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Lone Wolf
Series · 29
books · 1984-2020

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#1

Flight from the Dark

1984

You are Lone Wolf. In a devastating attack the Darklords have destroyed the monastery where you were learning the skills of the Kai Lords. You are the sole survivor. You swear revenge. But first you must reach Holmgard to warn the King of the gathering evil. The servants of darkness relentlessly hunt you across your country and every turn of the page presents a new challenge. Choose your skills and your weapons carefully - for they can help you succeed in the most fantastic and terrifying journey of your life. The LONE WOLF adventures are a unique interactive fantasy series - each episode can be played separately or you can combine them all to create a fantastic role-playing epic.
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#2

Fire on the Water

1984

Rules and information tables assist the reader in assuming the role of Lone Wolf, who must find the Sommerswerd, sword of the sun, in order to save the land from the Darklords
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#3

The Caverns of Kalte

1984

You are Lone Wolf - last of the Kai Lords. Shocking news has just reached your homeland that Vonotar the Traitor still lives and now rules over the Ice Barbarians of Kalte. The King has vowed to your people that Vonotar will be brought to justice for his crimes. But it is a promise that only you can fulfil. In THE CAVERNS OF KALTE, you must brave the terrible dangers of the ice kingdom in your quest to capture your most hated foe. But be warned! It is a challenge that will test your skill and endurance to the very limit. The LONE WOLF adventures are a unique interactive fantasy series - each episode can be played separately or you can combine them all to create a fantastic role-playing epic.
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#4

The Chasm Of Doom

1985

The King has summoned you, Lone Wolf, last of the Kai Lords, to his citadel at Holmgard. Your quest is to recover a missing shipment of gold and locate the patrol which has disappeared while investigating the suspected theft. As you and your men equip yourselves for the long ride ahead, you glimpse a crow perched on a window ledge high above. As it flies away a shiver runs down your spine—in Holmgard the crow is a symbol of impending danger.
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#5

Shadow on the Sand

1985

The reader is transformed into Lone Wolf, the sole survivor of the Kai warriors and the last hope in the bitter struggle against the savage Darklords
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#6

The Kingdoms of Terror

1985

You are Kai Master Lone Wolf—last of the Kai Lords of Sommerlund, sole survivor of a massacre by the Darklords of Helgedad. You discovered the lost Sommlending treasure, The Book of the Magnakai, containing the wisdom and Disciplines of the Kai lords recorded in the time of Sun Eagle, the first Kai Grand Master. With Magnakai Disciplines, you have sworn to restore the Kai to their former glory and so ensure the security of your land against the Darklords. And so, guided by the words of your ancient mentor, Sun Eagle, and with the shadow of the Darklords ever present, you set out on the quest for the Lorestone of Varetta, unaware of the wonders and the horrors that await you in the Stornlands.
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#7

Castle Death

1986

The reader becomes Lone Wolf, a Kai Master who has pledged to restore the Kai to their former glory, and must complete the quest first undertaken by Sun Eagle—to retrieve the key to the wisdom of his ancestors from Castle Death.
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#8

The Jungle of Horrors

1987

In this role-playing adventure, readers must seek the Lorestone of Ohrido and survive such dangers as the assassins of Gnaag, the armies of the Warlord Zagron, and the creatures of Agarash the Damned
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#9

The Cauldron of Fear

1987

The Magnakai quest leads to the Tahou Cauldron—the portal to the ancient metropolis—where the reader must gain control of the Lorestone of Tahou. But first the armored legions of the Darklord must be defeated. Fantasy role playing at its finest! Previously published in Britain by Hutchinson.
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#10

The Dungeons of Torgar

1987

Readers become Lone Wolf, a fierce warrior who is involved in all sorts of sword and sorcery adventures, in this role-playing fantasy book
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#11

The Prisoners of Time

1987

The reader's decisions will determine whether Lone Wolf can escape from the Daziarn Plane and find the lost treasure of Sommerlund
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#12

The Masters of Darkness

1988

Readers become Lone Wolf—the sole survivor of the Order of Kai—and employ his formidable powers to battle the Archlord of the Black City
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#13

