Mystara Module and Placement
by Andrew TheisenPrompted by this thread I decided to post something I started working on once upon a time. Basically, it's just a listing of the various B-M modules, their locations on Mystara, and the time periods that they would/should/could fit into, given later canonical developments of Mystaran history.
It's not intended to serve as a constraint on running any of these modules, but just as a general reference guide.
First off, a shorthand table for reference:
| Module | Time | Location |
| B1: In Search of Adventure | 1000 AC | Karameikos |
| B2: The Keep on the Borderlands | 1000 AC | Karameikos |
| B3: Palace of the Silver Princess | 1000 AC | Karameikos |
| B4: The Lost City | 1000 AC | Ylaruam |
| B5: Horror on the Hill | 1000 AC | Karameikos |
| B6: The Veiled Society | Questionable | Karameikos |
| B7: Rahasia | 1000 AC | Darokin |
| B8: Journey to the Rock | 1000 AC | Karameikos |
| B9: Castle Caldwell and Beyond | 1000 AC | Karameikos |
| B1-9: In Search of Adventure | 1000 AC | Karameikos |
| B10: Night's Dark Terror | Any | Karameikos |
| B11: King's Festival | 1000 AC | Karameikos |
| B12: Queen's Harvest | 1000 AC | Karameikos |
| BSOLO: Ghost of Lion Castle | Any | Ethengar |
| M1: Blizzard Pass | Any | Five Shires |
| M2: Maze of the Riddling Minotaur | Any | Any |
| X1: Isle of Dread | Any | Sea of Dread |
| X2: Castle Amber | 979 AC | Glantri |
| X3: Curse of Xanathon | Any | Vestland |
| X4: Master of the Desert Nomads | 1005 AC | Great Waste |
| X5: Temple of Death | 1005 AC | Hule |
| X6: Quagmire! | 425 BC | Serpent Peninsula |
| X7: War Rafts of Kron | Any | Sea of Dread |
| X8: Drums on Fire Mountain | Any | Sea of Dread |
| X9: The Savage Coast | 900 AC | Savage Coast |
| X10: Red Arrow, Black Shield | 1006 AC | Known World |
| X11: Saga of the Shadow Lord | 930 AC | Wendar |
| X12: Skarda's Mirror | 1000 AC | Karameikos |
| X13: Crown of Ancient Glory | 975 AC | Vestland |
| XL-1: Quest for the Heartstone | Questionable | Ghyr |
| XSOLO: Lathan's Gold | 970-1010 AC | Sea of Dread |
| XS2: Thunderdelve Mountain | Any | Thunderdelve Mountain |
| O1: The Gem and the Staff | Any | Anywhere |
| O2: Blade of Vengeance | Any | Alfheim |
| DDA1: Arena of Thyatis | 1000 AC | Thyatis |
| DDA2: Legions of Thyatis | 1000 AC | Thyatis |
| DDA3: Eye of Traldar | 1000 AC | Karameikos |
| DDA4: The Dymrak Dread | 1000 AC | Karameikos |
| HWA1: Nightwail | 1004 AC | Glantri/Azcan Empire |
| HWA2: Nightrage | 1004-1005 AC | Nithian Empire |
| HWA3: Nightstorm | 1005 AC | Shahjapur |
B1: In Search of Adventure
Location: Cruth Mountains of Karameikos.
Location Notes: The Expert Set map of the Known World depicts the module as taking place in the Cruth Mountains of Karameikos, northeast of Luln. A brief mention in B1-9 seems to support this theory.
Time Period: Any
Staging Suggestions: The history given for Zelligar and Rogahn might fit well in either the Halav era of Karameikos (c. 1000 BC) or in the subsequent Dark Ages of the realm.
Continuity Problems: The module itself suggests placing it in the Barony of Ratik, Duchy of Tenh, or Theocracy of the Pale, in the world of Greyhawk.
See Also: B1-9
References: 1983 Expert Set, Gaz1, B1-9 (p. 23)
B2: The Keep on the Borderlands
Location: Castellan Keep, Altan Tepes Mountains, Karameikos.
Location Notes: Gaz1, the Expert Set map, and B1-9 suggest using Castellan Keep as the titular keep, but recommends removing the town within.
