrieved 2012-07-14.