The Plague Lords of Ruel

1990

You are the warrior Lone Wolf – Kai Grand Master of Sommerlund. You have defeated the Darklords of Helgedad and avenged your murdered ancestors, but now you are challenged by a sinister evil which threatens to destroy all life on your home world of Magnamund. In The Plague Lords of Ruel your mission is to prevent the malevolent Cener Druids of Ruel from releasing a deadly plague virus that will destroy all but their own kind. Of all the warriors of Magnamund only you can thwart their wicked plans – for only you possess the disciplines of a Kai Grand Master.
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#14

The Captives of Kaag

1991

Lone Wolf must undertake a dangerous mission to Kaag—an isolated, fortress-like city that boasts a bloodthirsty population of ex-soldiers—to rescue his friend, Banedon, who is being held captive.
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#15

The Darke Crusade

1991

This bestselling role-playing series has sold more than seven million copies worldwide. The loathsome Magnaarn wants to use the Doomstone of Darke to conquer the good people of Lencia. Lone Wolf, Kai Grand Master of Sommerlund, refuses to let Magnaarn prevail. But the only way Lone Wolf can prevent his evil plan is to find the Doomstone first... Illustrated. Previous publisher: Red Fox/Random Century.
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#17

The Deathlord of Ixia

1992

The latest installment in the best-selling science-fiction role-playing series pits the reader against Ixiataaga, vile Deathlord of Ixia, and his legendary Deathstaff, who is bent on destroying the good people of Magnamund. Original.
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#18

Dawn of the Dragons

1992

After defeating the Deathlord of Ixia, readers are further challenged to assume the role of the Grand Master after it is revealed that Naar has sent a horde of dragons to overcome the untested Kai warriors and destroy Sommerlund. Original.
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#19

Wolf's Bane

1993

Encountering an ultimate enemy in your own evil twin, you learn of the Dark God Naar's plot to defeat you with a being in your own likeness who has effectively turned all of your misunderstanding allies against you. Original.
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#20

The Curse of Naar

1993

In an interactive role-playing fantasy adventure, Lone Wolf matches wits with the Dark God Naar to try to retrieve the powerful Moonstone, an awesome weapon, before Naar can use it to destroy the world. Original.
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#21

The Voyage of the Moonstone

1994

The Moonstone is a legendary artefact that was created by the godlike Shianti. It contains the might of all their magic and wisdom, the sum of their divine knowledge. Lone Wolf - Supreme Master of the Kai - has succeeded in retrieving it from the clutches of Naar, the King of the Darkness. Now the Moonstone must be returned to its creators who are exiled upon the remote Isle of Lorn in southern Magnamund. Someone must take the fabled artefact to the Shianti and Lone Wolf has chosen you, the most promising warrior, among the ranks of the New Order Kai, to carry out this vital mission. Armed with the special weapons and skills of a Grand Master, you embark upon a secret voyage to the distant Isle of Lorn. However, your mission becomes a life and death struggle when you encounter intrigue and danger en route.
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#22

The Buccaneers of Shadaki

1994

The legendary Moonstone was created by the god-like Shianti, whose presence on Magnamund heralded the dawn of Humanity. It contains the might of all the Shianti’s magic and wisdom - the sum of all their divine knowledge. Lone Wolf, Supreme Master of the Kai, has successfully retrieved the Moonstone following its theft, and now this magical artefact must be returned quickly to its creators before its immense powers disrupt the delicate balance of nature. He has entrusted the precious Moonstone to you - the most promising warrior in the ranks of the New Order Kai. In The Buccaneers of Shadaki your quest is to deliver this stone of power to the Shianti who are exiled upon the mystical Isle of Lorn. Will your vital quest succeed, or will you fall foul of the pirates and perils that infest the southern seas of Magnamund?
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#23

Mydnight's Hero

1995

The King of Siyen has been assassinated. Prince Karvas is the sole heir of this rich and powerful realm but he lives in exile in distant Sheasu - ‘the Isle of Lost Heroes’. In his absence, evil Baron Sadanzo and his army of robber knights have staked their claim to the vacant throne. In Mydnight’s Hero, your quest is to voyage to Sheasu and track down Price Karvas in the fabled city of Mydnight. Once found you must persuade him to return with you to Siyen without delay. You have only 50 days in which to complete this challenging quest or Siyen will be enslaved by the tyrannical Sadanzo and his brutal followers.
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#24