Time Period: Any
Staging Suggestions: The module is fairly generic, and can easily be inserted into any campaign, in just about any realm.
Continuity Problems: The map of the area surrounding the keep within the module does not seem to quite conform to the expected terrain of the Altan Tepes around Castellan.
See Also: B1-9, Return to the Keep on the Borderlands
References: 1983 Expert Set, Gaz1 (p.40), B1-9 (p.35)
B3: Palace of the Silver Princess
Location: Valley of Haven, eastern Karameikos.
Location Notes: The Expert Set map, Gaz1, and B1-9 depict the module as taking place in the eastern part of Karameikos.
Time Period: Any
Staging Suggestions: This is a fairly generic module. Some minor changes may need to be made depending on where it is placed, however (see below).
Continuity Problems: The original orange cover module (available at Wizards of the Coast as a free download) places the module atop the plateau to the west of Glantri, and also provides some detailed campaign notes for the region (including other towns).
See Also: B1-9 (p.46), Gaz1 (p.40)
References: 1983 Expert Set, Gaz1, B1-9, B3 (orange cover)
B4: The Lost City
Location: Alasiyan desert, between Parsa and Sulba, Ylaruam.
Location Notes: The Expert Set map and B1-9 depict the module as taking place in Ylaruam.
Time Period: Any
Staging Suggestions: A fan gazetteer expanding on the history and culture of Cynidicea is available at the Vaults of Pandius. As the module features a desert and Egyptian like settings, the only places it would fit well in Mystara would be Ylaruam, Thothia, or possibly somewhere in the Savage Baronies.
Continuity Problems: None.
References: 1983 Expert Set, B1-9 (p.96)
B5: Horror on the Hill
Location: Guido's Fort, upriver from the Barony of Kelvin, Karameikos.
Location Notes: The suggested location is from module B1-9.
Time Period: Any
Staging Suggestions: Guido's Fort and the Hill of the Hobgoblin King can be placed easily anywhere.
Continuity Problems: Guido's Fort is located along the river Shrill in the module, but there is no Shrill river noted on the Karameikos maps. Shrill may be a tributary of the Hillfollow (Shutturgal) River, or a local name.
References: B1-9 (p.61)
B6: The Veiled Society
Location: City of Specularum, Karameikos.
Location Notes: The module is explicitly set in the city of Specularum.
Time Period: 1000 AC+ or 1,013 AC+ or (see below)
Staging Suggestions: The module is designed explicitly for Mystara, and develops a criminal organisation within Specularum. It would require some substantial changes to move it elsewhere, though it could be reworked for another metropolitan setting (ex. Thyatis, Darokin, Slagovich)
Continuity Problems: The module seems to be set around 1,000 AC, as the age of Anton Radu matches his age in Gaz1, and Stephen Karameikos is still a Duke within the module. K:KoA lists Anton Radu as still alive at the time of that boxed set, though it lists him as 73 (when he should be 75 in 1012; it should be noted that K:KoA has some other internal continuity problems however). Additionally, the city of Specularum is renamed Mirros in 1012 AC, and Stephen Karameikos becomes a king in 1006 AC.
References: B1-9 (p.112), Gaz1, K:KoA.
B7: Rahasia
Location: Forest near Selenica, off the Duke's Road, Darokin.
Location Notes: This is the suggested location from module B1-9. The Arabian style influences present in the module would make placement near to a desert land (such as Ylaruam) a likely setting.
Time Period: Any
Staging Suggestions: There are some expanded descriptions of the history and culture of the Siswa elves, the Black Opal Eye, and more on the Vaults of Pandius.
Continuity Problems: None, with the possible exception of fitting in the Arabian-elvish culture close to the more traditional elvish cultures of nearby Alfheim.
References: B1-9 (p.5, 77)
B8: Journey to the Rock
Location: Several hours north of Threshold, Karameikos.
Location Notes: B1-9 suggests placing the adventure in the Threshold region. The module itself suggests placing it northwest of Threshold, in the Cruth Mountains northwest of Wereskalot (Five Shires), or in the mountains and hills north of Lake Amsorak (Darokin).
Time Period: Any
Staging Suggestions: Given the history and geography of the module, it is difficult to easily drop into any location in Mystara. The suggested locations do not fit terribly well. Placing it somewhere near the Savage Coast or Sind might fit better.
Continuity Problems: The terrain around the Manor and Hall of the Rock do not fit in well with the suggested locations. A fan map fitting the module to the northeast of Threshold is available on the Mystara Message Boards.
References: B1-9 (p.14)
B9: Castle Caldwell and Beyond
Location: A) The Clearing of Castle Caldwell and B) Dungeons of Terror: Antilles Castle, five miles west of Threshold, Karameikos
C) The Great Escape: Black Eagle Barony, Karameikos
D) Elwyn's Sanctuary: Near Threshold, Karameikos
E) The Abduction of Princess Sylvia: No suggestion
Location Notes: B1-9 provides the suggestions for the locations of these mini-modules.
Time Period: If using the suggested locations from B1-9, then A) and B) must take place between 1000 and 1011 AC, as Clifton Caldwell dies in 1011 AC. C) must take place between 970 AC and 1010 AC, as the Black Eagle is deposed in 1010 AC.
Staging Suggestions: The mini-adventures can easily be dropped into just about any setting with no changes necessary. The exception would be E), due to it being situated in a kingdom (changes to names and/or titles might be necessary to utilise this adventure). Note that in the original module, some names have been changed in D), and the introduction featuring warring kingdoms from C) doesn't quite match the suggested location of Karameikos.
Continuity Problems: See above.
References: B1-9 (p.5, 23, 30), PWA1012 (p.112)
B8: Journey to the Rock
Location: Several hours north of Threshold, Karameikos.
Location Notes: B1-9 suggests placing the adventure in the Threshold region. The module itself suggests placing it northwest of Threshold, in the Cruth Mountains northwest of Wereskalot (Five Shires), or in the mountains and hills north of Lake Amsorak (Darokin).
Time Period: Any
Staging Suggestions: Given the history and geography of the module, it is difficult to easily drop into any location in Mystara. The suggested locations do not fit terribly well. Placing it somewhere near the Savage Coast or Sind might fit better.
Continuity Problems: The terrain around the Manor and Hall of the Rock do not fit in well with the suggested locations. A fan map fitting the module to the northeast of Threshold is available on the Mystara Message Boards.
References: B1-9 (p.14)
B1-9: In Search of Adventure
Location: Various (see above entries)
Location Notes: See above entries
Time Period: 1000 AC, or between 1000 AC and 1006 AC.
Staging Suggestions: This mega-module describes Karameikos in the 1000 AC era, and lists Stephen Karameikos as a Duke (thus, prior to 1006 AC). It places all of the B1-9 modules in Karameikos or the surrounding regions.
Continuity Problems: See individual module entries.
References: See individual module entries.
B10: Night's Dark Terror
Location: Various locations in Karameikos
Location Notes: The module is set explicitly in Karameikos, taking the PCs on a tour throughout the country.
Time Period: Any
Staging Suggestions: The module was designed specifically for Karameikos and expanded upon the history of that nation. It would require extensive reworking to place it anywhere else.
Continuity Problems: Some differences between the calendar presented in the module and the calendars of the Gazetteers.
References: N/A
B11: King's Festival
Location: Near Stallanford, north of Penhaligon, Karameikos
Location Notes: The module is set explicitly in Karameikos
Time Period: 1000 AC; the module makes explicit mention that it is set four years after Arteris Penhaligon succeeded her father in his position.
Staging Suggestions: This is a fairly basic module, expanding some of the terrain of Karameikos.
Continuity Problems: None
References: Gaz1 (p.39)
B12: Queen's Harvest
Location: Near Stallanford, north of Penhaligon, Karameikos
Location Notes: The module is set explicitly in Karameikos.
Time Period: 1000 AC; this module is a direct follow-up to B11. It also references notable NPCs of Karameikos.
Staging Suggestions: This is a fairly basic module, expanding some of the terrain of Karameikos.
Continuity Problems: None.
References: Gaz1 (p.39)
BSOLO: Ghost of Lion Castle
Location: Sea of Grass, Ethengar Khanates
Location Notes: The module is set explicitly in the Ethengar Khanates.
Time Period: Any
Staging Suggestions: This is a fairly basic module, easily transposed to any other setting.