Rune War

1995

Evil Lord Vandyan of Eldenora has unearthed the lost secrets of rune magics used by Agarash the Damned during his ancient conquest of Magnamund. Empowered by his discoveries, Vandyan unleashes his armies upon the peaceful realms of the Free Alliance with swift and devastating effect. Lone Wolf, Supreme Master of the Kai, leads the crusade to defeat Vandyan before all Magnamund succumbs to his tyrannical rule. In Rune War your task is to infiltrate Skull-Tor, Lord Vandyan’s stronghold, and destroy the ancient runes from which he draws his evil power. Can you succeed in your vital mission...or will you fall foul of the traps and terrors that guard the warlord’s mighty fortress?
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#25

Trail of the Wolf

1997

Lone Wolf has been abducted by the forces of the Dark God Naar and imprisoned in a remote city-fortress on the border of the Darklands. Subjected to relentless attacks by the minions of evil, the Supreme Master of the Kai is surely doomed to die unless a rescue can be affected swiftly and successfully. In Trail of the Wolf, you must venture alone into the dreaded stronghold of Gazad Helkona to find and free your leader. Can you succeed in your vital mission... or will you fall foul of the horrors that lurk within this Darklands city-fortress?
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#26

The Fall of Blood Mountain

1997

For centuries the Shom’zaa has lain incarcerated and forgotten in a granite prison located deep below the mountains of Bor. Now this terrifying beast has accidentally been set free, and its hunger for vengeance knows no bounds. With a horde of vile minions at its command, swiftly the Shom’zaa enacts its sinister plan to destroy King Ryvin and the wondrous realm of the Drodarin dwarves. In The Fall of Blood Mountain, you must journey to the fabulous subterranean kingdom of the dwarves and attempt to save your ancient allies from the wrath of the Shom’zaa. Will you succeed in your mission or will you succumb to the terrible powers of this ancient champion of evil?
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#27

Vampirium

1998

One of a series of game-books in which each episode can be played separately, or readers can combine them all to create a role-playing epic. Lone Wolf must venture into the hostile land of Bhanar, snatch the evil Claw of Naar from the vampire lord Sejanoz, and deliver it to the awaiting Elder Magi.
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#28

The Hunger of Sejanoz

1998

A visit to the fabulous court of Xo-lin is disrupted when news of the invasion arrives at the venerable emperor’s palace in Pensei. The evil Autarch Sejanoz of Bhanar has launched a sudden and devastating attack upon Xo-lin’s ancient realm. With the tyrant’s armies swarming across his borders, the aged Xo-lin is forced to flee his imperial palace and seek sanctuary in the distant city of Tazhan. In The Hunger of Sejanoz, your mission is to escort the aged emperor and his entourage safely across the Great Lissanian Plain to Tazhan. Will you succeed in your perilous task... or will you and your charges fall victim to the merciless forces of the Autarch?
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#29

The Storms of Chai

2015

The Claw of Naar is the evil wand of power used by Agarash the Damned during his ancient conquest of Magnamund. After retrieving it in Vampirium, the reader handed it over to the Elder Magi who tried to destroy it. That was 18 years ago, but Elder Magi are still trying to figure out how to annihilate it. The reader is now living in the new Kai Monastery on the Isle of Lorn and receives grim news: several hordes of Agarashi have been spotted all over Magnamund, one of them marching towards the country of Chai, ruled by the young Khea-khan Lao Tin. The reason: one of the gems that embellish the Khea-khan's throne is the Eye of Agarash, a stone that can be coupled with the Claw of Naar to increase its destructive power. The reader's mission is to retrieve the Eye of Agarash before their enemies.
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The Dusk of Eternal Night

2020

The second posthumous Lone Wolf book and the penultimate adventure in the saga. It is also the largest Lone Wolf adventure - standing at a mammoth 650 pages. Written by Joe Dever's son Ben, and collaborator Vincent Lazzari, using notes and instructions from Joe in the weeks leading up to his passing. Archlord Vashna has returned. Sommerlund is under threat of invasion, and as a commander in Lone Wolf’s army, you must prepare to face the Legion of the Restless Dead. But another tide of Darkness rises to threaten all Magnamund, in the Dark God Naar’s unholy name. You will uncover a secret society, shrouded in mystery. Some hide among the courts, guilds and armies of the Freelands, others amongst the black sorcerers and warriors of the Darklands. In an epic adventure spanning Southern Magnamund, you must infiltrate hidden lairs protected by ancient spells in a race against time to stop them. They who for millennia have schemed, preparing a ritual to free the True Son of Naar.

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