Continuity Problems: None.
References: N/A
M1: Blizzard Pass
Location: Cruth Mountains between the Five Shires and Darokin
Location Notes: The group play portion of the module places it explicitly here. An article in Dragon magazine suggests placing it between Ringrise and Mar (source?)
Time Period: Any, though see below
Staging Suggestions: The module uses an NPC known as the Master, an evil cleric. It is also written by David Cook, the writer of modules X4 and X5. If choosing to make this the same Master from those modules, then M1 could take place around the time those modules are run, as if the Master's forces had invaded Darokin and were closing in on the Shires. (See X4, X5, X10)
Continuity Problems: None.
References: X4, X5, X10
M2: Maze of the Riddling Minotaur
Location: Island of Vacros, location undetermined
Location Notes: The module is set among the islands of Vacros and Cathos, which have no specific setting in Mystara. A possible location is in the seas near to Minaea, on Skothar.
Time Period: Any
Staging Suggestions: This is a fairly basic module, easily transposed to any other setting.
Continuity Problems: None.
References: N/A
X1: Isle of Dread
Location: Isle of Dread, Thanegioth Archipelago, Sea of Dread
Location Notes: The module is explicitly set in this region.
Time Period: Any
Staging Suggestions: Given the nature of the module, it can easily be run at any time, or even transposed to other locations.
Continuity Problems: None.
References: N/A
X2: Castle Amber
Location: Near Glantri City, Glantri (also other worlds)
Location Notes: The module explicitly mentions beginning in Glantri, and the d'Ambrevilles are explicitly connected to that country.
Time Period: 979 AC; this is the date given in PC4 for the return of the d'Ambrevilles to Mystara.
Staging Suggestions: With some modification, the module could easily begin anywhere (as the mists need not be bound in one location, swallowing the adventurers up wherever they may be). Also, given the existence of time travel within the module, it could potentially take place at any time for the PCs, despite the d'Ambrevilles being returned in 979 AC.
Continuity Problems: The module's description of the d'Ambrevilles doesn't quite conform to later depictions of the characters and their history. Notably, Etienne is specifically mentioned as having been the seventh prince in the line, as opposed to later depictions of him as the first.
References: Gaz3, PC4
X3: Curse of Xanathon
Location: Town of Rhoona, Vestland
Location Notes: The module is explicitly set in Rhoona, as noted in the module and on the Expert Set map
Time Period: Anytime prior to 1013 AC or 1150 AC (see below)
Staging Suggestions: Module can be moved elsewhere with some degree of change necessary.
Continuity Problems: Stephen Rhoona is noted as being the duke in module X13, which could create some problems of placement (see X13). Despite acknowledging Rhoona as a duchy, Gaz7 names its ruler as Gudwulf the Golden rather than Stephen. The ducal palace is noted in Gaz7 as still being under construction in 1000 AC, as it is in the module. Joshuan's Almanac specifically mentions the past insanity of Stephen Rhoona and Xanathon's curse.
References: X13 (p.2, 60), Gaz7 (Player's Guide, p.14, DM's Guide, p.16), Joshuan's Almanac (p.163)
X4: Master of the Desert Nomads
Location: Sind and the Great Waste
Location Notes: The module is explicitly set in this region by the maps within. The Expert Set map has arrows showing its location to the northwest of Glantri, however.
Time Period: 1005 AC, or 1200 AC
Staging Suggestions: Given the source material of the module (Hule, Sind, the Republic of Darokin) and the settings (desert), numerous changes would be necessary to place it anywhere else.
Continuity Problems: The Gazetteers retrofit module X4 into the future of 1200 AC, presumably so as not to make great changes to the historical era presented in those accessories. With the release of WotI and CoM, however, the new time frame of these modules seems to have been set in 1005-1006 AC. (see X5, X10)
References: WotI (p.78), CoM (Explorer's Manual, p.2), Gazetteers (various, though first noted in Gaz1, p.15)
X5: Temple of Death
Location: Hule
Location Notes: The module is explicitly set in this region by the maps within. The Expert Set map has arrows showing its location to the northwest of Glantri, however.
Time Period: 1005 AC, or 1200 AC
Staging Suggestions: Given the source material of the module (Hule, Sind, the Republic of Darokin) and the settings (desert), numerous changes would be necessary to place it anywhere else.
Continuity Problems: The Gazetteers retrofit module X5 into the future of 1200 AC, presumably so as not to make great changes to the historical era presented in those accessories. With the release of WotI and CoM, however, the new time frame of these modules seems to have been set in 1005-1006 AC. (see X4, X10)
References: WotI (p.78), CoM (Explorer's Manual, p.2), Gazetteers (various, though first noted in Gaz1, p.15)
X6: Quagmire!
Location: Serpent Peninsula
Location Notes: The module is explicitly set in this region and develops the Serpent Peninsula for the first time in detail.
Time Period: 425 BC
Staging Suggestions: It would be possible to set this in the modern day era without too much trouble; the chief problem would be to note that Thanopolis is no longer a ruined city inhabited by lizardmen, but a fully functional city inhabited by the Yavdlom people. (See below)
Continuity Problems: The module was retrofit into Mystara's past, due to later developments of the Yavdlom Divinarchy in the VotPA series. However, as that area is still largely unexplored and undeveloped beyond Thanegia Island and the interior of the Karimari, it wouldn't be too difficult to place this module at an alternative time period.
References: CoM (Explorer's Manual, p.2)
X7: War Rafts of Kron
Location: Sea of Dread
Location Notes: The module is explicitly set in this region by the maps within.
Time Period: Any
Staging Suggestions: None.
Continuity Problems: PC3 lists the city of Suthus as being inhabited by shark-kin as of 1000 AC, rather than tritons.
References: PC3 (p.?)
X8: Drums on Fire Mountain
Location: Island of Teki-nura-ria, Sea of Dread
Location Notes: The module is explicitly set in this region (southeast of Thyatis)
Time Period: Any
Staging Suggestions: This module could be easily retrofit to any island region.
Continuity Problems: None.
References: N/A
X9: The Savage Coast
Location: Savage Coast region
Location Notes: The module is explicitly set in this region and develops these lands for the first time
Time Period: c. 900 AC
Staging Suggestions: Given the very barebones nature of the module, it wouldn't actually be too difficult to place this in the modern era. One would simply have to incorporate modern geographical and cultural features of the region to flesh it out.
Continuity Problems: Later developments of the Savage Coast in VotPA and Red Steel make areas of this module invalid. There is a suggestion in an article in Dragon magazine (source?) that it be retrofit into the past of the region.
References: Various
X10: Red Arrow, Black Shield
Location: All across the Known World
Location Notes: The module is explicitly set in this region by the maps within
Time Period: 1005-1006 AC, or 1200 AC
Staging Suggestions: Given the source material of the module (Hule, Sind, the Republic of Darokin) and the settings (desert), numerous changes would be necessary to place it anywhere else.
Continuity Problems: The Gazetteers retrofit module X10 into the future of 1200 AC, presumably so as not to make great changes to the historical era presented in those accessories. With the release of WotI and CoM, however, the new time frame of these modules seems to have been set in 1005-1006 AC. (see X4, X5) Note that the module itself utilises many NPCs known from the modern period of the Known World (notably some Glantrian personalities, Duke Stephen Karameikos, and the Black Eagle Baron), though certain aspects seem at odds with those presented in the Gazetteers (the Northern Reaches don't quite correspond to the Gaz, Atruaghin, etc.)
References: WotI (p.78), CoM (Explorer's Manual, p.2), Gazetteers (various, though first noted in Gaz1, p.15)
X11: Saga of the Shadow Lord
Location: Wendar, Denagoth
Location Notes: The module is explicitly set in these regions, and provide the first description of them.1
Time Period: 930 AC
Staging Suggestions: To follow strictly from the dates given in the module and elsewhere, it is necessary to run this module in the past. However, many different solutions have been offered to alter the timelines so that the module can be run in the present; they can be found on the Vaults of Pandius.
Continuity Problems: The module references that it at the time it takes place, Gylharen has been king "almost thirty years). Joshuan's Almanac note that he became king in 901 AC. PWA 1010 notes he received the Elvenstar around 900 AC, but also notes that Wendar became a nation around 200 years ago (c.810) when that event occurred. Gylharen himself is a man in X11, but is changed to an elf in a reference on TM1 and in later sources.
References: PWA1010 (p. 88, 141), TM1, JA (p.117)
X12: Skarda's Mirror
Location: Karameikos
Location Notes: The module is explicitly set in this region
Time Period: 1000 AC; the ages given for various NPCs conform exactly with those in Gaz1. Reference is also given to Skarda in Joshuan's Almanac, set in 1013 AC.
Staging Suggestions: Though explicitly set in Karameikos, with some changes it could easily be set elsewhere.
Continuity Problems: Halia Antonic is listed as being age 26 in the module, as well as in Gaz1. She is also listed as being 26 in K:KoA, which is set 13 years after Gaz1 (one of many internal continuity problems of K:KoA).
References: Gaz1, JA (p.162)
X13: Crown of Ancient Glory
Location: Vestland
Location Notes: The module is explicitly set in this region
Time Period: 975 AC, 986 AC, or 1150 AC
Staging Suggestions: Given the continuity problems with this module, it wouldn't be overly difficult to transplant it elsewhere.
Continuity Problems: PWA 1010 notes that King Harald was known to Thyatian historians as Tenitar, son of High King Maramet, "some 35 years ago" (975 AC). Joshuan's Almanac lists Harald's date of coronation as 986 AC. Gaz7 notes that King Maramet dies in 1150 AC (placing it in the future if using that reference). No mention is made in Gaz7 of all the nobles (and dominions) that are present in the module, though it does note that for the last 3 decades (c.970) the Trollheim Homesteading Acts had been providing feudal style titles and lands to nobles (all rescinded as of 1000 AC), which might explain the presence of the nobility if the module is set in the past. See also X3, as Duke Stephen Rhoona is explicitly mentioned in this module, and that creates continuity problems with the staging here and of that module.
References: JA (p.162), PWA 1010 (p.86), Gaz7 (p.6)
XL-1: Quest for the Heartstone
Location: Ghyr
Location Notes: The module takes place near the kingdom of Ghyr, located near the Mountains of Ice, which are not explicitly located on Mystara.
Time Period: Pre-1000 AC or 1001-1004 AC
Staging Suggestions: The module can pretty well be placed anywhere in a mountainous region. A likely location is somewhere near the Icereach Mountains of Norwold.
Continuity Problems: The module can pretty well take place at any time. If one assumes that the LJN Toy Characters are the NPCs who take part in it, it could create some continuity problems. Strongheart and Mercion are listed as King and Queen of Ierendi in module X10, and they (along with Figgen, Elkhorn, Ringlerun, and Peralay) are described as being retired from adventuring (as well as being Companion level characters). This would then mean that XL-1 must take place either before 1000 AC (when Palfrit and Marianne rule Ierendi), or between 1000 AC and 1005-1006 AC (when the Master of Hule invades the Known World). As Strongheart and Figgen are both mentioned in Gaz4, either of these choices would fit. From their histories, the LJN characters did take place in some kind of Heartstone Quest, though it need not necessarily be module XL-1 itself; the DM could assume they were part of an earlier quest, thus avoiding continuity problems and allowing his players to run the module as suits their campaign.
References: AC1, X10 (p.16), Gaz4 (p.23)
XSOLO: Lathan's Gold
Location: Sea of Dread
Location Notes: The module takes place in various locations throughout the Sea of Dread
Time Period: Anytime between 970 and 1010 AC
Staging Suggestions: The module can more or less be run at any time that is convenient for a campaign. The main portion of the adventure (Lathan's Gold) deals with the kidnapping of Lathan's betrothed by the Black Eagle Baron, and so must take place sometime during the course of that character's reign in Karameikos.
Continuity Problems: None
References: Gaz1
XS2: Thunderdelve Mountain
Location: Thunderdelve Mountain
Location Notes: Thunderdelve Mountain and the dwarven Halls of Paradise can be dropped into any mountainous locale on Mystara with no problems.
Time Period: Any
Staging Suggestions: Some good locations for Thunderdelve Mountain might be in Norwold, the Black Peaks, or the Khurish Massif- anywhere there might be some dwarven ruins that are long abandoned.
Continuity Problems: None
References: N/A
O1: Gem and Staff
Location: Luho and the Fazzlewood
Location Notes: The Fazzlewood and Luho are locations not placed anywhere on Mystara. They can be dropped just about anywhere with no conflict with the module.
Time Period: Any
Staging Suggestions: What little bit of information on the locations of the module there are indicate that Luho must be near (or within) an Empire, as the main character is said to have stolen the Royal Scarab from the governor's palace, placing him at risk peril at the hands of the Imperial Guard. Given the two main antagonists are powerful wizards, somewhere within the Empire of Alphatia might be a good setting for this module.
Continuity Problems: None
References: N/A
O2: Blade of Vengeance
Location: Alfheim
Location Notes: The module is set explicitly in the Emerlas, the northern tip of the Canolbarth forest, in the kingdom of Alfheim.
Time Period: Any
Staging Suggestions: The location of Khordarg's lair in the mountains north of the Canolbarth and the notion that the dragon has an army of humanoids working for him mesh very well with the notions of the humanoid fortifications of C'Kag or Xorg in Gaz11 (perhaps the flame spewing Khordarg is the one pushing the trolls of C'Kag in their territorial ambitions, for instance).
Continuity Problems: None
References: Gaz11 (p.35, 44)
DDA1: Arena of Thyatis
Location: Thyatis City, Thyatis
Location Notes: The module is set explicitly in Thyatis, and utilises information from DotE, and expands upon same.
Time Period: 1000 AC
Staging Suggestions: The module is intended as a prequel to DDA2, which is set explicitly in 1000 AC, and so logically would fall in the same time period.
Continuity Problems: None
References: DDA2
DDA2: Legions of Thyatis
Location: Thyatis City, Thyatis
Location Notes: The module is set explicitly in Thyatis, and utilises information from DotE, and expands upon same.
Time Period: 1000 AC
Staging Suggestions: Based on the history given for the NPC Angelarian Canolocarius, the module would seem to take place in 1000 AC (the time of DotE). In any event, it would need to take place prior to 1012 AC (when Helenites Osteropolous and Thincol I both meet their deaths).
Continuity Problems: None
References: DotE (p.30)
DDA3: Eye of Traldar
Location: Fort Doom, Black Eagle Barony, Karameikos
Location Notes: The module is set explicitly in Karameikos, and utilises information from Gaz1, and expands upon same.
Time Period: 1000 AC, or anywhere between 970-106 AC
Staging Suggestions: Like other modules in the DDA series, DDA3 is created to make use of and complement the materials of the Gaz line of products, and it would appear to be set in the same era. In any event, it needs to take place at some point during the reign of the Black Eagle Baron and before Duke Stephen proclaims himself king.
Continuity Problems: The module mentions that a man named Sverdlov is the Black Eagle's new Court Wizard, which would seem to conflict with information from Gaz1 that Bargle is his Court Wizard. Suggestions are a) that the module is set prior to 1000 AC (a reference on p.17 stating that Karameikos was "only recently unified by Duke Stephen" would help to support this theory), and Sverdlov was a Court Wizard prior to Bargle, b) Ludwig has more than one Court Wizard, or c) this adventure is set sometime post-1000 AC but prior to 1006 AC and Bargle is for some reason out of favour in the Black Eagle's court, though he later regains his position.
References: Gaz1 (p.58)
DDA4: The Dymrak Dread
Location: Dymrak Forest, Karameikos
Location Notes: The module is set explicitly in Karameikos, and can be used as a follow-up to module DDA3. As it is a very generic dungeon crawl, however, it can be set anywhere with little need for change.
Time Period: 1000 AC
Staging Suggestions: As it can be run as a follow-up to DDA3, it should theoretically take place after the date of that adventure. It can easily be dropped into any time period, however, with no difficulties.
Continuity Problems: None
References: N/A
HWA1: Nightwail
Location: Glantri and the Azcan Empire, Hollow World
Location Notes: The module begins in the Outer World, then takes the PCs into the Azcan Empire of the Hollow World.
Time Period: 1004 AC
Staging Suggestions: Based on the age of the ruler of Shahjapur (from HWA3 and the PWAs), and the status of Harald of Haaskinz of Glantri as an Archduke, the HWA series of modules must begin some time early in 1004 AC (prior to Harald becoming a Prince) and end sometime around 1005 AC (when Koriktodeva Raya turns 28). This could fit in well with the raging Wrath of the Immortals in the Outer World, explaining in part why Thanatos is not involved in that conflict and why he is so easily able to dupe the entirety of the Immortals in his plot (in this instance, he only need dupe those Immortals not involved in WotI). In any event, the series must take place prior to 1010 AC, when Queen Tafiri is put to death, and by which time Azcotica has replaced his father, Moctitlapac, as Emperor of the Azcan Empire.
Continuity Problems: In WotI (DM's Guide), Thanatos is not listed as the ruling Hierarch of Entropy (Hel is); presumably, the Stroke he suffers at the end of HWA3 is the cause of his loss of status (which he then regains at the end of WotI). If so, that would presume that the HWA series takes place prior to 1000 AC. However, the Thanatos/Hel hierarchy is further muddled by the HW DM's Guide, which has Thanatos as the Hierarch of Entropy and is also set in 1000 AC.
References: HWA3 (p.18), Gaz3, PC4, PWA1011 (p.142), WotI (DM's Guide)
HWA2: Nightrage
Location: Nithian Empire, Hollow World
Location Notes: The module takes place explicitly in the Nithian Empire of the Hollow World.
Time Period: 1004-1005 AC
Staging Suggestions: Based on the age of the ruler of Shahjapur (from HWA3 and the PWAs), and the status of Harald of Haaskinz of Glantri as an Archduke, the HWA series of modules must begin some time early in 1004 AC (prior to Harald becoming a Prince) and end sometime around 1005 AC (when Koriktodeva Raya turns 28). This could fit in well with the raging Wrath of the Immortals in the Outer World, explaining in part why Thanatos is not involved in that conflict and why he is so easily able to dupe the entirety of the Immortals in his plot (in this instance, he only need dupe those Immortals not involved in WotI). In any event, the series must take place prior to 1010 AC, when Queen Tafiri is put to death, and by which time Azcotica has replaced his father, Moctitlapac, as Emperor of the Azcan Empire.
Continuity Problems: In WotI (DM's Guide), Thanatos is not listed as the ruling Hierarch of Entropy (Hel is); presumably, the Stroke he suffers at the end of HWA3 is the cause of his loss of status (which he then regains at the end of WotI). If so, that would presume that the HWA series takes place prior to 1000 AC. However, the Thanatos/Hel hierarchy is further muddled by the HW DM's Guide, which has Thanatos as the Hierarch of Entropy and is also set in 1000 AC.
References: HWA3 (p.18), Gaz3, PC4, PWA1011 (p.142), WotI (DM's Guide)
HWA3: Nightstorm
Location: Shahjapur, Hollow World.
Location Notes: The module takes place explicitly in Shahjapur, and introduces and explores that region for the first time.
Time Period: 1005 AC
Staging Suggestions: Based on the age of the ruler of Shahjapur (from HWA3 and the PWAs), and the status of Harald of Haaskinz of Glantri as an Archduke, the HWA series of modules must begin some time early in 1004 AC (prior to Harald becoming a Prince) and end sometime around 1005 AC (when Koriktodeva Raya turns 28). This could fit in well with the raging Wrath of the Immortals in the Outer World, explaining in part why Thanatos is not involved in that conflict and why he is so easily able to dupe the entirety of the Immortals in his plot (in this instance, he only need dupe those Immortals not involved in WotI). In any event, the series must take place prior to 1010 AC, when Queen Tafiri is put to death, and by which time Azcotica has replaced his father, Moctitlapac, as Emperor of the Azcan Empire.
Continuity Problems: In WotI (DM's Guide), Thanatos is not listed as the ruling Hierarch of Entropy (Hel is); presumably, the Stroke he suffers at the end of HWA3 is the cause of his loss of status (which he then regains at the end of WotI). If so, that would presume that the HWA series takes place prior to 1000 AC. However, the Thanatos/Hel hierarchy is further muddled by the HW DM's Guide, which has Thanatos as the Hierarch of Entropy and is also set in 1000 AC.
References: Gaz3, PC4, PWA1011 (p.142), WotI (DM's Guide)